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Friday, April 20, 2018

Sean Paul Teams With Major Lazer for New Single and Video, ‘Tip Pon It’

Sean Paul has teamed with Major Lazer for a moombahton-influenced single called “Tip Pon It.” The track follows Paul’s “Mad Love” collab with David Guetta and Becky G.

The dancehall legend previously collaborated with Major Lazer on 2014’s “Come On To Me,” 2015’s “One Wine,” and most recently on the trio’s “Buscando Huellas” featuring J Balvin.

“Tip Pon It” has also received an accompanying video. Directed by French director Alexandre Courtès, the visual features a supersized Sean Paul dancing on the set of the music video.

Watch it above and download “Tip Pon It” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Sean Paul and David Guetta’s ‘Mad Love’ Video Feat. Becky G

| Tracks, Videos
Major Lazer, Music Video, Sean Paul,
Friday, April 20, 2018

DJ Brace Scratches in Thailand With Fretless Fader

DJ Brace

Three-time DMC champion DJ Brace is known for pushing the boundaries of turntablism. Whether scratching with the Fretless Fader or collaborating with people from different cultures, Brace is dedicated to moving the art forward.

For his latest video, Brace travels to Bangkok, Thailand. There, he makes a beat out of sounds that he samples from around the city and then scratches over it with the Fretless Fader.

Watch above.

Related: Watch: DJ Brace Throws Down With a Tribe From Belize

| DJcityTV, Turntablism, Videos
DJ Brace, Fretless Fridays, Routine,
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Liam Payne and J Balvin Team for New Single, ‘Familiar’

Liam Payne and J Balvin
Liam Payne and J Balvin (Source: Instagram)

Former One Direction member Liam Payne has teamed with Latin superstar J Balvin for a bilingual single called “Familiar.” The track follows Payne’s UK hit “For You” with Rita Ora, and Balvin’s Latin crossover “X” with Nicky Jam.

“Familiar” was produced by an up-and-comer by the name of Mike Sabath. He has previously worked on songs for Chris Brown and Wale.

Stream “Familiar” below and download it on DJcity.

Related: Watch: Nicky Jam Explains How J Balvin Collab ‘X’ Was Made

| Tracks
J Balvin, Liam Payne,
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Listen to Afro Bros’ ‘Globalization Sessions’ Mix

Afro Bros

Afro Bros
Afro Bros at Club FIX in Tilburg, Netherlands on Feb. 10, 2018. (Source: Facebook)

Dutch DJ/producer duo Afro Bros joined SpydaT.E.K on Monday night for a guest mix on his SiriusXM show, Globalization Sessions. SpydaT.E.K, a Mad Decent artist and remixer for DJcity’s Puro Pari series, has made their set available due to popular demand.

Signed to Spinnin’ Records, Afro Bros made waves in March for co-producing Nicky Jam and J Balvin’s Latin smash, “X.” In 2017, they co-produced Major Lazer‘s international single “Sua Cara” featuring Anitta and Pabllo Vittar.

The Dutchmen put down an hour-long set consisting of moombahton, reggaeton, Afro bass, and house. Their mix includes several of their original tracks, including their new single “So Much Love” featuring Charly Black and Stevie Appleton. It also includes an exclusive preview of an unreleased track titled “Diki Te Triki.”

Globalization Sessions airs Monday nights at 8 pm PST on SiriusXM’s Globalization channel.

Listen to Afro Bros’ mix and see the tracklist below.

Tracklist:

1. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X
2. Afro Bros ft. Charly Black & Stevie Appleton – So Much Love
3. Afro Bros & Trobi ft. La Toya Linger – Savage
4. Jack & Lewis ft. Moradzo – Bomb On Dem
5. Avi S & Some 1 Else – La Mezcla
6. ChildsPlay, Jack & Lewis – Gimme Sum
7. Afro Bros – Squeezy Beat
8. Blxck Skyle & Madrik – Oushé Kipoo
9. Arewhana Gang & Avi S – Crystal Clear
10. Avi S x San V – Esse Bi Puti – Afro Bros Edit
11. Munchi – ID
12. Willy William – Voodoo Song – Nicolius Bootleg
13. Afro Bros ft. Chris Strick & Djahboy – Diki Te Triki (Exclusive Preview)
14. Danilo – Bun Dem
15. Munchi – Pa Lo Under
16. Unleaded & Don James – Loca
17. Scorpion & Menasa – Ta Malo
18. Nicolius & Madrik – Wata Sam Sam
19. ID – ID
20. ID – ID
21. Artistic Raw – Dil Dil Dil
22. Afro Bros – Pump That
23. ID – ID
24. Afro Bros & Ash – Wine Slut
25. Prince – Funk N Roll – Chris Lake Edit
26. Riva Starr – The Wickedest Sound
27. Josh Butler & Bontan – Call You Back

Related: Watch Afro Bros’ ‘So Much Love’ Video Feat. Charly Black and Stevie Appleton

| Mixes
Afro Bros, Globalization, Radio, SiriusXM, SpydaT.E.K,
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Idris Elba to Star as DJ in Netflix Comedy Series

Idris Elba

Idris Elba
Idris Elba at the Snowbombing festival in Mayrhofen, Austria on April 13, 2018. (Credit: Andrew Whitton)

Actor and part-time DJ Idris Elba is set to star in a new Netflix comedy series titled Turn Up Charlie. The UK native will play a struggling DJ who puts himself in an undesirable predicament for a chance at stardom.

Before hitting the big screen, Elba began his career as a DJ in East London under the moniker Big Dris. He has played major festivals such as Creamfields and Glastonbury and has held a residency at the world-renowned Pacha Ibiza.

In addition to DJing, Elba is also a producer, having released several albums and remixes. His notable projects include co-producing and performing on the intro to JAY-Z‘s 2007 album, American Gangster, and his new house remix of Natalie Wood and N:Fostell’s “Circles.”

Elba is best known for his roles on BBC One’s drama Luther and HBO’s The Wire. He also starred as Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

Turn Up Charlie, which was co-created by Elba and producer Gary Reich, will begin production in May. A premiere date has not been determined.

Related: Goldman Sach’s Next CEO Is a Part-Time DJ

| DJ Culture
Idris Elba,
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Watch Wide Awake’s Trap-Influenced Mini Mix for Serato

Wide Awake

Wide Awake, a DJ/producer duo comprised of DJcity UK’s CJ Beatz and Jordan Crisp, has put down a trap-influenced mini mix for Serato’s In the Mix series. Their set, which was filmed at Serato’s London studio, includes their single “Bang Your Head” featuring UK rapper Boya Dee.

Watch it above.

Follow Wide Awake on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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

| Turntablism, Videos
Routine, Serato, WiDE AWAKE,

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