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Thursday, October 8, 2020

A-Trak Talks Potential of Beatsource LINK, Definition of ‘Open-Format DJ’: 20 Podcast

A-Trak

Legendary DJ/producer A-Trak sits down with DJ Spider on The 20 Podcast. The Fool’s Gold boss, who’s also a board member at Beatsource, discusses the potential of Beatsource LINK, the definition of “open-format DJ,” plus more.

Watch the interview above. An audio version is available on all major platforms.

Hosted by DJ Spider, The 20 Podcast features conversations with influential DJs and other music industry professionals.

Follow DJ Spider on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

Beatsource LINK in Serato DJ Walkthrough With Mojaxx

Beatsource LINK in Serato DJ Walkthrough With Mojaxx

Tips and Tricks host, Mojaxx, provides a walkthrough of Beatsource LINK’s new integration with Serato DJ, which was introduced in Serato DJ Pro 2.4 and 1.4 on Monday. He shows you how to set up LINK in Serato and get the most out of the service.

Get a free trial of Beatsource LINK here and download Serato DJ here.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Beatsource LINK Featured in Flaunt Magazine


(Source: Beatsource)

Beatsource LINK’s highly anticipated integration with Serato DJ has garnered attention beyond the DJ world. Dubbed “a digital revolution for the DJ game,” Flaunt Magazine has written a piece about why Beatsource LINK is a game-changer and how it fits into the evolution of DJing. (For those who don’t know, Flaunt is an influential outlet that covers fashion and culture.)

Author Shirley Ju writes:

“A pivotal moment just took place in the digital music space with the evolution of how open-format DJs and producers access music and perform their sets. Using Beatsource’s wide variety of playlists across hip-hop, dance, Latin, pop, R&B, and reggae & dancehall, a DJ of any skill level—whether you’re a beginner, hobbyist, or a seasoned club veteran, will be able to cue up the music they want to play via the LINK technology and immediately start mixing in Serato, with the simple push of a button.”

Read the full article here.

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Monday, October 5, 2020

Beatsource LINK Is Now Available in Serato DJ

Beatsource LINK Is Now Available in Serato DJ

Beatsource LINK Is Now Available in Serato DJ
(Source: Beatsource)

The Beatsource LINK streaming service for open-format DJs can now be used with the industry-standard performance software, Serato DJ. The highly anticipated integration is available in Serato DJ Pro 2.4 and Lite 1.4, which were released on Monday.

Launched in May, Beatsource LINK lets DJs stream tracks from the Beatsource library, including thousands of expertly curated playlists, directly from their DJ software.

A-Trak, renowned DJ/producer and Beatsource board member, says:

“It’s inevitable that DJs will need access to the massive streaming libraries of songs for their DJ sets. The important thing is to not force DJs to change the equipment or software that they use. That’s why Beatsource’s integration into Serato is so important. Also, what impressed me the most was the ability to create playlists on the Beatsource site as you’re searching for music and having them sync up to your Serato.”

Brian “DJ Quickie” Wong, president of Beatsource, adds:

“Lead by Serato in the early 2000’s, the transition from vinyl to digital changed DJing forever. Trailblazers like A-Trak, DJ AM, and Jazzy Jeff opened our minds to what Serato’s technology could allow us to do. Today, over 15 years later, we are living in a moment that will again change DJing forever. DJs no longer need to shop for, purchase, and store their music. Instead, DJs will simply access the Beatsource DJ library, which will be available instantly and everywhere with Serato, and the value will be in each DJs curation and knowledge of their personal playlists and crates. DJs will no longer be limited by what they can own and store, but rather by what they can do with their musical creativity. This opens up a world of imagination for the next generation of DJs, and I can’t wait to see what they do with our technology.”

Beatport LINK, which is based on the same technology as Beatsource LINK, is also now available in Serato DJ Pro 2.4 and Lite 2.4.

Get a free trial of Beatsource LINK here and download Serato DJ here.

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ Feat. The Fugees, Maná, and More

Fugees

Fugees
Fugees

Check out this week’s edition of Beatsource’s TBT Hits list:

Fugees – Nappy Heads (Remix)
The remix to the group’s classic Billboard-charting single.

SWV ft. Puff Daddy – Someone
Puff Daddy sampled Notorious B.I.G. for this single, which dominated R&B charts.

DeBarge – Rhythm of the Night
The group’s largest hit, which was featured on The Last Dragon soundtrack.

Veda Simpson – Oohhh Baby (Armand Club Mix)
An early ’90s house classic perfect for throwback sets.

Maná – Oye Mi Amor
This single launched the band to major commercial success internationally.

Mavado ft. Nicki Minaj – Give It All To Me (Explicit Version)
The Jamaican artist and the Queen of Barbz created a beachy record perfect for the dancefloor.

DJcity‘s subscription service focuses on new music, especially exclusive remixes, bootlegs, and edits. Beatsource, however, offers millions of new and old tracks, as well as hundreds of playlists for DJs. To highlight its extensive catalog of classics, Beatsource launched the weekly series TBT Hits. The list is compiled by Beatsource curators DJ Drew, DJ Majestik, DJames, and DC.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ Feat. Mobb Deep, Bon Jovi, and More

Mobb Deep

Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep

Check out this week’s edition of Beatsource’s TBT Hits list:

Mobb Deep – Shook Ones, Pt. 2
Rolling Stone lists this single as a top 50 greatest hip-hop song of all time.

Mary Jane Girls – All Night Long
A bass-driven classic that’s been sampled by the likes of Jay-Z and The Black Eyed Peas.

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
This fan-favorite was the band’s second consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

Gillette – Short Short Man
This classic house track that became a top 40 hit thanks its catchiness and message.

Don Omar – Salió El Sol
This reggaeton track was featured in Grand Theft Auto IV and charted on Billboard’s Latin charts.

Serani – No Games
A massive record for the singer that was later sampled by Eminem.

DJcity‘s subscription service focuses on new music, especially exclusive remixes, bootlegs, and edits. Beatsource, however, offers millions of new and old tracks, as well as hundreds of playlists for DJs. To highlight its extensive catalog of classics, Beatsource launched the weekly series TBT Hits. The list is compiled by Beatsource curators DJ Drew, DJ Majestik, DJames, and DC.

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