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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Watch: Japanese DJs Connect at DJcity Linkup in Osaka

DJcity Linkup

In November, dozens of DJs met up at the DJcity Linkup in Osaka. The event, which took place at Club Joule, featured former Red Bull Music 3Style Japan champions B=BALL and IKU. It was the second linkup in Japan in 2018, the first being in Tokyo.

Watch the recap above.

Follow DJcity Japan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Related: Watch: Watch: Japanese DJs Connect at DJcity Linkup in Tokyo

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Win a Trip to the Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals

Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals

Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals

Do you know someone who would love to attend the Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals in Taipei, Taiwan? Nominate them for a chance to win a paid trip with a guest courtesy of DJcity!

The winner will receive two airline tickets and two hotel rooms at the W Taipei from January 25 to 28. They will also receive VIP access to all world finals events.

Here’s how it works: upload a photo or video of the nominee on Instagram and explain in the caption why they should attend the world finals. You must include the following in your caption: @DJcity’s account, the nominee’s account, and the hashtag #TakeMeToTaiwan. The contest is open worldwide. Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 15 and the winner will be announced on Dec. 17.

Terms and conditions:

Nominee and guest must be at least 18 years old. Only one nomination per account, and multiple nominations for the same person will not increase the chances of winning. Prize is non-transferrable. In the case that the winner is unable to travel on the listed dates, all reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate for travel on other dates. Valid passport is required, and the winner is responsible for satisfying any visa requirements within their country, if applicable. Once airline tickets have been issued, any changes become the responsibility of the ticket holder. No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. A subscription to the DJcity Record Pool is not required to enter the contest. If for any reason listed prize is unavailable, a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded as a substitute. Prize is not redeemable for cash. DJcity and its affiliates take no ownership or responsibility for content uploaded by contestant to Instagram, Facebook or any other third party platforms. This contest is not sponsored by the W Hotel.

Related: Watch: Red Bull 3Style World Finals VIII Mini-Documentary

| DJ Culture
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artists, Songs, and Albums of 2018

Drake

Drake
Drake (Source: Instagram)

Spotify has revealed its lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, and albums of 2018 on the platform.

With over 8.2 billion streams, Drake is not only the most-streamed artist in the world, but he’s also now the most-streamed artist ever on Spotify. Drizzy also had the most-streamed album and song with Scorpion and “God’s Plan.”

Spotify’s top-streamed female artist was Ariana Grande followed by Dua Lipa and Cardi B. Meanwhile, Post Malone scored two of the most-streamed songs with “rockstar” ft. 21 Savage at No. 3 and “Psycho” ft. Ty Dolla $ign at No. 4.

While hip-hop dominated Spotify’s lists, Latin music continued to grow. J Balvin, Ozuna, and Bad Bunny each landed in the top eight of the most-streamed artists list.

See some of the lists below and get the full report on Spotify’s website.

Most-streamed artists:

1. Drake
2. Post Malone
3. Xxxtentacion
4. J Balvin
5. Ed Sheeran
6. Eminem
7. Ozuna
8. Bad Bunny

Most-streamed female artists:

1. Ariana Grande
2. Dua Lipa
3. Cardi B
4. Taylor Swift
5. Camila Cabello

Most-streamed songs:

1. Drake – God’s Plan
2. Xxxtentacion – Sad
3. Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – rockstar
4. Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
5. Drake – In My Feelings

Most-streamed albums:

1. Drake – Scorpion
2. Post Malone – beerbongs & bentleys
3. Xxxtentacion – ?
4. Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa
5. Ed Sheeran – ÷

Related: Spotify Reveals Most-Streamed Songs of Summer 2018

| Charts
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Watch the Making of DECAP and Damianito’s Track ‘Brazil’

DECAP

San Francisco-based producer DECAP recently broke down the making of his and Damianito‘s track “BRAZIL.”

The behind-the-scenes look took place in a workshop at the 2018 Music Expo in San Francisco. DECAP explained how they made the different elements of the track, using both Ableton Live and FL Studio.

The 34-year-old beatmaker has worked with artists like Joyner Lucas, Talib Kweli, and more. He is also the creator of the popular sample pack series Drums That Knock.

Watch the video above and download “BRAZIL” here.

Related: Watch Boi-1da and Jahaan Sweet Explain How They Produced Eminem’s ‘Lucky You’ Feat. Joyner Lucas

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Mixcloud Launches ‘Fan-to-Creator’ Subscription Service

Mixcloud

Mixcloud

Audio streaming platform Mixcloud has launched a “fan-to-creator” subscription service called Mixcloud Select. The service lets listeners subscribe to a creator’s channel to directly support them and the music played in their shows. It also enables creators to earn revenue for the first time on the platform.

With a subscription, listeners get an enhanced listening experience that includes offline listening, viewable tracklists, and no ads. Creators can set their own price, starting at $2.99 per month. They receive a share of profits from their subscriptions, while the artists, labels, and publishers get royalty revenue.

The first wave of Mixcloud Select creators includes DJs such as Afrojack and Oliver Heldens, and labels like Big Beat and Defected.

Nikhil Shah, co-founder of Mixcloud, said in the press release:

“There’s a lot of creative energy that goes into crafting a DJ mix, radio show or podcast in order to inspire listeners, and until now, these creators have been left out of the revenue mix. We’ve been working hard to design a model alongside the industry that recognizes the value these creators bring to the music ecosystem, and today we’re excited to share this with the world.”

For more information on Mixcloud Select, click here.

Related: Mixcloud Signs Licensing Deal With Warner Music Group

| Music Industry
Mixcloud,
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Dec. 4

A-Trak

A-Trak
A-Trak performs at The MikiDz Show in Los Angeles. (Credit: Julian Melanson)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of Dec. 4:

6ix9ine ft. Tory Lanez – KIKA
Clean Bandit ft. Charli XCX & Bhad Bhabie – Playboy Style
Ferreck Dawn & Robosonic – In Arms – A-Trak Remix
Meek Mill ft. Drake – Going Bad
Tory Lanez & Rich The Kid ft. Lil Wayne – Talk To Me Remix
Travis Scott ft. Drake – SICKO MODE – Skrillex Remix

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Nov. 27

| Tracks
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