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Thursday, December 4, 2014

E.A.S.Y. Live Remixes A-Trak’s ‘Push’


 
Two months after dropping their debut video, E.A.S.Y. (Enferno and Shiftee) have returned to remix A-Trak’s latest single, “Push.” The melodic and drum-heavy rework, which can be downloaded on SoundCloud, has also received a humorous video. The two-and-a-half minute routine features the DMC champions dressed in a variety of outfits (wigs included) while staying true to the “#RealDJing” movement.
 
Related: Enferno and Shiftee Form New Group, Release First Video

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Swindle and Shiftee Get Jazzy in New Routine


 
Shiftee’s videos are consistently impressive, and his new routine with UK musician and producer Swindle is one of his most interesting yet. The duo performs a two-minute piece based on “Smash N Grab” — a jazz-influenced electronic track from Swindle’s forthcoming EP, Walter’s Call. The performance feels longer despite its short duration though, possibly as the result of the song’s intricate composition and the multiple camera angles used. As an added bonus, the video includes a section about the making of the routine, which shows Swindle and Shiftee working together at New York’s Dubspot music school.
 
Related: Enferno and Shiftee Form New Group, Release First Video

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Enferno and Shiftee Form New Group, Release First Video

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A couple days ago, former DMC Champions Enferno and Shiftee began beefing on Twitter seemingly out of nowhere. Fans around the world immediately took notice, with some fueling the fire and the legendary Craze instigating a battle.
 


 
After a series of back-and-forth insults, it was decided yesterday that Enferno and Shiftee would battle each other Thursday morning via Ustream with Craze as the referee. Fans we’re pumped to say the least.
 


 
Things didn’t turn out as expected though. To the surprise of many, there wasn’t a battle at all but rather a partnership between the two in the form of a new group called E.A.S.Y. Instead of posting a Ustream link, the DJs shared their debut #LiveRemix video, which is a parody of Andy Samberg’s SNL skit, “When Will The Bass Drop.”
 

 
They also posted an original track to their newly-launched SoundCloud account:
 

 
According to E.A.S.Y.’s website, the group is intended to “start a paradigm shift in the way we think about DJs and live performance.” It makes a lot of sense: Enferno and Shiftee are often considered two of the most technically innovative DJs in the world and they’ve proved that time and time again through impressive solo routine videos and live performances.
 
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Enferno Live Remixes Steve Aoki’s ‘Rage The Night Away’
Shiftee ‘Keeps It 100′ with New Mix & Routine

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Shiftee Demonstrates Combining Cue Points with Scratches


 
In the latest video from Dubspot, world champion turntablist DJ Shiftee demonstrates how to spice up your live sets by combining cue points with scratches. While his tutorial makes use of Native Instruments’ Traktor software and Maschine production system, Shiftee’s methods are versatile enough to apply to any software and cue point controller.
 

“When you have a bag of tricks in your arsenal, it gives you more options in any kind of DJ performance situation.”

 
After the demonstration, Shiftee goes on to offer timeless advice to aspiring DJs and producers:
 

“The way you get good at anything is through really hard work . . . If you can exist in that space where you feel awful and it sounds horrible, then it means you’re getting better.”

 
Related: Shiftee ‘Keeps It 100′ with New Mix & Routine

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Shiftee ‘Keeps It 100’ with New Mix & Routine

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Turntable and controller beast Shiftee never disappoints. Earlier this week, the Dub Spot instructor and former DMC World Champion dropped a mix to promote his performance at Baltimore’s Moonrise Festival this Saturday. As the event nears, Shiftee has returned with a routine video based on the mix’s intro, which features Grandtheft & Keys N Krates’ trap banger, “Keep It 100.” The original track has amassed over one million SoundCloud plays since its debut in May and Shiftee’s treatment is well worth the watch.
 

 
Listen to Shiftee’s “Moonrise Festival Promo Mix”:
 

 
Download via SoundCloud
 

01. Grandtheft & Keys N Krates – Keep It 100 – Shiftee Live Edit
02. Darq E Freaker – Minger
03. G Jones – Move Around
04. S-Type – Franco
05. Boeboe & Subp Yao – Clapping
06. Swizzymack – Bump
07. Drake – 0 To 100 (The Catch Up)
08. Two Fresh – To The Top
09. Trippy Turtle ft. Spank Rock – Trippy’s Theme – TWRK Remix
10. Siyoung – I Run This Dub
11. DJ Clent ft. Beadz – Twerk Girl
12. Y2KOALA – Stayyy Flyyy
13. Duck Sauce – Spandex – Big Dope P Remix
14. Rustie ft. Danny Brown – Attak
15. Rude Kid – School Bell
16. Gucci Mane – Pacman – Bleep Bloop Remix
17. Hudson Mohawke – Chimes
18. Wiz Khalifa – We Dem Boyz (Hol’ Up) – JayCeeOh, Bonix, & B-Sides Remix
19. HYDRABADD – Crystal Mist
20. Mattwizard – Judge Reinhold
21. Swindle & Joker – Let It Be Known – Shiftee Live Edit
22. Two Fresh – Blimpus – Starkey Remix
23. Salva ft. Kurupt, Schoolboy Q, Problem, & Bad Lucc – Drop That B#tch

 
Related: Shiftee – Let It Be Known, Part 2

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Shiftee – Let It Be Known, Part 2

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In part two of his two part series, Dubspot Instructor, DMC World Champion, and America’s Best DJ nominee Shiftee breaks down his performance from part one which utilizes custom Maschine and Traktor mapping.
 

“This is a simple and fun routine that has been effective at my shows. It’s meant to illustrate a straightforward and accessible way to use the Remix Decks in Traktor.”

 

 
Related: Shiftee – Let It Be Known, Part 1

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