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Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Aug. 17


Calvin Harris performs at OMNIA Nightclub in Las Vegas. (Credit: Conor McDonnell)

Calvin Harris & Sam Smith – Promises
The Scottish DJ/producer teams with Smith for a bouncy, summer track.

Too Short vs YG ft. Lil Jon & Eastside Boyz – Shake That Monkey – DJ Valid Big Bank Tone Play Edit
Valid blends Too Short’s 2003 club staple with YG’s hit single.

Quavo – W O R K I N M E
The Atlanta rapper’s new single was produced by Murda Beatz.

Benny Benassi – Satisfaction – Safety First! Remix
A tribal-influenced remix of Benassi’s 2002 anthem.


Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Janet Jackson & Daddy Yankee – Made For Now
– Los Tucanes De Tijuana – La Chona – Shelco Garcia & Teenwolf & Big Syphe Puro Pari Remix

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Aug. 10

Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee Drop New Single and Video, ‘Made for Now’

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee have released their highly-anticipated collab, “Made for Now.” The track, which fuses afrobeats, Latin, and pop, is the singer’s fist single since 2016.

The video features Jackson dancing and strutting down the streets of Brooklyn in a variety of colorful outfits.

Watch the visual above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Daddy Yankee Drops ‘Dura’ Remix Feat. Becky G, Bad Bunny, and Natti Natasha

Antriks and DJ Excess Review Thud Rumble’s Digital Breaks

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DJ QBert is one of the pioneers of break records, and lately, his Thud Rumble company has been releasing digital versions of some of his classics.

On this episode of Fresh Press, Battle Ave’s Antriks and DJ Excess connect at the DJ Expo in Atlantic City to put two of Thud Rumble’s latest releases to the test: QBert’s “All-Star Dirtstyle Battle Rebels” and DJ Happee’s “2nd Hand Smoke Breaks: Extended Edition.”

Watch above and check out all of Thud Rumble’s digital breaks here.

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ Packo’s Scratch Record, ‘Tax Breaks’

Shelco Garcia & Teenwolf and Big Syphe Remix ‘La Chona’: DJcity Exclusive

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Big Syphe at The Reserve nightclub in Los Angeles on August 11. (Credit: Vlatz)

Earlier this month, Drake‘s #InMyFeelingsChallenge inspired a Latin dance craze called the #LaChonaChallenge. The new version finds people dancing along to Los Tucanes de Tijuana’s iconic 1995 hit, “La Chona.”

With the #LaChonaChallenge going viral, Las Vegas’ Shelco Garcia & Teenwolf and DJcity’s Big Syphe have dropped a Puro Pari remix of the track. Their rework rearranges the original vocals and instrumental while adding a hard-hitting drop.

Launched in January 2017, Puro Pari is a series of exclusive Latin-inspired remixes, bootlegs, and edits.

Preview their remix below and download it on DJcity.

Related: Safety First! Remixes Benny Benassi’s ‘Satisfaction’: DJcity Exclusive

Review: Innofader Pro2 Crossfader

Innofader

Audio Innovate’s mini Innofader has been a huge success in recent years, coming as the standard crossfader in a lot of products. But what about the company’s larger Pro2 model? Does it have a place in the scene? Mojaxx finds out on this week’s Tips and Tricks.

Related: Strengthen Your Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 With Infinity Faders

DJcity Teams With Magma for Limited Edition USB Case

Magma "DJcity Edition" USB Case

Magma "DJcity Edition" USB Case

DJcity has teamed up with German DJ bag manufacturer Magma to make a limited edition, branded USB case. The case features removable inserts with space for multiple drives, along with pockets for storing SD cards and other small items. The rigid, water-resistant materials keep contents safe and organized.

The Magma “DJcity Edition” USB case will be available in September at DJcity’s online store and all Magma retailers for $24.99.

Related: A-Trak: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag

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