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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Strengthen Your Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 With Infinity Faders

Tips and Tricks

In January, Mojaxx reviewed the Infinity Fader, a strengthened fader stem for the Rane Sixty-Two mixer. Now, the company is offering an Infinity Fader for the Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer.

Watch Mojaxx’s review of the DJM-S9 stem on this week’s Tips and Tricks.

Related: No More Broken Faders

| DJcityTV, Music Tech, Turntablism, Videos
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

How the ‘Triplet Flow’ Took Over Rap

Migos

Migos
Migos (Photo source: Facebook)

In 2013, Atlanta trio Migos changed the hip-hop landscape when they dropped their breakout hit, “Versace.” The track put a spotlight on the group’s signature triplet style of rapping, which is now referred to as the “Migos flow.” The style has since remained a staple in rap, with many of today’s leading artists adopting it.

A triplet is an irregular rhythm that happens when three notes are played in the time of one beat. In the case of the “Migos flow,” the notes are instead words or phrases. Rappers use the flow to manipulate the beat and energy of a track by delivering their rhymes in a triplet cadence.

Recent examples of it include Kendrick Lamar’s “DNA,” Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow,” and 21 Savage’s “Bank Account.”

The style is not new, however, and Migos didn’t create it. It has been traced back to 1988 when Public Enemy used it in their iconic track, “Bring the Noise.”

News website Vox has examined the origins, development, and rise of the “Migos flow” in a new video.

Watch it below.

Related: Quality Control Drops ‘Too Hotty’ Feat. Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset: DJcity Premiere

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Sept. 19

Major Lazer

Major Lazer
Major Lazer at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas. (Photo source: Instagram)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of Septermber 19:

Gucci Mane ft. The Weeknd – Curve
Lana Del Rey & The Weeknd – Lust For Life – BloodPop Remix
Mr Eazi & Major Lazer ft. French Montana & Ty Dolla $ign – Leg Over Remix
Nervo & Chief Keef – Champagne
Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still – Zhu Remix
Rae Sremmurd – Perplexing Pegasus

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

DJcity’s Spotify playlist is designed to fuel your house parties, workout sessions, road trips, and more. It’s curated by DJcity’s worldwide team.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Sept. 12

| Tracks
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Listen to MUXXA’s DJcity Podcast Mix

MUXXA

MUXXA, a DJ and host on French hip-hop radio station Mouv’, has served up a half-hour mix for the DJcity Podcast. The Paris native’s set was recorded live and features mostly new hip-hop and bass music.

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Tracklist:

1. Cardi B – Bodak Yellow – BENZI & CHUWE Edit
2. MC Fioti – Bum Bum Tam Tam – AVI S Remix
3. A$AP Ferg ft. BBusta Rhymes, A$AP Rocky, Dave East, French Montana, Rick Ross, & Snoop Dogg – East Coast Remix
4. Gucci Mane ft. Migos – I Get The Bag
5. Major Lazer ft. Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, & Quavo – Know No Better – Doobious Remix
6. Kiff No Beat – Grouillement
7. Wiz Khalifa vs RL Grime – We Dem Boyz vs Scylla – Aazar Edit
8. Rick Ross – Trap Trap Trap – Aazar Remix
9. Niska – Reseau – Namto x Molly’R Remix
10. Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made It – Rake It Up – BPM & David S Jersey Club Remix
11. YFN Lucci ft. PnB Rock – Everyday We Lit
12. Usher ft. Young Thug – No Limit
13. G-Eazy ft. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B – No Limit
14. B2K – Girlfriend
15. Busta Rhymes ft. Vybz Kartel & Tory Lanez – Girlfriend
16. Giggs ft. Donaeo & Tinie Tempah – Lock Doh – Tinie Tempah Remix
17. RDX – Shake Your Bam Bam
18. Natel – Pussy Is Mine

Follow MUXXA on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter

Related: Listen to Chuwe’s DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcity Podcast, Mixes
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Monday, September 18, 2017

Watch PETEONTHEBEAT’s Routine for DJcityTV

Peteonthebeat

Former DMC Bulgaria Champion PETEONTHEBEAT performs a turntablist routine for DJcityTV using his original track, “In the Droid’s Eye.” The Sofia native won his DMC title under the name DJ Pekoe.

Follow PETEONTHEBEAT on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter

Related: Watch J. Espinosa Rep for Mexico in New Routine

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Latin Trap Continues to Rise, Despite Lack of Radio Play

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny (Photo source: Facebook)

Latin trap continues to rise in popularity despite a lack of radio support, Rolling Stone writes in a new article.

The genre, which is a response to current trends in American rap, is led by artists like Ozuna, Farruko, Bad Bunny, and De La Ghetto.

“[Latin trap is] popping in the streets right now with zero radio airplay,” says Horacio Rodriguez, VP of marketing for Universal Music Latino. “It’s a counter-culture of young kids listening to this music.”

“You and I could be having this conversation 15 years ago about reggaeton,” acknowledges Victor Martinez, president of Hispanic Broadcasting Radio, when asked about the lack of Latin trap songs on the airwaves. “It would be the same conversation: We have problems with the lyrics, with the raunchiness.” Martinez adds that Latin trap artists “don’t put out clean versions.”

Yet, despite the lack of radio play, Latin trap has caught the attention of American singers and rappers. “We’re already getting calls from mainstream artists that want to remix or work with our Latin trap artists,” Rodriguez says.

Although it’s not Latin trap, Becky G‘s Bad Bunny-assisted single “Mayores” is currently No. 32 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart.

In terms of the big picture, Latin trap is diversifying the Spanish-language hip-hop scene, which has been dominated by reggaeton for over a decade. “Latin music has needed something new and fresh for a long time,” says Luis Rivera, program director for Latino Music at Music Choice, which controls audio and video content for cable TV subscribers.

Watch the music video for Farruko, Bad Bunny, and Rvssian’s new single “Krippy Kush” below.

Related: Watch Ozuna, Farruko, Bad Bunny, and More Discuss the History of Latin Trap

| Music Industry
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