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Monday, September 23, 2019

‘MikiDz Podcast’: Maintaining Personal Relationships as a DJ

On this week’s episode of the MikiDz Podcast, the crew gets personal. MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell discuss how to maintain a relationship while working in the nightlife industry. The guys also talk about dealing with limitations placed on you by club managers.

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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Monday, September 23, 2019

Watch: Red Bull 3Style X Mexico Finalists

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UPDATE: JIMMIX is the 3Style X Mexico champion

Introducing the Red Bull 3Style X Mexico finalists: J Medina, T-Machine Gun, Dj Georgia, DJ Ulises Gonzalez, JIMMIX, and Axel Mendoza. All six will compete in Mexico City on Oct. 24.

Check out the full list of national finalists here.

Stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style coverage.

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Monday, September 23, 2019

Kanye’s ‘Dark Fantasy’ Receives Future Bass Remix From Cutswell and Squared

Cutswell

Cutswell
Cutswell at The Empire Room in San Francisco (Source: Facebook)

Arizona DJ/producers Cutswell and Squared have delivered a future bass remix of Kanye West‘s 2010 anthem, “Dark Fantasy.” The duo’s creative rework breathes new life into the Yeezy classic, making it playable in club and festival environments.

Born in Boston and based in Scottsdale, Cutswell holds residencies across the US, including in Chicago, Miami, and San Diego. He has also been involved with high-profile events, such as the NBA All-Star Weekend and Red Bull 3Style.

Squared serves as a mixer at Phoenix’s Power 98.3 hip-hop and R&B station.

Stream their “Dark Fantasy” remix below and download it on DJcity.

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Watch: ‘Inside Turntablists’ Puts a Spotlight on Nelson Scratch

Boom City is back with the second season of the Inside Turntablists documentary series. The first episode features French DJ Nelson Scratch.

The Strasbourg native is a veteran of the DJ battle scene, counting the 2011 DMC Battle For World Supremacy among his many titles.

Watch the episode above.

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Friday, September 20, 2019

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Sept. 20

Gang Starr

Gang Starr
Gang Starr performs in Hamburg, Germany (Source: Wikipedia)

Gang Starr ft. J. Cole – Family And Loyalty
The iconic hip-hop duo enlists Cole for this surprise single.

Dillon Francis & TV Noise ft. Big Freedia – Bawdy
3 producers team with New Orleans’ Freedia for this bounce heater.

Saweetie ft. Becky G & Melii – My Type – Latin Remix
A summer anthem gets spiced up with features from Becky G & Melii.

Tiësto & Mabel – God Is A Dancer
The Dutch superstar collabs with a rising pop singer for this dance pop single.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg – The Next Episode – LUS Remix

– Junior Senior – Move Your Feet – Tomcio Remix

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

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Friday, September 20, 2019

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Pase Rock Discusses How He Co-Founded the Scribble Jam Festival

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Following their 100th episode, the R.O.A.D. Podcast is back with former Five Deez member, Pase Rock. Now signed to Roc Nation as a songwriter/producer, Pase discusses how he co-founded the legendary Scribble Jam festival in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Pase also explains how he was recruited to Steve Aoki‘s Deckstar roster and reflects on his friendship with the late DJ AM.

Watch an excerpt of this week’s interview above and the full episode here.

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