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Monday, October 15, 2018

Miles Medina to Perform on ‘MikiDz Show’ Live Stream

Miles Medina

Miles Medina

Award-winning DJ Miles Medina will perform on DJcity’s MikiDz Show live stream on Monday, Oct. 22. It will be the Bay Area native’s second appearance on the show, the first being back in 2010.

Medina has built a reputation over the years as one of the most skilled and versatile DJs from the West Coast. He has won a number of local competitions, and in 2017, took the national spotlight when he won the DJ battle at A-Trak‘s Goldie Awards. A seasoned party rocker, Medina also stays busy performing at clubs around the US.

The MikiDz Show is hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone and includes an opening set from DJ Rell. Watch it at 7 p.m. PT on DJcity’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website.

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Related: Watch: Sak Noel Delivers Latin-Infused ‘MikiDz Show’ Set

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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Watch: ‘Inside Turntablists’ Puts a Spotlight on DJ Soak

DJ Soak

DJ soak
DJ Soak (Credit: Boom City)

Boom City has featured Spanish DJ/producer Soak on a new episode of their documentary series, Inside Turntablists.

Soak is a two-time DMC Spain champion and the 2006 ITF vice world champion. He began competing in DJ battles at the age of 12 and won the ITF Spain title at 16 years old. In April, he released his debut EP Paradiso, which features his collaboration with Anderson .Paak titled “Run Away.”

On the episode, Soak discusses how he got into turntablism, his DJ battle history, his approach to producing, and how his collab with .Paak came about.

Watch the episode and a routine from Soak below.

Related: Watch: ‘Inside Turntablists’ Puts a Spotlight on Jon1st

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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Watch: Jubilee’s Set at PLAYLIST Retreat

Jubilee

DJ Jazzy Jeff‘s PLAYLIST Retreat gave attendees the opportunity to showcase their unique musical style on the decks. Veteran club DJ/producer Jubilee did just that with a set of dancehall, bass music, and hip-hop that hinted at her Miami roots.

Jubilee is signed to Mixpak Records, where she released her debut full-length album After Hours in 2016. The tastemaker also shares her global bass sound through her show on BBC Radio 1’s Residency.

Watch her set above.

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Related: Watch: Rich Medina’s Set at PLAYLIST Retreat

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Friday, October 12, 2018

Giorgio Moroder Announces First Live Tour

Giorgio Moroder

Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder at the Mezzanine in San Francisco on Sept. 28. (Credit: M. Sanchez Photo)

Legendary disco producer Giorgio Moroder has announced that he will go on his first live performance tour in 2019. The 78-year-old is best known in the DJ world for his 2013 collaboration with Daft Punk.

Moroder, who has performed DJ sets in recent years, will play piano, synths, and vocoder alongside a live band and vocalists.

He told The Guardian:

“It is something I have always wanted to do … Back in the days it was unthinkable for producers to ever leave their studios. That territory was reserved for the singers. Today, DJs and music producers have become the superstars of popular dance music, so the time feels right.”

Moroder is considered one of the pioneers of disco and dance music. He has worked with stars like Donna Summer, David Bowie, and Janet Jackson, accumulating over 100 gold and platinum records. Moroder was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame in 2004.

So far, Moroder has confirmed 15 dates throughout Europe starting in April.

Check out the tour schedule and get tickets on his website.

Related: Watch: Marley Marl Talks Producing Electronic Music, Current State of Hip-Hop

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Friday, October 12, 2018

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 12

Kungs

Kungs
Kungs at R2 Rooftop in Marseille, France on Sept. 19, 2018. (Credit: Valentin Chalandon)

Terror Squad, Fat Joe, & Remy Ma – Lean Back – Robin Roij Remix
The hip-hop crew’s 2004 smash gets the moombahton treatment.

Kodak Black ft. Travis Scott & Offset – ZEZE
A highly-anticipated single from an all-star lineup.

Kungs & Throttle – Disco Night
A g-house-influenced heater that features looped spoken word vocals.

Lil Baby & Gunna ft. Drake – Never Recover
A stand-out track from the duo’s Drip Harder collab album.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA
– Jennifer Lopez – Get Right – DJ Serg & DJ Stressy Remix

DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 5

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Friday, October 12, 2018

Watch: DJ Brace and Asian Hawk Join Forces on Routine

Asian Hawk and DJ Brace

DJ Brace and Asian Hawk, two of the world’s most innovative turntablists, have joined forces on a routine for DJcityTV.

While this is their first time working together, both DJs are veterans of the battle scene. Brace is a three-time DMC world champion and Asian Hawk has claimed five UK DMC titles.

With only twelve hours to put together a routine, the duo created a soulful, R&B-tinged song. Asian Hawk combined singing and finger drumming, while Brace played a melody by scratching with the Fretless Fader.

Watch above.

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Related: Watch Turntablist and Singer Asian Hawk Perform ‘Shining’

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