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Why Bruno Mars’ ’24K Magic’ Makes You Dance
Bruno Mars’ single “24K Magic” has been a go-to party anthem ever since its release last October. Its funky groove has made it a certified dance-floor filler.
Now, YouTube personality The Nerdwriter has explained why the song is so danceable.
The video focuses on syncopated rhythm, citing a 2014 study by researchers from top European universities. It also compares elements of “24K Magic” to classic funk tracks by James Brown, Rick James, and Midnight Star.
Watch above.
Related: Watch Bruno Mars’ ’24K Magic’ Video
How to Live Stream a DJ Set, Part 2
Last week, we released the first episode of Mojaxx‘s tutorial on live streaming DJ sets. We originally planned on spacing out the episodes, but the response has been huge, so we’ve had Mojaxx return this week for part two.
On the second episode, Mojaxx looks at the visual aspects of his preferred streaming software, OBS Studio. The topics discussed include scenes, overlays, and more.
Related: How to Live Stream a DJ Set, Part 1
MAKJ Selects Tracks for DJcity’s Spotify Playlist
MAKJ at Intrigue in Las Vegas on Feb. 25, 2017. (photo source: Facebook)
Starting this week, DJcity’s Spotify playlist will include picks from guest DJs and producers. To start things off, we asked California’s MAKJ to give us three of his current favorites.
MAK’s picks:
DJcity’s picks:
Drake – Passionfruit
Check out the playlist below or within Spotify (search for “DJcity Essentials“).
Related: New Tracks Added to DJcity’s Spotify Playlist: Mar. 17
Watch Damented Juggle TroyBoi’s ‘O.G’
Damented, a member of the 2012 DMC World Team Champions, The Mixfitz, has flipped TroyBoi‘s “O.G” in a new routine for DJcityTV. The Belgian turntablist displays his juggling skills with the track, which has amassed over 11 million plays since its release in 2014.
Damented was also a finalist in the 2014 Red Bull Thre3style Belgium championship.
Watch his one-minute routine above.
Related: DJ Puffy Performs Caribbean-Style Routine for DJcityTV
Lollapalooza 2017 Lineup Revealed
Flume at Lollapalooza 2016 (photo credit: Charles Reagan)
The lineup for the Lollapalooza 2017 festival has been revealed.
Notable hip-hop and R&B acts include Chance the Rapper, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Rae Sremmurd, Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Madeintyo, Joey Badass, and Sampha.
Notable dance and electronic acts include DJ Snake, A-Trak, Kaskade, Justice, NGHTMRE, Ookay, Baauer, Slushii, Mura Masa, Kaytranada, San Holo, Zeds Dead, and Borgore.
Notable pop acts include Lorde, Tove Lo, Charli XCX, and Zara Larsson.
The three-day event will take place August 3-6 in Chicago’s Grant Park.
Check out the full lineup below or on Lollapalooza’s website.
Related: Coachella 2017 Lineup Revealed
DJ Santarosa Drops Latin-Flavored Spring Break Mix
DJ Santarosa, DJcity’s Latin Music Director, has dropped a half-hour spring break mix. His set features reggaeton and Latin-influenced dance music, including DJcity exclusives and two of his own remixes. Santarosa can also be heard on Pitbull’s Globalization channel on SiriusXM weekdays at 12 p.m. PST.
Tracklist:
1. Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee – Despacito – Vaizar Moombahton Bootleg
2. Maluma ft. Wisin & Don Omar – Sin Contrato Remix – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
3. Farruko – Obsesionado – LatinBlends Reggeaton Lento Bootleg
4. Wisin – Vacaciones
5. Ed Sheeran ft. Nyla & Kranium – Shape Of You – Major Lazer Remix
6. Jason Cerda – Me Enamore – Santarosa & Thombs Remix
7. Zion & Lennox ft. J Balvin – Otra Vez – Nikko Calor Puro Pari Remix
8. Enrique Iglesias ft. Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox – Subeme La Radio
9. Mambo Killers – Epic Dembow
10. Jenn Morel – Ponteme
11. El Chevo – Tu Ta Loca – Santarosa & Thombs Remix
12. Ricky Martin ft. Maluma – Ven Pa Ca – DJ Mateo Martinez Remix
13. DJ Willie & Alex Lyng – Brincando
14. Pitbull ft. Farruko – Hoy Se Bebe
15. Broz Rodriguez ft. Lujavo & Toy Selectah – One Day With A Mexican
16. Sergio Mendes – Magalenha – LatinBlends Blowfish Bootleg
17. Pitbull ft. Stephen Marley – Options – Chuckie Remix
18. Pitbull ft. Jennifer Lopez – Sexy Body
19. Shakira ft. Maluma – Chantaje – Nikko Calor & Big Syphe Puro Pari Remix
20. IamChino ft. Chacal & Wisin – Amor
21. Bounz & Principe Q – Mamita
22. Banks & Rawdriguez – Carnaval
23. DJ Mateo Martinez – Vete De Mi
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