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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Watch Rob Swift’s Routine for Hot 97’s ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

Rob Swift

Legendary turntablist DJ Rob Swift is the latest guest to be featured on Funkmaster Flex’s “5 Minutes of Funk” segment for Hot 97.

The former X-Ecutioners member threw down an extended, DMC-style set, using original vinyl for part of it.

Swift currently serves as a music consultant and scene choreographer for VH1’s drama series, The Breaks. He’s also a DJ instructor at The New School for Liberal Arts in New York City.

Watch the video above.

Related: Watch Just Blaze’s Routine for Hot 97’s ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Watch Ludacris’ ‘Vitamin D’ Video Feat. Ty Dolla $ign

Ludacris has shared a comical video for his new single “Vitamin D” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The track, which currently sits at number nine on DJcity’s Hot Box chart, samples Sisqo‘s 2000 smash, “Thong Song.”

Watch the visual above and download “Vitamin D” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Wizkid’s ‘Come Closer’ Video Feat. Drake

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Monday, April 10, 2017

The Art of DJing, According to Dance Pioneers

Roger Sanchez

Roger Sanchez
Roger Sanchez (photo source: Facebook)

A new documentary from UK label Toolroom Records has put a spotlight on the art and evolution of DJing from the perspective of dance music pioneers.

The video features commentary from legends Andy C, Roger Sanchez, Danny Tenaglia, and Toolroom founder, Mark Knight. It also includes DJ Mag’s editor, Carl Loben.

The documentary opens with Roger Sanchez discussing what it means to be a DJ.

“DJing isn’t just about, you know, ‘I wanna see hands up in the air all night.’ It’s about creating a journey; it’s about telling a story, it’s about musically moving people from one vibe to another.”

Mark Knight adds, “Some of the guys that really influenced me back in the day were guys like CJ Mackintosh, Masters at Work, Tony Humphries. They really had the ability to go into a room, evaluate the mood and the vibe of the room, engage with people, and really manipulate the energy and the steer of the night and that really resonated and stuck with me.”

The DJs also discuss how the art has changed over the years.

“A lot of the new DJs are producers,” Andy C says. “They make tunes and so they have to go out and play them [sic] tunes. I come from an era where I went out to buy records and would camp out in the record store every day.”

Sanchez points out that the dance scene, like hip-hop, had an open-format beginning.

“There was so many different types of music that would just fall under what you’d play in a club. It’d be everything from soul, funk, disco, jazz, as long as it worked on the floor, we used to put it in the mix.”

The transition from “marathon sets” to shorter headline performances was another significant change in the scene, according to the DJs. It’s a recurring topic throughout the documentary.

“…you’re obligated when you’re booked as a headline act [nowadays] to go in and give people what they want,” Knight says. “But I really feel that the art of DJing, in its purest form, is much more than that, is much more than being a jukebox. It’s an expression of what you’re about musically, especially if you make music and you’re a producer. It’s the opportunity to go into a room and say to people, ‘This is what I’m about, from here to here.’ And that is very hard to do in within two hours…”

Watch the full documentary below.

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Mayeda Covers Calvin Harris’ ‘Slide’

Mayeda

DJcity’s Mayeda has covered Calvin Harris‘ groovy single “Slide” featuring Frank Ocean and Migos. The track, which peaked at No. 1 on DJcity, is currently 45 on Billboard’s Hot 100. The video showcases both Mayeda’s keyboard and turntablism skills.

Watch above and download “Slide” on DJcity.

Related: Mayeda Covers Ariana Grande’s ‘Side to Side’

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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Los Angeles’ DJ iRony Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ iRony

DJ iRony
DJ iRony performs at Club db Lounge in Downey, CA. (photo source: clubdblounge.com)

DJ iRony, a mixer on Mega 96.3 in Los Angeles, has delivered a half-hour of reggaeton and Latin-influenced dance music for the DJcity Podcast. iRony is currently a resident at Club db Lounge in Downey, California.

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Tracklist:

1. Ozuna ft. Luigi 21, Kevin Roldan, Alexio La Bestia Y Pusho – Me Reclama Remix
2. Juan Magan ft. Joey Montana & Luciana – Baila Conmigo Remix
3. Patrick Clark, MEGAMAOR, Henry Fong, Sia, Sean Paul – Cheap Thrills – R-You Edit
4. Putzgrilla ft. Lorna – Pegate
5. Aaar – Menea Ese Culo
6. El Dusty ft. Happy Colors – Cumbia Anthem
7. Kap G – Girlfriend – Frank G & Tymeless & Flashback Cumbia Remix
8. Broz Rodriguez ft. Lujavo & Toy Selectah – One Day With A Mexican
9. Minions – Pre Pera Con La Papalla – DJ iRony Kut
10. Los Rakas – Dale (Meneate)
11. Mach & Daddy – Pasame La Botella – Wost & Crismajor Bootleg – DJ iRony Kut
12. Julio Voltio ft. Tego Calderon – El Desorden – DJ Baysik Dembow Mix
13. Mr. Saik – Pegate Sexy – Murat Yıldırım Extended Edit
14. Nicky Jam – El Amante – DJ Hector Leguizamo Remix
15. Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber & MO – Cold Water – DJ XXplosive Hype Intro
16. Shakira ft. Maluma – Chantaje
17. Aaron Y Su Grupo Ilusion – Todo Me Gusta De Ti – DJ Sol & Kur3 Bootleg
18. The Boy Next Door & Art Inc. – La Colegiala
19. Daddy Yankee – No Es Ilegal – Tony Fernandez Moombahton Remix
20. Ozuna ft. Arcangel & J Balvin – Ahora Dice
21. Arcangel ft. De La Ghetto – Me Enamore De La Glock
22. Anuel AA ft. Nengo Flow – 47
23. J Balvin ft. Bad Bunny – Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola

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Related: California’s DJ Hects Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

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Saturday, April 8, 2017

Watch Wizkid’s ‘Come Closer’ Video Feat. Drake

Wizkid

Wizkid has dropped a video for his dancehall-influenced single “Come Closer” featuring Drake. The two previously collaborated on the 2016 hit, “One Dance.”

The track, which is currently number one on DJcity’s Hot Box chart, is the lead single off Wiz’s forthcoming debut album, Sounds From the Other Side.

Though Drake does not appear in the video, he offered his congratulations on Instagram.

Congrats to my g @wizkidayo new song and video out now!!! Madness. ????????????

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Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch Travis Scott’s ‘Goosebumps’ Video Featuring Kendrick Lamar

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