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Monday, April 9, 2018

Using the Echo Effect to Transition Between Songs With Different Tempos

Turntable Techniques

Not every turntable has a wide pitch range, which makes it difficult to transition between songs of different tempos. However, if you have a mixer that has an internal echo effect, you can transition with ease.

On this episode of Turntable Techniques, Beat Refinery‘s DJ Little Rock demonstrates how to use the technique with two examples.

Watch the tutorial above.

Related: How to Redrum With Roland’s DJ-808

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Saturday, April 7, 2018

Listen to DJ 2Lips’ DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ 2lips

DJ 2lips
DJ 2Lips

DJ 2Lips, a mixer on Mega 96.3 FM in Los Angeles, has put down a high-energy mix for the DJcity Podcast. Her 35-minute set consists of reggaeton, moombahton, and Latin-influenced dance music, including several DJcity exclusives.

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Tracklist:

1. DJ Kool – Let Me Clear My Throat – Selecta Mi Gente Party Break
2. J Balvin & Willy William – Mi Gente – DJ Smerk vs DJ Getdown Club Edit
3. Matias & LosXL – Siente El Movimiento
4. Jowell & Randy ft. J Balvin – Bonita – Sane Remix
5. Farruko – Krippy Kush – DJ Viva Hype Edit
6. J Balvin, Jeon, & Anitta – Machika – ETX Hype Intro
7. Pitbull – Muevelo Loca Boom Boom – DJ-X Acap Intro
8. Kronic & Krunk, Martina La Peligrosa & Jenn Morel ft. Damaged Goods – Peligrosa – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
9. Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz, & Elvis Crespo – Azukita – DJ Smerk 100-130 Transition
10. Don Omar – Danza Kuduro – DJ Santarosa Clap Tool
11. DJ Scuff – Plakiti
12. DJ Kass – Scooby Doo Pa Pa – Samuel Pomata DJ, DJ Varu, & Benavente Coolie Riddim Bootleg
13. Yandel – Como Antes – DJ Santarosa 128-95 Transition
14. Yandel ft. Maluma – Solo Mia
15. Maluma ft. Nego do Borel – Corazon
16. Zion & Lennox – La Player (Bandolera) – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
17. Chingo Bling – Puro Pinche Pari
18. DJ Snake – Magenta Riddim – Refresh Cumbia Remix
19. Ozuna ft. Cardi B – La Modelo – Tren D Clapapella Intro
20. Bad Bunny, Prince Royce & J Balvin – Sensualidad – Livitup Reggaeton Edit
21. El Chevo – Me Patina El Coco – DJ Santarosa 100-131 Transition
22. DJ Scuff – Bombon (Afrofunk)
23. Sak Noel, Salvi & Garvanin – Prendelo
24. Simon Fava & Gregor Salto – Magalenha – Tall Boys Club Edit
25. Natti Natasha ft. Ozuna – Criminal – DJ Santarosa 128-90 Transition
26. CNCO – Hey DJ – DJ Santarosa Reggaeton Bootleg
27. Tito El Bambino & Beenie Man ft. Don Omar – Flow Natural
28. Hector Y Tito – Baila Morena
29. Farruko – Fuego – Refresh Hype Intro
30. Marioh Barh – Siente El Mashete
31. Ozuna – Siguelo Bailando – DJ Refresh CLub Rework
32. Jacob Forever – Sueltame la Mía
33. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X – Refresh Club Edit
34. Daddy Yankee – Dura – Moombahbaas & Kruzo Edit
35. Ozuna & Romeo Santos – El Farsante Remix – DJ Santarosa 95-64 Transition

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Related: Listen to Snelle Jelle’s DJcity Podcast Mix

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Friday, April 6, 2018

DJ Rawn Drops Eclectic Hip-Hop Mix on ‘Sway in the Morning’

DJ Rawn

DJ Rawn

Los Angeles radio veteran DJ Rawn put down an eclectic hip-hop mix on Shade 45’s Sway in the Morning on Friday. His half-hour set contained a variety of major and independent tracks from across different eras.

Listen below, and tune in to Rawn’s Old School Hour show on SiriusXM’s Globalization channel weekdays at 9 a.m. PT.

Tracklist:

1. Craig Mack ft. Puff Daddy – Making Moves With Puff
2. Dr. Dre ft. Kurupt, Hittman, & Ms. Roq – Let’s Get High – DJ Rawn Bounce Break
3. J Dilla ft. Common – E=MC2
4. Nas – One Love – Survival Of The Fittest Remix
5. Exile – Bom Bomb
6. N.W.A ft. MC Ren – If It Ain’t Ruff
7. The Jackson 5 – It’s Great To Be Here – Kenny Dope Remix
8. Dr. Octagon – Area 54
9. DJ Quik – Loked Out Hood
10. Incredible Bongo Band – Apache
11. Wu-Tang Clan – Da Mystery Of Chessboxin’ – Acap
12. Paris – The Devil Made Me Do It
13. Newcleus – Jam On It
14. Freestyle Fellowship – Hot Potato
15. Betty Ford Boys – Everyday
16. Planet Asia ft. Turbin – Shots At Your Highness
17. MED & Guilty Simpson – Ain’t Gotta Brag
18. Outkast – Elevators (Me & You) – Remix
19. Dr. Dre – A N#gga Witta Gun
20. Eminem – Just Don’t Give A F#ck – EP Version
21. DJ Shadow ft. Run The Jewels – Nobody Speak
22. E-40 – Do Ya Head Like This

Related: EASE Drops Mix for ‘Sway in the Morning’

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DJ Rawn, Sway In The Morning,
Friday, April 6, 2018

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: April 6

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Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss
The Scottish superstar connects with Dua for a vocal house single.

A$AP Rocky ft. BlocBoy JB – Bad Company
BlocBoy is on fire right now.

Tinashe ft. Ty Dolla $ign & French Montana – Me So Bad
The R&B singer drops a sexy, Caribbean-influenced single.

Pitbull ft. TJR – Don’t Stop The Party – DJ Smerk Trump-It Bootleg
Pit’s 2012 anthem gets blended with Gianluca Vacchi’s electro house heater.

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: March 30

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New and Notable Tracks,
Thursday, April 5, 2018

Watch the Producer of Rich The Kid’s ‘Plug Walk’ Explain How He Made the Track

TheLabCook

The producer of Rich The Kid‘s hit single “Plug Walk” has broken down the track on a new episode of Genius’ Deconstructed. The song, which was included in DJcity’s February Trends report, is currently No. 18 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It is Rich’s highest charting single to date.

In the video, rising Toronto producer TheLabCook discusses how he and Rich met, and breaks down the elements of the track.

“I had no idea it would be gold in a month or almost platinum … I didn’t see the potential in it,” Cook admits. “A lot of [a track’s success] has to do with how the producer uses [the beat].”

Cook is an in-house producer for the rapper’s label, Rich Forever Music. He has collaborated with rappers like Migos, Lil Yachty, Gucci Mane, A$AP Ferg, and 2 Chainz.

“Plug Walk” is the second single off Rich’s debut album, The World Is Yours. The project contains the Kendrick Lamar-assisted single “New Freezer,” which peaked at No. 42 on the Hot 100.

Watch Deconstructed above.

Related: Watch Rich The Kid’s ‘New Freezer’ Video Feat. Kendrick Lamar

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Music Production, Rich The Kid, TheLabCook,
Thursday, April 5, 2018

Thombs Explains How to Produce a Moombahton Track

Thombs

Rising Colombian producer Thombs has explained how to produce a moombahton track in a new video for Latin America-based YouTube channel, El Arte de Ser DJ. The Spanish-language channel, which translates to “The Art of Being a DJ,” reviewed DJcity’s record pool in March.

Thombs breaks down his production process in FL Studio using his 2014 heater “La Era del Moombahton” featuring Happy Colors and Jack Style. Billboard listed the track as one of its top 50 moombahton songs of all time in 2016.

Watch the video above and read a Spanish translation below.

El productor colombiano Thombs ha explicado cómo producir una canción de moombahton en un nuevo video para el canal de YouTube, El Arte de Ser DJ. El canal revisó el record pool de DJcity en marzo.

Thombs analiza su proceso de producción en FL Studio utilizando su éxito de 2014 “La Era del Moombahton” con Happy Colors y Jack Style. Billboard listó la canción como una de sus mejores 50 canciones de moombahton de todo el tiempo en 2016.

Mira el video arriba.

Related: Thombs Drops Moombahton Remix of Santana’s ‘Corazon Espinado’ Feat. Maná

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DJcity Latino, El Arte de Ser DJ, Music Production, Thombs,

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