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Friday, April 7, 2017

Watch Live Evil Perform ‘Bang That’ at Serato

Live Evil

Vancouver duo Live Evil (Kutcorners and DJ Marvel) have made a name for themselves with their remixes and live performances. Their sets feature impressive combinations of finger drumming, sample triggering, scratching, and other techniques.

Now, Live Evil have put their skills on display in an three-minute routine for DJcityTV. The video, which was filmed at Serato‘s Los Angeles studio, shows them performing an original track called “Bang That.” Viewers can also learn how to perform the routine with six free lessons from music education app, Melodics.

Watch above and download the lessons here (use promo code BANG-THAT).

Related: Vancouver Duo Live Evil Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcityTV, Turntablism, Videos
Live Evil, Melodics, Routine, Serato,
Friday, April 7, 2017

Watch Tuxedo Make a Beat With Random Records

Tuxedo

Tuxedo, a disco-funk duo made up of Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One, have been featured on the latest episode of Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette.

The series challenges producers to select three records from a store while blindfolded and make a beat out of them.

Founded in 2007, the duo recently released their second album, Tuxedo II. They’re set to embark on a US tour this summer.

Watch above to see them make a track with vinyl from New York’s Good Records.

Related: Watch Jahlil Beats Make a Beat With Random Records

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Music Production, Rhythm Roulette, Tuxedo,
Friday, April 7, 2017

Enter the DJ Challenge for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble.’

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Join DJcity’s DJ challenge for a chance to win a Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer!

To enter, post a video on Instagram of yourself flipping Kendrick Lamar‘s new track, “Humble.,” produced by Mike Will Made-It. You must include the following hashtags in your post:

#HumbleDJChallenge #Humble #KendrickLamar #MikeWillMadeIt

Entries are due by Thursday, April 13 at midnight PDT. DJcity will announce the winner on Friday, April 14.

J. Espinosa (above) is the first official entry.

Related: Kendrick Lamar Drops New Track and Video, ‘Humble.’

| Turntablism, Videos
J. Espinosa, Kendrick Lamar, Mike Will Made It, Routine,
Friday, April 7, 2017

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: April 7

Chris Villa

Chris Villa
Chris Villa at Zuma in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo credit: Jacob Tyler Dunn)

Major Lazer – Pon De Floor – Noise Frenzy Remix
A minimal, house rework of the group’s 2009 single.

Chris Brown ft. Gucci Mane & Usher – Party – Chris Villa Hype Edit
Breezy’s single gets blended with Waka Flocka Flame’s “Grove St. Party.”

Dillon Francis ft. G-Eazy – Say Less
The first release on Dillon’s new label, IDGAFOS.

Usher ft. Young Jeezy – Love In This Club – Tall Boys Journey Bootleg
Usher and Jeezy’s 2008 hit gets blended with Leat’eq’s future bass heater.

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Mar. 31

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New and Notable Tracks,
Friday, April 7, 2017

New York’s DJ MarvL Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ MarvL

DJ MarvL, a native of San Francisco and resident of New York, has dropped a half-hour DJcity Podcast mix. His set, which was recorded in one take, features mostly hip-hop, bass music, and Caribbean-influenced sounds. MarvL is currently a resident at Fat Buddha in New York.

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Tracklist:

1. Kendrick Lamar – Humble.
2. Lupe Fiasco – Jump
3. Future – Mask Off – Politk Remix
4. Ookay – Thief – Slushii Remix
5. Lil Jon & FlipN’Gawd – Make Em Bounce
6. Big Sean – Bounce Back – DJ Valid Remix
7. Drake – Childs Play – Electric Bodega & La Cocina Remix
8. Marian Hill ft. Big Sean – Down Remix – KidCutUp Club Edit
9. The Chainsmokers ft. Koshens – Don’t Let Me Down – Dom Da Bomb & Electric Bodega Remix
10. Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj – Side To Side – Kidd Spin Dancehall Remix
11. Ed Sheeran – Shape of You – DJ Roli Rho ReDrum
12. Sasha ft. Fatman Scoop – Dat Sexy Body – Anthem Kingz Twerk Remix
13. Vybz Kartel – Fever
14. Sean Paul ft. Dua Lipa – No Lie – Delirious & Alex K Remix
15. Fugees – Fu-Gee-La – Anthem Kingz, Delirious, & Alex K Remix
16. Pitbull ft. Osmani Garcia & Sensato – El Taxi – Gregor Salto Remix
17. Daddy Yankee – Vaiven
18. Shakira ft. Maluma – Chantaje – MAAHEZ Remix
19. Zedd & Alessia Cara – Stay – Nikko Calor Puro Pari Remix
20. Anderson Paak ft. T.I. – Come Down Remix
21. Nick Grant ft. WatchTheDuck – Get Up
22. Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC ft. Chali 2na – Ain’t My Fault
23. Kanye West – Fade
24. Rich Chigga – Dat Stick
25. Kendrick Lamar – Alright
26. Kendrick Lamar – King Kunta
27. Zapp & Roger – More Bounce To The Ounce
28. Iggy Azalea – Mo Bounce
29. The Beastie Boys – Intergalactic – DJ Bravo Remix
30. Papa Roach – Last Resort – DJ Stoggi Twerk Remix
31. The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk – I Feel It Coming – Mr. Collipark Remix
32. Calvin Harris ft. Frank Ocean & Migos – Slide – Knock2 Remix

Follow DJ MarvL on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Twitter.

Related: Power 106’s DJ Precise Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcity Podcast, Mixes
DJ MarvL,
Thursday, April 6, 2017

Pharrell’s Signature Four-Count Intro

Pharrell

You may have noticed that many of Pharrell Williams‘ productions begin the same way. That’s because he has a signature four-count intro that he’s used throughout his career.

The technique loops the first beat of the song four times. The track then begins after the fourth count.

In honor of his 44th birthday, Genius has put together a video that highlights a few of his most famous productions that use the technique. It includes songs you may not have known that he produced, such as Frank Ocean’s “Sweet Life” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright.”

Check out the examples above.

Related: Pharrell Talks Politics and Music Business on ‘The Breakfast Club’

| Videos
Music Production, Pharrell Williams,

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