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Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Justin Bieber – YUKON – DJ Hunny Bee UP! Edit Metro Boomin – They Wanna Have Fun Saweetie – twinzzz YG & Leon Thomas – LOVERS OR FRIENDS Disco Lines & Tinashe – No Broke Boys – Sak Noel Remix * Drake & Central Cee – Which One – Tall Boys NOKIA Edit * Fantomel & KATE LINN – Dame Un Grrr – Gael Borrego Remix * Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body – Rogerson Remix * Lil Wayne – Go DJ – Richastic Remix * Rick James – Give It To Me Baby – Motion Twin Remix DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here. The post 💎Weekly Gems Ft. Metro Boomin, YG & Leon Thomas, Tinashe...

Eelke Kleijn’s fifth studio album – Connected – marks a sharp turn into melodic, vocal-forward production. It’s his most personal project to date, shaped by a shift in his writing process and a broader sonic palette that moves between indie dance, progressive house, and cinematic cues. To shape the FX layers and movement across the record, Kleijn leaned heavily on Guitar Rig – not as a guitar tool, but as a creative processor for synths, vocals, and ambient layers. From DI guitar tones reshaped through custom preset chains to split-band FX stacks and analog-style modulation, Guitar Rig became one of the most flexible tools in the process. And that flexibility helped him finish Connected after years of stalled drafts, post-tour...

At Native Instruments, we’re constantly inspired by the incredible music you create with our tools. We’re proud to have such a vibrant community of artists, and we’re excited to launch this new series dedicated to sharing your amazing work right here on our blog. From seasoned pros to budding artists, your creativity drives us, and we love seeing how you bring your unique sound to life using Maschine, Komplete, Kontakt, and more. Let’s dive into some recent highlights from our community that caught our eye: @mogliafrique remixes “So Sick” with a fresh twist Watch as @mogliafrique reimagines Ne-Yo’s “So Sick,” adding vocals from Tems, who has just joined the NI artist board. This remix video showcases the creative power of Ozone...

Menura Audio came out of the gate swinging with their first product, the fully modular MDMX mixer, a couple of years ago. Following the success of that, they’re now expanding their range with the new MDFX series, which will work with any DJ gear. There’s a desktop isolator, the ISO3, and the first separate filter aimed at DJs that we’ve seen for many years. Mojaxx gives them both a full review, on the new episode of Beatsource Tech. Check out Mojaxx’s review of the new MDFX units from Menura Audio on DJcity TV. The post Upgrade Any DJ Setup! Menura Audio MDFX Isolator & FIlter Review appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down for Part 1 of an epic two-part conversation with legendary producer @Rashad_Ringo_Smith — the mastermind behind tracks for @TheNotoriousBIG, @BustaRhymes, @JayZ, @Beyonce, @TheGodRakim, and more. You may not know his name, but you definitely know his sound. Rashad kicks things off by reflecting on his early days as a DJ, his childhood nicknames, and the powerful influence his mother had on his musical journey (00:11). He shares his deep love for jazz and reveals how he flipped the same sample two different ways for Busta Rhymes’ “Woo Hah” and its remix featuring @OlDirtyBastardLegacy (08:55). He breaks down the art of crate digging with iconic producers, the origins of the “pause tape,” and...

Night Breeze doesn’t ever overcomplicate things. His new single “Wanaka Springs” works because it trusts the groove, strips everything else back, and builds from instinct. The track is light on frills but heavy where it counts, the kick and bass lock in early and leave plenty of space for melodies to drift without clutter. That balance is no accident. Before diving into electronic production, Night Breeze played guitar in a rock band, and that flexible and jam-inspired (yet still linear) thinking is evident in his writing style. There’s chord movement, not just loops. The structure feels played, not assembled. His production references range from Bob Moses to Radiohead, but what makes it work is how unforced it all feels. Nothing is...

If you’re a producer or beatmaker, chances are you’ve felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of synth options out there. Whether paid or free, VST synth plugins can feel endless. It’s always a great catch to have one virtual instrument that can handle everything: powerful leads, evolving pads, and heavy basses. Usually, professional-level synths come with a hefty price tag, but we’ve changed that by releasing a free, streamlined version of our most iconic synth. Introducing Native Instruments Massive X Player, a free software synth that makes it easier than ever to bring high-quality free synth sounds into your productions without spending a cent. Native Instruments · Red - Fast Learner with Massive X Player Massive X Player gives you...

Becoming a better songwriter is a journey of almost-constant discovery, finding fresh ways to spark creativity and overcome common hurdles like writer’s block. Having the right free songwriting instruments and tools can dramatically streamline your creative process, transforming initial ideas into full compositions. In this article, we’ll explore five exceptional free virtual instruments for songwriting and essential tools that are excellent choices to kickstart your musical creations. These powerful, no-cost resources, particularly those built for the versatile Kontakt Player or the full version of Kontakt, can help you infuse your compositions with unique sounds and textures, craft compelling chord progressions with ease, and...

These are DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of July 2025. Our monthly charts feature top downloads from around the world, plus regional charts for Latin, UK, Germany, Asia, and South Asia. Cardi B – Outside Drake – What Did I Miss DJ Snake & J Balvin – Noventa Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body – Gael Borrego Remix Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap Miley Cyrus – Party In the U.S.A. – BVRNOUT Remix HUGEL, Tom Enzy & Jdr (ft. Josh Cross) – Sonidito KAROL G – Un Gatito Me Llamó Tokischa – MIAMI Icona Pop (ft. Charli XCX) – I Love It – MARROW LET’S GO Edit View the full list here. The post 🌡️ Too Hot to Handle – July’s Top Downloads 🎵 appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

It’s been 30 years since the release of Coolio’s iconic ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and we’re celebrating with a DJ challenge and prize pack. How to Enter: Create Your Routine: Make a DJ routine flipping ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ in your most creative way. Keep it to 1-minute or less! Keep It Short: Your video should be no longer than 60 seconds. Record It: Perform your routine on camera and share it as an Instagram Reel and/or TikTok, using the hashtag #gangstasparadiseDJchallenge. Pro Tip: For the best sound quality, record the audio directly from your mixer or controller and sync it to your video to ensure a clean, pristine sound! Tag Us: Don’t forget to tag @beatsourceofficial and @DJcity in your post! Submit Your Entry: Fill out the form...

On Sunday 17 August, Wanderlust and FVTVR are set to light up with an unmissable Disco experience celebrating Disco culture, the Queer community and key Disco pioneers. The event is an ode to the power and influence of Disco culture, and marks the closing of the Disco showcase DISCOMING OUT, at the Philharmonie de Paris in Paris. The show will also feature a magnificent lineup which includes Disco luminaries like Cerrone, Dimitri From Paris and Todd Terje, while guests will be able to enjoy two floors across four rooms, along with a stunning open air terrace. Taking place from 17:00 – 05:00, DISCOMING OUT is more than just a party, it’s a love letter to an inclusive, diverse and united community. Tickets Now Available Follow...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Which One – Drake (ft. Central Cee) Miami Remix – Morgan Wallen, Lil Wayne & Rick Ross Walking On A Dream – BLOND:ISH Remix – Empire Of The Sun Work – Proppa, Rich DietZ & Smith & Sorren Who Let The Dogs Out – Wuki, DJ Susan & Baha Men One – MarkCutz Remix – Swedish House Mafia * YUKON – Tall Boys Club Edit – Justin Bieber * Illegal – BVRNOUT Remix – PinkPantheress Memories – Manuferz, Cortex_o & Peace Remix – David Guetta (ft. Kid Cudi) Rock That Body – ROWKA Remix – Black Eyed Peas DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here. The post New Tunes From...

The Alexsander has been in the game long enough to have moved past sound bites and passing moments. His new album Awareness is built like a timeline – 12 tracks that each reflect a stage in spiritual awakening, scored in cinematic techno and layered with personal history. The album moves between AI-manipulated vocals, Persian instrumentation, and modular synthesis, but the heart of the entire production relied on Komplete. Kontakt became the foundation for many textures, atmospheres, and tonal contrasts, helping him bridge synthetic modulation with organic resonance. From Massive and Hypha to Guitar Rig, Komplete offered the flexibility and depth to support an album that’s more philosophical than performative. In this interview, The...

A company from outside the DJ space releasing a product aimed directly at DJs is quite a rare occurrence, but thats what we have with the NTH-50s, the new headphones from RØDE. That’s a brand usually associated with content creation, live streaming, and pro audio. The NTH-50s have impressive specs, especially considering their relatively affordable price. Mojaxx tested them in the booth, to find out if RØDE really understand what DJs are looking for. Check out Mojaxx’s review of the NTH-50 headphones from RØDE on DJcity TV. The post RØDE Make DJ Gear Now? NTH-50 Headphones Review appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew chops it up with @JasonJani — DJ, entrepreneur, and founder of @SCEEventGroup — as he shares his journey from New Jersey club nights to redefining private events. Jason recalls how he got his start in 1995, spinning at local spots like Deco Lounge and DJing on the Shore (2:30, 14:30). He talks about learning from setbacks (24:53) and how skills from corporate America helped shape his DJ business (25:48, 27:55). He explains how he broke the mold of the “cheesy wedding DJ” by bringing a nightclub mindset to private events (28:14), using YouTube to market himself (33:20), and building performances that spoke for themselves (35:34). From being recruited for the Watch The Throne tour to getting business...

There’s no shortage of free Kontakt libraries out there, but when you’re working on sci-fi material, many of them fall flat. Either they’re too clean, too on the nose, or too over-the-top to actually sit well under dialogue or pacing. What you really need are libraries that carry atmosphere without getting in the way: tools that feel like part of the world you’re building, not just layered on top. That means gritty textures, evolving drones, melodic tension, and subtle tonal movement that can stretch across entire cues without burning out and yet that still sounds just familiar enough to ground the song in the safety of home the sci-fi tropes contrast against. Many of the tools in this list run in the free Kontakt Player, giving you...

When UNER began writing CONTICINIUM, he wasn’t trying to chase a sound or make a comeback. He was confronting grief, silence, and emotional fragmentation – and using Reaktor to find structure inside the chaos. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t try to fit into a genre because the process behind it never did either. Across eleven tracks, he pulls together fragments from his classical training, modular systems, and club background to build something that feels more like a journal than a record. Reaktor is all over it – from Monark bass foundations and Metaphysical Function textures to unpredictable transitions built with Akkord and Blocks. Each ensemble serves the album’s emotional architecture rather than any fixed stylistic idea. In...

Rezident’s debut album Feeling Fades is loaded with emotional nuance and sonic detail, but the production choices behind it are grounded in a tight, personal toolkit. The Berlin-based producer has built his reputation on melodic textures and clean, expressive arrangements, and for most of this record, Kontakt and Komplete libraries played a central role in sketching out everything from guitars to basses. Instead of chasing massive expansion packs or falling into too many choices, Rezident leans into a practical, repeatable process. Libraries like Rickenbacker Bass and Electric Sunburst ended up shaping key moments on the album, including tracks like “Muse” and “Our World.” But even more than that, they let him stay locked into the flow...

SYML’s third studio album Nobody Lives Here came together through a focused and personal process. Written, recorded, and produced with longtime collaborator Brian Eichelberger, the record reflects a clear set of priorities: simplicity over excess, emotion over perfection, and trust in one’s own creative instincts. After years of working in varied recording scenarios, this album felt like it needed more privacy and less outside influence. The sessions were built on restraint with limited instruments, early vocal takes, and a willingness to commit to choices quickly. That discipline gave the songs space to breathe, both musically and emotionally. What emerged is a record that’s tightly composed yet deeply expressive, shaped by time...

Modestep’s new single “Shutting Down” kicks off a bold chapter in their sound, blending industrial synths, live guitar, and hyper-compressed drums into a hybrid format built for high-pressure sets. Released back on March 28, the track marks the beginning of a new era for the long-running UK project, who first broke out with their chart-topping debut Evolution Theory and have since played to crowds at Glastonbury, Coachella, EDC, and Woodstock Poland. The song’s palette is dense and high-gain but deliberately sculpted. In this interview, we break down how Massive helped shape the core tones of “Shutting Down,” how Modestep keeps aggressive layers balanced with emotional pacing, and why their workflow still revolves around fast recall...