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This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets Download all 10 tracks here. This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) SWIM – BTS WORSHIP – Asake & DJ Snake Wild – SIDEPIECE Que Calor – Akon & Ochok DON’T EVEN CALL – Swae Lee & Rich The Kid Congratulations – EGNEVER Remix – Post Malone (ft. Quavo) Levitating – Colin Jay New Religon Edit * – Dua Lipa Bodak Yellow – Lincoln Baio Something Serious Edit * – Cardi B Bitch Better Have My Money – 5HOURS, Francesco Ken & Alessio Centra Remix – Rihanna Never Gonna Give You Up – Les Bisous Remix – Rick Astley Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New to...

The Road Podcast crew is in LA for the NAMM show and sits down with 1/2 of the duo #TheHouseConnection with @DJBadBoyBill, the Founder of the historic radio show @Powertools, LA-born and raised house/dance music legend, @RichardVission! The episode kicks off with Richard breaking down the early LA dance scene, starting with The Dome and The Arena (01:57), and how his first techno group, The Movement, led him to DJ Bad Boy Bill (04:10). He shares the backstory of Florentine Gardens and the infamous heist (07:12), then talks about his live mixes on Power 106, where late-night recordings turned into a movement (11:20). Richard explains how The Casa became the foundation of LA house, the moment freestyle faded while house took over the...

I want to share a direct update on the restructuring process underway here at Native Instruments. Business continues as usual across Native Instruments, iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. Our products, platforms, services, downloads, and customer service remain fully available. The support we are receiving from our partners, artists, and community has been extraordinary. This loyalty isn’t something we take for granted, and it’s a reflection of what Native Instruments means to the people and businesses we work with every day. At the end of January I said: “We are working diligently and responsibly to secure a healthy, financially sustainable future for Native Instruments.” This remains true – and our determination to achieve a...

Apple’s new entry-level MacBook Neo is set to shake up the laptop market with it’s $600 price-tag. And naturally, DJs are wondering if it’s suitable for use in their performances. Whilst we have some first-hand accounts which say everything works, Mojaxx still has some doubts about whether the Neo is actually a wise choice. Check out Mojaxx’s discussion of the MacBook Neo from Apple on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post The MacBook Neo For DJing: Maybe Not? appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

This March, we’re turning the volume up on the women and nonbinary producers who are defining the landscape of rap, R&B, hyperpop, and global club music. These creators are doing far more than just topping charts; they are actively dismantling old barriers to the control room and reclaiming the narrative. Take a look at these incredible creators below, and get inspired to foster a more inclusive community where every producer feels empowered to create their music. Meet the producers Chaileah @chaileah_ A breakthrough producer and artist whose recent co-production credits include “All the Signs” and “Pleasures Mine” from Don Toliver’s OCTANE era. Her work has quickly earned her a stake in some of the year’s most-streamed R&B and rap...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets Download all 10 tracks here. This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) SATA – John Summit & Rohaan STATE OF EMERGENCY – YG Ranjha – Diljit Dosanjh, Sia & David Guetta Party Started – HUGEL, Ochok, Jenn Morel & KAYA (ft. French Caviar) YAMA Remix – DYSTINCT, Pitbull & Lil Jon E85 – MarkCutz Kiss Me Thru The Phone Remix * – Don Toliver Believe – Disco Dom Remix – Cher La Mamá De La Mamá – Deorro & Ivarr Remix – El Alfa, CJ & Chael Produciendo I’m Shipping Up To Boston – Bad Habits Remix – Dropkick Murphys Nice To Each Other – Optical Disco Remix – Olivia Dean Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up...

When Andre Samuel and production partner Daylight started working together on Mon Rovîa’s Bloodline, they knew the production needed a light touch. By prioritizing the raw, iconic power of Mon’s vocal takes, the duo crafted an album that feels both intimate and expansive. Drawing on Andre’s experience at Rick Rubin’s legendary Shangri-La studios and Daylight’s history with major artists, the pair balanced a stacked hardware chain with the surgical precision of iZotope software. Whether they were using iZotope RX to clean up delicate mandolin recordings or Insight 2 to monitor their loudness levels, their philosophy remained the same: let Mon’s artistic intent lead the way. We sat down with the production duo to discuss their...

On the 20th March, Famous When Dead Records will release ‘Do Nothin’ by Scott Garcia x Syncia x CASH ONLY. CASH ONLY runs the label that’s become essential for progressive house and UK-influenced sounds, teaming again with Syncia after their shared work. They link with Scott Garcia, the iconic UKG name whose ‘It’s a London Thing’ remains a cornerstone of the movement. The record stands as the veteran’s first release this year, having already gained traction through a premier via his KISS Radio slot. The production sits around a hypnotic wobbly bass that works with nimble skippy drums drawn from garage traditions. This setup builds a unique pocket full of the group’s established dancefloor strength, leaning deeper into low frequencies...

DJcity’s Bar Anthems playlist is built around familiar favorites, paired with modern DJ edits that make them easier to mix and more effective on today’s dancefloors. Inside you’ll find a mix of classic crowd-pleasers, new originals, and fresh remixes, all built to keep the energy up and the sing-alongs going – perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, but just as useful year-round for any bar gig. Download the full playlist – find originals and remixes from Shaboozey, House Of Pain, Morgan Wallen, The Killers, Benson Boone, Post Malone, and more! Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for just $10. The post Bar Anthems: Familiar Favorites With Modern DJ Edits appeared first on DJcity News - Music and...

The human voice is the most expressive instrument we have, but it can also be one of the most challenging to capture and produce. Whether you’re looking for a cinematic bed that breathes with organic life or a polished pop hook that cuts through the mix, the right vocal tool can be a complete game changer for your workflow. In this post, we’re looking at five of the best vocal plugins that move beyond traditional choir sounds to bring immediate character and emotion to your tracks. Explore vocal plugins Jump to these sections: Moments: Vocal Clouds Vocal Colors Jacob Collier Audience Choir Choir: Omnia Glaze 2 1. Moments: Vocal Clouds Moments: Vocal Clouds is a new vocal instrument for Kontakt that transforms the human voice into...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets Download all 10 tracks here. This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Be Mine – James Hype New Religion – Bebe Rexha & Faithless Turn Your Heart Back On – CeeLo Green Jump – J Balvin & Amber Mark (ft. Steve Vai & Travis Barker) Magalenha – DJ Katch wgft – MarkCutz & Zillionaire Remix * – Gunna (ft. Burna Boy) Get It Shawty – Kidd Spin Make My Day Edit * – Lloyd (ft. Yung Joc) Birthday Cake – LUSSO Remix – Rihanna Big Poppa – Onderkoffer Remix – The Notorious B.I.G. Cake By The Ocean – Denero Remix – DNCE Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New to...

This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes back returning guest @DJZimmie! The crew discusses how having a camera operator during Club DJ Sets has now become mandatory, how that increases costs, and how it affects how much money a DJ can make (01:55). Crooked shares how @DJNugget saved him one night in Pittsburgh by taking a punch for him (05:01). Zimmie breaks down what “Level Up For DJs” has to offer (13:40) and speaks on a moving moment involving @Shortkut at the #LevelUp4DJs 2025 conference (21:50). The crew also talks about how they manage their presence on social media as DJs (40:40), Crooked speaks on the beauty of collaboration, building community, and social media exhaustion (53:01). The fellas reflect on their experience...

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Will Bates has built a career on finding tension between emotion and precision. His latest work for The Better Sister, an eight-episode thriller streaming on Prime Video, continues that balance. The score moves through haunting pianos, layered percussion, and textured orchestration, creating a sound that feels both intimate and unrelenting. Working under tight deadlines, Bates relied heavily on his trusted Native Instruments plugin toolkit to shape the show’s melodic and rhythmic world. Using Noire for its dynamic response and Kontakt for its versatility, he was able to move quickly from sketches to finished cues while preserving the raw emotion of his ideas. That speed was crucial for a project that...

The foundation of almost every iconic electronic track is its drum sounds. While many producers start their journey with samples, using a dedicated drum synth VST gives you the ultimate power to shape every transient, decay, and tonal tail to fit your project perfectly. Whether you are looking for a hard-hitting kick for a warehouse techno set or intricate, glitchy percussion for an experimental beat, the right tools allow you to move from raw ideas to finished, expressive sounds. The Native Instruments ecosystem offers a variety of drum synthesis and percussion tools that cater to every stage of your production journey. Explore drum synths What is the best drum synth VST for electronic music? Massive X: the powerhouse for synthetic...

Beatport is leveling up its global DJ ecosystem with the announcement that Beatsource will officially be integrated into Beatport, bringing both platforms together into a single premium destination built for discovery, curation, and performance. Starting March 2026, Beatsource subscribers will begin transitioning to Beatport through a guided migration process rolling out over the coming months. Once complete, DJs will access their accounts entirely through Beatport, combining Beatsource’s expertly curated open-format catalog with Beatport’s deep electronic music library under one roof. The result: one streamlined platform connecting hip-hop, pop, Latin, rock, and open-format essentials alongside the world’s largest electronic music...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets Download all 10 tracks here. This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Something Serious – Bruno Mars PARTYGYAL – MOLIY & bees & honey Tonto – J Balvin, Ryan Castro & DJ Snake Un Poquito Más – Deorro FLAMMABLE – Swae Lee Kernkraft 400 – Freejak Remix * – Zombie Nation Jumpman – Rogerson Remix * – Drake & Future tv off – Nick Bike Ever Since U Left Me Edit – Kendrick Lamar (ft. Lefty Gunplay) Bad Girls – FRASER Remix – Donna Summer Who’s That Chick? – Joan Qveralt Remix * – David Guetta (ft. Rihanna) Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New to...

DJcity’s February 2026 download charts highlight the most popular tracks globally, alongside regional breakdowns across key markets – including charts for Latin, UK, Germany, Asia, and South Asia. Download the full playlist here. Pop Dat Thang – DaBaby Body – Don Toliver Ever Since U Left Me – French Montana & Max B Dangerous – Ballads Remix – Kardinal Offishall (ft. Akon) LET ‘EM KNOW – T.I. (prod. Pharrell Williams) That’s The Way (I Like It) – Tall Boys Ever Since U Left Me Edit – K.C. & The Sunshine Band Outside – MarkCutz Nola Bounce Remix – Cardi B EoO – Ihnternal Halftime Live Edit – Bad Bunny Break Free – Gael Borrego Remix – Ariana Grande Down South – Trap Dickey (ft. Key Glock) Sign up to preview the tracks for free...

From his early days in the Detroit techno scene to his status as a global icon, Richie Hawtin has always viewed DJing as a deconstructive and additive art form. In our latest video, Hawtin breaks down his current performance setup, showing how he layers Traktor, analog mixing, and live production to create unique storytelling for every crowd. Video studio credit: Made in LX Photographer: Matias Garcia Beyond the decks: live sequencing To truly find your own sound, Hawtin suggests looking beyond standard DJ hardware. His setup includes a Launchpad running Bitwig for live percussion and melodic sequencing. Synced melodies: A step sequencer allows you to create new melodies in real time. Traktor sends the key of the current track to...

Around a month after the Rane SYSTEM ONE was released, the new version of Serato DJ Pro has just been released for it. That’ll be followed soon by Algoriddim’s djay Pro, and Virtual DJ. Some DJs might wonder why adding software support is so imporant for a device like the SYSTEM ONE, which is focused around the onboard Engine OS standalone experience, but in the new episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx breaks down all the reasons why it matters. Check out Mojaxx’s discussion of Serato DJ Pro for the Rane SYSTEM ONE on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post Serato DJ Pro for the Rane SYSTEM ONE is here, and this is why it matters appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

With Nomad Tapes: Africa, Nova Wolf turned mastering into a continuation of the storytelling process. The six-track release, shaped by travels across the African continent, captures more than sound. It captures energy, memory, and the pulse of collaboration. Each track feels distinct in geography yet bound by tone and warmth. That unity came from both instinct and process, shaping intensity without losing the organic life inside the mix. In this conversation, Nova Wolf reflects on the tools and mindset that kept his work grounded in emotion. From iZotope Ozone to the way he approaches field recordings and dynamics, his methods reveal a focus on human connection through sound rather than perfection through control. Jump to these...