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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Da Phonk & Rogerson Remix Rihanna’s ‘Pon De Replay’: DJcity Exclusive


Rogerson. (Source: Rogerson)

Bassline-loving Dutch duo Da Phonk and Rogerson have joined forces to remix “Pon De Replay,” Rihanna’s debut single from 2005. The original’s sweetly skittering bottom end is replaced with a more substantial and faster percussive riddim. This remix adds a husky seduction to the song’s sexy dancehall vibes.

“Pon de Replay” was not just Rihanna’s debut single. It is the first of what are now 31 top-ten Billboard singles featuring the Barbados native. It also kicked off her mainstream career with a song that has sold five million-plus copies since its release.

“We wanted to give this Rihanna song a more powerful vibe,” Da Phonk says. “So we combined my pumping drums with the signature bassline of Rogerson, created some crazy build-ups on top, and now it’s more DJ/club-friendly.”

Preview the remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

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Monday, February 24, 2020

‘MikiDz Podcast’: Sak Noel Talks About the Importance of Branding

In this week’s episode, Latin producer and Barnaton Records founder Sak Noel joins the MikiDz Podcast crew. The guys discuss branding yourself as an artist, Sak’s track “Tocame” with Salvi and Franklin Dam, and more.

Watch the MikiDz Podcast above. It is also available on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, and Spotify.

The MikiDz Podcast is a talk-show that discusses news and topics in the DJ and nightlife industries. It is hosted by MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell. The MikiDz Show, which is also hosted by Miki and Dainjazone, features live performances from the world’s most-skilled DJs.

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

European DJs and Artists Will Require a Visa to Perform in the UK Starting 2021

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Busy P performing at the XOYO Club in London. (Source: Facebook)

Earlier this week, Britain’s Home Office announced that EU artists and performers will need to apply for a Tier 5 visa to work in the UK once the Brexit transition comes to an end in December.

This controversial decision will halt freedom of movement for any live performers between the UK and the EU. A Tier 5 visa will cost performers up to £244 and requires a certificate of sponsorship. Once granted, the permit will last between 12 to 24 months.

There have been a lot of disagreements on this subject within the UK government, Culture Minister Nigel Adams stated last month that “it was absolutely essential” to protect free movement for artists post 2020 in an interview with Music Week.

Music industry groups in the UK have started petitions demanding a free or affordable two-year working visa for artists and performers.

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

DEFRA Delivers Pop Routine for DJcityTV

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German DJ/producer, DEFRA, has returned with another creative routine for DJcityTV. In this performance, the 34-year-old turntablist cuts up a mix of new and old pop tracks.

Originally from Munich, DEFRA is best known for his Toneplay Tuesday series and for his collaborative hit single “Lit,” with German R&B singer, Marko Leano.

Tracklist:

1. Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
2. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
3. Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F
4. DMX ft. Swizz Beatz – Get It On The Floor

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Friday, February 21, 2020

New & Notable Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 21

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Major Lazer performing at the Sandbox Beach Club in Accra, Ghana on December 18th, 2019. (Source: Instagram)

MC Lan, Major Lazer & Anitta – Rave De Favela
The electronic trio enlist Brazilian artists Anitta and MC Lan for a Carnival season anthem.

Lil Mosey – Blueberry Faygo – MarkCutz Acap Intro
Mosey’s viral hit gets a J-Kwon “Tipsy” acappella intro by the Dallas DJ and turntablist.

Dillon Francis – DFR – Black Caviar Remix
After reaching DJcity’s Hot Box twice recently, the NYC duo return with a tech house rework.

Panjabi MC – Mundian To Bach Ke – Stavros Martina & Kevin D Remix
Singh Rai’s 1997 bhangra hit gets the moombahton treatment from the Dutch collaborators.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Sak Noel, Salvi & Franklin Dam – Tocame

DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Watch: DJ ND Breaks Down the Boomerang Scratch

In this episode of DJcityTV’s Made From Scratch, DJ ND demonstrates the boomerang scratch. Grab the scratch tool here and watch the tutorial above.

Also, be sure to check out the last episode for your chance to win a pair of custom Made From Scratch Ortofon needles.

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Related Post: Watch: DJ ND Focuses on the Importance of Hand Control for Turntablists

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