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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Mad Skillz: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag

Mad Skillz's must-have items

MAD SKILLZ

Veteran rapper and songwriter Mad Skillz has had a versatile career. His debut album, released in 1995, contained underground classics like “The Nod Factor” and “Move Ya Body.”

In 2000, Skillz dropped an album for the legendary indie hip-hop label, Rawkus Records. The project featured the likes of Missy Elliot and CeeLo. By that time, Skillz had also been working as a ghostwriter, penning tracks for stars like Diddy and Will Smith.

Most recently, Skillz has toured the world as DJ Jazzy Jeff‘s MC and also as a solo DJ. Check out his must-have travel items below, and download his latest single “In a Minute” on DJcity.

Portable Phone Charger

“This is a must-have whenever I travel. It’s a no-brainer.”

Backup Hard Drive

“I have a drive that I back up with Carbon Copy Cloner so if I ever have a computer problem I can plug the drive into any computer and still play a set. And not only will I have all my music on the computer I’m playing with, but it will also look exactly like mine.”

Journal Book

“I’m old school in this manner: sometimes I actually like to write things down that come to me. I could put them in my notes on my phone, but there’s just something about seeing them in my actual handwriting. It’s everything from mix ideas, transitions, bookings, and things I have planned.”

GoPro HERO3+

“I like to capture moments and not be intrusive at the same time. The GoPro HERO3+ has never let me down for pictures and video.”

Serato 10″ Control Vinyl

“They just work for me. They’re lighter, and they fit in my bag better than the 12 inches. They also stand up to normal wear and tear. I love them.”

Follow Mad Skillz on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Oct. 23

Major Lazer

Major Lazer
Major Lazer at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas. (Source: Facebook)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of Oct. 23:

Cardi B – Money
Future & Juice WRLD – Fine China
Major Lazer ft. Tove Lo – Blow That Smoke
Martin Garrix & Pierce Fulton ft. Mike Shinoda – Waiting For Tomorrow
Normani & Calvin Harris ft. Wizkid – Checklist
Post Malone & Swae Lee – Sunflower
Valee ft. Matt Ox – Awesome

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Oct. 16

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Watch: Red Bull Music 3Style IX Philippines Finalists

3Style

Here they are, the Red Bull Music 3Style IX Philippines finalists: Jan Musa D’ Mad Tweaker, Arpee Ong, D Y H A, iNBiTuiN, DJ Gavin Skewes, and Mark Thompson. All six will compete in Cebu on Nov. 17.

Check out the full list of national finalists here.

Stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style coverage.

Related: Watch: Red Bull Music 3Style IX Russia Finalists

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Karmaxutra Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


Karmaxutra. (Credit: MoriZza Photography)

Karmaxutra, a DJ based in Chemnitz, Germany, has put down a half-hour of hip-hop and R&B for the DJcity Podcast.

[podcast]

Tracklist:

1. Travis Scott ft. Kacy Hill – 90210
2. Travis Scott – Stop Trying To Be God
3. Lil Uzi Vert – XO TOUR Llif3 (Brasstrack Cover)
4. NAV ft. Travis Scott – Champion
5. Amine – Spice Girl
6. 88GLAM ft. NAV – Bali
7. A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta – Praise The Lord (Da Shine)
8. 88Rising ft. Rich Brian – History
9. Princess Nokia – For The Night
10. A.Chal – Vibrations
11. Lay Z ft. Skepta & Etta Bond – Life Round here
12. Octavian – Little
13. Miguel ft. Travis Scott – Sky Walker
14. Kendrick Lamar ft. Black Hippy – Swimming Pools
15. Xxxtentacion – Sad
16. Playboi Carti ft. Young Thug – Choppa Won’t Miss
17. Famous Dex – Japan
18. Trippie Redd – Taking A Walk

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Related: DJ Retep Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Latino Mix

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Saturday, October 20, 2018

DJ Retep Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Latino Mix

DJ Retep

DJ Retep
DJ Retep

DJ Retep, an open format DJ from San Diego, California, has dropped a well-crafted Latin mix for the DJcity Podcast. His 32-minute set consists of mostly reggaeton and Latin-influenced dance music, including a number of his edits.

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Tracklist:

1. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki
2. Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA
3. Becky G & Paulo Londra – Cuando Te Bese
4. Becky G ft. Bad Bunny – Mayores – Refresh Edit
5. Alex Sensation & Nicky Jam – La Diabla
6. Gianluca Vacchi & Luis Fonsi ft. Yandel – Sigamos Bailando
7. Nicky Jam & Steve Aoki – Jaleo
8. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll – A-Trak Remix – A-Mac Edit – DJ Retep Transition 112-132
9. Don Omar ft. Lucenzo – Danza Kuduro – DJ Retep What’s Up Suckaz Bootleg
10. Bad Bunny – Estamos Bien – DJ Retep Summer Bootleg
11. Marc Anthony, Will Smith, & Bad Bunny – Esta Rico
12. Yolanda Be Cool & Massivedrum – Hacia La Noche
13. Lirico En La Casa & Atomic Otro Way – Muevelo
14. J Balvin, Jeon, & Anitta – Machika – Dillon Francis Remix
15. Luis Fonsi ft. Stefflon Don – Calypso
16. Maluma ft. Nego do Borel – Corazon
17. Zion y Lennox ft. Daddy Yankee – Yo Voy – DJ Retep Edit
18. Daddy Yankee – Rompe – DJ Retep Edit
19. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky
20. Daddy Yankee ft. Becky G, Bad Bunny, & Natti Natasha – Dura Remix
21. Nicky Jam ft. Enrique Iglesias – El Perdóon – DJ Retep Edit
22. Snoop Dogg – Gin and Juice – DJ Retep Edit
23. Anuel AA – Quiere Beber
24. J Balvin, Rvssian, & Farruko – Ponle

Follow DJ Retep on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

Related: DJ ROCCO & DJ EVER B Deliver ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Watch: Kenny Dope’s Set at PLAYLIST Retreat

Kenny Dope

One of the highlights of DJ Jazzy Jeff’s PLAYLIST Retreat was a series of performances from renowned DJs and producers. This included a set from legendary DJ/producer Kenny Dope, who dropped an all-45 set of classic funk.

Kenny Dope rose to prominence as one-half of the house production duo Masters At Work, alongside Little Louie Vega. The New York native later achieved solo success under his alias The Bucketheads. Over the years, Dope’s work has earned him four Grammy nominations.

Watch his performance above.

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Related: Watch: Jubilee’s Set at PLAYLIST Retreat

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