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Friday, February 14, 2020

Watch Hit-Boy Explain How He Made Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Backseat Freestyle’

Producer Hit-Boy recently sat down with Genius for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Kendrick Lamar‘s “Backseat Freestyle.”

Though not a top-ten Billboard hit, Hit-Boy notes in the video that the energy of the track still leads to moments that are “too epic.” He highlights the way that the sing-along hooks ride over the track’s scattershot percussion as particularly impressive.

Hit-Boy’s three-year stint in the G.O.O.D. Music camp yielded top-ten Billboard chart productions like Kanye West and Jay-Z collaborations “N**gas In Paris” and “Clique.” Working with Kendrick Lamar in 2013, the Los Angeles-native producer notes in the clip that he felt a brotherhood with Compton-bred K. Dot, making the collaborative process relatively simple. He takes us through the production layers that comprise the track, showing a deceptively simple brilliance to Lamar’s bell-ringing, sing-along club anthem.

Watch the making of “Backseat Freestyle” above.

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Beatsource’s ‘TBT Hits’ for Feb. 13

Rihanna

Rihanna
Rihanna

This week’s edition of Beatsource’s TBT Hits features love-themed tracks for Valentine’s Day. ❤️

LL Cool J – I Need Love
One of LL’s first mainstream hits with a timeless sample.

Color Me Badd – I Wanna Sex You Up
Possibly the most recognized club song about getting it on — a must-play for Valentine’s weekend.

Justin Timberlake – Until the End of Time
This baby-making tune has a bit of a Prince vibe.

Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris – We Found Love
A timeless anthem that’s perfect for your Valentine’s sets.

Aventura – Mi Coranzoncito
A classic anthem from the Kings of Bachata.

Vybz Kartel ft. Gaza Indu – Virginity

DJcity‘s subscription service has always focused on new music, including exclusive remixes, bootlegs, and edits. Beatsource, the new digital music service from DJcity and Beatport, offers both new and old tracks. To highlight its extensive catalog of classics, Beatsource launched the weekly series TBT Hits. The list is compiled by Beatsource curators DJ Drew, DJ Majestik, DJames, and DC.

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Watch Da Odd Couple’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set


Da Odd Couple perform on the “MikiDz Show”

Renowned turntablists Rob Swift and Mista Sinista, also known as Da Odd Couple, threw down an energetic four-deck set on the MikiDz Show on Monday. They flexed their skills in a set full of classic east coast hip-hop.

The DJs started out in the battle scene in the early ’90s as members of the X-Men (later known as the X-Ecutioners). Swift and Sinista reunited after 17 years to keep the art of turntablism alive through their live performances and a self-tited EP released on A-Trak‘s Fool’s Gold label.

Watch their set and interview below. An audio-only version is also available via Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, and Spotify.


Da Odd Couple with MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell


Da Odd Couple with the audience

The MikiDz Show is hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone, and includes an opening set from DJ Rell.

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

DJcity Trends for February 2020

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DJcity Trends

DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of tracks intended to help DJs discover new and buzzing club music. They are hand-picked by influential DJs from around the world.

View the February 2020 edition of DJcity Trends here.

Contributors:

DJames, music producer at DJcity
Eski, UK contributor at DJcity
Matsu, New York City representative at DJcity

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

eSQUIRE Releases New Single ‘Naughty Girl’ on DJcity Records


eSQUIRE. (Source: eSQUIRE)

Liverpool-based DJ/producer eSQUIRE has dropped a modern update of Beyoncé‘s 2003 hit “Naughty Girl.” The DJcity Records release features pulsating energy and a thumping house groove that provides a funky, seductive vibe.

Having created remixes for the likes of Martin Solveig and Galantis, plus being inspired by Axwell and Eric Prydz, eSQUIRE’s sound is rooted in hook-driven pop. His style is a perfect fit for a song that reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and made it into the top 10 in a half-dozen countries worldwide.

Stream “Naughty Girl” below and download it on DJcity.

Follow eSQUIRE on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Listen: DJ Spinall’s Interview on ‘The 20 Podcast’

DJ Spider and DJ Spinall

DJ Spider and DJ Spinall
DJ Spider and DJ Spinall

African music is on the rise globally. Artists like Burna Boy, WizKid, and Davido have crossed over into the US mainstream, earning club and radio play — and GRAMMY nominations.

On this week’s episode of The 20 Podcast, DJ Spider sits down with one of Africa’s most influential DJ/producers, DJ Spinall. Born and raised in Lagos, Spinall has helped break some of Nigeria’s biggest stars through his work as a DJ and producer.

Watch the interview below. An audio version of the podcast is also available on all major platforms.

Hosted by DJ Spider, The 20 Podcast features conversations with influential DJs and music industry professionals. Spider and his guests begin each episode by going through Beatsource‘s weekly list of must-have tracks, The 20.

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