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In the modern studio, perfection is often the enemy of the vibe. Whether it’s Malibu Babie dominating the unapologetic, high-gloss world of pop, or Eddie “Shy Boogs” Timmons locking into the heavy pocket of modern hip-hop, these individual hitmakers share a common goal: capturing a feeling that moves the room. We sat down with them to discuss how Komplete 26 fuels their workflows and the no-rules philosophy that keeps their sound ahead of the curve. Discover Komplete 26 The philosophy behind their music: catching the human rhythm For this group, the best tracks aren’t made on a grid; they are made through instinct and physical energy. Malibu Babie: “My sound is very high-energy and very unapologetic. I’ve always leaned into sounds...

DJcity’s new Latin Throwbacks playlist is packed with the biggest classic Latin records, reimagined with modern energy for today’s dancefloors. These re-drums, remixes, and remakes give DJs the nostalgia people love, with updated production that hits harder in the club. Whether you’re playing a Latin night, open-format set, wedding, or bar crowd, these edits are built to keep familiar hooks alive while making transitions smoother and dancefloors more explosive. Tap into the full playlist and load up on fresh takes of the Latin classics from Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, Joe Arroyo, Nicky Jam, and more! Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for just $10. The post 🚨 New...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Ran To Atlanta – Drake, Future & Molly Santana 2 Hard 4 The Radio – Drake Cheetah Print – Drake & Sexyy Red Serotonin – James Hype As It Seems – Omicasa, Craze & Matsu Abuelita * – P3SO Stateside – FaceTyme Remix * – PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson Light It Up – Richastic Remix – Major Lazer (ft. Nyla & Fuse ODG) Body – NOAIR & PLAN8 Remix – Don Toliver CoCo – Matthew Topper & The McAnic Coming Up (It’s Dare) Edit – O.T. Genasis 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? Get full download...

Engine DJ has reached version 5.0, and that new update brings with it performance improvements and RGB waveforms for users of all Engine OS hardware. But Rane System One users get an even bigger upgrade – on-device stems rendering. On the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx breaks down everything in 5.0, and asks whether it lives up to what he was hoping it would be. Learn more about Engine DJ: https://enginedj.com/ Check out Mojaxx’s breakdown of Engine DJ 5.0 on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post Engine DJ 5.0 – Onboard Stems Rendering Is Here! appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

During Miami Music Week, DJ Crooked from Road Podcast got a chance to sit down with Chicago’s own DJ Whiteshadow to talk about a new platform he’s launching called SETSPACE.APP. Over the years, Whiteshadow and DJ Crooked from the Road Podcast have had multiple conversations about DJs receiving better healthcare, retirement plans, legal protections, and greater collective power. But it always comes back to one thing… DJs are finding a way to unify. SETSPACE.APP might be one of the first real attempts at that. On the surface, it’s a multi-purpose DJ platform that helps DJs showcase gigs, manage guest lists, sell tickets, share music, accept requests/tips, coordinate bookings, and more. But beyond the tools, the bigger idea is creating a...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) POP DAT THANG – David Guetta Remix – DaBaby Omerta – J Balvin, S.O.G & Ryan Castro Go – Key Glock Drink & Smoke – Too $hort (ft. E-40 & Tyga) Don’t Tell ‘Em – Sir Marcus & Kareem Remix * – Jeremih (ft. YG) Beauty And A Beat – Gael Borrego Club Edit * – Justin Bieber (ft. Nicki Minaj) The Way I Are – Tavatli Remix – Timbaland (ft. Keri Hilson & D.O.E.) I Love It – Rich DietZ Remix – Icona Pop (ft. Charli xcx) Let Me Love You – EGNEVER Remix – DJ Snake (ft. Justin Bieber) Grove St. Party – RCADE & JUNK FOOD Remix – Waka Flocka Flame Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered...

It was announced earlier this year that Native Instruments had entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany… Not great news for the talented folks who work there, or for users of their products. Well, today, it’s been revealed that inMusic, the company behind Rane, Akai, Denon DJ, Moog and other big brands, are acquiring Native Instruments, including their other brands Izotope, Brainworx, and Plugin Alliance. Check out Mojaxx’s first reaction to the news on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post BREAKING NEWS: inMusic Acquires NATIVE INSTRUMENTS! appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

To our friends, artists, partners, collaborators, and community: After three months of hard work, and three months of extraordinary loyalty from you, I am pleased to share that a definitive agreement has now been signed for Native Instruments to be acquired by inMusic. Two iconic music technology companies, with decades of shared respect for this industry and the people who make music in it, are coming together to build something greater than either could alone. Our NKS hardware and MPC Editions collaboration last year was the beginning of this story. Today, we look ahead to a common future. inMusic has spent three decades building and growing the brands that creators rely on every day — Akai Professional, Moog Music, Denon DJ...

The legendary @Cutso joins the ROAD Podcast to break down the DNA of the Bay Area scene, the evolution of turntablism, and the reality of balancing a high-level DJ career with a corporate tech job. We dive into his viral “ROAD Talk” interview from NAMM 2026 (2:55), where he addresses the entitlement of new DJs and a social media culture that causes artists to focus on the wrong metrics. Cutso reflects on the “Relationship Economy” and why you cannot get booked without being in the room, while tracing his roots back to the 90s, and the “quick mixing” style that defined the Bay (8:23). He recounts the early influence of MC Hammer and the reverence for D-Styles mixtapes, comparing them to baseball trading cards for the Hip Hop community...

For some producers, a track is a sequence of notes; for Ex.sses, Hezen, and Ikävä Pii, it is a living, breathing environment. Drawing from eclectic backgrounds in fine art, professional dance, and film, these three artists treat the DAW as a canvas for sonic masterpieces. In this deep dive, we hear directly from the artists on how they use the tools within Komplete 26 to bridge the gap between abstract textures and visceral, physical energy. Discover Komplete 26 How they started: from fine art to the dancefloor How does an artist’s background shift the way they hear a blank project? For this group, the journey into production began far away from the traditional recording studio. Ex.sses: “I started out from a fine art background...

The latest edition of the definitive music production bundle has landed. Bringing together studio staples like Kontakt 8 and Massive X, this bundle takes your projects from first thought to finished master. These creative tools are designed to be tweaked, shaped, and broken to become uniquely yours. Here’s why it’s worth updating the bundle you’ll never outgrow. Explore Komplete 26 The highlights From legendary synthesizers and breakthrough organic instruments to AI-assisted mastering tools, Komplete delivers the exact tools you need to match your taste in the moment. Kontakt 8 At the heart of Komplete is Kontakt 8. Smart tools for chords, phrases, groove, and arrangement mean less time searching and more time making. With nine...

The Crane Stand was a game changer back in the early 2010s, when most DJ laptop stands were, frankly, underwhelming. After a long time away, it’s back, in the form of the Crane Stand Plus, which has been produced using the exact same design, materials and construction methods as it was back in the day. On the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx asks, is it still the GOAT of laptop stands, or has the market left it behind? Learn more about the Crane Stand Plus: www.cranedj.com Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Crane Stand Plus from Crane DJ on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post The GOAT Laptop Stand Returns! Crane Stand Plus Review appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Bring Your Love – Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter TAKE U HOME – Shoreline Mafia, OhGeesy & Fenix Flexin Smoke – Skrillex, Isoxo, Teezandos & Cristale Forgiveness – Asake Echo – Daddy Yankee, Shenseea & FIFA Sound One Time – MARROW Remix * – Justin Bieber Mi Gente – Rogerson Remix * – J Balvin & Willy William Dile – DJ Smerk & MFresh Remix * – Don Omar E85 – FaceTyme Remix * – Don Toliver Losing It – CHALANT & DEDRO Remix – FISHER 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? Get full download...

On April 28, 2026, MIN t released ‘Last Day’, her second single before the album Before The After, which comes out May 8. This self-released track follows ‘Hope’ and its video, which appeared in METAL Magazine and was played on Hot Wax Radio, SF Radio UK, Radio Opole, MXTR FM, and Hot 102.8. MIN t, whose real name is Martyna Kubicz, has been based in Berlin since 2015. She has supported artists like HVOB, Angel Haze, Jess Glynne, and Vitalic. She started classical piano at age seven in Wrocław’s music school, was influenced by musical theatre and ballet, and later explored jazz, electronic, pop, and soul before teaching herself Ableton at eighteen. A Berklee College of Music scholarship brought her mentorship from Susan Rogers, the...

Tim McEwan of The Midnight approaches production like a craftsman, balancing the precision of modern software with the texture of older recording techniques. For Syndicate, his most ambitious project yet, he built a workflow that connects classic warmth to contemporary punch. Plugin Alliance tools became a central part of that process, shaping the sound of the drums, bass, and stereo field while keeping the mixes open and musical. Across seventeen tracks, Syndicate channels the drama of analog synths and cinematic arrangements through digital precision. McEwan’s use of compressors, enhancers, and tape-style saturation gave each track its own personality while keeping the entire album cohesive. The result is a collection that feels...

Whether you’re opening, headlining, or bouncing between genres, these Latin playlists give you room to move. DJcity has you ready for Cinco de Mayo with playlists built for every moment. Latin Throwbacks Classic Latin records reworked for today’s dancefloor. High-quality re-drums, remixes, and remakes of the biggest throwbacks, so you get the nostalgia with and extra energy kick. Latin Peak Hour Sets Tried-and-tested Latin records that hit when the room’s at its fullest. These are the go-to tracks for keeping the floor moving when it matters most. Play Bad Bunny An exclusive playlist pulls together Bad Bunny’s biggest records, each paired with a DJ-ready edit or remix – so you’re ready to switch it up however your...

Skye Holland has released ‘Automatic’ via Prodigy Records. The Victoria-based singer already owns five entries on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show US National Airplay Chart, including her Steve Kroeger pairing ‘So Close’ that climbed to No. 10 there and No. 3 on Mediabase Dance. Their earlier release ‘Through The Dark’ pulled in Billboard Canada and EDM.com support, while ‘Lie’ reached No. 27 on Billboard Adult Top 40 and landed breakout rotation on Ryan Seacrest’s American Top 40. She sits on 108 million streams total, with national airplay from SiriusXM and iHeart Radio stateside, BBC Introducing in the UK, and TV exposure on ABC, Music Choice, YTV, Stingray Music, SPACE DiVA, and STAR Digio, plus syncs on Temptation Island and The Young...

DJcity’s April 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. One Night – HUGEL, French Montana & Max B Never Gonna Give You Up – Les Bisous Remix – Rick Astley We Found Love – Colin Jay Remix – Rihanna (ft. Calvin Harris) Runway – Lady Gaga & Doechii Let Me Love You – Rogerson Remix – DJ Snake (ft. Justin Bieber) Bitch Better Have My Money – 5HOURS, Francesco Ken & Alessio Centra Remix – Rihanna TEACH YOU HOW TO LUH ME – YG & Ty Dolla $ign Tonto – J Balvin, Ryan Castro & DJ Snake Song 2 – Freejak Remix – Blur CHICA 305 – John Summit & Feid Sign up to preview the...

The use of pixel tubes as an eye-candy lighting effect is one of the big trends in the mobile, wedding, and private event DJ scenes at the moment. German manufacturer Ape Labs has their own take on the idea – the Neon Pix. Despite the brand’s reputation for having high quality, but pricey fixtures, the Neon Pix are, in fact, one of the more affordable options on the market, so on the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx takes a look to see how they stack up against the competition. Learn more about the Neon Pix: Ape Labs USA: https://apelabsusa.com/ Ape Labs EU: https://apelabs.com Ape Labs UK: https://apelabsuk.com/ Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Neon Pix from Ape Lab on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post GLOW UP! Ape...

Number 3 of the seasonal Bonk Wave releases is here, and it’s a biggy. This time the community collected 54 tracks in total, spread over 3 albums. The amount of tracks submitted are starting to make us think we’ll have to come up with some other way of managing this. At some point, that’s just too much music to master, review, split up over albums, etc. But I’m sure we’ll figure something out. The first two albums are the regular free-form submissions so to speak. The 3rd album contains the sample challenge tracks, where everyone joining in made a track from a fixed set of samples. There’s a banjo sample in this one. A frigging banjo sample. I mean, how does a self-respecting electronic musician incorporate a banjo in his tunes? Well...