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Friday, May 25, 2018

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: May 25

MAKJ

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MAKJ at V Nightclub in New Haven, Connecticut on April 27, 2018. (Credit: Scott Hoffmann)

Ying Yang Twins ft. Mike Jones – Badd – MAKJ & Max Styler Remix
A twerk remix of the 2005 crunk hit. (DJcity exclusive)

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ft. Davido – Way Too Fly
The NY rapper connects with a Nigerian star for an afrobeats-influenced single.

Tiesto & Dzeko ft. Preme & Post Malone – Jackie Chan
Two dance producers and two rappers join forces for a catchy summer anthem.

YG ft. 2 Chainz, Big Sean, & Nicki Minaj – Big Bank
The Los Angeles rapper recruits an all-star cast for a Mustard-produced track.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Beastie Boys – No Sleep Till Brooklyn – Mix Master Mike Remix
– DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime – Mayeda Remix

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

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Friday, May 25, 2018

Watch Bewser’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

Bewser

Bewser, an active-duty member of the Air Force, delivers a Southern-influenced routine for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. Born in Hawaii, 33-year-old Bewser is currently stationed in San Antonio. When he’s not serving the nation, he holds it down at the Agave Bar on the San Antonio River Walk.

Tracklist:

1. DJ Jimi – Where They At
2. Big Tymers – Get Your Roll On
3. Drake – Nice For What
4. DJ Jimi – B#tches (Reply)
5. Project Pat ft. La Chat & Three 6 Mafia – Chickenhead
6. Cardi B – Bickenhead
7. N.E.R.D. ft. Rihanna – Lemon
8. N.E.R.D. ft. Rihanna – Lemon – Drake Remix
9. DJ Mustard ft. Dom Kennedy – Nothin Like Me
10. Nipsey Hussle ft. YG – Last Time That I Checc’d

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Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.

Related: Watch DJ BZ’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

J Balvin Talks New Album ‘Vibras,’ Bad Bunny Collab, and More

Ebro and J Balvin

Ebro and J Balvin
Ebro Darden and J Balvin

With his new album Vibras set to drop on Friday, J Balvin recently sat down with Beats 1 radio’s Ebro Darden to discuss the project and his career.

The Colombian superstar covered many topics, from the possibility of making an album with Bad Bunny to how he hopes to break down the narco stereotypes of his country. He also discussed wanting to collaborate with artists like Drake, Bruno Mars, and The Weeknd, and what it was like working with Beyonce on the remix of “Mi Gente.”

“I think it was a really beautiful cultural move. People see me with the queen, like, if she’s working with him it’s because he’s for real,” Balvin told Ebro. “She’s not the type of girl that works with everybody.”

“All the other collaborations are helping me a lot to keep spreading the vibe that I want,” he added. “That’s what I love about the situation. We’re showing the world that we’re not one-hit wonders when it comes to global stuff. It’s not a coincidence.”

Balvin has so far released six singles from Vibras: “Mi Gente” with Willy William, “Machika” with Jeon and Anitta, “Ahora” “Ambiente,” “Donde Estaras,” and “No Es Justo” with Zion & Lennox.

Watch highlights from the interview below and stream it in full exclusively on Apple Music.

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

First Look: DJ@War’s Scratch Training App, skratchEZ

Joshua Hodge, a.k.a. DJ@War, is a veteran DJ and turntablist from the UK. When he recently posted a video of a new scratch training app that he’s working on, we knew we had to get the scoop. Check out the app, skratchEZ, above, and read our convo with Joshua below.

What exactly are we looking at in this video?

This is one part of an application prototype I made for my final computing project. Basically, the concept is like DJ Hero but with real equipment. The game is a call and response: two bars of scratches are played for you, then you respond by trying to imitate what you just heard, and a score is given on how accurate you were. Then the process is repeated.

Awesome. So how did you come up with this idea and why?

It’s actually an idea I’ve had for about four years but didn’t have the skills to make it until last year. I thought, wouldn’t it be amazing if DJ Q-Bert’s DIY DVDs were updated with the technology we have today? Melodics was another big influence as well, with their finger drumming app. So many DJs I’ve met over the years have said, “I wish I could scratch,” but never had the patience to learn. Well, what if it was a game? I think that would motivate a lot of people to get on those decks!

Inspiring! This is obviously in the very early stages. How do you plan to expand development and what’s the overall goal?

Well, my big goal is that I have loads of ideas for the app and want to really push it forward to make it an interactive tool for people to learn and engage with DJing and turntablism. I think to make the app I want, it will take either investment or a collaborative effort with a company such as Serato or Melodics, but I’m going to keep pushing it forward.

I’m sure you’ll be able to drum up interest. Where can DJs who are interested stay up-to-date with your progress? Do you have a timeline for releasing something to the public?

People can check out updates on my programming channel called The Audio Programmer, where I teach people how to make their own VST plugins and audio apps from scratch. Also, I’ll be updating my accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I’d like to try to set up for a controlled alpha release by mid-July. By controlled, I mean it would probably be limited to the Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 and maybe Rane mixers.

Very cool. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us.

Thank you to DJcity for the support! You guys are the best.

Related: Watch: DJ Precision Performs Routine and Reviews Rane’s New Gear

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Watch: DJ Precision Performs Routine and Reviews Rane’s New Gear

DJ Precision

DJ Precision, a four-time DMC champ and member of the X-Ecutioners crew, has dropped a new routine for Serato. In it, he uses the Rane TWELVE controller, Rane SEVENTY-TWO and TTM57mkII mixers, and limited edition Technics SL-1200GLD turntable.

After his performance, the Queens native gives his thoughts on Rane’s latest products. Precision explains how he controls effects using the SEVENTY-TWO’s built-in touchscreen. He also notes the TWELVE’s hot cue buttons, and its ability to control up to four decks.

Watch the video above.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Reloop RP-7000 MK2 Turntable Review

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Reloop’s original RP-7000 turntable offered the perfect combination of simplicity and high performance at a great price. Does the RP-7000 MK2 live up to its predecessor? Find out on this episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks.

Related: Review: Denon DJ VL12 Prime Turntable

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