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Friday, April 19, 2019

Four Color Zack and DJ Scooter Debate Sync Feature on ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’

Four Color Zack

Four Color Zack
Four Color Zack at the Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals in Taipei, Taiwan on January 25, 2019. (Jasmine Chang / Red Bull)

Former Red Bull Music 3Style world champ Four Color Zack and veteran party rocker DJ Scooter debated the sync feature on this week’s episode of Reflections of a DJ a.k.a. ROAD Podcast. The argument was reignited by none other than Craze, who recently took to Twitter encouraging DJs to use the feature.

Both Zack and Scooter, who come from different generations, made valid points (Zack is pro-sync, and Scooter is anti-sync). The two also discussed topics like juggling their careers and family, “Instagram DJs,” and Lil Nas X‘s breakout hit, “Old Town Road.”

Watch an excerpt below and the full interview here.

Follow the R.O.A.D. Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Related: Craze Talks Freestyling Sets on ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Skratch School Announces ‘Boasty’ DJ Challenge

Skratch School

Skratch School

Skratch Bastid’s Skratch School has announced their “Boasty” DJ Challenge. The star-studded collab by Wiley, Stefflon Don, and Sean Paul features vocals from actor/DJ Idris Elba. It peaked at No. 11 on the UK Singles chart.

Competitors must record a video of them flipping the track in a creative, skillful way as they would in a club set. The winner will receive a pair of 12″ Serato control vinyl, a Red Bull Music 3Style “Play With Music” hat and sweater, and a Bastid’s BBQ apron.

Here’s how to enter:

– Download the tools here. Record a video using at least one part of “Boasty”, whether it’s the full song, the instrumental, or pieces of the acapella.
– Your entry must be at least 16 bars long (approx 37s), up to a max of 2 minutes.
– This challenge will be judged on musical creativity (50%) as well as technical skill and technique (50%). The goal here is to create a routine that works in the club, and showcases your skills.
– The contest is open until Friday, May 3 at midnight ET.

Learn more about the challenge here and watch DJ Kamo‘s submission below.

Related: Super Hero DJs Launch DJ Challenge

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Watch Rich The Kid’s ‘Save That’ Video

Rich The Kid

A lot of rappers brag about spending money, but Rich The Kid advocates saving in his aptly-titled anthem, “Save That.”

The track, which appears on Rich’s new album, The World Is Yours, is currently No. 10 on DJcity’s Hot Box chart, after hitting No. 2. It was produced by the in-demand D.A. Doman, who DJcity recently interviewed.

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: D.A. Doman: One of Hip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Producers

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Pioneer DJ DDJ-800 Controller: First Look

Pioneer DJ DDJ-800

Following its announcement on Tuesday, Mojaxx has provided a first look at Pioneer DJ’s new DDJ-800 controller. The device, which is designed for rekordbox dj, is a more portable and affordable version of the DDJ-1000.

Related: First Look: Denon DJ’s Prime 4 Standalone DJ System

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: April 16

Benzi

Benzi
Benzi performs at Q Nightclub in Seattle on December 8, 2018. (Credit: Parallax)

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

Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc – S.O.S.
Benzi ft. Bhad Bhabie, Rich The Kid, & 24hrs – Whatcha Gon Do
Dua Lipa – Swan Song – aboutagirl remix
Kaytranada ft. VanJess – DYSFUNCTIONAL
Marhsmello & SOB X RBE – Don’t Save Me
Schoolboy Q ft. Travis Scott – CHopstix

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: April 9

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Icona Pop’s ‘I Love It’ Remixed by D’Maduro: DJcity Exclusive

D'Maduro

D'Maduro
D’Maduro at Club Vie Rotterdam in the Netherlands. (Source: Instagram)

Rising Dutch DJ/producer D’Maduro has dropped a dancehall-influenced remix of Icona Pop‘s 2012 breakout hit “I Love It” featuring Charli XCX. It is available exclusively on DJcity.

D’Maduro’s rework combines the original vocals with dancehall-influenced drums and acoustic guitar rhythms. It follows his remix of Blu Cantrell‘s 2003 hit, “Breathe,” which peaked at No. 1 on DJcity’s daily Hot Box chart.

Preview his “I Love It” rework below and download it only on DJcity.

Follow D’Maduro on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

Related: Aaliyah’s ‘Try Again’ Remixed by D’Maduro: DJcity Exclusive

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