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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

How to DJ House Music Like a Dancehall DJ

Turntable Techniques

Reggae and dancehall DJs are known for mixing together multiple versions of the same instrumental a.k.a. riddim. The technique can also be used outside of those genres and is a great way to add creativity to your sets.

On this episode of Turntable Techniques, Beat Refinery instructor DJ Obeyah shows how to apply the reggae and dancehall style of mixing to house music.

Related: How to Perform the ‘Rockit’ Scratch

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Philadelphia’s Sat-One Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

Sat-One

Sat-One, a Philadelphia-based DJ and turntablist, has served up a mix for the DJcity Podcast. His set, which features mostly twerk, hip-hop, and dancehall-influenced tracks, includes a few of his own blends. Sat currently holds residencies at Dusk in Atlantic City, and Level 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Moon and Drais in Las Vegas.

[podcast]

Tracklist:

1. Sat-One – Intro
2. Noah Issa – New Stylie
3. Demarco – Bad Gyal Anthem – Avi vs Omar Duro Twerkhall Edit
4. Ayo Jay ft. Chris Brown & Kid Ink – Your Number – Mozes Remix
5. Anderson Paak – Come Down – Acapella
6. Nina Sky ft. Beniton – Champion Lover – Delirious & Alex K Remix
7. Sean Paul – Kramp Up (Red Plate Riddim)
8. Lemi Vice & Action Jackson ft. 2 Chainz – Tell You That
9. Blackstreet – No Diggity – DJ Smerk Rock The Bells Bootleg
10. Kiiara – Gold – Joe Maz Remix
11. Bruno Mars vs Mercer – 24k Magic vs Juicy – Atica Remix – Sat-One Blend
12. The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back – DJ Smerk 24K Magic Blend
13. Kid N Play – Do This My Way – Acapella
14. Calvin Harris – My Way – Sat-One Blend
15. Joey Purp ft. Chance The Rapper – Girls At – KidCutUp Chance The Rapper First Edit
16. Kanye West ft. Post Malone & Ty Dolla $ign – Fade – Arona Mane Edit
17. Los XL & Snappy Jit – Big Phat
18. dEVOLVE & Red Rat – Higher
19. J Balvin ft. Bia, Pharrell Williams & Sky – Safari – Thombs Remix
20. Rihanna – Sex With Me – DJ Valid & C Staggz Remix
21. Big Tymers – Still Fly – Mayeda & Mannie Fresh Remix
22. GTA ft. IamSu – Contract
23. Giggs ft. Donaeo – Lock Doh
24. Charlie Black – Gyal You A Party Animal – Sat-One Blend
25. Tony Lanez – LUV – Sat-One Blend
26. A Tribe Called Quest – Oh My God – DJ Pump Refix
27. A Tribe Called Quest – Award Tour – Acapella
28. A Tribe Called Quest – We The People
29. DJ Shadow – Organ Donor – UZ Remix
30. Drake ft. 21 Savage – Sneakin’
31. Big Sean – Bounce Back – Kidd Spin Acap Intro
32. Jay Z – Dirt Off Your Shoulder – Smle & Jupe Remix

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Related: California’s DJ Zay Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Meet Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist, DJ Stresh

S.T.R.E.S.H.

DJ Stresh
DJ Stresh at the 2016 Red Bull Threestyle France Finals in Paris. (Kevin Jordan/Red Bull)

France’s Gregory Rilcy, a.k.a. DJ Stresh, will compete in the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile between December 11 and 18. Here are some facts about him. (To see all of our contender profiles, click here.)

Age: 32

Residence: Cergy, France

Awards: 2016 Red Bull Thre3style France Champion

DJ influences: Jazzy Jeff, Craze, Scratch, A-Trak, Kenny Dope, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkies, Spinna

Preferred battle setup: Technics SL-1200 or Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 turntables, Shure M44-7 needles, Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer, Native Instrument Maschine controller

National finals routine:

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2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals

Related: Meet Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist, DJ Abstract

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Pitbull Teams With Ape Drums and Steven A. Clark for New Single, ‘Can’t Have’

Pitbull, Steven A. Clark, and Ape Drums

Pitbull, Steven A. Clark, and Ape Drums

Pitbull has recruited rising producer Ape Drums and singer Steven A. Clark for a new club anthem, “Can’t Have.” The single will appear on Pit’s upcoming album, Climate Change.

“If you don’t know where you’re from, you don’t know where you’re going,” Pit told The FADER. “If you don’t stand up for something, you’ll fall for anything. That’s what ‘Can’t Have’ is all about – appreciation. Because the grass looks greener on the other side until you get to the other side. I’m so thankful to Steven Clark and Ape Drums for joining me on this record, Dale!”

Stream below and download the original and DJ versions on DJcity.

Related: Ape Drums Interview: The Way He Does This

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Meet Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist, DJ Abstract

DJ Abstract
DJ Abstract at the Red Bull Thre3style Netherlands Finals in May 2016. (Maurice van der Meijs/Red Bull)

The Netherlands’ Gestow Power, a.k.a. DJ Abstract, will compete in the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile between December 11 and 18. Here are some facts about him. (To see all of our contender profiles, click here.)

Age: 30

Residence: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Awards: 2016 Red Bull Thre3style Netherlands Champion

Sponsors: Puma, Patta

DJ influences: Craze, QBert, A-Trak, Klever

Preferred battle setup: Pioneer DJ CDJs

National finals routine:

Follow DJ Abstract on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Twitter.

2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

California’s DJ Zay Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Zay

DJ Zay, a mixer at Sacramento, California’s Vive 92.1 and Hawaii’s Rudeboy Radio 808, has put down a half-hour of reggaeton and dance music for the DJcity Podcast.

[podcast]

Tracklist:

1. Daddy Yankee ft. Nicky Jam & Plan B – Shaky Shaky Remix – DJ Alex LMM Edit
2. Farruko – Chillax – DJ China Edit
3. Zion & Lennox – Otra Vez – DJ Chespi Edit
4. J Balvin ft. Yandel – Acercate – DJDX Hip-Hop Break Remix
5. Alexis & Fido – Complice – Lexedit Hype Intro
6. Ozuna – Si No Te Quiere – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
7. Don Omar – Dile – DJ Santarosa Turtlebot Remix
8. El Dusty ft. Happy Colors – Cumbia Anthem
9. Impacto MC ft. Nick Star & Gd – La Mamba Negra
10. Nicky Jam – Hasta El Amanecer – Benedetto Moombahton Remix
11. Bassjackers & Jay Hardaway – El Mariachi – DJ Studderz Transition
12. Deorro ft. Elvis Crespo & Pitbull – Bailar Remix – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
13. Don Omar – Blow This Danza Kuduro – DJ Chespi Bootleg
14. Pitbull ft. Farruko – Hoy Se Bebe
15. Mark B – Vamos A Ponernos Locos – DJ Studderz vs DJ Zay Bootleg
16. Chuckie – Party Starter
17. DJ Snake – Propaganda – TJR & Nom De Strip Remix – DJ Zay Party Break
18. Shakira ft. Maluma – Chantaje – DJ Santarosa 125-102 Transition
19. J Balvin – Bobo – Border Blood & White Vox Remix
20. Ricky Martin ft. Maluma – Vente Pa’ Ca – Urban Remix

Follow DJ Zay on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Related: New York’s Johnny Seriuss Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

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