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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Watch Tay Keith Explain How He Produced BlocBoy JB’s ‘Look Alive’ Feat. Drake

tay keith

Memphis producer Tay Keith has broken down how he made BlocBoy JB‘s breakout hit “Look Alive” featuring Drake on a new episode of Genius’ Deconstructed.

Released as the first single off BlocBoy’s mixtape Simi, “Look Alive” peaked at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and has been certified double platinum. The track was the fourth most-downloaded song of February on DJcity.

Keith briefly recaps his history with BlocBoy then recalls how the collaboration with Drake came together. He goes on to break down how he produced “Look Alive” in FL Studio.

At only 21 years of age, Keith has worked with artists like Yo Gotti, Blac Youngsta, and Moneybagg Yo. He produced BlocBoy’s follow-up single “Rover 2.0” featuring 21 Savage as well as his viral hit “Shoot,” which sparked the popular “shoot dance” on social media. Keith recently co-produced Drake’s smash “Nonstop” from his record-breaking album, Scorpion.

Watch Deconstructed above.

Related: Watch the Producer of Lil Baby and Drake’s ‘Yes Indeed’ Explain How He Made the Track

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BlocBoy JB, Drake, Music Production, Tay Keith,
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Exclusive First-Look: MasterSounds Linear 4V Mixer

MasterSounds

UK company MasterSounds has announced its new flagship Linear 4V fader mixer and Radius 4V rotary mixer. The devices are designed to provide incredible analog sound quality.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx provides an exclusive first-look at the Linear 4V as well as the company’s new standalone FX unit.

Watch above.

Related: Review: MasterSounds Radius 4 Rotary Mixer

| DJcityTV, Music Tech, Videos
MasterSounds, Tips and Tricks,
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Watch Tory Lanez and Rich The Kid’s ‘Talk to Me’ Video

Tory Lanez and Rich The Kid have shared a colorful video for their recent collaboration, “Talk To Me.” The track is the first single from Lanez’s upcoming project, Love Me Now? He’s also gearing up for his forthcoming Spanish-language album, El Agua.

The vibrant visual finds the two rappers in different rooms made to look like a TV set. The video features a cameo from rapper 6ix9ine.

Watch above and download “Talk To Me” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Tory Lanez and Ozuna’s ‘Pa Mi’ Video

| Tracks, Videos
Music Video, Rich The Kid, Tory Lanez,
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Watch: Damianito Drops Mix at Serato’s London Studio

DJ Damianito

Following his appearance on DJcity’s MikiDZ Show, Red Bull Music 3Style world champ Damianito threw down a mix at Serato’s London studio.

The DJcity Italy representative blends hip-hop, dancehall, house, rock, and more in the 21-minute mix. He also incorporates scratching, tone play, and even a talk box routine.

Watch above.

Related: Watch Damianito’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set

| Turntablism, Videos
Damianito, Routine, Serato,
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: July 17

Vice

Vice
Vice at Shrine Foxwoods in Connecticut on June 23, 2018. (Credit: Fink Shot It)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of July 17:

BURNS ft. Maluma & Rae Sremmurd – Hands On Me – Ape Drums Remix
Conro – Fired Up
Iggy Azalea ft. Tyga – Kream
Juice WRLD ft. Lil Uzi Vert – Wasted
Lil Pump – Drug Addicts
MO & Diplo – Sun In Our Eyes
Vice ft. Becky G & Mr Eazi – Don’t Go

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: July 10

| Tracks
DJcity Essentials,
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Jayemkayem Drops DJcity Podcast Mix


Jayemkayem. (Credit: Stephen Kazumi)

Jayemkayem, a member of the DJcity Canada team, has put down a half-hour mix for the DJcity Podcast. Her set features an eclectic selection of hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, and dancehall-influenced tracks.

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Tracklist:

1. SOB X RBE ft. Kendrick Lamar – Paramedic
2. Rich The Kid ft. Gucci Mane, YG, & 2 Chainz – Plug Walk Remix
3. 21 Savage, Offset, & Metro Boomin – Ric Flair Drip
4. Kendrick Lamar – ELEMENT. – DJ Valid vs Grandtheft Bootleg
5. YG ft. ft. 2 Chainz, Big Sean, & Nicki Minaj – Big Bank
6. Saweetie ft. Kehlani – ICY GRL – Bae Mix
7. Tyga ft. Offset – Taste – Tall Boys Club Edit
8. J Hus – Dark Vader
9. Mura Masa ft. Octavian – Move Me
10. DaVido – Fall – Kleancut Re-Drum
11. M.O, Lotto Boyzz, & Mr Eazi – Bad Vibe
12. Mario – Let Me Love You – Krs. Remix
13. Rihanna – Needed Me – Kutcorners Remix
14. Swae Lee ft. Slim Jxmmi – Guatemala – Tall Boys My Girl Bootleg
15. Beyonce & JAY-Z – APESH#T – KidCutUp 100-80 Transition
16. A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta – Praise The Lord (Da Shine)
17. Prime Boys – Tinted
18. 88GLAM ft. NAV & 2 Chainz – Bali Remix
19. Drake – Nonstop
20. Jaden Smith – Ghost
21. J. Cole – Motiv8
22. Valee ft. Jeremih – Womp Womp
23. Tory Lanez – B.I.D.
24. Ella Mai – Boo’d Up – T-Pain Remix
25. Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On

Follow Jayemkayem on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

Related: DJ Nuñez Delivers DJcity Podcast Latino Mix

| DJcity Podcast, Mixes
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