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Monday, July 15, 2019

MGM Releases ‘Bass’ Single on Tiesto’s Musical Freedom Label

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MGM (Source: MGM)

Last Fall, Arizona DJ/producer MGM, one-half of the duo Dibs & MGM, dropped a single titled “Bass.” The track fused electro house with riddim dubstep.

Now, 10 months later, “Bass” has been re-released by Tiesto‘s Musical Freedom label, which is distributed by Spinnin’ Records. It marks a milestone in MGM’s career.

“I was initially very self-conscious over original releases, but I knew getting over that was something that needed to happen,” MGM says. “After being independently released for about seven months, I got a SoundCloud message from Spinnin’ expressing their interest in the track after artists like Tiesto and The Chainsmokers had been supporting it.”

Watch a clip of Tiesto dropping “Bass” below, and download the track on DJcity.

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Sunday, July 14, 2019

Ed Sheeran Talks Collaborating With Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and More

Ed Sheeran recently sat down with radio host Charlamagne Tha God to talk about his album No. 6 Collaborations Project, his songwriting process, and more.

No. 6 Collaborations Project features a star-studded lineup. Sheeran teamed up with Justin Bieber on the first single, “I Don’t Care,” which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100. The album also includes collabs with Cardi B, Travis Scott, Chance The Rapper, and more.

The British singer-songwriter credits his previous collaborative EP, No. 5 Collaborations Project, with giving him his break in the music industry. After its success, Sheeran signed his first record deal.

On collaborating with other songwriters:

“By going into the studio with people like Chris Stapleton and Bruno Mars [on the track “BLOW“] you’re just expanding your palate… you can’t become better unless you’re around people who can teach you things.”

On standing out in the music industry:

“I just think being yourself is so powerful… because of being myself, all of these great things have happened.”

Watch the interview above.

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Friday, July 12, 2019

What It Takes For DJs to Break Music in 2019: ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’

On this episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew invites veteran open-format DJs Eleven and Ayres to discuss breaking new music in the club. The guys also talk about making mixtapes, the history of mash-ups, and how important it is for DJs to start their own party.

Eleven and Ayres are founders of The Rub, a monthly party that’s been a staple of New York City nightlife since 2002.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

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Friday, July 12, 2019

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: July 12


Valentino Khan. (Source: Facebook)

Future ft. Meek Mill & Doe Boy – 100 Shooters
The Atlanta rapper Future teams with Meek Mill and Doe Boy for a new hard-hitting single.

Daddy Yankee – Gasolina – BROSS Bootleg
The reggaeton star’s 2004 smash receives the moombahton treatment.

Valentino Khan ft. Diplo – JustYourSoul
The two superstar DJ/producers join forces for a groovy house heater.

Jason Derulo ft. Farruko – Mamacita – Da Phonk Club Edit
Da Phonk adds more energy to the reggaeton-influenced track.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Chingy – Right Thurr – DJ Stressy & Fresco Remix

– Lil Jon – Taco Tuesday

– Rihanna – Umbrella – Robin Roij Remix

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

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

How Lil Nas X’s ‘Panini’ Was Produced

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In late June, Lil Nas X dropped “Panini,” the follow-up single to his groundbreaking smash, “Old Town Road.” The track is currently No. 22 on Billboard’s Hot 100, making it his second highest-charting single.

Its producers, Take A Daytrip and Dot Da Genius, recently sat down with Genius to break down how the song was made. Take A Daytrip are best known for co-producing Sheck Wes‘ “Mo Bamba,” and Dot Da Genius is best known for working with Kid Cudi.

Watch above.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ Remixed by Robin Roij: DJcity Exclusive


Robin Roij. (Source: Instagram)

Dutch DJ/producer Robin Roij is back with a remix of Rihanna‘s 2007 smash hit “Umbrella.” The original track topped charts around the world, including a seven-week run at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It also earned the artist a Grammy award for “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration” alongside featured artist JAY-Z.

Roij is no stranger to DJcity’s Top 50 chart. His remix of Blackstreet‘s “No Diggity” was one of the most downloaded tracks of February. His moombahton flip of Terror Squad, Fat Joe, & Remy Ma‘s “Lean Back” was the 18th-most downloaded track of October 2018, and peaked at No. 7 on DJcity’s Hot Box chart.

Preview his “Umbrella” remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

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