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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Watch: Stonic Performs New Turntablism Routine

Italian DJ/producer Stonic is back with another creative turntablism routine. Set in front of VHS-style backdrops, Stonic gets busy using The Funk Hunters’ remix of Big Gigantic’s “Got the Love.”

Earlier this year, Stonic delivered a routine for DJcityTV, which showed him performing in front of a neon-lit backdrop using Capital Cities‘ 2012 indie pop single, “Kangaroo Court.”

Watch his new routine above.

Related: Watch: Stonic Performs Indie-Influenced Routine

| Turntablism, Videos
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Smokin Shells Custom Headshells Review

Smokin Shells

After seeing DJs from all over the world using them, Mojaxx had to get his hands on a pair of the Smokin Shells custom headshells. Made by Atlanta’s DJ Rasta Root, Smokin Shells differ from generic headshells in two crucial ways. Firstly, they have a chrome-like finish, and secondly, your logo can be laser engraved on them.

Watch Mojaxx‘s review on this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks.

Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro

| DJcityTV, Music Tech, Videos
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Watch Buckwild Explain How He Produced The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘I Got a Story To Tell’

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Genius’ Deconstructed series focuses on recent tracks, but occasionally it breaks down classics.

On the latest episode, Deconstructed sits down with legendary producer Buckwild to discuss the making of The Notorious B.I.G.‘s “I Got a Story to Tell.” The track, which was released in 1997, appears on the rapper’s second and final studio album, Life After Death.

A member of the D.I.T.C. crew, Buckwild is best known for producing hip-hop classics like Black Rob’s “Woah!,” Big L’s “Put It On,” O.C.’s “Time’s Up,” and Organized Konfusion’s “Stress.”

On the episode, Buck says that Biggie liked his productions, but didn’t think Buck had any tracks that worked for him. “It’s like basketball when they say you can’t hit a jump shot, you go back in the gym and keep shooting,” Buck says.

Eventually, the Bronx producer sent him a beat tape which included the instrumental for “I Got a Story to Tell.” The rest was history.

Watch Buck break down the track above.

Related: The Samples Behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready to Die’

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: March 6

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MOTi at the Don’t Let Daddy Know festival in Macau on July 1, 2016. (Credit: Kennevia Photography)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of March 6:

Diplo ft. Lil Yachty & Santigold – Worry No More
DJ Khaled ft. JAY Z, Future, & Beyonce – Top Off
Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown – Stranger Things
Lauv – Getting Over You – R3hab Remix
Logic & Marshmello – Everyday
Selena Gomez & Marshmello – Wolves – MOTi Remix

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Feb. 27

| Tracks
DJcity Essentials,
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Listen to Dstar & Rick Wonder’s DJcity Podcast Mix


Rick Wonder and Dstar. (Source: Instagram)

New York-based DJ/producer duo Dstar & Rick Wonder have put down a bass-heavy mix for the DJcity Podcast. Their set contains ten of their own productions, two of which were recently featured in DJcity’s picks for the weekend.

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Tracklist:

1. DJ Snake – Magenta Riddim – Dstar & Rick Wonder Intro Hype Edit
2. J Balvin ft. Willy William – Mi Gente – Dstar x Rick Wonder Remix
3. DJ Snake ft. Lauv – A Different Way – Dstar & Rick Wonder Remix
4. Kanye West ft. T-Pain – Good Life – Dstar & Rick Wonder Remix
5. Migos, Nicki Minaj, & Cardi B – Motorsport – Dstar & Rick Wonder Remix
6. Migos ft. Drake – Walk It Talk It – Dstar & Rick Wonder Remix
7. Selena Gomez & Marshmello – Wolves – Chachi & Rick Wonder Remix
8. Khalid – Young Dumb & Broke – Dstar & Rick Wonder Remix
9. Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – Rockstar – Dstar & Rick Wonder Remix
10. San Holo – Lights – Nitti Gritti Remix
11. Post Malone – I Fall Apart – BENZI vs Ekali & Quix Edit
12. Sam Smith – Too Good At Goodbyes – Dstar x Rick Wonder Remix

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

Follow Rick Wonder on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

Related: Listen to DJ Drew Music’s DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcity Podcast, Mixes
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Monday, March 5, 2018

Watch: Styluxtakut Performs Mini Mix for DJcityTV

Styluxtakut

Styluxtakut, a two-time DMC World finalist from Singapore, has put down a club-friendly mini mix for DJcityTV. His selection includes Nikko Calor and Big Syphe‘s exclusive Puro Pari remix of Daddy Yankee‘s “Shaky Shaky.”

Tracklist:

1. Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, & Big Sean – Feels
2. Stefflon Don ft. French Montana – Hurtin’ Me
3. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – Nikko Calor & Big Syphe Puro Pari Remix
4. Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Chunky Dip Slide Bootleg
5. Timbaland ft. Justin Timberlake – Carry Out – Inverness Remix
6. G-Eazy ft. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B – No Limit – Mr. Collipark Remix

Follow Styluxtakut on Facebook and Instagram.

Related: Listen to Styluxtakut’s DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcityTV, Mixes, Turntablism, Videos
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