Power 106

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Power 106’s Disko Drew Gets Groovy for His DJcity Podcast

Disko Drew
 
Though best known for working at Los Angeles hip-hop station Power 106, Disko Drew has an electric taste in music, and his mix for this week’s DJcity Podcast reflects that. Drew’s half-hour set features 12 groovy tunes, including a remix of Chaka Khan’s classic “Ain’t Nobody” by Felix Jaehn, the remixer of the world’s most Shazamed song. Stream and download Drew’s mix and listen to him on weekdays during Power 106’s “Noon Throwback Mix.”
 

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Tracklist:

Candi Staton – You Got The Love – Deep Chills Remix
TLC – Waterfalls – Bixel Boys Remix
Human League – Human – URFRIENDS Remix
Chromatics – Cherry
CHVRCHES – The Mother We Share – Moon Boots Remix
Majid Jordan – All I Do
Post Malone – White Iverson – The Knocks Bootleg
Rhye – Open – Rhode & Brown Edit
Marina & The Diamonds – I Am Not a Robot – Penguin Prison Remix
Felix Jaehn ft. Jasmine Thompson – Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better)
Stromae – Papaoutai – KarskY Remix
Skrillex & Diplo ft. Justin Bieber – Where Are U Now

 
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The DJcity Podcast features the latest club music mixed by its team and guest DJs. Listen to a new 30-minute set every Tuesday on iTunes and Mixcloud.
 
Related: DJ Javin Drops Bass-Heavy Mix for DJcity Podcast

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

Yesi Ortiz Became the Voice of Power 106 While Raising Six Adopted Kids

Yesi Ortiz
Yesi Ortiz working at Los Angeles’ Power 106. (Ryan Orange)
 
Radio personality Yesi Ortiz is heard by an audience of almost three million listeners every day on Los Angeles’ Power 106. Some have even dubbed her the “Voice of LA.”
 
Ortiz’s success didn’t come easy though, and she achieved it while being the adoptive mother to six kids. The LA Weekly recently spoke with the midday host about her path to success and what it’s like raising three boys and three girls, all while working at Los Angeles’ biggest hip-hop station. Read the inspiring piece here.
 

“I’m very successful because of the drama in my life. There’s no time to have a pity party.”

 
Related: Watch Mark Ronson and Mystikal Perform ‘Feel Right’ on Power 106

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Dillon Francis on Going from Club Promoter to Festival Headliner


 
After dropping a mix for Power 106’s “The Cruz Show” on Thursday, EDM superstar Dillon Francis spoke with the station about his beginnings as a club promoter and opening DJ.
 
Francis, who used to open for Power 106’s DJ Reflex in Hollywood, said he got into production so that Steve Aoki would hire him to play at his weekly party. The 27-year-old also discussed his relationship with his family and how he met Diplo.
 
Related: Dillon Francis Discusses His Love of All Genres

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Listen to Four Color Zack & DJ Scene’s ‘Jump Off Mix’


 
Earlier this month, Four Color Zack and DJ Scene served up one of the best Power 106 “Jump Off” mixes of the year so far. Thankfully, their half-hour set is now available to stream and download for those who missed the broadcast or want to hear it again.
 
Zack and Scene are respected in both the club and turntablism worlds because of their virtuoso technique and dedication to breaking new music. Their hip-hop and bass-heavy set is pretty much what you’d expect from them individually or as a duo.
 
Stream the mix above and download it here.
 
Tracklist:

1. Theophilus London – Tribe – NGHTMRE Remix
2. Tinashe – 2 On – Jubilee & Four Color Zack JMZ Remix
3. DJ Scene & Four Color Zack ft. Mad Lion – Stomp
4. Tyga ft. Young Thug – Hookah
5. Craze ft. TroyBoi – Baby Gurl
6. Vice ft. Mike Taylor – World Is Our Playground – Milo & Otis Remix
7. Notorious B.I.G. – Hypnotize – MVXXA Twerk Edit
8. DMX – Party Up – Ruen & Mister Gray Remix
9. Drake – 10 Bands
10. Rusko – Hold On – Sub Focus Remix
11. Nipsey Hussle – Hussle In The House – Instrumental
12. Kid Ink ft. Chris Brown – Main Chick
13. Blackbear – Dirty Laundry – TWRK Remix
14. Kid Ink ft. Dej Loaf – Be Real
15. Jeremih ft. YG – Don’t Tell ‘Em – Alesia Remix
16. Sudden Beatz – Cochina
17. Dillon Francis & DJ Snake – Get Low
18. IamSu! ft. 2 Chainz & Sage The Gemini – Only That Real
19. Migos – Fight Night
20. Que – OG Bobby Johnson vs Bad Gals – Salva Edit
21. Nicki Minaj ft. Drake & Lil Wayne – Truffle Butter
22. DJ Scene & Four Color Zack ft. M.O.P. – Slap It Down
23. Kid Ink ft. Chris Brown – Show Me – Instrumental
24. Beyonce – 7/11
25. Fetty Wap – Trap Queen
26. Fetty Wap – Trap Queen – DJ Scene & Four Color Zack Giveafaux Bootleg
27. Migos – Handsom And Wealthy
28. ILoveMakonnen ft. Drake – Tuesday – DJ Scene Going Down Bootleg
29. Jauz – Feel The Volume
30. ScHoolboy Q – Studio
31. Chedda Da Connect – Flicka Dat Wrist
32. Flosstradamus – Lana’s Theme
33. Big Sean ft. Drake – Blessings
34. Coolio – Gangsta’s Paradise – Tchami Bootleg
35. Jack U ft. Justin Bieber – Where Are U Now

 
Related: DJ Scene, Four Color Zack, and M.O.P. Team On ‘Slap It Down’

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Vic Mensa Freestyles Over Future’s ‘Commas’


 
After signing with Jay Z’s Roc Nation label earlier this week, Vic Mensa stopped by Power 106 to chat with Justin Credible about the deal. The rising rapper also freestyled over Future’s banger, “Commas,” which is a current favorite at hip-hop clubs. If you weren’t impressed by Mensa’s recent collaborations with Kanye West (“Wolves” and “U Mad”), this three-minute session might change your mind.
 
Related: Future Releases ‘Commas’ Video

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Watch Mark Ronson and Mystikal Perform ‘Feel Right’ on Power 106


 
Mark Ronson and veteran rapper Mystikal stopped by Los Angeles’ Power 106 on Friday to perform “Feel Right” on “The Cruz Show.” The performance featured Ronson on the turntables and Mystikal on the mic, almost as if channeling James Brown.
 
“Feel Right” is the third single off of Ronson’s Uptown Special album and was one of the most downloaded songs on DJcity in December.
 
Download: Mark Ronson ft. Mystikal – Feel Right
 
Related: ‘Uptown Funk’ Sung in Cartoon Voices

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