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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Kid Cut Up’s Mix Featured in ‘Dope’ Trailer


 
A mini-mix by DJcity’s Kid Cut Up and Los Angeles’ Stubbs has been featured in a teaser trailer for Dope, a new movie with A$AP Rocky and Tyga.
 
The film is about a modern group of early ’90s hip-hop fans who live in a dangerous neighborhood in Inglewood, California. It was produced by Forest Whitaker and executive produced by Diddy and Pharrell Williams.
 
It should be noted that mixes are rarely used in trailers because licensing music can be expensive. As a result, many directors find it impractical to spend the amount of money required for such a short piece. However, Dope director Rick Famuyiwa apparently thought that including a mix was important.
 
Dope is scheduled to be released in North American theaters on June 19, 2015.
 
Related: Kid Cut Up Routine for Scratch DJ Academy

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Friday, March 27, 2015

New Documentary Searches for Africa’s Best Nightclub

Africa
 
DJ culture is thriving right now, but not just in America and Europe. DJs are making an impact in communities around the world, and a new documentary from BBC World News explores Africa’s vibrant nightlife scene.
 
“The Best Nightclub in Africa” follows DJ Edu as he travels to Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Morocco, and Botswana. Edu is a Kenyan-born, London-based DJ and hosts BBC Radio 1Xtra’s “Destination Africa” show.
 
You can watch the documentary on BBC World News this Saturday, March 28 at 12:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. EDT.
 
In the meantime, check out this clip of Edu exploring Botswana:
 

 
H/T: Styles Davis
 
Related: GTA Discusses the Influence of Latin Music on Their Sound

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Friday, March 27, 2015

DJ Suss One Drops New York-Centric ‘Friday Fix’ Mix

DJ Suss One
 
DJcity’s “Friday Fix” podcast is always mixed by an East Coast DJ, but rarely do they deliver a set that focuses on their own region’s music. This week’s mix from Power 105.1’s DJ Suss One is one of the exceptions, though, as his 33-minute set contains mostly new and classic hip-hop from the Tri-state area.
 

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Tracklist:

1. Audrey Rose ft. Troy Ave – That Love
2. Audrey Rose ft. Remy Ma & Fetty Wap – Ice Cream
3. Raekwon – Ice Cream
4. Ghostface Killah – Winter Warz
5. Method Man – Bring The Pain
6. Wu-Tang Clan – Method Man
7. Cypress Hill – How I Could Just Kill A Man
8. Queen Latifah – Latifah’s Had It Up 2 Here
9. EPMD – Crossover
10. Arrested Development – Tennessee
11. Biz Markie – Nobody Beats The Biz
12. MC Lyte – Ruffneck
13. Lords Of The Underground – Chief Rocka
14. Heavy D & The Boyz – Truthful
15. DJ Suss One ft. Maino, Red Cafe, Vado, & Jamie Drastik – No Invitation

 
Follow Suss One: Facebook | Instagram | SoundCloud | Twitter
 
DJcity’s Friday Fix podcast features the hottest club tracks mixed by East Coast DJs. Every week our New York City Director Latin Prince showcases a different DJ with a 30-minute mix. Press play and start your weekend right!
 
Related: Johnny Seriuss Drops 40-Minute Open Format Mix for DJcity’s ‘Friday Fix’

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Friday, March 27, 2015

Watch Part Two of Dr. Dre’s Real 92.3 Interview


 
Dr. Dre gave a rare interview on Big Boy’s Real 92.3 radio show yesterday and now the second part of the conversation has been uploaded. The Doctor discussed a multitude of topics, but his comments about Kendrick Lamar’s new album To Pimp a Butterfly stood out the most.
 

“The whole ratchet thing was fun but it didn’t have the substance that I appreciate in music … Kendrick is bringing us back to that.”

 
If you missed part one of the interview, watch it here.
 
Related: Dr. Dre, Eminem, and 50 Cent Featured in Shady Records Documentary

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Friday, March 27, 2015

Live Stream: Ultra Music Festival 2015, Day 1

Ultra Music Festival
 
Can’t make it to Miami for this year’s Ultra Music Festival? Don’t worry, some of the performances will be live streamed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. DJs are known to experiment and play unreleased music at UMF, so we recommend catching some of the sets.
 
Watch the live stream from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. EST via Twitch.
 
Friday’s lineup:
 
Tiësto – 11:00
GTA – 10:40
Carl Cox – 10:00
Andy C – 9:50
Alesso – 8:50
Afrojack – 7:50
12th Planet – 7:30
Dash Berlin – 6:50
Yellow Claw – 6:35
Oliver Heldens – 6:15
Adam Beyer vs Ida Engberg – 6:00
Grandtheft – 5:20
3LAU – 5:00
Raiden – 4:20
KSUKE – 4:00
 
Related: The Chainsmokers Live at Ultra Music Festival 2014

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Friday, March 27, 2015

DJcity Picks: GTA & TJR, TWRK, Kastra, & B.o.B

GTA
GTA performing at Ultra Music Festival 2014 (BCandia)
 
Every Friday, DJcity’s Music Director Kidd Spin selects four new and notable tracks to highlight. To receive these updates via email, click here.
 
GTA & TJR – Mic Check
The dynamic duo and TJR deliver an electro banger just in time for Ultra Music Festival.
 
The Sugarhill Gang – Apache – Kastra 2015 Bootleg
One of hip-hop’s first hits gets flipped Melbourne bounce style.
 
Blackbear – Dirty Laundry – TWRK Remix
The Mad Decent-signed group twerks out a sexy and smooth hip-hop track.
 
TK-N-Cash ft. B.o.B – Mind Right Remix
Bobby Ray adds a verse to the Atlanta duo’s catchy hip-hop anthem.
 
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Featured on DJcity earlier this week:
 
Rihanna – B#tch Better Have My Money
Shaggy – Boombastic – Johnny Roxx & CRVFTSMEN Remix
 
Related: DJcity Picks: TJR, Beenie Man, W&W, & Kid Cut Up

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