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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Jauz Weighs in on Pre-Planned Set Debate

Jauz

Jauz
Jauz performs at Chicago’s Lollapalooza festival on July 30, 2016. (23FIFTN)

Bass house pioneer Jauz took to Facebook on Monday to weigh in on the debate about pre-planned DJ sets. The post was inspired by his recent performance at Chicago’s Lollapalooza festival, which he freestyled from start to finish.

Jauz didn’t plan on performing on the fly, though. In fact, the 21-year-old DJ/producer said he spent two days putting together “the most epic set” he could think of. However, just 10 minutes before he hit the stage, Jauz realized that he had forgotten to transfer the songs to his USB drives. He was left with no choice but to improvise his entire performance.

“My heart dropped 100 feet out of my chest to the floor. My brain started racing, having no idea where to go or even what song to start with. I scrambled through my sticks as [Marshmello] finished his set and found the track I was going to start my [Lollapalooza] set with, and said to myself, ‘well, I guess you’ll have to wing it… in front of 30,000 people… here we go.'”

Thankfully, Jauz was able to avert disaster.

“In the end the set was incredible, as always the energy in Chicago was through the roof and helped me flow through the set even though I didn’t even have a second to think because I was scrolling so fast thru the 500 tracks on my USB figuring out what to play next.”

But maybe more importantly, he learned a valuable lesson from the experience.

“The moral of this story, is that just because someone ‘plans’ out their set doesn’t mean they can’t DJ on the fly, open format, ETC. Most of the time even if I have a ‘planned out’ set I’ll go off-track from it, but especially when we only have 60 minutes to fit in every single awesome track we want to play having a plan of action beforehand can be invaluable. On the other side though, one of the most rewarding feelings can be having absolutely no idea where you’re going with a set and letting the crowd guide you through it.”

Though Jauz made the case for improvisation, he concluded by defending DJs who pre-plan every aspect of their sets.

“The REAL point here is NEITHER ONE IS WRONG!! Whether someone has meticulously calculated their set list or is playing a completely unplanned set, at the end of the day we’re here to entertain you, the fans. I don’t care about proving anyone thinking I’m a good DJ, mixer, whatever, ALL I care about is making sure every single kid in the crowd has an awesome time. So, next time you’re arguing with your friends about ‘real DJ’ing,’ take this into consideration.”

Read Jauz’s full post and watch a recap of his performance below.

Since I posted that video from Lolla today I thought I should tell you guys a story that might start a dialogue between…

Posted by JAUZ on Monday, August 8, 2016

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Milwaukee’s DJ Whyte Nite Drops Mix for DJcity Podcast

DJ Whyte Nite

DJ Whyte Nite

​DJ Whyte Nite, the youngest member of Milwaukee’s V100.7 mix squad, has put down a half hour of mostly hip-hop and twerk for the DJcity Podcast. Included in his set is his hype edit of YG’s single “Why You Always Hatin” featuring Drake and Kamaiyah.

[podcast]

Tracklist:

1. KidCutUp – All The Way Up – Acap Loop
2. Fat Joe & Remy Ma ft. JAY Z & French Montana – All The Way Up Remix
3. Fat Joe & Remy Ma ft. French Montana – All The Way Up – David Guetta & GLOWINTHEDARK Remix
4. Missy Elliot – Work it – KidCutUp Short Mix
5. Blackstreet – No Diggity – DJ Smerk Rock The Bells Bootleg
6. DJ Khaled ft. Drake – For Free – Kidd Spin Hype Edit
7. YG ft. Drake & Kamaiyah – Why You Always Hatin – Whyte Nite Hype Edit
8. Kamaiyah – How Does It Feel
9. Ape Drums ft. Major Lazer & Busy Signal – The Way We Do This
10. The Notorious B.I.G. – Party & Bullshit – Acap Loop
11. Jagged Edge ft. Nelly – Where The Party At – KidCutUp Short Mix
12. Drake – Controlla – DJ Paimon Remix
13. Ice Cube ft. Mack 10 & Ms. Toi – You Can Do it – DJ Technique & DJ Mike D Twerk Remix
14. Too Short ft. E-40 – Money On The Floor – Tall Boys How Low Bootleg
15. Trinidad James ft. Mystikal & Lil Dicky – Just A Lil Thick – KidCutUp Acap Intro
16. Nelly – Ride Wit Me – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Remix
17. Estra Istrefi – Bonbon – DJ Serg Remix
18. Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla – One Dance – Eighty-M Acap Intro
19. Tory Lanez – LUV – ShadowReD & DJ Poun Remix

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Travel Tips for DJs Visiting Atlanta

DJ EU

DJ EU
DJ EU performs at Tongue & Groove in Atlanta. (via Facebook)

DJs may not know where to eat, stay, and play when they get booked in cities they’ve never been to before. To help them get the most out of their visit, DJcity has launched a monthly series called DJ Travel Tips. The series highlights some of the best things to do in some of the most popular destinations around the world.

Where to stay

DJ Danny M:

“There are two major entertainment districts in Atlanta: Midtown and Buckhead. If you’re playing a gig in Buckhead, then the W in Buckhead is a great choice due to its proximity. If you’re doing an event in Midtown or downtown, then I recommend staying at Loews. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Buckhead is also an affordable choice if you’re paying out of pocket.”

Where to eat

DJ EU:

“I recommend checking out Ponce City Market. It used to be a Sears store and warehouse in the 1920s, and in the ’90s, it became the eastern office for Atlanta’s City Hall. Inside the marketplace, you’ll find several options for food including Holeman and Finch, which has the best burger in town. Ponce is also home to the best Latin-influenced restaurant in the city, El Super Pan. You can grab a Cuban sandwich, mofongo, and pork belly and shrimp (you won’t find it on the normal menu). Also, the South is known for its amazing BBQ food. Fox Bros BBQ is one of my favorite places to get a little dirty. If you’re in the mood for Italian food, you should check out La Tavola, which is located in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood. It’s one of the most authentic restaurants in the city, and I believe in their squid ink spaghetti! Finally, my favorite restaurant for brunch is Barcelona Wine Bar. It has a great vibe and plenty of incredible tapas to share with your homies.”

What to do

Xavier Black, DJ DannyM, and DJ EU:

“Little Five Points is an eclectic district with a cool and alternative culture. It’s full of unique shops, including Wish Atlanta, a dope spot that sells trendy clothes and shoes. Also in Five Points is Beatlab, a must-visit for any DJ looking to buy or rent equipment. Stop by and talk with the owner, Mega. If you’re interested in history, check out The King Center, which is located at Martin Luther King Jr’s birthplace in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. In the downtown area, you can find the World of Coca-Cola museum and the Georgia Aquarium, the latter of which is the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere.”

Where to party

DJ Weaponz and DJ EU:

“Go to El Bar on any given night and you won’t be let down. On Fridays, you’ll find DJ Speakerfoxxx throwing down hip-hop classics and current hits. On Thursday nights, hit up Tongue & Groove for the best open-format industry party in the city. There’s always a bunch of local DJs hanging around. On Saturdays, catch EDM acts such as Nervo, R3hab, Steve Aoki, and Dillon Francis at Gold Room. It’s a VIP-driven club, though, so table service is highly recommended. There’s also Compound, which has the biggest hip-hop night in the city. It’s also VIP-driven. Dress to impress because that’s where you might find Jeezy, 2 Chainz, or Future sitting next to you.”

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Monday, August 8, 2016

Scratch Combo of the Month: August 2016

Emma Short-E from School of Scratch has returned with a new Scratch Combo of the Month. Post a video of yourself performing it with hashtag ‪#‎DJcitySoS‬ and we might share it.

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Sunday, August 7, 2016

Latin Prince Drops ‘DJcity Latino Mix’

DJ Latin Prince

DJcity’s East Coast Director Latin Prince has dropped a 30-minute reggaeton set for the DJcity Latino Mix. His selection includes Border Blood and White Vox’s new remix of J Balvin’s number one single, “Bobo.”

[podcast]

Tracklist:

1. Nicky Jam ft. Daddy Yankee – Hasta El Amanecer Remix
2. J Balvin – Bobo – Border Blood & White Vox Remix
3. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – LatinBlends Gasolina Bootleg
4. IamChino & Fuego – Otra
5. Alexis & Fido – Una En Un Million – LatinBlends Clapapella Intro
6. Ozuna – Si No Te Quiere – DJ Chango Hype Intro
7. Jacob Forever – Hasta Que Se Seque El Malecon – DJ Santarosa Dembow Intro
8. J Balvin ft. Bia, Pharrell Williams, & Sky – Safari – Thombs Remix
9. Charly Black ft. Maluma – Party Animal – Latin Remix
10. Zion Y Lennox – Pierdo La Cabeza – LeXeDIt Hip Hop Flip
11. Lennox ft. Big Jim – Baila Pa Mi (Wine Slow)
12. Ken-Y ft. Nicky Jam, Arcangel & Zion – Como Lo Hacia Yo – Remix
13. Enrique Iglesias ft. Wisin – Duele El Corazon
14. Maluma – Borro Cassette
15. IamChino ft. Pitbull, Yandel, & Chakal – Ay Mi Dios

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Sunday, August 7, 2016

MistaJam Drops Classic House Mix for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Ibiza Weekend’

MistaJam

MistaJam

UPDATE: Added tracklist

BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra host MistaJam put down a three-hour mix for the station’s annual Ibiza Weekend event on Saturday. The last hour of his set, which is available below via DJcity, featured over 40 of Jam’s all-time favorite house classics. It was recorded at Cafe Mambo.

[podcast]

Tracklist:

1. The Good Men – Give It Up
2. Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride
3. Nightcrawlers – Push The Feeling On – MK Dub Of Doom Mix – MJ’s Re-Edit of Joy
4. MK – Burning – Vibe Mix
5. Steve “Silk” Hurley – Jack Your Body
6. Inner City – Big Fun
7. Moloko – Sing It Back – Boris Musical Mix
8. Wamdue Project – King Of My Castle – Roy Malone’s King Mix
9. Madison Avenue – Don’t Call Me Baby
10. Modjo – Lady (Hear Me Tonight)
11. Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You
12. Alan Braxe & Fred Falke – Intro
13. DJ Spen presents DJ Technic – Gabryelle
14. Livin’ Joy – Dreamer
15. Paul Johnson – Get Get Down
16. Wildchild – Renegade Master – MistaJam ADOR Dubplate Special
17. Degrees Of Motion ft. Biti – Shine On
18. Soulsearcher – Can’t Get Enough
19. Ce Ce Peniston – Finally – 12” Choice Mix
20. M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade – Body Language
21. Daft Punk – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
22. Soul Central – Strings Of Life – Danny Krivit Re-Edit
23. Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy – Morales Classic Club Mix
24. Black Legend – You See The Trouble With Me
25. Shakedown – At Night
26. Ultra Nate – Free – Mood II Swing Extended Vocal Mix
27. Aly-Us – Follow Me
28. Jaydee – Plastic Dreams
29. Armand Van Helden ft. Duane Harden – U Don’t Know Me
30. K-Klass – Let Me Show You
31. Black Box – Ride On Time
32. Crystal Waters – Gypsy Woman – Basement Boys Stripped To The Bone Mix
33. Everything But The Girl – Missing – Todd Terry Club Mix
34. Robin S – Show Me Love – Stonebridge Club Mix
35. The Bucketheads – The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)
36. David Morales Presents The Face – Needin’ U
37. Ten City – That’s The Way Love Is
38. Tchami & Marshall Jefferson – Move Your Body (Future House) – Eats London Rebeef
39. Mr. Fingers – Can You Feel It
40. A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray
41. Bob Sinclar – Gym Tonic – Thomas Bangalter Mix
42. Sounds Of Blackness – The Pressure – Frankie Knuckles Classic Full Vocal Mix

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