Desi Beats for DJs: How South Asian Music Moves Global Crowds

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Calvin Harris and Sam Smith have dropped a joyous video for their buzzing single, “Promises.” The track is currently No. 9 on DJcity’s Hot Box and No. 60 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
The visual pays homage to New York’s ball culture, an underground LGBT subculture in which people compete (walk, dance, etc.) for prizes at events known as balls.
“So excited to show you the official video for Promises,” Smith wrote on Instagram. “Never had so much fun shooting a video. Felt like a normal horse meat disco Sunday night in Vauxhall haha!”
Watch above and download the track on DJcity.
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