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Monday, March 5, 2018

Lineup Revealed for Skratch Bastid and DJcity’s BBQ at SXSW

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Skratch Bastid at Bastid’s BBQ in San Francisco in 2017 (Credit: Jose Z. Lim, Jr.)

The lineup for Skratch Bastid and DJcity’s “Bastid’s BBQ” at SXSW in Austin, Texas has been revealed.

The event, which will take place on March 16, will consist of two parties: a free cookout during the day at Bungalow (12 to 6 p.m.) and a showcase in the night at Container Bar (7:45 to 12 a.m.). The latter will require a SXSW pass.

The cookout will feature Just Blaze, Skratch Bastid, DJ Juls, Boi Jeanius, Chris Villa, Recloose, Diggy Dutch, DJ Javin, and Abe the Assassin. There will also be a pop-up shop where fans can buy GENRE BNDR, Skratch Bastid, and DJcity merchandise.

The showcase will feature DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Roots’ Stro Elliot, Talib Kweli with DJ Spintelect, Skratch Bastid, Kayper, and Michael “5000” Watts.

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Related: Watch Skratch Bastid Perform a Routine Using N.E.R.D.’s ‘Lemon’ Feat. Rihanna

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Watch Tory Lanez’s ‘Real Thing’ Video Feat. Future

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Fresh off of dropping his sophomore album Memories Don’t Die on Friday, Tory Lanez has shared the video for his Future-assisted single, “Real Thing.” The track, which was DJcity’s 29th most-downloaded song of October, follows the singles “Shooters” and “Skrt Skrt.”

The dimly-lit visual finds Tory and Future holding a talent audition for the video.

Watch it above and download “Real Thing” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Tory Lanez’s ‘Skrt Skrt’ Video

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Denon DJ’s MCX8000 Gets Engine Prime Software

Denon DJ MCX8000

Denon DJ MCX8000

Denon DJ’s MCX8000 is both the company’s flagship Serato DJ controller and a standalone all-in-one device. It was a very capable unit on release, but some users were disappointed when Denon launched their Engine Prime software in 2017 to support their new Prime series hardware, and the MCX8000 wasn’t compatible with it.

Now, the company has announced a public beta testing program for a new version 2.0 firmware, which enables the MCX8000 to read data from USB drives prepared using Engine Prime. The version also adds a host of other new features and bug fixes.

They include:

– Support for Engine Prime prepared USB drives
– Beat Grid support for Engine Prime prepared USB drives
– Beat Grid slide feature
– Quantize feature
– Quantize options 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1-beat and off for setting/triggering hot cues and loops
– Beat Sync feature
– 12 o’clock platter LED reset for cues
– BPM sorting when browsing songs through BPM Filter

Users can apply to join the beta at the Denon DJ forum now.

Check out Mojaxx’s review of the MCX8000 below.

Related: Denon DJ Improves SC5000 Player and X1800 Mixer With Firmware Updates

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Sunday, March 4, 2018

DJcity’s KidCutUp Joins Pink on Her Beautiful Trauma Tour

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KidCutUp opens for Pink at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix. (Credit: KidCutUp)

DJcity’s KidCutUp has joined pop star Pink on her Beautiful Trauma tour. The 48-date tour will support her album of the same name.

Known for his edits on DJcity, CutUp is a veteran DJ and turntablist. The Milwaukee native’s current residencies include The Dime and Harlowe in Los Angeles.

His history with Pink goes back to 2017 when he opened for her at the Summerfest music festival in his hometown. He went on to open for her two more times, including at her Super Bowl weekend show in February.

“I’ve put together a ‘greatest hits’ sort of set. including all my best remixes and routines that fit the format,” CutUp tells us. “[There are] classic party jams from front to back.”

He has also changed the pacing of his set. “People are not milling about and dancing around their bottle service tables,” he says. “They are all facing you, so I bring the show aspect to the set.”

As for his duties at DJcity, CutUp will continue making edits while on the road.

“I try to open Ableton every day and work on something, even if it’s just a simple edit,” he tells us. “You never realize how many distractions are at home or in the studio until you are in a hotel room in the middle of nowhere.”

Released in October, Pink’s Beautiful Trauma debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and featured the singles “What About Us,” “Beautiful Trauma,” and “Whatever You Want.”

Follow KidCutUp’s journey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Related: KidCutUp: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag

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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Listen to DJ Drew Music’s DJcity Podcast Mix

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DJ Drew Music

DJ Drew Music, a mixer on Salt Lake City’s Latino 106.3 FM, has delivered an energetic Latin mix for the DJcity Podcast. The Utah native’s 30-minute set consists of mostly moombahton and reggaeton, including over a dozen DJcity exclusives.

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Tracklist:

1. Bass Junkies – La Rebelion
2. Travis Porter ft. Tyga – Ayy Ladies – Big Syphe Puro Pari Remix
3. Lorna – Papi Chulo – Kevin D 2018 Remix
4. Khia – My Neck, My Back (Lick It) – DJ Dexterous Moombahnation Bootleg
5. La Sonora Dinamita – A Mover La Colita – DJ Refresh Remix
6. Bad Bunny – Chambea – DJ Willie Moombahton Remix
7. J Balvin, Jeon, & Anitta – Machika – Dos Lokos Bootleg
8. Pitbull – Muevelo Loca Boom Boom – DJ-X Acap Intro
9. Daddy Yankee – Dura – KidCutUp 108-95 Transition
10. Enrique Iglesias ft. Bad Bunny – El Bano – DJ Refresh Hype Intro
11. Sofia Reyes ft. Jason Derulo & De La Ghetto – 1, 2, 3
12. Drake – God’s Plan – Anthem Kingz Number One Bootleg
13. Sak Noel & Salvi ft. Mailer – Obsesionao – Kidd Spin Remix
14. Calle 13 – Atrevete-Te-Te – DJ Sol Remix
15. Ozuna ft. Nicky Jam – Cumpleanos – ETX Hype Intro
16. Farruko – Fuego – Refresh Hype Intro
17. Wisin ft. Yandel & Daddy Yankee – Todo Comienza En La Disco – DJ Santarosa Club Edit
18. Major Lazer ft. Anitta & Pabllo Vittar – Sua Cara – SpydaT.E.K Puro Pari Cumbia Remix
19. Sean Paul & David Guetta ft. Becky G – Mad Love – Refresh Remix
20. Pitbull & Fifth Harmony – Por Favor – LatinBlends Party Animal Bootleg
21. Jennifer Lopez – Us – KidCutUp 105-124 Transition
22. MC Fioti – Bum Bum Tam Tam – Gama & Rossell Remix
23. DJ Kass – Scooby Doo Pa Pa – Sak Noel & Salvi Remix
24. Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz, & Elvis Crespo – Azukita – Anthem Kingz Party Starter

Follow DJ Drew Music on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Follow DJcity Latino on Instagram.

Related: Listen to Steve Dub’s DJcity Podcast Mix

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Friday, March 2, 2018

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: March 2

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Audien (Credit: EMP Media)

Blackstreet – No Diggity – Anthem Kingz You Remind Me Bootleg
The group’s 1996 hit gets blended with Chris Porter’s dancehall-influenced track.

Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X
Two of reggaeton’s biggest stars join forces.

Blac Youngsta ft. Chris Brown, Jeezy, & Trey Songz – Booty Remix
The rising rapper’s strip club anthem gets a star-studded remix.

Party Pupils & Audien – This Is How We Do It
A house remake of Montell Jordan’s track of the same name.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Diplo ft. Lil Yachty & Santigold – Worry No More
– Joe Budden – Pump It Up – MAKJ Remix

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 23

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