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‘MikiDz Podcast’: Should Openers Go Hard?
Last week, EDM DJ/producer Carnage sent out a controversial tweet. In it, he claimed that opening DJs should play as hard as they can regardless of how it will affect the headliner. MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell share their thoughts on his statement on this week’s episode of the MikiDz Podcast. The crew also talks about DJing overseas and debates what the future of bottle service clubs will be.
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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Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ: Correcting The Record
Last month, Mojaxx took a first look at the Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ. However, the overview of the all-in-one DJ system wasn’t entirely accurate.
On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx gives an updated and corrected look at the XDJ-XZ. Watch above.
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Watch the Show Category Routines for the 2019 IDA World DJ Championships
Daddy Always Ready & Uncle Jaras at the 2019 IDA World DJ Championships in Kraków, Poland. (Source: Facebook)
The 2019 IDA World DJ Championships went down in Kraków, Poland on Saturday, Nov. 30. It was another big year for Poland’s Pan Jaras, who also won the Scratch Category for the third consecutive time, and his crew who won the Show Category.
Below are the full Show Category results and videos of the routines.
IDA 2019 Show Category Champions:
Daddy Always Ready & Uncle Jaras – Poland
Vice Champions:
SuperBeast DJs – DJ Rena & K-Swizz
3rd Place:
LATipik – France
Stay tuned for more IDA content.
Related Post: 2019 IDA World Online Scratch Battle: Final Routines
Watch Beast Mode’s Surprise Routine for DJcityTV
Renowned turntablist Beast Mode paid us a surprise visit at the DJcity office in Los Angeles, on his way home to Australia from the Goldie Awards.
Beast Mode is an open-format DJ from Australia, he was recently crowned the vice champion at the 2019 Goldie Awards, he is also a former Red Bull 3Style world finalist, two-time Australian 3Style champion, DMC champion, and ITF scratch champion.
Watch above.
Follow Beast Mode on Facebook, SoundCloud, and Instagram.
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DEFRA Delivers Hip-Hop Routine for DJcityTV
German DJ/producer, DEFRA, has thrown down a high-energy routine for DJcityTV. In his performance, the 34-year-old turntablist cuts up a mix of new and old hip-hop tracks.
Originally from Munich, DEFRA is best known for his Toneplay Tuesday series and for his collaborative hit single “Lit,” with German R&B singer, Marko Leano.
Tracklist:
Follow DEFRA on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and YouTube.
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Watch DJ ND and DJcityTV’s New Tutorial Series “Made From Scratch”
German turntablist DJ ND and DJcityTV have released the first episode of the tutorial series Made From Scratch. In this episode, ND demonstrates a combination of flare and wave scratches to create a unique pattern.
Grab the scratch tool here and watch the tutorial above.
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