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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

DJcity Trends for March 2018

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DJcity Trends

The March 2018 edition of DJcity Trends is now available here.

DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of tracks intended to help DJs discover new and buzzing club music. They are hand-picked by influential DJs from around the world.

March’s contributors:

Chris Styles, mixer at SiriusXM’s The Heat and D.C.’s WPGC 95.5 and 94.7 Fresh FM
Eski, contributor at DJcity UK
First Choice, mixer at New York’s Power 105.1
Jay Dabhi, mixer at New York City’s 92.3 AMP Radio and SiriusXM’s Globalization
Play, director of DJcity UK
R-Tistic, 2014 McDonald’s Flavor Battle champion
Santarosa, Latin director at DJcity; mixer at SiriusXM’s Globalization
Scene, Fool’s Gold recording artist

Related: DJcity Trends for February 2018

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Review: Numark DJ2GO2 Serato DJ Controller

Numark

Numark’s DJ2GO2 is a portable, all-in-one controller for Serato DJ. It is intended for beginner DJs or professionals who want a backup controller or something to make mixes with while on the road. It’s only $80, but is it worth it? Find out on this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks.

Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Watch Lil Jon’s ‘Alive’ Video Feat. Offset and 2 Chainz

Two months after premiering his trap heater “Alive” on DJcity, Lil Jon has returned with a trippy video for it. The track, which features Offset and 2 Chainz, was DJcity’s sixth most downloaded song of February.

The animated visual features the three rappers hanging out with nude models, bouncing on cars, and flying through the sky.

“I really wanted to do something different, outside the normal, typical hip-hop video,” explained Jon. “I’ve always been an artist that thinks ‘outside the box’ and gives my fans somethin’ fresh. Get ready, people are in for a wild ride with this one!”

Watch the video above and download “Alive” on DJcity.

Related: Party Favor Explains How He Produced Lil Jon’s ‘Alive’ Feat. Offset and 2 Chainz

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Diplo to Launch His Own SiriusXM Channel

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Diplo at XS Nightclub in Las Vegas on Jan. 21, 2017. (Source: Facebook)

Diplo has announced that he will launch his own, exclusive channel on SiriusXM called Diplo’s Revolution. It will replace Electric Area on channel 52.

The channel, which will launch March 22, will feature tracks selected by Diplo, as well as original shows hosted by Diplo, Dillon Francis, and Major Lazer members Jillionaire, and Walshy Fire. Diplo’s Revolution will also air live coverage from electronic music festivals around the world like Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, and more.

Diplo will host a weekly show, Records on Records, that will air on Fridays at 7 pm ET. He will also host a monthly show, Diplo’s Wavelength, which will showcase the cultures and music he discovers while touring the world. Diplo’s Wavelength will air the first Friday of every month.

He said in the press release:

“Back in 2012, I had a show with [SiriusXM] called ‘Blow Your Head,’ and it’s awesome to be back in the family launching this project together … I’m excited to share my favorite music from all over the world, and can’t wait to have tons of friends on to do the same.”

The channel will be kicked off with a live performance from Faena Theater in Miami Beach on Thursday, March 22 at 9 pm ET. It will feature DJ sets from Diplo and others.

Related: Diplo Teams With Lil Yachty and Santigold for New Single and Video, ‘Worry No More’

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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


DJ D-Sol performs at the 2017 EM Awards. (Credit: Gotophotography)

David Solomon, a longtime investment banker who doubles as a DJ/producer, is set to become the president and CEO of Goldman Sachs. The 56-year-old made headlines in 2017 when The New York Times reported on his hobby as a DJ.

DJ D-Sol, who began DJing last year, has already performed in New York City, Miami, and the Bahamas. His remix of Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop” was featured on SiriusXM’s dance music channel, BPM. He also performed at the inaugural EM Awards (Electronic Music Awards).

Solomon currently serves as the co-president of Goldman Sachs. According to the NYT, “the decision was signaled Monday with the abrupt retirement of Mr. Solomon’s lone rival for the job, Harvey M. Schwartz.”

“David’s always believed that having a wide range of outside interests leads to a balanced life and makes for a better career,” Jake Siewert, a Goldman spokesman, told the New York Times. “He’s preached that regularly to younger employees in the firm and tries to lead by example.”

Related: This 82-Year-Old Dumpling Maker Is Now a Professional DJ

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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

Afro Bros

Dutch DJ/producer duo Afro Bros have shared the video for their electronic-influenced dancehall single, “So Much Love” featuring Jamaica’s Charly Black and the UK’s Stevie Appleton. The track is an updated version of their 2017 single, “Tragiton.”

The visual finds Afro Bros, Charly, and Stevie going around showing love to people in Jamaica.

Afro Bros hit the scene in 2010 with their Alvaro-assisted Dutch house single, “Dubbelfriss.” From there, the duo’s unique blend of Latin house, Afro-house, and moombahton gained them support from the likes of Major Lazer, DJ Snake, and Chuckie. Afro Bros went on to work with Major Lazer, co-producing their 2017 smash “Sua Cara” featuring Anitta and Pabllo Vittar. They recently co-produced Nicky Jam and J Balvin’s Latin heater, “X.”

Watch the video above and download “So Much Love” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Rae Sremmurd’s ‘Powerglide’ Video Feat. Juicy J

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