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Friday, October 21, 2016

Mixcrate Closes Down After 6 Years

Mixcrate

DJ mix platform Mixcrate is shutting down after six years, according to a message posted on its website. The California-based company has been one of the leading services to upload and discover DJ mixes since 2010.

In the message, Mixcrate said it had received a letter from a “respected entity in the record industry.” The company did not disclose the contents of the letter.

Mixcrate added that it does not believe its website “violates any laws” but does not “have the means to operate under current conditions.”

Based on that statement, it is possible that the industry entity had ordered Mixcrate to pay royalties or change the functionality of its website.

Read the company’s full message below:

“We started Mixcrate in Spring 2010 with the ambition of building a community site where DJs can discover and connect with other DJs and their fans. It has always been our goal to provide a welcoming home for all levels of DJs – influential and up-and-coming. As a result, we built one of the most supportive DJ communities in the world.

Mixcrate has been a side project built by a handful of individuals just as passionate as the DJs we served. We have been a self-funded website – working during our free-time, balancing life while supporting our other personal endeavors.

Unfortunately, Mixcrate received a letter from a respected entity in the record industry. While Mixcrate does not believe the site violates any laws, we do not have the means to operate under current conditions. It’s with deep regret that we must shut down the website.

Thank you for the support through the years. If you have enjoyed and discovered new DJs through our site, please continue supporting them and the art of DJing.

The only time a goodbye is painful is when you know you’ll never say hello again, so we’ll just say, we’ll see you guys later.”

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| Music Industry, Music Tech
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Friday, October 21, 2016

DJ K-Swizz Juggles With Bruno Mars’ ’24K Magic’

DJ K-Swizz

12-year-old DJ K-Swizz, the DMC New Zealand Vice Champion, juggles with Bruno Mars‘ single “24K Magic” in a new routine for DJcityTV. Swizz was also a finalist in the 2014 DMC Online World Finals.

Follow DJ K-Swizz on Facebook and Instagram.

Related: Watch Bruno Mars’ ’24K Magic’ Video

| DJcityTV, Videos
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Friday, October 21, 2016

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 21

Gregor Salto
Gregor Salto in Italy (source: Facebook)

Jennifer Lopez ft. Ja Rule – I’m Real – Tuner Remix
The Montreal native transforms J.Lo’s 2001 smash into a tropical groover.

Cidinho & Doca – Rap Das Armas – Gregor Salto 2017 Remix
Salto returns with a new remix of this 2008 Brazilian rap hit.

YFN Lucci ft. 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, & Quavo – Key To The Streets Remix
The official remix of the Atlanta rapper’s breakout single.

Taio Cruz – Dynamite – Chunky Dip & Jesse James 2016 Remix
A house rework of Cruz’s 2010 dance-pop hit.

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Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Far East Movement & Marshmello ft. Chanyeol & Tinashe – Freal Luv
– Gucci Mane – Freaky Girl – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Remix

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DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend (Oct. 14)

| Tracks
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Friday, October 21, 2016

New Jersey’s DJ James Vincent Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ James Vincent

New Jersey DJ/producer James Vincent has delivered a Caribbean-influenced mix for the DJcity Podcast. His half-hour set includes two of his own bootlegs.

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Tracklist:

1. Green Day – Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – Bastien Remix
2. Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber & MO – Cold Water – Jordan Crisp Hype Edit
3. The Notorious B.I.G. – Big Poppa – DJ Smerk Cold Water Bootleg
4. Cam’Rom ft. Juelz Santana – Hey Ma – DJ Smerk Closer Bootleg
5. Ayo Jay ft. Fetty Wap – Your Number Remix
6. Charly Black – Gyal You A Party Animal – BrainDeaD Remix
7. Serani – No Games – DJ Klutch Bruk Out Bootleg
8. Busta Rhymes ft. Ron Browz – Arab Money – Tall Boys Mahabbah Bootleg
9. Sak Noel & Salvi ft. Sean Paul – Trumpets
10. Missy Elliott – Work It – Bar-Noize Booty Twerk Remix
11. Fugees – Fu-Gee-La – Anthem Kingz, Delirious, & Alex K Remix
12. Oasis & Lil Jon – Wonderwall – Max Methods 2016 Mash
13. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California – Dom Dias Remix
14. Kanye West ft. Post Malone & Ty Dolla $ign – Fade – DJ Primetyme vs Jordan Crisp vs Matroda 106-125 Transition
15. DJ James Vincent vs Ruffneck vs Dannic ft. Yavahn – Everybody Wants Zenith
16. DJ James Vincent vs Rockmaster Scott vs Calvin Harris – Burn This MF Down
17. John Carpenter vs Calvin Harris – Halloween – DJ Skillz Bootleg
18. A-Trak & Tommy Trash – Lose My Mind – Meaux Green & Sam F Remix
19. Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson & D.O.E. – The Way I Are – Tall Boys Remix
20. Major Lazer – Lean On 2016 – Starjack vs BrainDeaD Hybrid Club Banger
21. Drake – Controlla – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Remix
22. Tory Lanez – LUV – ShadowReD & DJ Poun Remix
23. Nevada ft. Mark Morrison & Fetty Wap – The Mack
24. J Balvin ft. Bia, Pharrell Williams & Sky – Safari – MoombahKingz Remix
25. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – Lone Lez Trap Remix
26. Daddy Yankee – Gasolina – Benedetto Moombahton Remix

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Related: Kidd Spin Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcity Podcast, Mixes
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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Watch Dillon Francis’ Video for ‘Anywhere’ Ft. Will Heard

Dillon Francis

Dillion Francis has some of the best music videos around. They’re not only unique — but pretty damn funny. That’s why we always watch them from start to finish.

Dill’s visual for his indie dance single “Anywhere” is no exception. The song, which features UK singer Will Heard, was one of DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of September.

Watch the video above and download the single on DJcity.

Related: Watch Dillon Francis and NGHTMRE’s ‘Need You’ Video

| Tracks, Videos
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Exclusive: Gucci Mane’s ‘Freaky Girl’ Gets Trap Remix From Lemi Vice & Action Jackson

Lemi Vice & Action Jackson

Brrr! DJcity’s Lemi Vice & Action Jackson have dropped a trap remix of Gucci Mane‘s 2006 single, “Freaky Girl.” The track was the second single off the Atlanta rapper’s second studio album, Hard to Kill, and became his highest-charting song at the time.

Stream the remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

Related: Ashanti’s ‘Foolish’ Receives Remix From Lemi Vice & Action Jackson

| Tracks
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