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2019 Goldie Awards: Judges Announced

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A-Trak at the 2018 Goldie Awards. (Source: Facebook)

The Goldie Awards have announced the judges for the 2019 competition, which goes down in New York City on Oct. 17.

The awards, which feature separate DJ and beat battles, will be judged by an eclectic lineup. They include Armand Van Helden, Just Blaze, Busy P, Craze, Take A Daytrip, Alison Wonderland, UNIIQU3, and Kittens.

Hosting the competition will be Denzel Curry and YehMe2.

Entries for the DJ and beat battles are open until Sept. 1. Submission and ticket info can be found here.

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Safety First! Drops New Single ‘Blue Monday’ Feat. G-Wizard on DJcity Records

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Safety First!
Safety First!

UK DJ/producer Safety First! has dropped a synthpop-influenced house single titled “Blue Monday” featuring Australian DJ/producer G-Wizard. The track interpolates New Order’s 1982 synth-pop hit of the same name.

Safety First!’s “Blue Monday” is the third release on DJcity Records, which launched in March. It follows DJ Serg‘s “Samba” featuring Skales, and Andreas One‘s “Boy Bye” featuring B4NG B4NG.

Based in Manchester, Safety First! has performed at high profile venues and events across Europe. His tracks have received support on top UK radio stations such as KISS FM, Capital FM, and BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Hailing from Sydney, G-Wizard has performed across Australia and has produced official remixes for stars like Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Sean Paul, and Pitbull.

Download “Blue Monday” on DJcity and stream it on all major services here.

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Boom City Announces Season Two of ‘Inside Turntablists’ Documentary Series

British creative collective Boom City has announced the return of the Inside Turntablists documentary series. The series shines a light on the scratch community around the world.

The second season will spotlight six turntablists from six different countries, including such award-winning DJs as Woody and Fong Fong.

Watch the trailer above and stay tuned for more episodes.

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Jesse Dean Designs JDDX2R-SP Fader for Reloop SPIN Reviewed

Jesse Dean Designs has released a fader specifically designed for the Reloop SPIN portable turntable. The JDDX2R-SP is a contactless fader with a variety of customization options.

Watch Mojaxx‘s review of the JDDX2R-SP above.

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Kanye West’s ‘Gold Digger’ Remixed by Richastic: DJcity Exclusive

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Richastic at WON on May 19, 2018 (Source: Facebook)

Following his popular remix of Missy Elliott‘s “Work It,” German DJ/producer Richastic has returned with a rework of Kanye West‘s 2005 hip-hop anthem, “Gold Digger.”

In the “Gold Digger” remix, Richastic fuses the track’s original style with his signature moombahton flair.

Richastic has had three tracks appear on DJcity’s monthly top 50 chart in 2019: remixes of Akon’s “Bananza (Belly Dancer),” will.i.am‘s “I Got It From My Mama,” and Missy Elliott‘s “ Work It.”

Preview Richastic’s “Gold Digger” remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

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Andreas One Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


Andreas One. (Source: Andreas One)

Andreas One, an emerging DJ/producer based in Los Angeles, has put down a bass-heavy mix for the DJcity Podcast. His 45-minute set features one of his remixes, one of his bootlegs, and two of his original tracks.

Also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Tracklist:

1. Solardo, Eli Brown – XTC
2. Keeld – Freek – DJ Drew Edit
3. FISHER – You Little Beauty
4. Benny Benassi, Chris Nasty – Inside – DJ Drew Edit
5. Eminem ft. Nate Dogg – Shake That – Andreas One Bootleg
6. Valentino Khan – Pony
7. Britney Spears – I’m a Slave 4 U – Andreas One Remix
8. Wax Motif – WET
9. Denise, Chris Lorenzo, Puppah Nas-T – Work – DJ Drew Edit
10. Chemical Surf – Pararam Musical Freedom
11. Mark Knight – The General
12. Chemical Surf – Pararam Musical Freedom
13. Andreas One – R U Ready
14. Acejax & Wyko – Toma
15. Sak Noel, Mr. Pig & Salvi ft. Franklin Dam – Parala
16. FLEXX & VAHN – Trompeta – DJ Drew Edit
17. Tiesto – Lose Control – DJ Drew Edit
18. Hardwell & Quintino – Reckless – DJ Edit SPINNIN
19. Mike Cervello – Rave Child – DJ Drew Club Edit
20. Low Blow – Disco – DJ Drew
21. Eric Prydz – Call On Me – Evokings Remix
22. Daft Punk – Technologic – Wuki & Ship Wrek Remix
23. Nitti Gritti – My Music – DJ Drew Edit
24. Harry Romero – Revolution – DJ Drew Edit
25. Andreas One ft. B4NG B4NG – Boy Bye

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