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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

First Look: Pioneer DJ Rekordbox 5.6.1 Public Beta

Pioneer DJ has released the latest upgrade to their flagship DJ software, the public beta of rekordbox 5.6.1. In addition to the standard performance enhancements, this version introduces two streaming services to the program: Beatport LINK and SoundCloud Go+.

On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at the rekordbox 5.6.1 public beta. Watch above and download the beta here.

Note: Only the Mac version of the public beta is currently available, with the Windows version coming soon.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Spryte Drops Bootleg of Lil Jon’s ‘Bend Ova’: DJcity Exclusive


Spryte performs at TAO Beach in Las Vegas. (Source: Spryte)

Los Angeles-based DJ/producer Spryte has delivered a bootleg of Lil Jon‘s 2014 club hit “Bend Ova” featuring Tyga. The original track peaked at No. 10 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and hit No. 2 on DJcity’s Hot Box chart.

Spryte’s bootleg blends the acapella from “Bend Ova” with the instrumental of Master HP and Fatman Scoop‘s new track, “Blackout.”

Spryte is one-half of the duo Made Monster. He joined DJcity’s music team in May.

Download his “Bend Ova” bootleg exclusively on DJcity.

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Related Post: Los Angeles DJ/Producer Spryte Joins DJcity’s Team

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: July 2


Mustard performs at E11EVEN MIAMI on January 18. (Credit: Adinayev)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of July 2:

Ayotemi – Omo Lomo
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Joyner Lucas – Need A Stack
DJ Snake & Sheck Wes ft. Offset – Enzo – Malaa Remix
G-Eazy ft. Tyga – Bang
Juicy J ft. City Girls & Megan Thee Stallion – Three Point Stance
Kygo & Whitney Houston – Higher Love
Mustard ft. Roddy Ricch – Ballin’

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Styles Davis Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


Styles Davis. (Source: Styles Davis)

Styles Davis, national director at DJcity, has delivered an eclectic mix for the DJcity Podcast. His half-hour set features a variety of genres including hip-hop and Latin.

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

Tracklist:

1. A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta – Praise The Lord (Da Shine)
2. Bad Bunny ft. Diplo – 200 MPH
3. Ginuwine – Pony – Alamaki & Uki Remix
4. D4L – Laffy Taffy – Miles Medina Remix
5. Serani – No Games – Acapella
6. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ft. 6ix9ine – Swervin
7. Toto – Africa
8. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X – DJ Santarosa Still D.R.E. Surprise Edit
9. Major Lazer ft. 2 Chainz, Bruno Mars & Tyga – Bubble Butt – DJ Smerk Twerk Bootleg
10. Ace Of Base – All That She Wants
11. Ace Of Base – All That She Wants – DJ Smerk Shape Of You Bootleg
12. Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA
13. Kodak Black ft. Travis Scott & Offset – ZEZE
14. Ying Yang Twins ft. Mike Jones – Badd – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Remix
15. Jennifer Lopez – Get Right – ThreeGee Remix
16. Yellowclaw – DJ Turn It Up
17. Ozuna – Baila Baila Baila – DJcity Acap Out
18. Lauryn Hill – Doo Wop (That Thing) – Jet Boot Jack Remix
19. Tyga – Dip – Strip Re-Drum
20. Jonn Hart ft. Too Short – Whistle
21. Destiny’s Child – Bug A Boo – Borneland Remix
22. Saweetie & London On Da Track ft. G-Eazy & Rich Da Kid – Up Now
23. Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – Havana
24. Davido – Fall
25. Silk City & Dua Lipa – Electricity – dEVOLVE Remix

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Monday, July 1, 2019

How Long Should You Let Songs Play?

Do you know how long you should let songs play for? Your answer might change depending on the energy of the crowd and the type of set you’re playing.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM has some tips to consider while you’re getting ready to mix your next track.

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Friday, June 28, 2019

DJ Yoda Talks Staying True to Himself by Not Playing Certain Artists

DJ Yoda

While in Las Vegas for a gig at On The Record, the UK’s DJ Yoda sat down with the R.O.A.D. Podcast. The veteran hip-hop DJ discussed how he stays true to himself by not playing certain artists.

Yoda also talked about the influence of reggae and dancehall in the UK scene, helping design products for Pioneer DJ, among other topics.

Watch an excerpt of the interview above and the full episode here.

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