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Friday, November 29, 2019

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Nov. 29

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (Source: Facebook)

The Weeknd – Heartless
The Canadian R&B star has returned with a new Metro Boomin-produced break-up single.

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Afro Bros & Sebastian Yatra ft. Camilo & Emilia – Boomshakalaka
A bunch of international stars join forces for a global reggaeton heater.

City Girls – You Tried It
“Act Up” hitmakers, JT and Yung Miami, reunite for another empowering City Girl anthem.

Freejak – Don’t You Want Me
UK based dance DJ/producer, Freejak, updates The Human League’s 1981 hit.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Fat Joe ft. Ashanti – What’s Luv – Kevin D & Tom Push Remix

– Fergie – London Bridge – DJ Stressy Remix

– Sak Noel, Salvi & Franklin Dam – Tocame

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

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Thursday, November 28, 2019

Listen: Devin Lucien Interview on ‘The 20 Podcast’

Devin Lucien and DJ Spider

Devin Lucien and DJ Spider
Devin Lucien and DJ Spider

Veteran club DJ Devin Lucien was the guest on this week’s episode of Beatsource‘s The 20 Podcast.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Devin got his break at Hollywood’s legendary Area night club in the 2000s. He has since become a fixture in the scene, rocking many of the city’s most exclusive clubs, as well as events for brands like Microsoft, Land Rover, and Playboy. Most recently, Devin has held it down at Warwick on Wednesdays and Poppy on Thursdays.

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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Thursday, November 28, 2019

Beatsource’s ‘TBT Hits’ for Nov. 28

Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan (Credit: Michael Lavine)

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

Check out this week’s TBT Hits below.

Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M.
“Dolla dolla bill y’all!” Arguably the most iconic record by the Wu.

TLC – Creep
A ’90s R&B anthem that’s been remixed by numerous DJs globally.

Wisin & Yandel & Hector Bambino “EL Father” – El Telefono
This reggaeton club hit will not only get the dance floor going but also signing along.

Madonna – Holiday
A fitting anthem heading into the holiday season.

Aly-Us – Follow Me
You’ll get an instant crowd reaction when the first few notes hit.

Tanto Metro & Devonte – Everyone Falls In Love
This dancehall classic was sampled by Tory Lanez’s “LUV” and Daddy Yankee’s “Not A Crime.”

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

2019 IDA World Online Scratch Battle: Final Routines

Japan’s DJ Yocchi and Greece’s Marvel have advanced to the final round of the 2019 IDA World Online Scratch Battle. They’re up against the defending champion, Poland’s Pan Jaras.

The winner will be announced at the IDA World DJ Championships in Kraków, Poland on Saturday, November 30.

Watch their final routines below.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

‘Meraki’ DJ Challenge Winners Announced


Illtrax. (Source: Instagram)

Slow Roast Records, Super Hero DJs, and DJcity have chosen the winners of DJ Ride‘s “Meraki” DJ Challenge. San Jose, California-based turntablist Illtrax took the top spot, with Singapore’s DJ KoFlo and Latvia’s DJ Aspirins taking second and third place respectively.

Watch the winning routines below. Thanks to all who entered the “Meraki” DJ Challenge, and stay tuned for more content from Super Hero DJs.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Reed Streets Drops Creative Open-Format Routine for DJcityTV

Reed Streets, a Philadelphia-based turntablist, has dropped a creative routine for DJcityTV.

Reed Streets is the music director and official DJ for the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. He also spins on the alternative rock station Radio 104.5. In 2015, Streets was the Red Bull 3Style US runner-up.

Tracklist:

1. Young Money ft. Lloyd vs. Slushii – Bedrock – Reed Streets Bootleg
2. Gillie Da Kid – Get Down On The Ground – Acapella
3. Jimmy Eat World vs. Party Favor – The Middle – Reed Streets bootleg
4. Trillville ft. Lil Scrappy and Lil Jon – Neva Eva – Acapella
5. Travis Scott vs. Big Freedia – Stargazing – Reed Streets Bootleg
6. N.E.R.D & Rihanna – Lemon – Acapella
7. Blueface – Thotiana – Acapella
8. Kool & The Gang – Summer Madness – Reed Streets Remix

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