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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Entertainment Mogul Haim Saban Launches New Label with Latin Focus

Reykon

Reykon
Reykon (Source: Instagram)

Entertainment mogul Haim Saban has launched a new music company Saban Music Group (SMG) with a planned investment of $500 million. The group, which is comprised of a label and publishing company, has a global outlook with a Latin focus.

To start things off, the label has signed Colombian reggaeton star Reykon, Israeli duo Static & Ben El, and French artist Marie Monti. SMG is also negotiating with three music companies regarding acquisitions.

SMG is led by CEO Gustavo Lopez, whose Latin entertainment company, Talento Uno Music, was acquired by Saban. Lopez previously served as a GM and executive VP at Universal Music Latin Entertainment, where he launched the Machete Music label. Machete is home to stars like Don Omar and Wisin & Yandel. Lopez also ran Universal Music Latin Entertainment’s regional Mexican labels, Fonovisa and Disa.

Saban has had a long career in entertainment, including in the Latin market. He began as a musician, record producer, and then label owner. However, Saban may be best known for launching the 90s TV show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as part of his TV production company, Saban Entertainment. In 2007, Saban also led a group of investors to acquire Latin media giant Univision Communications, where he currently serves as chairman. Univision and SMG functions independently from each other.

“Bad Bunny wasn’t a superstar two years ago,” Lopez told Billboard. “We’re in a world where artists are developing at a faster pace than they ever were. One of our goals is finding artists that have strong regional appeal and make them into international stars.”

“We are not going to sign 100 artists,” Saban told Billboard. “This is going to remain a boutique label with significant resources to put behind the very few artists that we will sign. Except for hip-hop, there is no limitation to the categories of music we will look to be involved with.”

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| Music Industry
Saban Music Group,
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

A-Trak Drops Guest Mix for MistaJam on BBC Radio 1Xtra


A-Trak and MistaJam. (Source: Instagram)

BBC Radio 1Xtra host MistaJam recently invited A-Trak to the studio for his “Traffic Jam” mix series. The Canadian turntablist dropped a half-hour of funky, disco-influenced house tracks including his song “DJs Gotta Dance More” featuring Todd Terry.

Listen here (A-Trak’s mix starts at the 32:18 mark).

| Mixes
A-Trak, MistaJam,
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Mojaxx Reviews the ADAM Audio T10S Studio Subwoofer

On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a look at the T10S studio subwoofer from ADAM Audio. The affordable speaker could come in handy for DJs and producers looking to add some low end to their studio setup.

Watch above.

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| DJcityTV, Music Tech, Videos
Adam Audio, Mojaxx, Tips and Tricks,
Tuesday, July 16, 2019

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: July 16


Jax Jones performs at PRYSM Nightclub in Chicago on April 19. (Source: Facebook)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of July 16:

Billie Eilish & Justin Bieber – bad guy
Ed Sheeran & Travis Scott – Antisocial
French Montana ft. City Girls – Wiggle It
Jax Jones & Bebe Rexha – Harder
Joyner Lucas ft. Timbaland – 10 Bands
Loud Luxury & Bryce Vine – I’m Not Alright

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

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| Tracks
DJcity Essentials,
Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro 2.2

Serato DJ

Serato DJ
Serato DJ Pro 2.2 (Source: Serato)

Serato has released the latest update for its Serato DJ Pro software, version 2.2.

With it comes a number of improvements and new features, including two which have been requested by users for many years: Day Mode and Play Count. Those features helped make the public beta of 2.2 the most downloaded in the company’s history.

Day Mode makes Serato DJ Pro easier to use in bright conditions, such as pool parties. Play Count enables users to keep track of the number of times a song has been played.

2.2 also includes updates to streaming integration, waveform improvements, and 64-bit support for Serato Video.

Serato DJ Lite, the beginner version of Serato DJ, also sees many of those changes, and is now up to version 1.2.

Serato DJ Pro 2.2 can be downloaded now on Serato’s website. You can also watch Mojaxx‘s first look below.

Related Post: Serato Releases Full Version of Serato Studio

| Music Tech
Serato,
Tuesday, July 16, 2019

YUKNODIS Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


YUKNODIS. (Source: YUKNODIS)

YUKNODIS, an open-format DJ based in Toronto, has delivered a half-hour mix of mostly hip-hop and Caribbean-influenced tracks. Her half-hour set was recorded in one take.

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

Tracklist:

1. Mustard ft. Roddy Ricch – Ballin’
2. Fetty Wap ft. Monty – Birthday – KidCutUp Bridge First Edit
3. Gucci Mane ft. Justin Bieber – Love Thru The Computer
4. YG – Pop It – Tall Boys Act Up Bootleg
5. Trouble ft. City Girls – She’s A Winner – BeatCity CIty Girls First Edit
6. AD ft. O.T. Genasis – Mind
7. Kamaiyah ft. Quavo & Tyga – Windows
8. Tech N9ne ft. 2 Chainz & B.o.B – Hood Go Crazy
9. Chris Brown – Sorry Enough
10. Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Joyner Lucas – Need A Stack
11. Baby Cham – Vitamin S – DJames YUSO Edit
12. Nicki Minaj – Megatron – Harley Beretta Hype Edit
13. Chris Brown ft. Drake & LATENIGHTJIGGY – No Guidance – The Refix Kingz Remix
14. Rhymez ft. Stefflon Don – Don Walk – Club Hack Hype Intro
15. Wiley ft. Tory Lanez, Kranium & Dappy – My One
16. Mr Eazi – Supernova
17. Aya Nakamura – DjaDja
18. Afro Bros – Squeezy Beat
19. The Notorious B.I.G. – Can I Get Witcha – Anthem Kingz Throw Fits Blend
20. London On Da Track & G-Eazy ft. City Girls & Juvenile – Throw Fits – DJcity Slam Edit

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| DJcity Podcast, Mixes
YUKNODIS,

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