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Thursday, January 23, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Bill Spector on Realizing the DJ Is the Epicenter of a Party

R.O.A.D. Podcast

New York City’s nightlife pioneer Bill Spector and Miami’s Raulizm spoke with the R.O.A.D. Podcast last week. In the interview, Bill Spector recalled hearing Jellybean Benitez in the 1980s at NYC’s legendary Funhouse and realizing that the DJ is the most crucial factor to any successful party.

Bill and Raulizm also spoke about working with icons like DJ AM, Mark Ronson, and Stretch Armstrong.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Daddy Yankee’s ‘Rompe’ Remixed by Kevin D: DJcity Exclusive


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Dutch DJ/producer Kevin D returns with a dirty dembow take on Daddy Yankee’s 2005 reggaeton classic “Rompe.” Moombahton vibes dominate this remix, which is exclusively available on DJcity.

At the time of the original track’s release, it hit the top of Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart. With dembow’s pop resurgence, Kevin D’s remix is a useful dancefloor tool.

Preview the remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

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Related Post: 50 Cent’s ‘In Da Club’ Remixed by Kevin D and Stavros Martina: DJcity Exclusive

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Beatsource’s ‘TBT Hits’ for Jan. 23

50 Cent
50 Cent

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

50 Cent – Disco Inferno
One of Fiddy’s biggest party records with a high-energy vibe and familiar hook.

Destiny’s Child – Independent Women, Pt. 1
An early 2000s ladies anthem that the entire club will recognize.

Gwen Stefani ft. Eve – Rich Girl
After “Let Me Blow Ya Mind,” Gwen, Eve, and Dre reunited for another anthem.

TJR – Ode To Oi
This heater helped put Melbourne bounce on the global spotlight.

Wisin & Yandel – Sexy Movimiento
A synth-heavy dance floor shaker that blends reggaeton and electronic.

Yellowman – Zunga Zeng
One of King Yellowman’s classics, “Zunga Zeng” uses the Henry “Junjo” Lawes-produced Diseases Riddim.

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. 16, 2020

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Listen: Kutcorners Interview on ‘The 20 Podcast’

Kutcorners and DJ Spider

Kutcorners and DJ Spider
Kutcorners and DJ Spider

Following this year’s NAMM Show, DJ Spider sits down with Kutcorners, an artist relations manager and product specialist at Serato. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Kut is a solo DJ/producer and member of the duo Live Evil and The Freshest crew.

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: EXCEL Interview on ‘The 20 Podcast’

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

You vs. the Promoter: Who is Right?

Promoters hire DJs because of their skills and music knowledge. But what do you do when the promoter gives you bad advice on what to play?

On this episode of Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about a time when it helped to second guess the promoter’s music direction.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Jan. 21

Steve Aoki

Steve Aoki
Steve Aoki performing at Gate Milano on January 10, 2020. (Source: Facebook)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of January 21:

2 Chainz ft. Future – Dead Man Walking
Eminem ft. Juice WRLD – Godzilla
Halsey – Still Learning
Pop Smoke – Christopher Walking
Steve Aoki & Maluma – Maldad
Tove Lo – Bikini Porn

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related Post: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Jan. 14

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