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Female Turntablists Represent on DJcityTV’s ‘Cutting Room’
After a successful Ladies Linkup in Los Angeles in November, seven of the region’s best turntablists threw down a scratch session for DJcityTV’s Cutting Room.
Filmed at DJcity’s headquarters in Culver City, the session featured DJs Javin, PattyClover, Nikki Duran, Young 1, Annalyze, Step1, and Shortee. The ladies got busy over an instrumental produced by Faust, Shortee, and Step1.
Watch the Producer of J. Cole’s ‘No Role Modelz’ Explain How He Made the Track
Grammy-nominated producer Phonix Beats has explained how he made J. Cole‘s 2014 hit “No Role Modelz” on a new episode of Genius’ Deconstructed. The single, which has been certified platinum, peaked at No. 36 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It’s the highest-charting single from Cole’s standout album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.
In the video, Phonix Beats recalls how he got connected with J. Cole then breaks down his process of making the track in Reason.
Phonix Beats is a veteran producer of 10 years who has worked with the likes of 50 Cent, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Jeremih, and Trey Songz. He most recently worked with The Game and Bryson Tiller.
Watch Deconstructed above.
Consejos y Trucos: Ableton Push 2 Review
Lanzado en 2015, el controlador Push 2 de Ableton se ha mantenido como una herramienta popular para la producción de música y presentaciones en vivo. Hoy, Luis Martínez hace un recorrido del Push 2 para mostrar cómo funciona. Míra el video arriba en un nuevo episodio de Consejos y Trucos de DJcity Latino.
English translation (traducción en inglés):
Released in 2015, Ableton’s Push 2 controller has remained a popular tool for both music production and live performances. Today, Luis Martinez does a walkthrough of the Push 2 to show how it functions. Watch above on a new episode of DJcity Latino‘s Consejos y Trucos.
Related: Consejos y Trucos: Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2 Controller Review
DJcity Trends for Dec. 2018
DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of tracks intended to help DJs discover new and buzzing club music. They are hand-picked by influential DJs from around the world.
View the December 2018 edition of DJcity Trends here.
Related: DJcity Trends for Oct. 2018
Top 30 Remixes, Bootlegs and DJ Edits of 2018
Last week, DJcity revealed its most downloaded tracks of 2018. Today, we dive deeper to uncover the most popular remixes, bootlegs, and edits of the year.
The most downloaded remix, bootleg, or edit of 2018 was Skratch Bastid‘s “Finesse Blend” of Michael Jackson‘s “Remember the Time.” In terms of the most entries, Anthem Kingz led with four apiece, while DJ Smerk, Delirious & Alex K, and Tall Boys tied for second place with two entries each.
Check out the top 30 below.
- 1. Michael Jackson – Remember The Time – Skratch Bastid Finesse Blend
- 2. Beyonce – Single Ladies – Freejak Shape Of You Edit
- 3. Drake – God’s Plan – KidCutUp Club Mix
- 4. Fatman Scoop ft. Crooklyn Clan – Be Faithful – Kerry Glass Magenta Riddim Bootleg
- 5. Drake – In My Feelings – Satoru Hype Edit
- 6. Beyonce ft. JAY-Z – Crazy In Love – DJ Serg Remix
- 7. Dr. Dre vs Kanye West & Jay-Z ft. Eminem – Forgot About Dre vs N#ggas In Paris – DJ Delta Tone Play Edit
- 8. Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do it – James Kelly Finesse Bootleg
- 9. Jack U – Jungle Bae – Christian Marchi & Luis Rodriguez Calabria Bootleg
- 10. Joe Budden – Pump It Up – MAKJ Remix
- 11. T.I. – Bring Em Out – Kidd Spin Remix
- 12. Drake – Nice For What – Jordan Crisp Hype Edit
- 13. Tyga ft. Offset – Taste – CHILDSPLAY Remix
- 14. Rihanna – Pon De Replay – Tall Boys Taki Taki Bootleg
- 15. Jagged Edge ft. Nelly – Where The Party At – Tall Boys Top A Top Bootleg
- 16. Flo Rida – Low – Anthem Kingz Big Room Party Starter
- 17. Rihanna ft. Chris Brown – Birthday Cake – DJ Smerk Mayhem Bootleg
- 18. Snow – Informer – Delirious & Alex K Puro Pari Remix
- 19. Lil Wayne – Uproar – Refresh Party Up Wordplay Edit
- 20. Lil Dicky ft. Chris Brown – Freaky Friday – Anthem Kingz vs PeteDown Set Starter Edit
- 21. Drake – Nice For What – Delirious & Alex K Puro Pari Remix
- 22. Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – Finesse Remix – DJ Smerk Hype Intro
- 23. Eve – Who’s That Girl – Stavros Martina Moombahton Bootleg
- 24. Nicki Minaj – Chun-Li – DJames Lean Back Edit
- 25. Don Omar ft. Lucenzo – Danza Kuduro – Kevin D & Sven & Rolf Remix
- 26. Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit – Chunky Dip Party People Bootleg
- 27. G-Eazy ft. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B – No Limit – Anthem Kingz Throwback Blend
- 28. Khia – My Neck, My Back (Lick It) – Vanilla Ace vs Joe Reece Commotion Bootleg
- 29. Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Dibs & MGM Cardi Boombahton Bootleg
- 30. N.E.R.D. vs 50 Cent ft. Drake – Lemon – Anthem Kingz In Da Club Surprise Edit
The Best Independent Dance Labels of 2018, According to Billboard
Independent labels are a driving force in dance music. To recognize their contributions and success in 2018, Billboard Dance has made a list of its five best indie labels from the genre.
Check out their picks below and read the full article here.
Anjunabeats
“Each voice on the label speaks loud and strong in a variety of moods and styles, and we applaud Anjunabeats for its tireless efforts to bring quality to dance floors around the world.”
Notable artists: Above & Beyond, Mat Zo, Andrew Bayer
Armada Music
“The Netherlands-based label achieved a global presence in 2018 and was a frequent visitor on key charts, streaming playlists and radio stations, particularly in North America.”
Notable artists: Loud Luxury, Lost Frequencies, Armin van Buuren
bitbird
“Formed in 2014, the indie hosts a small staff of 10 people, but puts up numbers that can compete with indie-majors due to its thorough understanding of artist development, touring, and branding.”
Notable artists: San Holo, DROELOE, Taska Black
Mad Decent
“… this independent outfit solidifies itself as one of the funniest, most innovative and well-rounded labels in the business.”
Notable artists: Diplo, TroyBoi, GTA
Monstercat
“The independent label has also earned 1.5 billion total streams across its catalog this year, and that’s excluding its gains on Chinese DSPs like Netease and Tencent.”
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