DJcityTV - THE SCHOOL OF SOUNDS: Mash-Ups in Ableton Live

The second installment of The School of Sounds shows how to make a quick mash up using Ableton Live. In this video I give you a couple ways to really utilize the acapella and the instrumental. Thanks for checking out this video and we got more tutorials on the way. - DJ Mega Man

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If you have a question or topic you would like to see on The School Of Sounds, leave a comment below or email tv@djcity.com

Download the track here: Taio Cruz - Hangover School of Sounds Rattle Edit

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Video: Producer Bangladesh Talks Writing Rihanna's "Cockiness (Love It)"

A quick behind the scene's MTV interview with superstar producer Bangladesh where he talks about the making of the hit album cut "Cockiness (Love It)". Great collaborative effort between him & his writing team Candice Pillay & Dem Jointz.

If you haven't heard this track track you're slippin. This thing is going to be HUGE!! Grab it here: Rihanna - Cockiness (Love It)

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Video: Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode [Mnet Asian Music Awards Performance]

CLASSIC WEST COAST track performed live for the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Not sure if the crowed knows how rare this performance is but in any event Snoop & Dre still rock it. Wes Wes Ya'll!

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Video: Birdman Feat Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne - Y U Mad

Just ballin out of control & calling out the rookies. Nicki looking badder then ever!

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Video Interview: Steve Aoki "The History of Dim Mak"

Making something out of nothing. And they made it BIG!!

The fact that they have Bloody Beetroots & MSTRKRFT alone is HUGE for them. It just goes to show that you can do anything if you put your mind on it.

The newest single they release by Zedd Feat Heather Bright is a HEATER also. Grab it here: Stars Come Out

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Video: Fog And Smog Feat DJ Spider - Yoga Girl

The LA group that brought you the youtube sensation "Whole Foods Parking Lot" (3 Million + hits) just released their follow up "Yoga Girl". Gotta love their originality.

Shout out to our friend @DJ Spider featured in the video who was the 3rd guest of our MikIDz Show in 2009. Early supporter & what SICK DJ!! If you missed that show you can relive it here:




YOGA GIRL Music video:



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DJ Rell - DJcity iTunes Podcast GUEST MIX - November 23, 2011

Representing Los Angeles, CA (Originally from New York) & "The Team"

One of the hottest up & coming DJs out of the West Coast was cool enough to drop a special guest mix for us. This thing is fully of that crazy Vegas/LA club energy!! He also drops tunes from new artists you should be aware of. Leave a comment on our iTunes page & tell a friend. Watch out for DJ Rell!

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01) Drake - ft. Rihanna - Take Care
02) Toro Y Moi - New Beat (Fare Soldi 'CantaTu' Remix)
03) Avicii - Fade Into Darkness (Albin Myers Remix)
04) Rihanna - ft Calvin Harris - We Found Love (Chuckie Remix)
05) Chuckie ft Gregor Salto - What Happens In Vegas
06) Deniz Koyu - Tung
07) Swedish House Mafia - Save The World (Style Of Eye & Carli Remix)
08) Jay-Z ft Swizz Beatz - On To The Next One (Dj Turk Transition)
09) Example - Midnight Run (Flux Pavilion Remix)
10) Zeds Dead ft Mavado - Undah Yuh Skirt
11) Subvert & Datsik - Heart Stopper
12) Drake - ft. Lil Wayne - HYFR (Hell Yeah F#cking Right)
13) A$AP Rocky - Peso

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DJcityTV - THE SCHOOL OF SOUNDS: Tempo Transition

What's up everybody!? Here is the first installment in a series of many tutorials I've created to help you with your original productions. In this tutorial I give you a fast and effective way to make a tempo transition. I've also included the Ableton session file so you can examine and use what I've created. In later tutorials I will go over such things as how to create a mash-up, wobble bass, and much more. - DJ Mega Man

Get more of DJ Mega Man's music on Soundcloud and follow him @DJMegaman

If you have a question or topic you would like to see on The School Of Sounds, leave a comment below or email tv@djcity.com

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Click below to download THE SCHOOL OF SOUNDS: Tempo Transition Ableton Session.

Video: Morgan Page, Sultan + Ned Shepard, and BT - In the Air Feat. Angela McCluskey

I heard this song go OFFFFFFF over the weekend at a club in LA. Specifically the Hard Rock Sofa Remix. The original has been in rotation all over the west coast & the UK for months but now that the video dropped I'm sure it's destined to take off globally. Btw, using LA as the backdrop always gives a music video that summertime feel.

Grab the original here & drop it on your next club set or radio mixshow: Morgan Page, Sultan, Ned Shepard, & BT - In The Air - Feat Angela McCluskey

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DJcityTV: RED BULL THRE3STYLE U.S. Finals - Las Vegas, NV

November 10, 2011 Rain Nightclub - Las Vegas, NV: Eleven contestants representing their cities and regions competed for the title of Red Bull Thre3Style U.S. Champion and their chance to win the RedBull Thre3Style World Championship! For those unfamiliar with the RedBull Thre3Style battle, DJs have fifteen minutes to play at least three different music genres in their sets and each performance is judged on the following criteria: track selection, technical skills, creativity, stage presence and most importantly, the ability to rock the crowd!

1st Place: DJ Big Once
2nd Place: DJ M2
3rd Place: DJ Deception

The World Championship takes place in Vancouver, Canada this December 2011.

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DJcity TV - VERGE(IN): Jeremy Ellis Maschine/Maschine Mikro Demo

Master MIDI manipulator Jeremy Ellis recently stopped by our DJcityTV studio to show us his new routine featuring the Native Instrument Maschine, Maschine Mikro, and some seriously funky samples. Who said drum machines had no soul?

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Purchase the Maschine Mikro from DJcity here

Hear the original track Jeremy sampled here: How Long Do I Have To Wait For You?

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DJcity Staff Picks - November 2011

DJcity Staff Picks - November 2011 Available exclusively for download by DJcity members only.
Phenom Music Director @phenom_djcity		Crisco Kidd DJcityTV Project Manager @criscokidd
1. Childish Gambino - Heartbeat This guy has a crazy buzz in the streets right now & this track has a filthy electro sound. Album dropped Nov 15th & it's worth a good listen. 2. J Boog - Let's Do It Again Feel good reggae for your end of the night set. 3. Nero - Me & You - Steve Angello Remix Steve Angello took this MASSIVE hit by Nero to a whole new level. Drop it in your main set.		1. Drake ft Lil Wayne - The Motto FINALLY a YMCB record above 80 bpm! Play this record in your "bay" set, you're welcome. YOLO. 2. Trae Tha Truth ft Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, Wale, & Wiz Khalifa - I'm On You should see the list of rappers who didn't make the cut! One time for Houston. This record has been out for a minute... if you still don't know who Trae is, learn. 3. Diplo & Oliver Twizt - Go BIG room. No shirts. Glowsticks!
Quickie Co-Founder @djquickie		Jesse Seely Editor / Producer facebook.com/jesse.seely
1. David Guetta ft Public Enemy - Paris - DJ Smerk "Bring The Noise" Bootleg Finally went thru my files to delete those ridiculous blends from 2007. In the post-mashup era, this edit does what it's actually supposed to do: make the track better. 2. Cobra Starship ft Sabi - You Make Me Feel - Lodato Bootleg Just typing out the aforementioned title makes me feel like I need to change my tampon, but somehow I can live with myself if I play this version (I throw in @3:12 buildup). 3. Wale ft Big Sean - Slight Work Searching for a slow mellow opener or a played out warm up track? This one is neither of those things.		1. Tiesto & Steve Aoki - Tornado I'm already sold on the two names. This track is nothing but pure energy. Great drops, breaks, and melody that gives you a straight adrenaline rush. 2. Drake ft Rihanna - Take Care My personal favorite track of the month. Relatable and compelling lyrics, with smooth vocals delivered by both Rihanna & Drake. Can't forget about the drums that give it that bounce. 3. Yolanda Be Cool ft Crystal Waters - Le Bump One of my picks last month, but still in rotation. With Crystal's "sassy" vocals and Yolanda's funk / big band sound, this track is sure to make anyone dance.
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CJ Beatz DJcity UK Ambassador @cjbeatz		DJ Koya DJcity Japan National Team facebook.com/dj-koya
1. Uncle Murda - Warning Never been an Uncle Murder fan but this song is so infectious! I've played this alongside Meek Mills 'I'm a Boss' & riots have ensued... the 2011 'Ante Up'? 2. Drake ft Rihanna - Take Care With the UKs very own Jamie XX behind the boards, it's atmospheric, emotive, & has the ladies loving it... well done Drake. 3. Beyonce - Countdown [Jack Beats Remix] UK production duo Plus One & Beni G aka Jack Beats give 'Countdown' some bounce for the clubs. Utilizing the horns from the original, this remix reminds me of Aaron Lacrate & Debonair Samir's 'The Theme'.		1. Meek Mill ft Rick Ross - I'm A Boss This is hip hop right now. If you love hip hop or rap, this is what you need to listen to. 2. Chuckie - Who Is Ready To Jump This is Chuckie's latest one. I believe his beats make the crowd crazy. 3. Kanye West & Jay-Z vs Benny Benassi - N#ggas In Paris - Chuckie Satisfaction Bootleg This is what open format DJs need for sure. It helps to change the mood of the crowd.

DJ Phenom (DJcity iTunes Mix - November 2011)

Phenom says:

This mix kicks off with some great high energy joints I've been feeling right now & ends with some smooth hip hop getting lots of requests & climbing all the charts right now. Perfect for those serious workout sessions or long road trips. Enjoy!! & tell a friend to subscribe to our series. Thx - Phe

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01) Pitbull Feat Chris Brown - International Love
02) Dirty Vegas - Days Go By - Joe Maz Remix
03) David Guetta Feat Usher - Without You
04) Yolanda Be Cool Feat Crystal Waters - Le Bump
05) Kaskade Feat Marcus Bently - Let Me Go
06) Dev - In The Dark - DJ Vice Remix
07) Foster The People - Helena Beat (Remix)
08) Adele - Someone Like You - eSQUIRE vs OFFBeat's Mix - DJ Hitman Re-Drum Edit
09) Kaskade Vd. David Guetta - All You Paris (Kaskade Bootleg)
10) Duck Sauce - Big Bad Wolf (Micky Fortune Bootleg)
11) Taio Cruz Vs. Bingo Players - Hangover (School Of Sound Mash Up)
12) Avicii - Levels (ID) - DJ Ever & Disko Drew Surprise Edit
13) J Boog - Let's Do It Again
14) Gym Class Heroes Feat Adam Levine - Stereo Hearts
15) Kanye West - Heartless
16) J. Cole - Work Out
17) Bei Maejor Feat J. Cole - Trouble
18) Mac Miller - Party On Fifth Ave
19) Drake Feat Lil Wayne - The Motto
20) Heavy D & The Boyz - Nuttin' But Love

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DJ Bonics (Wiz Khalifa's Tour DJ) & Doc Jnr (UK) Cutting It Up

Our friend DJ Bonics hung out after his show with Wiz Khalifa with our DJcity UK team while in Newcastle, UK. There he met our other friend Doc Jr who is a BEAST on the cut & drops some off the SICKEST mixtapes you will ever hear. You can download them all for free right here: docjnr.com . His "Doc-Cumentary" mixtape series in incredible!!

Trust us, don't sleep on these guys. We only work with the best.

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Dr. Dre Announces Hiatus From Music, Beats By Dre Expansion, New Artists He Produces For

The good doctor let's us in on some of his latest moves in the Beats By Dre headphone world & his plans to take a break from making music. The longest he's ever been out of the studio in his 27 year career is 2 weeks. He very much so deserves a vacation.

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DJcityTV: Redbull Thre3Style U.S. National Finals Teaser

DJcity Podcast 11/9/11 - Mixed by Styles Davis

Some new hip hop heaters that haven't really hit mainstream yet - @StylesDavis

track list:

1. Kevin Cossum - Make Love Thru The Speakers
2. French Montana - Shot Caller
3. Red Cafe feat. Rick Ross & Ryan Leslie - Fly Together
4. Chris Brown feat. Kevin McCall - Strip
5. IAMSU feat. LoveRance, Skipper & Kool John - Swaggin
6. Too Short feat. E-40 - Money On The Floor
7. Toddla T - Body Good
8. Wale feat. Big Sean - Slight Work
9. Drake feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga - The Motto
10. Starting Six feat. Mann - This Ain't Water

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BEHIND THE BEAT: Audiobot

DJcityTV took some time to sit down with one of the unsung heroes from LMFAO's Party Rock Crew, Audiobot. Meet the, what Redfoo calls, 19 year old "genius" who has helped produce a handful of tracks off the Sorry For Party Rocking album such as "Champagne Showers" and "Sexy And I Know It" and even though his name didn't make the credits, Audiobot, along with Goon Rock and Redfoo's production can be heard on "Lift Off" on the Watch The Throne Album. Go 'Behind the Beat' with Audiobot and see the creative process behind LMFAO's "Sexy And I Know It", and see what's made it the hit it is today.

Check out more from Audiobot on Soundcloud and Facebook and follow him @Audiobot

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MikiWar's Jump Off Mix on Power 106!

Checkout our own DJ MikiWar rockin the Jump Off Mix this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5pm (PST) on POWER 106 (KPWR 105.9 fm) here in Los Angeles! For those not near their radio or the LA area, stream the mix online @ power106.com!

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Video: DMC Online Champ DJ Unkut Demonstrates Traktor Native Scratch Technology

This dude really blew up off of his online DMC battle submission. It's great to see that NI is paying close attention to the new up & coming DJs & giving Serato/RANE a run for their money. Healthy competition is a good thing.

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Video: Fatboy Slim - Dubstep Remix (JFB vs Switch)

The guys over at Denon teamed up with 2-time UK DMC champ, DJ JFB, and 3-time World DMC champ, DJ Switch, to completely break down "Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now" and flip it live. Its not everyday you see that level of skill and creativity packed into a 2x4 set.



Check out the Denon hardware they use.

DN-HC1000 Serato Scratch Live Sub Controller

DN-X600 Professional 2-Ch Digital Mixer

DJcity Top 50 - October 2011

Based on popularity according to DJcity members.

DJcity Digital Pool Top 50 Tracks - October 2011
1) Rihanna feat Calvin Harris - We Found Love
2) Rihanna feat Calvin Harris - We Found Love - NASA Edit
3) David Guetta feat Akon - Crank It Up
4) Big Sean feat Nicki Minaj - Dance Remix
5) Taio Cruz feat Flo Rida - Hangover
6) B.O.B. feat Lil Wayne - Strange Clouds
7) Drake feat Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud
8) Havana Brown feat Pitbull - We Run The Night - Pitbull Remix
9) Taio Cruz feat Pitbull - There She Goes
10) Rihanna feat Calvin Harris - We Found Love - Chuckie Remix

11) Lil Jon feat LMFAO - Drink - Club Mix
12) Willow Smith feat Nicki Minaj - Fireball
13) Nicki Minaj feat Rihanna - Fly - DJ Kue Remix
14) Too Short feat E-40 - Money On The Floor
15) Tyga feat Drake - Still Got It
16) Taio Cruz feat Flo Rida - Hangover - NASA Edit
17) Lil Jon feat LMFAO - Drink - DJ Smerk Halloween Party Starter
18) Big Sean feat Nicki Minaj - Dance Remix - DJ Satoru 130-80 Transition
19) Hardwell - Cobra - Official Energy Anthem 2012
20) FM feat Rye Rye - Jello

21) Skrillex - Bangarang
22) Flo Rida - Good Feeling - DJ Dexterous 100-128 Transition
23) Timbaland feat Veronica - Give It A Go
24) Cassie feat Fabolous - Radio
25) Rick Ross - Love My B#tches
26) Too Short - Where The Pretty Girls At
27) Hyper Crush - Werk Me
28) Bow Wow feat Lil Wayne - Sweat
29) Common - Blue Sky
30) T-Pain feat Wiz Khalifa & Lily Allen - 5 O'clock - X-Change Hip Hop Mix

31) Steve Aoki feat Rivers Cuomo - Earthquakey People
32) Swedish House Mafia vs Angelo Scalici & Gianni Marino - The Island With One - AngelProDJ Bootleg
33) DJ Drama feat J. Cole & Chris Brown - Undercover
34) Plies feat Jeremih & Ludacris - Just (The Tip)
35) Tyga - Lap Dance
36) Rick Ross feat Nicki Minaj - You The Boss
37) Rihanna - We Found Love - David S. Edit
38) Kanye West & Jay-Z - N#ggas In Paris - DJ Fusion 130-70 Transition
39) Rick Ross - Hustlin' - Candyland Dubstep Remix
40) DJ NASA - Make Some Noise - Acap Loop

41) Kanye West & Jay-Z feat T.I. - N#ggas In Paris - Grand Hustle Remix
42) Tyga - Make It Nasty
43) Chuckie - The Partycrasher - Kid Kaio 2011 Bootleg
44) Maroon 5 feat Christina Aguilera & Mac Miller - Moves Like Jagger Remix
45) Enrique Iglesias feat Pitbull - I Like How It Feels - DJ Vice Remix
46) T.I. - I'm Flexin'
47) Maino feat Lil Wayne - Cream
48) Flo Rida - Good Feeling - Scooter Filthy Bootleg
49) Kanye West feat Lupe Fiasco - Touch The Sky - McFly Groovy Edit
50) The Rej3ctz - Cat Daddy - Rock-It! Scientists Remix

DJ Jesse Seely - DJcity iTunes Podcast GUEST MIX - November 2, 2011

Representing Chicago, IL, Jesse Seely is one of the members of the www.djcity.com/digital team that keeps us ahead of the curve with the MUST HAVE house music released in his hometown (the Mecca of House music) & around the world. This is one of those mixes that will stay on repeat in your iPods & car stereos.

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01) DJ Bam Bam ft. Alex Peace - Keep Movin' (Original Mix) + Let It Go (Acap)
02) Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks (DJ Kue Remix)
03) Rico Bernasconi & Beenie Man - Girls (Jake & Cooper Remix) + Joseph (Acap)
04) Laurent Wery fft. Swiftkid  - Hey Hey Hey (Pop Another Bottle) (Original Mix)
05) Yolanda Be Cool feat. Crystal Waters - Le Bump (Original Mix)
06) Bart B More & Harvard Bass - The Funky One + Michael M - Downtown (Acap)
07) Jo Manji - Long Train (Andrey Zenkoff Remix) + Edward Long - Go Ye Slide (Acap)
08) Bingo Players - Rattle + Harry Choo Choo Romero (Acap)
09) Laidback Luke - Speak Up (Instrumental Mix) + The Outhere Brothers - Enjoy (Acap)
10) Mischa Daniels & Sandro Monte ft. J-Son - Simple Man (Sandro Monte & Andres Cabrera Rework) + Bingo Players vs Chocolate Puma - Disco Electrique (Acap)
11) Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso ft. Clinton Sparks - The Calling - My Life Remix + DJ Spen - 4 The Love Of House (Acap)

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Tokyo with DJcity Japan - DJ Vice & DJ Echo

Get a quick taste of the Tokyo nightlife in this new video from DJcity Japan. Also catch clips of Vice's international set past the halfway point.



Most clubs in Tokyo do one music format. Vanity is the first club to do "Las Vegas style" or "open format", which everyone knows is what DJcity is all about!

DJ Vice & DJ Echo at Vanity Lounge in Tokyo:



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The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy

Steve Stoute, a former record executive and marketing mogul, sits down with influential leaders in the music industry such as Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga and Jimmy Iovine to talk about the Tanning Effect. The Tanning Effect is the term Stoute coined to describe how Hip-Hop culture has evolved from an underground form of expression, to a main-stream juggernaut that influences everything from fashion to alcohol to the way we communicate. The video below is just a preview of the web series titled "The Tanning Effect"

If the web series is any indication of the book, it looks to be a great read for anyone interested in Hip-Hop history, culture, and evolution.

You can pick up a copy of the book here:
The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy

Video: Big Sean Feat. Nicki Minaj - Dance (Remix)

Nicki got skills... I do it, Boiiiiii
@Phenom_Djcity

Download the track here: Big Sean Feat. Nicki Minaj - Dance (Remix)