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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

DJ Roc a Beat Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

DJ ROC A BEAT

DJ ROC A BEAT
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Pioneer DJ‘s Product Specialist and National Product Demonstrator, DJ Roc a Beat, has served up a versatile mix for the DJcity Podcast. His half-hour mix was recorded in one take and features dancehall, hip-hop, trap, urbano, and more.

Roc a Beat is also the current resident DJ for Universal CityWalk in Hollywood.

Also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Tracklist:

1. Blue Face ft. DaBaby – Obama
2. Aaliyah ft. Timbaland – Are You That Somebody – Acapella
3. Tropkillaz – Passito
4. Megan Thee Stallion – B.I.T.C.H.
5. Fetty Wap – Fresh N Clean
6. Buck Rodgers – I Think They Like Me – Acapella Scratch Loop
7. Rodney O – Everlasting Bass – Phase Edit
8. TV Noise – Turn Up The Bass
9. Eminem ft. Juice WRLD – Godzilla
10. Roddy Rich – High Fashion
11. Groove Theory vs Drake & Chris Brown – Tell Me – Huggz No Guidance Blend
12. Drake & Chris Brown vs Groove Theory – No Guidance – Huggz Tell Me Blend
13. Myke Towers – Girl
14. 50 Cent – 21 Questions – MMR Let Me Blow Ya Mind Bootleg
15. Jennifer Lopez – Get Right – Instrumental – Full Crate Remix
16. Full Crate x Coffee – Toast – Remix
17. Tory Lanez – Jerry Sprunger – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Remix
18. Static & Ben El ft. Pitbull – Further Up (Na, Na, Na, Na, Na) – KidCutUp Acap Intro
19. James Brown – Sex Machine – Jengi Club Edit
20. Roddy Rich – The Box – Adam Doubleyou & Nick Bike Controlla Bootleg
21. Full Crate x Aabo – Like I Love You

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Monday, February 17, 2020

MikiDz Podcast: Organizing Your Music Library

In this week’s episode of the MikiDz Podcast, MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell discuss a topic that’s on every DJ’s mind. The crew shares some tips and tricks for keeping their music libraries organized, including arranging by genre, BPM, time of the night to play certain tracks, and which venues to play them at.

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 15, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: DJ Lazyboy on Competing at the Red Bull 3Style Finals While Battling Cancer

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Red Bull 3Style‘s current US National Champion, DJ Lazyboy, spoke with the R.O.A.D. Podcast last week. The Bay Area DJ shared his struggles fighting cancer and trying to regain strength for the upcoming 3Style World Championships in Moscow, Russia.

Lazyboy also explained his approach that led him to win the 3Style US National final in San Francisco.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Win a Pair of Ortofon Needles With This Scratch Combo

In a special episode of Made From Scratch, DJ ND demonstrates a combo that could win you a pair of Ortofon needles.

If you’ve got what it takes to recreate this scratch, film yourself performing it and upload the video to Instagram. Tag @djcity and @ortofon_dj and use hashtag #MadeFromScratchContest. Entries may be submitted until Thursday, February 27, and one winner will be announced in the next episode of Made From Scratch.

Grab the scratch tool here and watch the tutorial above.

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 14

eSQUIRE

eSQUIRE
eSQUIRE (Source: eSQUIRE)

Migos ft. Travis Scott & Young Thug – Give No Fxk
The Migos crew is carefree on their star-studded first single of 2020.

El Alfa, Sech & Myke Towers ft. Vin Diesel & Lil Pump – Coronao Now Remix
Fast & Furious actor Vin Diesel makes his dembow debut on this remix.

YG & Kehlani – Konclusions
The California star couple release their first single together just in time for Valentine’s Day.

eSQUIRE – Naughty Girl
The Liverpool-based DJ/producer updates Beyoncé‘s 2003 hit for this DJcity Records release.

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

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Listen to Dilly & Rob Swift’s ‘Love Knows No Bounds’ Valentine’s Day Mix

Love Knows No Bounds

Love Knows No Bounds
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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, renowned turntablist Rob Swift and his lady, NYC-based DJ Dilly, have curated a 30-minute mix called “Love Knows No Bounds.” The mix features hip-hop as well as funky and soulful love songs.

Introducing the Valentine’s inspired mix, Rob Swift says, “The DJ couple that plays together stays together and with Valentine’s Day’s celebration upon us, what better way to show how much your loved one means to you than through music.”

Stream “Love Knows No Bounds” below and check out Rob Swift’s recent performance with Mista Sinista on the MikiDz Show here.

Tracklist:

1. The Isley Brothers – I Turned you On
2. Tammi Lynn – Light My Fire
3. A Tribe Called Quest – Electric Relaxation
4. Rose Royce – Born To Love You
5. Freddie Scott – You Got What I Need
6. Dennis Coffey – Whole Lot Of Love
7. The Turtles – You Showed Me
8. The 5th Dimension – Together Let’s Find Love
9. Aretha Franklin – One Step Ahead
10. Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty
11. Linda Clifford – Never Gonna Stop
12. Ramp – Daylight
13. A Tribe Called Quest – Bonita Applebum
14. Gap Mangione – Diana In The Autumn Wind
15. Slum Village – Fall In Love
16. Towa Tei – Technova (La em Copacabana)
17. A Tribe Called Quest – Find A Way

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