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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

The Samples Behind Ghostface Killah’s ‘Ironman’ Album

Ghostface Killah

Los Angeles radio station Power 106 has returned with another episode of Wax Only, this time for the 20th anniversary of Ghostface Killah‘s 1996 album, Ironman.

Wax Only was created by Power’s Production Director Vin Rican to showcase classic hip-hop albums and the samples behind them.

Ironman was Ghostface’s debut solo album and is considered to be one of the best Wu-Tang Clan solo projects. It contained three singles: the Mary J. Blige-assisted “All That I Got Is You,” “Daytona 500,” and “Motherless Child.”

Watch Vinny break down the album’s samples above.

Related: The Samples Behind Ice Cube’s ‘Death Certificate’ Album

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Rafik Will Perform on the Next MikiDz Show Episode

Rafik

Rafik

Rafik, the 2007 DMC World Champion, will be the featured performer for the season finale of the MikiDz Show on November 7.

A native of Düsseldorf, Germany, Rafik now resides in Brooklyn, where he focuses on production. In May, Rafik teamed up with Craze on the single “Feel My Sound,” which was featured on DJcity.

The live stream will begin at 7 p.m. PST and be hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone.

Related: Watch Z-Trip’s MikiDz Show Set

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Dallas’ DJSC Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJSC

DJSC

DJSC, the official DJ for the Dallas Cowboys and Pro Football Hall of Fame, has dropped a mix for the DJcity Podcast. His 34-minute set consists primarily of current house and moombahton tracks.

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Tracklist:

1. R3hab – Icarus
2. Bob Sinclar & Daddys Groove – Burning
3. Kungs vs Cookin’ On 3 Burners – This Girl – JD Live Transition 128-70
4. AlunaGeorge ft. Leikeli47 & Dreezy – Mean What I Mean – Transition 70-109
5. Impacto MC – El Trenecito (Dale Tra Tra) – Starjack Papi Chulo Moomba Seque
6. Nicky Jam – Hasta El Amanecer – Moombahton Remix
7. Alessia Cara ft. G-Eazy – Wild Things – Young Bombs Remix
8. Drake ft. Rihanna – Too Good – Shelco Garcia & Teenwolf Bootleg Mix
9. Bruno Mars – 24K Magic – Rock-It! Scientists Hype Edit
10. Major Lazer vs Megamore vs KRS-One – Sound Of Siren – Deville Siren Break Intro
11. Missy Elliot – One Minute Man – 2Deep Roulet Moombahton Remix
12. Destiny’s Child – Independent Women – Tomcio Remix
13. Mr. Collipark, Atom Pushers, & DJ Wavy ft. Ying Yang Twins – Booty Bounce Pop – DJ Jeff Booty Bounce Re-twerk
14. DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber – Let Me Love You
15. Matoma & Becky Hill – False Alarm
16. Rihanna – Sex With Me – DJ Valid & C Staggz Remix

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Related: Australian Duo Chunky Dip Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

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Monday, October 31, 2016

Watch the Video for Kid Cudi’s ‘Surfin” Ft. Pharrell

Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi has released a psychedelic visual for his Pharrell Williams-produced single, “Surfin’.”

The video, which was self-directed, features cameos from A$AP Rocky, Jaden Smith, Hit-Boy, among others.

It comes just days after the Cleveland rapper reignited his beef with Drake while in rehab for depression.

Watch above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch J Balvin’s ‘Safari’ Video Ft. Pharrell, BIA, and Sky

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Monday, October 31, 2016

Watch James Hype’s October Quick Mix

James Hype

After launching the series in September, English DJ/producer James Hype has returned with a new UK-inspired quick mix for DJcityTV. The video features four minutes of house tracks, some of which are blended with hip-hop and grime acapellas.

Tracklist:

1. Kendrick Lamar ft. Drake – Poetic Justice – Acapella
2. Garreth Maher – Ride On Time
3. Ninetoes & Fatboy Slim – Finder (Hope)
4. Kideko & George Kwali – Crank It
5. Kideko & George Kwali ft. Sweetie Irie & Nadia Rose – Crank It (Woah)
6. Tom Bull – Move On Up
7. Craig David & Sigala – Ain’t Giving Up
8. Martin Ikin & Low Steppa ft. Elisabeth Troy – About Time
9. Malaa – Diamonds
10. Stormzy – Scary

Related: Watch James Hype’s September Quick Mix

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Monday, October 31, 2016

The Samples Behind Ice Cube’s ‘Death Certificate’ Album

Ice Cube

Los Angeles radio station Power 106 is back with a new episode of Wax Only, this time for the 25th anniversary of Ice Cube‘s 1991 album, Death Certificate.

The series was created by Power’s Production Director Vin Rican to showcase classic hip-hop albums and the samples behind them.

Death Certificate, which was Cube’s second studio album, featured two singles: “Steady Mobbin'” and “True to the Game.” Although it went on to sell over five million copies worldwide, the album was controversial due to its racially and politically charged content.

Watch Vinny break down the album’s samples above.

Related: The Samples Behind Cypress Hill’s Debut Album

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