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Thursday, March 1, 2018

DJcity’s Most Downloaded Tracks of Feb. 2018

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Below is a list of the most-downloaded tracks on DJcity during February 2018. To receive these updates via email, click here.

| Charts
DJcity Top 50,
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Watch the Producers of Chris Brown’s ‘Pills & Automobiles’ Explain How They Made the Track

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Producers Smash David, OG Parker, and The Martianz have explained how they made Chris Brown‘s hit single, “Pills & Automobiles.” The track, which was one of DJcity’s 50 most-downloaded songs of 2017, features Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and Kodak Black.

Released in August, “Pills & Automobiles” peaked at No. 46 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and has been certified platinum. The song serves as the fourth single from Breezy’s 45-track studio album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon.

Smash David is a Grammy-nominated producer best known for co-producing Big Sean’s “Bounce Back,” Khalid’s “Location,” and Flo Rida‘s “Hola” featuring Maluma. Atlanta’s OG Parker co-produced Migos‘ “Slippery” featuring Gucci Mane and “Walk It Talk It” featuring Drake. The Martianz, which consist of Hutch and Hide, have produced tracks for Rae Sremmurd, Lil Skies, and Lil Baby.

In the episode, each producer takes a turn breaking down their contribution to the track. OG Parker then recalls how they linked up with Breezy.

Watch it above and download “Pills & Automobiles” on DJcity.

Related: Honorable C.N.O.T.E. Explains How He Produced Trippie Redd’s ‘Dark Knight Dummo’

| Music Tech, Videos
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and Yo Gotti., Chris Brown, Kodak Black, Music Production, OG Parker, Smash David, The Martianz,
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Feb. 27

Dillon Francis

Dillon Francis
Dillon Francis at Shazam and TrueX’s Summer Pop-Up at Playa Studios in Los Angeles on Aug. 16, 2017. (Credit: J. Ayala)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of Feb. 27:

Dillon Francis ft. Fuego – We The Funk
DJ Snake – Magenta Riddim
Dua Lipa – IDGAF – Hazers Remix
Kendrick Lamar & Travis Scott – Big Shot
Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
Shakka ft. AlunaGeorge – Man Down

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Feb. 20

| Tracks
DJcity Essentials,
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Listen to Steve Dub’s DJcity Podcast Mix


Steve Dub. (Source: Steve Dub)

Steve Dub, a mixer on Los Angeles’ legendary 93.5 KDAY station, has put down a half-hour of mostly hip-hop and bass music for the DJcity Podcast. His set features two dozen tracks and includes scratching, wordplay, and live blends throughout.

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Tracklist:

1. Kendrick Lamar & Travis Scott – Big Shot
2. Sfera Ebbasta ft. Tinie Tempah – Bancomat – Instrumental
3. Miguel ft. Travis Scott – Sky Walker – Acapella
4. Migos ft. Drake – Walk It Talk It – KidCutUp Acap Intro
5. A$AP Ferg – Plain Jane
6. Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, & James Blake – King’s Dead
7. Kendrick Lamar – Humble. – Skrillex Remix
8. Bob Marley & The Wailers – Get Up, Stand Up
9. Damian Marley – Welcome To Jamrock
10. JAY-Z ft. Damian Marley – Bam – dEVOLVE Remix
11. JAY-Z ft. Damian Marley – The Bam PSA – Danny Diggz Blend
12. RDX – Shake Your Bam Bam – KidCutUp 83-95 Transition
13. G-Eazy ft. Cardi B – No Limit – DJ Santarosa Reggaeton Hype Intro
14. SOB X RBE ft. Kendrick Lamar – Paramedic
15. DJ Smerk – Hands In The Air Acap Loop
16. Outkast – ATLiens
17. Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – Closer
18. Red Hot Chili Peppers vs Flux Pavillion – I Can’t Stop – Deville Transition
19. JAY-Z & Kanye West – Who Gon Stop Me
20. Chance The Rapper ft. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz – No Problem
21. Post Malone ft. Quavo – Congratulations – Chizzle Thief vs Joe Maz Remix Bootleg
22. George Michael – Careless Whisper
23. BlocBoy ft. Drake – Look Alive – KidCutUp Acap Intro
24. Lil Jon ft. Offset & 2 Chainz – Alive

Follow Steve Dub on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

Related: Listen to Mister Rodriguez’s DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcity Podcast, Mixes
Steve Dub,
Monday, February 26, 2018

Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro

Serato DJ Pro

Serato has released Serato DJ Pro — its biggest update since launching Serato DJ.

Serato DJ Pro, formerly Serato DJ, introduces major changes, including 64-bit support, a practice mode, a new performance pad cue layout, plus more.

The company also updated Serato DJ Intro, which is now called Serato DJ Lite.

Serato DJ Pro is a free update for all existing Serato DJ users with a license or supported hardware, while Serato DJ Lite is free for everyone.

Watch Mojaxx‘s “first look” at Serato DJ Pro above.

Related: Enter the Serato Sample Challenge to Win $10,000

| DJcityTV, Music Tech, Videos
Serato, Tips and Tricks,
Sunday, February 25, 2018

Watch: DJ Brace Throws Down With a Tribe From Belize

DJ Brace

In 2017, DJ Brace traveled to China to explore its culture. The former DMC Online champ recorded sounds from the cities he visited and made beats out of them. He then filmed himself scratching over the instrumentals.

Continuing his Culture Cuts series, Brace recently traveled to Panama. There, he met with members of the Garifuna tribe from Belize, sampled them playing guitars and percussion, and composed a beat with the sounds. The next day, he led a performance with them in the jungle at the Tribal Gathering festival.

Watch the colorful video above.

Follow DJ Brace on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Related: DJ Brace Scratches Over His Remix of Kutiman’s ‘She’s a Revolution’ With Fretless Fader

| Turntablism, Videos
DJ Brace, Portablism,

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