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Friday, February 16, 2018

Chuckie Talks J Balvin Collab, ‘Machika’

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Chuckie at Exchange LA on Oct. 6, 2017. (Source: Facebook)

Dutch legend Chuckie recently spoke with Billboard about co-producing J Balvin, Jeon, and Anitta‘s international club anthem, “Machika.”

The track, which is currently No. 14 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, was also produced by Dutch trio ChildsPlay and frequent Balvin collaborator Sky Rompiendo El Bajo.

In the interview, Chuckie explains that the foundation of “Machika” isn’t reggaeton like some listeners may think. Instead, it’s rooted in a Dutch Caribbean house style called “bubbling.”

“Bubbling was born in the late 1980s when DJ Moortje, a Netherlands-based DJ from Curacao, accidentally speeded up a dancehall track during a club set …,” Billboard writes. “The rhythms of Jamaica [including reggaeton instigator dembow] have been favorites in the Netherlands,” Chuckie says. “Bubbling changed the speed to almost double the tempo.”

“The sound of ‘Machika’ is [the sound] of the evolution of bubbling … A lot of the grooves are sounds I was using back in the ’90s. It’s kind of reinvented itself for this new generation of kids.”

Along with his experience in the style, Chuckie also recognized the importance of mashing different cultures.

“Now with the Internet, we’re all world citizens; [through music] we get to learn about other cultures and I think that’s beautiful,” Chuckie says. “They know that whatever I’m going to send them sounds different. It’s nice to have different flavors in a genre. That keeps it interesting for everyone.”

According to Billboard, “Machika” has been rumored to be in the running to be used as a World Cup song. That makes sense, given the track’s high energy, fusion of cultures, and international appeal.

Watch the video for “Machika” above download the track and its remixes on DJcity.

Related: J Balvin, Jeon, and Anitta Drop New Single and Video, ‘Machika’

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Friday, February 16, 2018

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 16


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A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane, & 21 Savage ft. London On Da Track – Cocky
An all-star lineup single produced by London On Da Track.

GTA, Dillon Francis, & Wax Motif ft. Anna Lunoe – I Can’t Hold On
The Mad Decent artists join forces for a funky house collab.

La Sonora Dinamita – A Mover La Colita – DJ Refresh Remix
The Colombian group’s cumbia and salsa track gets a moombahton reboot.

DJ BrainDeaD – Rewind
The Israeli DJ/producer releases a new moombahton track.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Farruko & El Micha – Fuego

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 9

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Friday, February 16, 2018

Watch Drake’s Inspiring ‘God’s Plan’ Video

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On Thursday, Drake posted on Instagram that his video for “God’s Plan” was the “most important thing I have ever done in my career.”

Today, we see why.

The visual, which was shot in Miami, shows Drizzy giving back to the community by handing out bundles of cash to people in need. He also visits a high school and donates money to a fire station.

“God’s Plan” peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and was DJcity’s fourth most-downloaded track of January.

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch T-Minus Explain How He Produced Drake’s ‘The Motto’ Feat. Lil Wayne

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Watch Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake’s ‘King’s Dead’ Video

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With the premiere of Black Panther upon us, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake have dropped the video for “King’s Dead.” The track, which appears on the movie’s soundtrack, was DJcity’s eleventh most-downloaded song of January.

Shot in Los Angeles, the visual kicks off with K.Dot and Jay rapping from a palm tree while eating corn on the cob. It then cuts back-and-forth between scenes of the rappers in the hood and in the corporate world.

“King’s Dead” serves as the second single off Black Panther: The Album and follows the video for Kendrick and SZA‘s “All The Stars.” The soundtrack was curated by Kendrick and features a star-studded lineup that includes Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, Swae Lee, and The Weeknd.

Watch the video above and download “King’s Dead” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘All the Stars’ Video

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

DJcity Trends for February 2018

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The February 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.

Related: DJcity Trends for January 2018

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

The Chainsmokers: Must-Have Items in Our DJ Bag

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The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers at XS Nightclub in Las Vegas on Feb. 3, 2017. (Source: Facebook)

The Chainsmokers have been on fire since their 2014 breakout hit, “#Selfie.” Along with releasing follow-up hits like “Don’t Let Me Down,” “Closer,” and “Something Just Like This,” the duo has been touring the world and holding down a residency at Las Vegas’ XS Nightclub. With all their globetrotting, it’s safe to say the ‘smokers know a thing or two about traveling.

Check out their must-have travel items below.

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer

“It’s the amazing sampling gadget we have been using in a lot of our songs. It’s super small and convenient to travel with.”

Mophie Battery Packs

“Do we even really need to explain? You got the new iPhone update your sh#t is dying instantly.”

Neck Pillows

“This is sort of self-explanatory, but man we got like 10,000 of these. The trick is to go for the memory foam.”

Power Converters

“Nothing is worse than getting to another country and not having the right power adapter.”

Illesteva Sunglasses

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Follow The Chainsmokers on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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

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