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Monday, March 6, 2017

Nardwuar Interviews Vince Staples

Vince Staples

Legendary Canadian interviewer Nardwuar has dropped his first interview of 2017. This time, he caught up with outspoken Long Beach rapper, Vince Staples, who recently made a stop in Vancouver for his Life Aquatic Tour.

In classic Nardwuar style, Staples fielded a barrage of unusual yet hilarious questions. Topics covered include the time he nearly drowned as a kid, his frequent collaborator, No I.D., Snoop Dogg, and why the old style of gangbanging is out. He also touched on little-known facts about his life, including his love of Joy Division and Microsoft Encarta. As always, Nardwuar brought along some gifts.

Staples released his latest single, “BagBak,” in February. The track is slated to appear on his next album.

Watch the interview above.

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Monday, March 6, 2017

Turntablism Meets Soul Music: Asian Hawk

Asian Hawk

Some turntablists have been criticized for lacking “funkiness” or “soul.” Not Asian Hawk. The Bristol native has won four DMC UK Team championships as part of The Disablists and one DMC UK championship as a solo turntablist. He’s also a talented singer and producer.

To put a spotlight on Hawk’s versatility, DJcity enlisted him to perform his aptly-titled track, “Turntable Soul.” The two-a-half-minute routine includes scratching, sample triggering, and soulful singing.

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Sunday, March 5, 2017

DJ Eddie Boy and DJ E-KiD Team for DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Eddie Boy and DJ E-KiD

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DJ Eddie Boy and DJ E-KiD, residents at Los Angeles’ Elevate Lounge, have joined forces on a mix for the DJcity Podcast. Their set features 30 minutes of hard-hitting moombahton, reggaeton, baile funk, and Latin house.

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Tracklist:

1. Pablito Mix ft. Happy Colors – Culo Tuyo
2. DJ Mateo Martinez – Vete De Mi
3. Marc Anthony – Vivir Mi Vida – DJ BeWaRe Moombahton Remix 2k17
4. DJ Serg – Sahara
5. Heartbreak & Munchi – Boneknuckles – Munchi Remix
6. Afro Bros ft. Shockman & Royston – Wine Gyal
7. Ray Mautar – Adjuma
8. Kryssy – Dem A Fraid – Nick William Edit
9. El Chevo – Tu Ta Loca – Acapella
10. Ray Mautar – Kulo – Moombahton Origi
11. Rathero – Kick It Out – Original Bass
12. Ray Mautar – Leka El Poeta
13. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – DJ Eddie Boy Timbal Bootleg
14. POLYBIU$ – IBURU
15. MC Pedrinho – Putaria Pra Elas
16. DJ Goozo, Alexander Zabbi & Airsoft – Boomshakalaka
17. Carlos Nieto & Sebas Boxian – La Burrita
18. Yas Cepeda – Empirico – Markem vs David Tort HoTL Edit
19. Deorro ft. Elvis Crespo – Bailar – Javi Torres Edit
20. Rocky Wellstack & The Jillionaire – Virgencita – VIP
21. BTZ – G.U.A.P.P.A – BTZ Dembow Bootleg
22. DJ Otto & Freebot – Mi Gente
23. KidCutUp – Hold Up, Wait A Minute – 75 Transition Stinger
24. Søra – Man-a-Man
25. JSTJR – Papi Tranquilo
26. Deejay Dario & Eduardo Garcia – Flacos Guapos – Bum Shake Remix
27. Maznoize – Sambahton
28. Selena – Baila Esta Cumbia – Acapella
29. ChuCko – La Vaca Lola – Rugo Ruiz

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Follow DJ E-KiD on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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Sunday, March 5, 2017

Watch DJ Manwell, Stro Elliot and 14KT Perform With Serato DJ and Ableton Link

Serato DJ

At the end of 2016, Serato set out to find three artists to demonstrate Ableton’s Link feature with Serato DJ. DJ Manwell and hip-hop producers Stro Elliot and 14KT answered the call and put together an impressive routine, which is now available to watch.

Ableton Link is a wireless technology that keeps devices in time over a local network, so artists can “forget the hassle of setting up and focus on playing music.” DJs, producers, and musicians can sync with each other via Link-enabled DVS software such as Serato DJ and Ableton Live and DAWs like Ableton Live, Maschine, and Reason.

To showcase the technology, Manwell used two Reloop turntables and the Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer, Stro used Ableton Push 2, and 14KT used the Roland DJ-808 controller. They were given three rules: They had to perform linked together, use their own music, and make a tempo change in their set. The end result was a freestyle jam session over a hip-hop beat.

Watch the trio’s performance above and learn more about Ableton Link here.

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Saturday, March 4, 2017

Review: Jesse Dean Designs JDDX2RS Fader

Jesse Dean Designs X2RS Fader

Mojaxx has reviewed the Jesse Dean Designs JDDX2RS fader for a special episode of Tips and Tricks. Unlike Jesse Dean’s external JDDX2R fader, which works with all portable setups, the JDDX2RS is designed specifically for the Numark PT01 Scratch turntable.

Related: Watch ‘Off the Beat and Path’ Feat. DJ Dynamix

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Friday, March 3, 2017

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Mar. 3

Wide Awake

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Wide Awake performs at Area Warehouse in Sheffield, England. (photo source: Instagram)

Mike Will Made It ft. 21 Savage, YG, & Migos – Gucci On My
The first track off the producer’s upcoming Ransom 2 project.

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody – MIMO 2017 Remix
A well-crafted rework of the late singer’s 1987 smash.

Christina Aguilera – What A Girl Wants – Wide Awake Remix
The singer’s 1998 chart-topper gets transformed into a trap banger.

Jenn Morel – Ponteme
The debut single from a Dominican choreographer-turned-rapper.

Preview below:

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Feb. 24

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