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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: 2010’s Decade Recap

ROAD Podcast Decade Recap Feat

Two weeks ago, the R.O.A.D. Podcast crew was joined by Las Vegas’ DJ Cyberkid to debate their picks for the best and worst club songs of the last decade.

The fellas also discussed the most valuable lessons they learned as DJs in the last ten years.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

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Monday, January 6, 2020

‘MikiDz Podcast’: Gig Swapping

On this week’s episode of the MikiDz Podcast, MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell talk about the potential rise of gig swapping in 2020. They discuss the importance of relationships, branding, and skills, and how much a DJ should focus on each of those.

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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Friday, January 3, 2020

Watch: Showcase Routines from 2019 IDA World DJ Championships

DJ Skillz

DJ Skillz
DJ Skillz. (Source: Instagram)

The 2019 IDA World DJ Championships went down in Kraków, Poland on Saturday, Nov. 30. IDA invited former IDA World Champions DJ Skillz and DJ PRO-ZEIKO to perform a special showcase before the finals took place.

Watch their routines and the official IDA recap video below.

DJ Skillz (4x World Champion)

DJ PRO-ZEIKO (3x World Champion)

Official 2019 World DJ Championships Recap Video

Stay tuned for more IDA content.

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Friday, January 3, 2020

Watch Episode Four of DJ ND’s ‘Made From Scratch’ Tutorial Series

Made From Scratch 4

German turntablist DJ ND is back with episode four of the tutorial series Made From Scratch. In this episode, ND demonstrates another creative scratch combination that he uses to cut up phrases.

Grab the scratch tool here and watch the tutorial above.

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Friday, January 3, 2020

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Jan. 3

Bingo Players

Bingo Players
Bingo Players performing at Academy LA. (Source: Facebook)

Justin Bieber – Yummy
Bieber pivots back to R&B on his long-awaited comeback single.

Quando Rondo ft. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & 2 Chainz – Bad Vibe
The Georgia rapper enlists A Boogie and 2 Chainz to deliver one of 2020’s first heaters.

Bingo Players – Rattle – SH8K Remix
San Diego’s SH8K reworks a Bingo Players electro house hit on this DJcity Exclusive.

Moneybagg Yo ft. Lil Baby – U Played
The Memphis rapper recruits Lil Baby to rap over this hard-hitting Tay Keith beat.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Taio Cruz – Dynamite – ZIGGY & Replay M Remix

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

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

Beatsource’s ‘TBT Hits’ for Jan. 2

Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes

Check out this week’s TBT Hits below.

Busta Rhymes – Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See
One of the most recognized beats of ’90s hip-hop and one of Busta’s biggest party hits to date.

Amerie – 1 Thing
This 2000s R&B party classic is a staple for many DJs.

a-ha – Take on Me
A classic new wave tune with an iconic music video.

Kid Cudi ft. MGMT & Ratatat – Pursuit Of Happiness Extended – Steve Aoki Remix
A hard-hitting electro remix that the crowd will sing along to.

El General – Pu Tun Tun
A dance floor classic from one of the fathers of “reggae en Español.”

QQ ft. Venomous – One Drop
This was the biggest party track in Jamaica in 2013.

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 has a weekly series called TBT Hits. The list is compiled by Beatsource curators DJ Drew, DJ Majestik, DJames, and DC.

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