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Sunday, February 11, 2018

Japan’s RINA and Italy’s Damianito Selected as Wild Cards in Red Bull 3Style World Finals VIII

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RINA performs at the Red Bull 3Style World Finals VIII in Krakow, Poland. (Credit: Dan Reid Photography)

Japan’s RINA and Italy’s Damianito have been selected as the wild cards for the final round of the Red Bull 3Style World Finals VIII in Krakow, Poland. While the judges usually make the picks, this year’s selections were made by all former 3Style world champions.

RINA and Damianito will face some stiff competition in Canada’s Cam B, Chile’s Diego Zapata, Belgium’s DJ Cross, and South Africa’s Ryan the DJ, all of whom won their respective qualifying heat.

Watch the live stream of the final round today at 11:45 a.m. PST / 8:45 p.m. CET on 3Style’s Facebook page.

Related: Is Sync the End of DJing? DJ Jazzy Jeff Answers at Red Bull 3Style VIII

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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Calvin Harris Talks New Single, New Musical Direction, and Thoughts on EDM

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Calvin Harris

Fresh off the release of his dancehall-influenced single “Nuh Ready Nuh Ready” featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR, Calvin Harris joined Annie Mac for an interview on her BBC Radio 1 show on Thursday.

Among the many topics, the Scottish DJ/producer discussed what prompted him to move into a different musical direction on his last album. He also talked about how he feels about dance music and why he put Migos on “Slide.”

On what influenced him to change his musical direction:

“At the end of 2016, I put out a tune towards the end … And it came out and did alright. And I was like ok, great. And then I realized I never felt so unexcited about what I was putting out in my life … I knew that I needed to take action for my own sanity because my entire life is making music. I don’t do anything else. So I was like no, I need to be elated with what’s coming out. So then the last album I did was a reaction to that. I was like, you know what? I’m just going to do whatever I want and I’m going to spend all the money I’m making in Vegas on features and I’m going to get everyone to do a hip-hop album … I’m going to put Young Thug on a Motown funk tune, because no one else will because it’s a waste of money. So that’s what I did.”

On how his new musical direction affected him:

“… what music is now, it’s like, what playlist is this going to be added to? Or, is radio going to play it? And I didn’t care. So it felt amazing! I was like, I know this isn’t going to be successful. And then, I don’t know how, but some of the tunes did well. I was like, that’s absolutely amazing! So I had an amazing year and I felt so good about it that I was like, I’m just going to keep doing this. I’m just going to do whatever I want to do.”

On his renewed thoughts on EDM after taking a break:

“The other thing that’s funny as well is that at the end of 2016, I was like I hate this EDM thing. I think it’s awful. And then after taking a break I was like nah man, I think it’s amazing. Some of the best producers in the world make EDM … they’re amazing and I love it. So it kind of refreshed my opinion of all that. Some of the best producers in the world are Dutch, you know? Face facts. It’s true.”

On why he put Migos on “Slide.”:

“I’m not going to do a trap record, like an EDM trap record, because that makes me feel sick. Just the thought of doing that. I can’t do that. I wanna do something with soul and something that I want to listen to again. So I’m like, I wanna put everyone on something that I think is gonna work.”

Stream the entire interview here.

Related: Calvin Harris and PARTYNEXTDOOR Drop Dancehall-Influenced Single and Video, ‘Nuh Ready Nuh Ready’

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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Listen to DJ Royelle’s DJcity Podcast Mix

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DJ Royelle at the Conga Room in Los Angeles on Feb. 24, 2017. (Source: Facebook)

DJ Royelle, a resident at the Conga Room in Los Angeles, has thrown down a high-energy mix for the DJcity Podcast. Her 31-minute set features a variety of Latin-influenced dance music and reggaeton. A Long Beach, California native, Royelle is also a resident at Sevilla Nightclub and IX Tapa Cantina in Pasadena.

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Tracklist:

1. J Balvin & Willy William – Mi Gente – Cedric Gervais Remix
2. Juan Magan – Bailando por Ahi – J-Kerz & Whaler Fogo Edit
3. Martin Garrix – Animals – Bastian Felipe Club Soberbia Remix
4. Don Omar – Danza Kuduro – Tigernuts Tribal Bootleg
6. Lil Jon ft. LMFAO – Drink – Deville Bubblin Anthem Edit
7. Wilfrido Vargas – El Africano – DJ Scene Prendelo Bootleg
8. Banda Blanca – Sopa De Caracol – DJ ZoterMix Club Edit
9. El Chevo – Me Patina El Coco
10. DJ Kass – Scooby Doo Pa Pa – DJ Dexterous Re-Drum
11. MC Fioti – Bum Bum Tam Tam – Edgar Aguirre Remix
12. Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz, & Elvis Crespo – Azukita
13. Celia Cruz – La Vida Es Un Carnaval
14. Tito Puente – Ran Kan Kan – Matias Remix
15. El Chombo – El Gato Volador – MMK & Dela O Redrum
16. J Balvin & Willy William – Mi Gente – Los ACME Magia Oscura Re-work
17. J Balvin, Jeon, & Anitta – Machika – MMK Cut
18. Aniceto Molina – La Cumbia Sampuesana
19. Selena – La Carcacha
20. Shakira ft. Nicky Jam – Perro Fiel – DJDX Remix
21. Becky G ft. Bad Bunny – Mayores
22. Ozuna – Siguelo Bailando – Avetikian Edit
23. Romeo Santos ft. Daddy Yankee & Nicky Jam – Bella Y Sensual
24. Gocho ft. Yandel & Wayne Wonder – Amor Real
25. Danny Ocean – Me Rehuso – Bacondo Remix
26. French Montana & J Balvin ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable – Latin Remix

Follow DJ Royelle on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

Related: Listen to Anthem Kingz’s DJcity Podcast Mix

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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Farruko and El Micha Drop Dancehall-Influenced Single, ‘Fuego’

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Puerto Rico’s Farruko and Cuba’s El Micha have dropped a dancehall-influenced reggaeton heater called “Fuego.” The track samples and interpolates classic dancehall tracks throughout, most notably Junior Reid’s 1989 anthem, “One Blood.”

A staple in the reggaeton scene, Farruko has been a crucial figure in the Latin trap scene. His Bad Bunny-assisted anthem “Krippy Kush” has crossed over in the US thanks to a remix featuring Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage.

Watch the video for “Fuego” above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Farruko Enlists Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage for ‘Krippy Kush’ Remix: DJcity Premiere

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Friday, February 9, 2018

DJ Beats on Being a First-Time Red Bull 3Style Competitor

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DJ Beats has been following Red Bull 3Style for years as a fan. However, this year, the Lebanon native had a chance to compete. Mojaxx caught up with him to see what it’s like to be a first-time competitor and the first DJ from his country to compete at the world finals.

Watch above and stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style coverage.

Related: Is Sync the End of DJing? DJ Jazzy Jeff Answers at Red Bull 3Style VIII

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Friday, February 9, 2018

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 9

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Chunky Dip (Credit: Emily Gelzinis)

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit – Chunky Dip Party People Bootleg
The grunge band’s timeless anthem gets blended with a big room heater.

BlocBoy JB ft. Drake – Look Alive
A buzzing Memphis rapper gets co-signed by Drizzy.

Jagged Edge ft. Nelly – Where The Party Party At – Tall Boys Top A Top Bootleg
The R&B group’s 2001 anthem gets blended with a dancehall-moombahton track.

Gyptian – Hold You – Furo Remix
The reggae singer’s 2010 crossover hit gets the moombahton treatment.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Calvin Harris ft. PartyNextDoor – Nuh Ready Nuh Ready
– Jesse And The Wolf ft. Ghostface Killah, Juelz Santana, & Telli – Selecta
– Santana ft. Mana – Corazon Espinado – Thombs Puro Pari Remix
– Trinidad Cardona – Dinero

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 2

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