News

Friday, February 7, 2020

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 7

Lincoln Baio

Lincoln Baio
Lincoln Baio (Source: Facebook)

PARTYNEXTDOOR ft. Drake & Bad Bunny – Loyal Remix
The Puerto Rican reggaeton star joins forces with the OVO squad for this official remix.

Nicki Minaj – Yikes
Queen Barbz delivers some controversial bars over her bouncy first single of 2020.

Lirico En La Casa – Enseñame Tu Chapa
The Dominican pop singer and “Subete” hitmaker returns with another dembow heater.

Crystal Waters – 100 Percent Pure Love – Lincoln Baio On My Mind Bootleg
Toronto’s Lincoln Baio gives the 1994 hit a deep house rework for this DJcity Exclusive.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Duck Sauce – Smiley Face

– Iyaz – Replay – Mr. M!X Remix

– Major Lazer ft. Mr. Killa – King Of The Party

– Nelsaan – Love Lockdown – Remix Pack

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

Related Post: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Jan. 31

| Tracks
New and Notable Tracks,
Thursday, February 6, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: D-Miles Recalls a Racist Incident During a DJ Gig

R.O.A.D. Podcast Episode 120

On last week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, co-host D-Miles shared a recent experience where he faced racial discrimination while DJing his friend’s wedding.

The crew also discussed if turntablists should start selling downloadable MP3’s of the DJ routines they post for free on social media.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

Follow the R.O.A.D. Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Related Post: ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Silent Addy Explains Why You Shouldn’t Use DJ Controllers at Clubs

| DJ Culture, DJcityTV, Videos
D-Miles, R.O.A.D. Podcast,
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Nelsaan Drops Official Remix Pack for ‘Love Lockdown’ on DJcity Records


Nelsaan. (Source: Nelsaan)

Norwegian DJ/producer Nelsaan has released an official remix pack for his DJcity Records single “Love Lockdown,” a contemporary rework of Kanye West’s 2008 hit.

The pack, which was also released on DJcity Records, includes remixes from Tom Budin, Mr. M!X, and Hella.

Watch the remix pack preview video and download it below.

Follow Nelsaan on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud.

Related Post: Nelsaan Releases New Single ‘Love Lockdown’ on DJcity Records

| Tracks, Videos
DJcity Records, Hella, Mr. M!X, Nelsaan, Remix, Tom Budin,
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Beatsource’s ‘TBT Hits’ for Feb. 6

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott

Check out this week’s edition of Beatsource’s TBT Hits list:

Missy Elliott – She’s a B#tch
A late ’90s Missy track produced by Timbaland, good for your opening set.

Bobby Brown – Every Little Step
A classic, feel-good party record and one of the biggest New Jack Swing hits.

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
This ladies sing-along was one of the first viral tracks.

Tiesto & Hardwell – Zero 76
A classic big room track from two of the biggest DJ/producers in dance music.

Wisin & Yandel – Rakata
This mid-2000s reggaeton anthem is a good party starter.

Wayne Wonder ft. Buju Banton – Bonafide Love
This early ’90s reggae classic was recently sampled by Rvssian and Shenseea for their new single “IDKW.”

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.

Related Post: Beatsource’s ‘TBT Hits’ for Jan. 30, 2020

| Tracks
Beatsource, TBT Hits,
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Listen: DJ Drew Interview on ‘The 20 Podcast’

DJ Spider and DJ Drew

DJ Spider and DJ Drew
DJ Spider and DJ Drew

On this week’s episode of The 20 Podcast, DJ Spider speaks with Los Angeles’ DJ Drew.

DJ Drew is a mixer on SiriusXM’s Globalization channel and a curator at Beatsource. He previously served as a mixer on Los Angeles’ KIIS FM for 20 years. Drew is also a producer, having released original tracks on labels like Mixmash Records, as well as official remixes for stars like of Pitbull and Flo Rida.

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.

Related Post: Listen: Henry Fong Interview on ‘The 20 Podcast’

| Videos
Beatsource, DJ Drew, DJ Spider, Interview, The 20 Podcast,
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Mojaxx Talks Mixer Technology and More with Craze

Mojaxx returns with a special episode of Tips and Tricks filmed at last month’s NAMM Show in Los Angeles. Mo had the opportunity to interview Craze while the world-renowned turntablist was demoing the Rane SEVENTY mixer. In their conversation, the two discuss mixer technology, practice, and collaborating with other artists.

Watch Mo’s interview above.

Related Post: Craze Drops Routine with New Rane SEVENTY Mixer

| DJcityTV, Music Tech, Videos
Craze, Mojaxx, NAMM, Tips and Tricks,

Popular