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Friday, November 18, 2016

Meet Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist, DJ Delta

DJ Delta
DJ Delta at the Red Bull Thre3style Italy Finals in May 2016. (Red Bull)

Italy’s Ignazio Camarda, a.k.a. DJ Delta, 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: 36

Residence: Alcamo, Italy

Awards: 2016 Red Bull Thre3style Italy Champion

DJ influences: Nu-Mark, Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Spinna

Preferred battle setup: Technics SL-1200 turntables, Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer

National finals routine:

Follow DJ Delta on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals

Related: Meet Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist, 69Beats

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Watch Drumma Boy Make a Beat With Random Records

Mass Appeal is back with a new episode of Rhythm Roulette, this time featuring Grammy-nominated producer, Drumma Boy. The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.

Drumma’s credits include Young Jeezy and Kanye West’s “Put On,” Birdman, Lil Wayne, and Drake’s “Money To Blow,” and Waka Flocka Flame, Roscoe Dash, and Wale’s “No Hands.”

Watch above to see him produce a Latin-influenced beat using records from Atlanta music store, Wax ‘n Facts.

Related: DJ Dahi Makes a Beat With Three Random Records

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Review: Raiden Fader RXI-F1 Portable Fader

Raiden Fader RXI-F1

With its integration of the battle-proven mini Innofader, Raiden Fader’s RXI-F1 has taken portablism to a new level.

On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx and award-winning turntablist Ritchie Ruftone put the RXI-F1 to test.

Related: The Latest Portablism Gear

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Watch The Chainsmokers’ ‘All We Know’ Video Ft. Phoebe Ryan

Following their hits “Closer” and “Don’t Let Me Down,” The Chainsmokers have returned with a video for their single “All We Know” featuring Phoebe Ryan. The track, which is currently number 60 on Billboard’s Hot 100, appears on the duo’s recently released Collage EP.

Watch the somber visual above and download “All We Know” on DJcity.

Related: Watch The Chainsmokers’ Video for ‘Closer’ Ft. Halsey

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Meet Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist, 69Beats

69Beats

69Beats

Poland’s Wojciech Cychnerski, a.k.a. 69Beats, 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: 28

Residence: Sopot, Poland

Awards: 2016 Red Bull Thre3style Poland Champion

DJ influences: Polish friends and teachers: Yoyo, Noz, BezKsywy, Drey Chill; former Red Bull Thre3style champions

Preferred battle setup: Turntables, mixer, Native Instruments Traktor, Pioneer DJ DDJ-SP1 controller, Keith McMillen QuNexus keyboard

Job outside of DJing: Talent buyer for clubs and event agencies

National finals routine:

Follow 69Beats on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and YouTube.

2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals

Related: Meet Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist, Busy Fingaz

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69Beats, Red Bull 3Style,
Thursday, November 17, 2016

DJcity Trends for November 2016

DJcity Trends

The November 2016 edition of DJcity Trends is now available here.

DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of charts intended to help DJs discover new and emerging club music.

This month’s edition features picks from the following DJs:

Chris Styles (mixer at SiriusXM’s The Heat and D.C.’s WPGC 95.5 and 94.7 Fresh FM)
First Choice (mixer at New York’s Power 105.1)
Jay Dabhi (mixer at New York’s 92.3 AMP Radio and SiriusXM’s Globalization)
Klutch (member of Electric Bodega)
Latin Prince (East Coast regional director at DJcity)
Mind Motion
Play (director of DJcity UK)
R-Tistic (2014 McDonald’s Flavor Battle Champion)
Sammy Needlz (Dancehall director at DJcity; mixer at SiriusXM’s Shade 45 and The Joint)
Santarosa (Latin director at DJcity; mixer at SiriusXM’s Globalization)
Scene (Fool’s Gold recording artist)
Spintelect (DJ for BJ the Chicago Kid and Talib Kweli)

Related: Watch Chris Villa’s Latest ‘Trends Mix’

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