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Antriks Reviews Dusty Donuts’ Seven-Inch Vinyl
After a brief hiatus, Battle Avenue director Antriks is back with a new episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press. On this episode, he travels to Germany to dig through the back catalog of Berlin-based label, Dusty Donuts.
The label specializes in reworks of classic hip-hop and funk pressed on seven-inch vinyl. The analog purists at Dusty Donuts also run a booking agency focused on vinyl-only DJs.
Watch the review above and check out Dusty Donuts’ releases here.
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DJ Lazyboy Wins DJcity and Pioneer DJ’s DJM Challenge
DJ Lazyboy in his entry video. (Source: Instagram)
The Bay Area’s DJ Lazyboy has won DJcity and Pioneer DJ‘s DJM Challenge!
For his prize, he gets to choose between two DJ setups: two XDJ-1000MK2 players and one DJM-750 mixer or two PLX-1000 turntables and one DJM-S9 mixer.
Watch his entry video below.
The runner-ups of the challenge are DJ Deception (St. Louis, Missouri), Dopez (Austin, Texas), and Eps (Portland, Oregon).
The contest, which was open to US residents only, received over 500 entries during three weeks. Contestants were judged on creativity by a panel of DJcity staff members.
We’d like to thank everyone who entered and acknowledge the following stand-out contestants (in alphabetical order):
Diggy the DJ: Super clean set that flips the Godfather of Soul
DJELEMENTAZ: Fire drumming
Dj Friktion: Super creative and tight routine from one-half of The Goodfellas
DJ Ivan G: All vinyl, sharp cuts, and clean juggles
DJ Nikki Duran: Quick mixes and cuts of timeless records
DJ Rectic: Rework of a Houston classic
DJ Remedy: DMC-caliber juggles
Herm: Nice to see some smiles!
Mark Cutz: Clean flip of a classic record
MikeyBside: Super clean looping technique
PattyClover: Sharp cuts and quick mixes
PDot: Clean word play and cuts
Reed Streets: Live remix of Ginuwine’s “Pony”
REFLEKSHIN: Nice word play and juggles
ROYALE: Clean and aggressive cuts and juggles
RuKu$: We love that he shot his video at Guitar Center. Extra points for ingenuity!
Victamone: Love the blend!
Watch A-Trak Make a Beat by Sampling Random Records
After over five years of Rhythm Roulette, Mass Appeal has finally featured A-Trak on an episode. The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three records that they randomly select while blindfolded.
In the video, A-Trak stops by Good Records in New York City to get his vinyl. He then heads to the studio where he cooks up five different sounding beats with samples from all three records. The Montreal native shares some insightful production tips along the way.
Watch Rhythm Roulette above.
Related: Watch A-Trak’s ‘DJs Gotta Dance More’ Video Feat. Todd Terry
MISS DJ BLISS Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Latino Mix
MISS DJ BLISS at Martini Bar Doral in Miami. (Source: MISS DJ BLISS)
MISS DJ BLISS, a member of DJcity’s blog team, has dropped an energetic Latin mix for the DJcity Podcast. The São Paulo native’s 30-minute set, which was recorded in one take, consists of cumbia, moombahton, and Latin-influenced dance music, including several DJcity exclusives. BLISS is a resident at the Blue J Lounge in downtown Los Angeles.
Tracklist:
1. Anitta & DJ Pimpa – Movimento da Sanfoninha
2. MC Kevinho, French Montana, & Nacho ft. 2 Chainz – Olha A Explosao Remix
3. Becky G & Natti Natasha – Sin Pijama – Refresh Hype Edit
4. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki – Refresh Cumbia Remix
5. Yellow Claw – DJ Turn It Up – Refresh & Kidd Spin Cumbia Remix
6. La Sonora Dinamita – A Mover La Colita – DJ Refresh Remix
7. Elvis Crespo – Suavemente – Onderkoffer Remix
8. Sak Noel & Aarpa ft. Yuly – En La Boca
9. Dillon Francis ft. Young Ash – BaBaBa (Vete Pa’Ya) – Instrumental
10. Joao Smith – Caliente – Eddie Boy vs Steed Watt Bootleg
11. Banks & Rawdriguez – Caranval – Dibs & MGM vs Sak Noel & Salvi Obsesionao Bootleg
12. Enur – Calabria – M3B8 Remix
13. GTA & Jenn Morel – Buscando
14. DJ Kass – Scooby Doo Pa Pa – Sak Noel & Salvi Remix
15. Bomba Stereo – Soy Yo – DJ Fabian Hernandez Remix
16. Corx, Luis Lee, & Bshm – Tromba – Eddie Boy Hype Edit
17. Kryder & Cato Anaya – La Cumbiambera
18. David Novacek – Concubina
19. El Dusty ft. Happy Colors – Cumbia Anthem – DJ Santarosa 128-92 Transition
Follow MISS DJ BLISS on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.
Follow DJcity Latino on Instagram.
Related: Dawg Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix
Watch: Rich Medina’s Set at PLAYLIST Retreat
DJ Jazzy Jeff‘s PLAYLIST Retreat was stacked with veterans. One of them was Rich Medina, the legendary DJ/producer from Philadelphia. During his stay, Rich served up a vibey, all-45 set of soul, jazz, and funk that would satisfy any beat digger.
Watch the half-hour performance above.
Nicky Jam and Steve Aoki Team for New Single, ‘Jaleo’
Nicky Jam and Steve Aoki have teamed up for a reggaeton-moombahton crossover single titled “Jaleo.” The track is both artists’ first collaboration together.
Aoki is no stranger to crossovers, having linked up with Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz, and Elvis Crespo on “Azukita” in February. The same can be said for Nicky, who was featured on the remix of Jaden Smith‘s “Icon” and the Latin remix of Post Malone‘s “rockstar.”
“Jaleo” also received an accompanying visual. Filmed in Miami, the video shows Nicky and Aoki at a pool party surrounded by beautiful women.
Watch it above and download “Jaleo” on DJcity.
Related: Watch: Nicky Jam Explains How J Balvin Collab ‘X’ Was Made
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