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Sunday, December 18, 2016

Watch DJ Puffy’s Winning Set at Red Bull Thre3style World Finals

DJ Puffy
DJ Puffy wins the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile on Dec. 17, 2016. (credit: Red Bull)

Barbados’ DJ Puffy was crowned the 2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Champion in Santiago, Chile on Saturday night.

The 24-year-old party rocker faced stiff competition from Australia’s Beast Mode, Canada’s Trapment, Japan’s DJ You-Ki, and the United Kingdom’s JFB.

Judging the battle were legends DJ Jazzy Jeff, Craze, Z-Trip, DJ Nu-Mark, and Skratch Bastid.

Like his previous Thre3style sets, Puffy’s performance was distinguished by an energetic stage presence, Caribbean rhythms, and dubplates.

“I am an energy factory, I’m overwhelmed,” Puffy said after the win. “I will carry the torch the best I can as the best DJ in the world for the next year.”

Watch his winning set and a recap of the day below.

Related: Red Bull Thre3style World Finals: Day 5 Recap

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

Los Angeles’ DJ Oggy Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Oggy

DJ Oggy, a native of Japan and resident of Los Angeles, has put down a half-hour of reggaeton and other Latin styles for the DJcity Podcast. Oggy is currently a resident at The Mayan in Los Angeles.

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Tracklist:

1. DJ Oggy – Intro
2. Thalia ft. De La Ghetto – Todavia Te Quiero
3. CNCO – Reggaeton Lento – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
4. Jory Boy ft. Anuel AA – La Noche Oscura
5. Anitta ft. Maluma – Si O No
6. Yunel Cruz ft. Ne-Yo & J Alvarez – Sin Miedo
7. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – Noizekid Bootleg
8. Play-N-Skillz ft. Daddy Yankee – Not A Crime
9. Ivy Queen – Yo Quiero Bailar – J Rythm Remix
10. La Sonora Tropicana – Que Bello – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
11. Calo & Margarita – La Colegiala
12. DJ Exile – Majeres Anthem
13. Impacto MC ft. Nick Star & Gd – La Mamba Negra
14. Shakira ft. Maluma – Chantaje – Thombs Remix
15. Daddy Yankee & Joakin Martin – Vaiven – Tek One Transition
16. Deorro ft. Elvis Crespo & Pitbull – Bailar Remix – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
17. Mark B ft. Gabriel Y Ozuna – Playa Y Arena Remix
18. Curbi – Triple Six – APT Re-Mix
19. Lil Jon ft. Pitbull – La Vida Es Una
20. Ricky Martin ft. Maluma – Vente Pa Ca – DJ Julio Arriaga Remix
21. Ed Dusty ft. Happy Colors – Cumbia Anthem – DJ Santarosa 128-92 Transition

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Related: Philadelphia’s DJ Wreckless Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Red Bull Thre3style World Finals: Day 5 Recap

Beast Mode
Beast Mode wins the fourth round of the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile on Dec. 16, 2016. (Alfred Jürgen Westermeyer / Red Bull)

Fifth day and fourth round

Australia’s Beast Mode advanced to the final round of the 2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals on Friday night by winning the fourth qualifier.

Competing in the round were Germany’s Pro-Zeiko, New Zealand’s Ruse, Poland’s 69Beats, Switzerland’s Flink, and the United States’ Trayze.

Earlier that day, DJcity’s Styles Davis moderated two discussion panels. The first one featured the previous Thre3style world champions BYTE, ESKEI83, Shintaro, Four Color Zack, Hedspin, and Karve. The second panel featured legendary DJs Jazzy Jeff, Mix Master Mike, Craze, Z-Trip, Numark, and Skratch Bastid.

A detailed written account of the day from DJ Kutcorners can be found on Serato’s website.

Watch DJcity’s recap below.

Final round

Tune in to the live stream of the final round on Saturday at 1 p.m. PST on Thre3style’s website.

Competing in the round will be Australia’s Beast Mode, Barbados’ Puffy, Canada’s Trapment, Japan’s You-Ki, and the United Kingdoms’ JFB.

Related: Red Bull Thre3style World Finals: Day 4 Recap

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Trapment Selected as Wild Card in Red Bull Thre3style World Finals

Trapment
Trapment at the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile on Dec. 13, 2016. (Maria Jose Govea / Red Bull)

Canada’s Trapment has been selected as the wild card for the final round of the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals.

The announcement was made on Saturday during a mannequin challenge with DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Trapment, who competed in the first qualifier, will battle for the crown alongside Australia’s Beast Mode, Barbados’ Puffy, Japan’s You-Ki, and the United Kingdom’s JFB.

Watch the live stream of the final round today at 1 p.m. PST / 22 CET on Thre3style’s website.

Related: Red Bull Thre3style World Finals: Day 4 Recap

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Club Tracks for Christmas 2016

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Christmas is right around the corner, and the festivities have begun. Below is a list of club-friendly Christmas tracks courtesy of DJcity’s music director, Kidd Spin.

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4B ft. Bunji Garlin – Carnival – Xmas Edition

Big Freedia – Jingle Bell Rock

Big Freedia ft. Ms. Tee – Rudy, The Big Booty Reindeer

Bobby Helms – Jingle Bell Rock – SWACQ Remix

Boyz II Men – Silent Night – Mr. Collipark A-Town Remix

Jordan Crisp – Carol Of The Bells – Christmas Tool

Jordan Crisp – Sleigh Ride – Christmas Tool

Major Lazer ft. Protoje – Christmas Trees

Nonsens – Gungla The Snowman

Pentatonix – Little Drummer Boy – Lema & Savi Remix

Stevie Wonder & Keanu – Jingle Bells Trap

Trey Songz – Comin Home

Valentino – Feliz Navidad

Related: DJcity’s 50 Most Downloaded Tracks of 2016

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Friday, December 16, 2016

Red Bull Thre3style World Finals: Day 4 Recap

DJ You-Ki

DJ You-Ki
DJ You-Ki wins the third round of the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile, on Dec. 15, 2016. (Maria Jose Govea / Red Bull)

Fourth day and third round

Japan’s DJ You-Ki moved on to the final round of the 2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals on Thursday night by winning the third qualifier.

Competing in the round were Austria’s Busy Fingaz, Azerbaijan’s N.E.Z, Mexico’s Jimmix, Thailand’s Bomber Selecta, and Taiwan’s DinPei.

The event also featured a headliner set from Mix Master Mike.

During the day, the judges and competitors participated in a jam session using only songs from the classic compilation series, Ultimate Beats and Breaks. DJs flexed their juggling and scratching skills, and Skratch Bastid gave insight into each of the records and their importance in shaping the culture.

A detailed written account of the day can be found on Serato’s website.

Watch DJcity’s recap below.

Fourth round

Tune in to the live stream of the fourth round on Friday night at approximately 6:30 PST DJcity’s Facebook page. DJcity’s Styles Davis will also be live-tweeting.

Competing in the round will be Australia’s Beast Mode, Germany’s Pro-Zeiko, New Zealand’s Ruse, Poland’s 69Beats, and the United States’ Trayze.

Related: Red Bull Thre3style World Finals: Day 3 Recap

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