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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Review: Denon DJ SC5000M Media Player

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On this episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx gives the first review of Denon DJ’s SC5000M media player.

Announced in August, the SC5000M is based on the SC5000 Prime but adds a motorized platter with real, seven-inch vinyl. The device “has the potential to revolutionize the DJ media player space,” according to Mo.

Denon will begin shipping the SC5000M this fall with a price of $1,899.

Watch Mo’s review above.

Related: Denon DJ Announces SC5000M Media Player

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Watch Vice and Pasquale Rotella Go on a Taco Run

Electric Taco

After a brief hiatus, DJ/producer Vice has returned with a new episode of his Electric Taco series. On this installment, the Los Angeles native meets up with EDC founder Pasquale Rotella as they drive to the Gracias Madre restaurant in West Hollywood.

The conversation covers topics such as Rotella’s upbringing in LA, his first time hearing dance music, and his inspiration for starting music festivals.

The episode features Vice’s latest single “Don’t Go” featuring Becky G and Mr Eazi.

Watch Electric Taco above.

Related: Vice Teams With Becky G and Mr Eazi for New Single, ‘Don’t Go

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Watch: Akon Talks Signing Lady Gaga and French Montana on ‘Drink Champs’

Akon

Akon sat down with the Drink Champs show earlier this week for an inspiring interview. The Senegalese-American, who has been busy bringing electricity to Africa and developing his own cryptocurrency, discussed a variety of topics.

One of the themes of the interview was his role in developing artists, most notably Lady Gaga and French Montana. Both were signed to his label early in their careers.

Akon discussed why he signed Gaga, whose label at the time, Interscope, didn’t see her as a priority. He also discussed signing Montana, only to let him leave for Bad Boy Records.

“I built my career off making other people’s careers,” Akon said. “If we all did that, we’d be good.”

Watch the inspiring interview above.

Related: GASHI Enlists French Montana and DJ Snake for New Single, ‘Creep on Me’

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Sept. 11

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Henry Fong (Credit: Navapol Eohpanich)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of Sept. 11:

Charlie Puth – The Way I Am – Slushii Remix
Kanye West & Lil Pump ft. Adele Givens – I Love It
Sheck Wes – Mo Bamba
Showtek & MOTi ft. Starley & Wyclef Jean – Down Easy – Henry Fong Remix
Silk City & Dua Lipa – Electricity
Steve Aoki & Nicky Romero ft. Kiiara – Be Somebody
T.I. ft. Meek Mill – Jefe

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Sept. 4

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

DJ Rican Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


DJ Rican. (Source: Instagram)

DJ Rican, a mixer on Indianapolis’ La Grande 105.1 FM, has served up an energetic mix for the DJcity Podcast. His half-hour set, which was recorded in one take, features a variety of Latin music.

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Tracklist:

1. El Alfa ft. Chencho, Bryant Myers, Noriel, Jon Z, & Miky Woodz – Suave Remix
2. Liro Shaq ft. El Sofoke – Pin Pon
3. Lirico En La Casa – Marianela
4. Major Lazer ft. Vybz Kartel – Pon De Floor – Tall Boys Surinam Rider Bootleg
5. Joao Smith – Caliente – Eddie Boy vs Steed Watt Bootleg
6. Alex Rosales – Bailar Asi
7. Brytiago & Darell – Asesina – J Rythm Puro Pari Remix
8. Sean Paul – Get Busy – Anthem Kingz Trumpets Bootleg
9. SpydaTEK – Brazil Ting
10. Tyga ft. Offset – Taste – CHILDSPLAY Remix
11. Yellow Claw – DJ Turn It Up – Refresh & Kidd Spin Cumbia Remix
12. La Sonora Dinamita – Las Solteras – DJ Tek One & DJ-X Remix
13. Drake – In My Feelings – ETC!ETC!, Jay Silva & 2DLQTZ Remix
14. Russian, Farruko & J Balvin – Ponle
15. Reykon – Macarena
16. Becky G & Natti Natasha – Sin Pijama – Refresh Hype Edit
17. DJ Snake & Mercer – Let’s Get Ill – Tall Boys 100-128 Transition
18. Jenn Morel – Tiguere – DJ Drew Remix
19. Chuckie & Steve Andreas – Latino
20. Nio Garcia, Darell, Casper Magico – Te Bote – DJ Fiuger House Electro Bootleg
21. Don Omar ft. Lucenzo vs Wiwek & Gregor Salto – Danza Kuduro – DJ Nasa Peakhour Bootleg
22. Bad Bunny – Estamos Bien

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

Related: Laureano Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Latino Mix

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Watch: 2018 PLAYLIST Retreat DJ Battle

EASE

At this year’s PLAYLIST Retreat, six of the attendees were selected to compete in an impromptu DJ battle. Nick Bike, EASE, DJ Jaycee, Trayze, DJ BYTE, and Damianito competed to win a pair of Rane TWELVE controllers and a Rane SEVENTY-TWO mixer. The battle was hosted by DJ Zimmie, and the judges chose EASE as the winner.

Each contestant was given a USB drive with a selection of songs from which they had to build their sets. This meant that the DJs had to come up with new routines, as opposed to relying on material from previous battles.

DJ set times:

Nick Bike: 1:40
EASE: 5:48
DJ Jaycee: 11:17
Trayze: 17:28
DJ BYTE: 23:35
Damianito: 29:12

Watch above.

Related: Watch: DJ Day’s Set at PLAYLIST Retreat

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