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Saturday, July 2, 2022

Over To You: How Should DJs End A Night?

There are two main schools of thought amongst DJs when it comes to the best way to close out a set at the end of a night. Some prefer to bring things down, playing a chilled, singalong track or two, where others will bang it out until the last second.

On the new episode of Beatsource Basics, we turn it over to you, asking you to sound off about your preferred way of doing things in the comments, so that the feedback from the community will provide valuable insights for new, up-and-coming DJs.

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Friday, July 1, 2022

New and Notable Tracks: Jul. 1

New and Notable Tracks: Jul. 1

New and Notable Tracks: Jul. 1
Cardi B.

Cardi B, Kanye West & Lil Durk – Hot Shit
Cardi B joins forces with Kanye West and Lil Durk on her first release of the year.

City Girls ft. Usher – Good Love
The Miami duo enlist Usher to help elevate their new uptempo summer party anthem.

J Balvin & Ryan Castro – Nivel De Perreo
Colombia’s finest pair up over a classic reggaeton beat and futuristic bassline.

Modjo – Lady – Giovi Remix
The Italian producer lends his disco-house style to this remix of Modjo’s 2000 dance classic.

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

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Friday, July 1, 2022

DJ CAVI Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


DJ CAVI.

Nairobi, Kenya-based DJ CAVI has delivered his debut mix for the DJcity Podcast. His half-hour set includes the hottest Afrobeats, pop, amapiano and more.

CAVI has made a name for himself in Nairobi’s nightlife scene through gigs at venues like Clique Lounge, The Bar Next Door, iBury, Spasso, and Déjà Vu. He’s performed alongside such notable artists as Fireboy DML, Nandy, Otile Brown, and more.

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Tracklist:

1. Burna Boy – Last Last
2. Niniola ft. Sauti Sol – So Serious – DJ CAVI Edit
3. StarBoy ft. Wizkid & Chronixx – Jam
4. Jorja Smith ft. Burna Boy – Be Honest
5. Timaya ft. Buju – Cold Outside
6. Sauti Sol – Midnight Train
7. Pheelz & BNXN – Finesse
8. J Balvin – Ginza – CFLO Intro
9. CKay – love nwantiti (ah ah ah) – Jason Imanuel Lovely Edit
10. Burna Boy ft. Jorja Smith – Gum Body – Jason Imanuel & Chike Chabwera’s Bodygasm Bootleg
11. Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris – Yeah – DJ Kontrol Remix
12. Kevin Lyttle – Turn Me On
13. Wale ft. Major Lazer, Wizkid and Dua Lipa – My Love – Joe Maz Remix
14. Sauti Sol – Live & Die In Afrika – DJ Mura Remix
15. Doja Cat – Woman
16. Rema – Woman – DJ CAVI Edit
17. Loud Urban Choir – Bloody Samaritan – Shuga Cane Amapiano Mix
18. Costa Titch – Big Flexa
19. Focalistic, Mellow & Sleazy, & M.j – SJEPA
20. Adekunle Gold & Davido – High

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

James Hype Talks Beyond the Music Retreat, Three Shows on One Hour of Sleep

After a long flight delay, U.K. DJ/producer James Hype shared on his latest vlog episode how he still managed to make it to the Beyond The Music Retreat panel in Phoenix, Arizona on June 15th. James was set to speak on music production on the “Samples and Hi-Hats” panel alongside MAKJ, DJ Nick Bike, and Kidd Spin. The conference, which features discussion panels and networking events with some of the DJ world’s brightest minds, is a collaboration between DJcity, Beatsource and DJ Vice.

Watch James Hype’s vlog episode above.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Beatsource Tech: Ecler Are Back! WARM2 Rotary Mixer Review

It’s been over a decade since Spanish manufacturer Ecler released their last DJ mixer. But now they’re back, with the 2-channel analogue WARM2 rotary mixer. Priced more keenly than many rotaries, the Warm 2 offers some seriously good value on paper. On the new episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx finds out if the venerable brand can cut it in today’s market.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Jun. 27

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Jun. 27

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Jun. 27
Mura Masa.

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of June 27:

4korners, Ashton Adams & Michael Malcolm ft. 401 WST – Giving Up On Love
DJWS & DJ Drew – Just The Way You Are
Justin Quiles & Robin Schulz – AEIOU
Mura Masa, Channel Tres & Shygirl – hollaback bitch
YG, Tyga & 21 Savage ft. BIA – Run

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

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