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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Samples Behind Ghostface Killah’s ‘Supreme Clientele’

Ghostface Killah

Los Angeles radio station Power 106 has returned with a new episode of Wax Only, this time featuring Ghostface Killah’s 2000 album, Supreme Clientele.

Wax Only is a project by Power’s Production Director, Vin Rican, that showcases classic samples used on hip-hop’s greatest albums.

Supreme Clientele, which was released 17 years ago today, is considered one of the best hip-hop albums of its decade. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the singles “Cherchez LaGhost” and “Apollo Kids.” Other notable tracks include “One” and “Mighty Healthy,” the latter of which was sampled by Kanye West for “No More Parties in LA.”

Watch above as Vinny goes through the samples used on the album.

Related: The Samples Behind Ghostface Killah’s ‘Ironman’ Album

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Kutcorners: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag

Kutcorners

Kutcorners

As part of Serato’s artist relations team, Matt Perry, a.k.a. Kutcorners, is constantly on the road. From festivals and competitions to conferences and workshops, the Vancouver, Canada native does it all. Kutcorners is also a resident at Good Life Sundays at Republic and is in two groups: The Freshest and Live Evil. Check out his must-have travel items below.

Items

Serato 10″ Control Vinyl

“I’ve got a few different versions of these, but I’d say my favorite is the first Red Bull Thre3style edition.”

Microsonic ER-15 Custom Earplugs

“These are so essential; I even DJ with them. I can hear clearer and better and wake up feeling good. Hearing is a major cause of fatigue, and when you’re going to an event every night for a week, these babies enable you to stay focused, make music, and enjoy it the next day.”

Supreme Kleen Kanteen Water Bottle

“Drinking water is very good for you, but plastic bottles are bad for the environment. I don’t bust this out in the club, but I use it everywhere else to stay hydrated.”

Powered USB Hub and USB Cables

“I don’t usually use CDJs, but when I do, I use HID mode. It’s the easiest and most fun way to perform on CDJs for me. I sometimes find myself in a club with the typical CDJ and DJM900NXS setup, and the hub enables me to take full advantage of that rig. Plus, you can use it to charge your phone, etc.”

Apple iPad Mini 2

“I use this with the Serato Remote quite a bit. I really enjoy having access to cues, loops, samples, and FX regardless of the setup. Also, since the iPad is small and flat, it fits in my bag nicely and doubles as a movie player on flights where there isn’t a TV. I’ve yet to read a book on it, though. [laughs]”

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Related: Satoru: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Watch James Hype’s New ‘UK Mix’

James Hype

London DJ/producer James Hype is back with a new UK-style quick mix for DJcityTV. His house-heavy set contains six current tracks, including two live blends.

Tracklist:

1. Riton ft. Kah-Lo – Betta Riddim
2. Naughty Boy ft. Kyla & Popcaan – Should’ve Been Me – Acapella
3. M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade – Body Language
4. Jax Jones ft. RAYE – You Don’t Know Me
5. Chris Lorenzo & DJ Zinc – Purple Toe
6. Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane – Black Beatles – Acapella

Follow James Hype and DJcity UK on Twitter.

Related: Watch James Hype’s Quick Mix for Dec. 2016

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

DJ Ease Drops New Routine for Serato

DJ Ease

DJ Ease, a 2016 Red Bull Thre3style USA finalist, recently stopped by Serato’s studio in Brooklyn to perform a new turntablism routine. The New York native showed off his juggling skills using Logic and Pusha T‘s 2016 single, “Wrist.”

Watch the one-minute video above.

Related: Watch DJ Ease’s Set for the MikiDz Show

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Montreal’s Tuner Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

Tuner

Tuner

Montreal DJ/producer Tuner has put down a half-hour mix for the DJcity Podcast. His set contains a variety of new bass music and Caribbean-influenced sounds, including two unreleased tracks (No. 16 and 17).

Tuner’s remixes are popular on DJcity’s record pool and often make it onto its charts. His remixes of Drake’s “One Dance” and Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” were DJcity’s 8th and 17th most downloaded of 2016, respectively.

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Tracklist:

1. Shinsuke Nakamura vs Pegboard Nerds – Rising BAMF – Tuner Edit
2. Whethan ft. Flux Pavilion & MAX – Savage
3. DMX – Get It On The Floor – DJ Valid Kimchi Bootleg
4. ANDYS ft. Tony Starr – Shukarije
5. Sean Paul ft. Dua Lipa – No Lie – Delirious & Alex K Remix
6. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Diplo ft. Deb’s Daughter – Hey Baby – Steve Aoki Remix
7. Dongo & Menasa – Mantenga La Calma
8. Rathero – Kick It Out
9. Rihanna – Rude Boy – Tall Boys vs Moshe Buskila Club Edit
10. Mako & Rat City ft. Natalola – Run For Your Life
11. Major Lazer ft. PartyNextDoor & Nicki Minaj – Run Up – Tuner Remix
12. Maznoize – Sambahton
13. Hardwell & Quintino – Baldadig – Steve V Moombahton Remix
14. KRS-One – Sound Of Da Police – Artistic Raw Remix
15. The Boy Next Door & Art Inc. – La Colegiala
16. Sunshine Base ft. Gooseman DJ Cosmic – Wiggle – Tuner Remix
17. Artwerk & Arabika ft. Datdude – ID

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Related: Las Vegas’ DJ Exile Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Kronic, Far East Movement, and Savage’s ‘Push’ Featured in ‘The Fate of the Furious’ Trailer

Kronic, Far East Movement, and Savage's ‘Push’ Featured in 'The Fate of the Furious' Trailer

Kronic, Far East Movement, and Savage’s trap single “Push” has been featured in the trailer for the movie, The Fate of the Furious. It was premiered during the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Released in 2015, “Push” became one of DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of October of that year. It has since received over one million combined streams.

The Fate of the Furious is the eighth installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise. It will hit theaters on April 14.

Watch the trailer above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Premiere: Lil Jon, Kronic, and Onderkoffer Team for ‘Bad B#tches’ Ft. Keno

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