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Valentine’s Day gigs coming up? We made it easy. DJcity just dropped three themed playlists to help you lock in the right vibe, no matter the crowd. R&B is a hand-crafted mix of originals and remixes – slow jams, classics, and flipped edits you can actually work into your set. Perfect for setting the mood or keeping couples on the floor. Chill & Vibey is exactly that. Laid-back, smooth cuts for cocktail hours, lounges, or those early-night sets where you’re building the atmosphere. Pyar Vibes Only brings the Desi love. Romantic South Asian favorites and modern anthems that hit at weddings, cultural events, and Valentine’s parties alike. No matter the vibe, your Valentine’s soundtrack is ready. Sign up to preview the...

The lo-fi musical aesthetic barely needs an introduction. Lo-fi beats have taken the world by storm through degraded textures that have shown up in lo-fi hip hop, lo-fi house, and other genres. When it comes to making beats yourself, the best lo-fi plugins are the tools that help you achieve that signature character through a bit of vinyl crackle, some warm saturation, and a touch of wonky pitch drift. If you are chasing an “imperfect” nostalgic sound, you are in the right place. Native Instruments, iZotope, and Plugin Alliance offer a range of high-quality lo-fi plugins that cover every stage of the production process. This guide breaks down the best lo-fi plugins for every budget, including free effects you can download right now...

This episode of Road Podcast features @JulzDelaPena and @Esentrik breaking down how real DJ careers evolve, from Julz getting into weddings and understanding presentation (02:05). The conversation touches on the reality of DJ promo culture, online bravado, and mentorship (07:03). The crew then speaks on DJ friendships, leaving retail to focus on parties, and changing economics (10:10). Julz revisits the roots of @HickiesAndDryhumps, why the party originally felt like a house party, and how moments like @milesmedina and @JustBlaze pulling up after the Goldie Awards shaped its growth (25:07), before diving into Filipino classics and the quiet influence of Filipino DJs in nightlife (29:01). The crew then talks about San Diego’s venues...

The NAMM show in California rolled around again, and Mojaxx hit the show floor to check out all the new gear for 2026 from Rane, Hercules, Reloop, RCF, Akai, Odyssey, Korg, and more. Plus he got an exclusive interview with Laidback Luke, talking about why he’s switched back to CDJs after a year using his Mixtour Pro. We also discuss the unwelcome news, which broke after the show, that Native Instruments have entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany. Check out the Mojaxx’s NAMM recap on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post The 2026 NAMM Show Wrap-Up – DJ Culture is Looking Good! appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

This week we wrap up our 2025 recap series with the top 30 Japanese tracks of 2025 from DJcity’s global catalog. Click through to download every track on this year’s list from AK-69, ¥ellow Bucks, and more! DOWNLOAD THE FULL PLAYLIST (see below for a preview) ONE SHOT – AK-69 (ft. Watson & Eric.B.Jr; prod. タイプライター) スーパースター Remix – AK-69 (ft. The タイマンチーズ (紅桜, J-REXXX)) Big Shit Trouble – ¥ellow Bucks (ft. eyden) ROCKSTA – DJ SID (ft. T-STONE & week dudus) Still Young More Rich – MARROW Hype Edit – LANA (ft. Watson) Drop It – ¥ellow Bucks (ft. WILYWNKA) Reaching For The Sky – ALAN SHIRAHAMA Fallin’ Remix – JASMINE & DJ DEEQUITE (ft. 5lack) Run It Up – ¥ellow Bucks (ft. Benjazzy) Where Did You Go? – ¥ellow Bucks (ft. AKLO & SOCKS)...

Global superstar Bad Bunny is set to take over the halftime show this weekend – make sure your sets hit just as hard. This year’s game-ready playlist rounds up 50 of Bad Bunny’s most popular tracks, built for the club, the pre-game, and the afterparty – all ready to drop in your next set. This exclusive playlist brings together Bad Bunny’s biggest records on DJcity – each paired with a DJ-ready edit or remix so you’re covered no matter how your set needs to move. Click through to download the full playlist now. Below are some playlist highlights. Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for just $10. The post 🏈 Bad Bunny Takes Over Game Weekend – Are Your Sets Ready? appeared first on...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. Download them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Body – Don Toliver LIGHTS GO OUT – John Summit Make My Day – ESSE RIDIN – Tokischa Birthday – Fredo, Burna Boy, & Steel Banglez Love Yourself – Freejak Remix * – Justin Bieber Birthday Song – DJ Bizzon Pop Dat Thang Edit * – 2 Chainz (ft. Kanye West) Nonstop – Tall Boys 4 Raws Edit * – Drake Dangerous – Ballads Remix – Kardinal Offishall (ft. Akon) No Type – CASHEW Remix – Rae Sremmurd DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for just $10. The post 🆕 This Week’s...

Sporty O is back with “Spirit Higher,” a new single that marks the first release from his upcoming EP The P.L.U.R. Project, arriving in the spring. Designed to uplift and energize, “Spirit Higher” blends emotive melodies with driving dance floor rhythms, channeling the core values of peace, love, unity, and respect. The track sets the creative direction for The P.L.U.R. Project, an EP centered around connection, positivity, and the shared experience of dance music. With this release, Sporty O leans into a more intentional and message driven sound, pairing feel good energy with polished production built for both festivals and personal listening. “Spirit Higher” serves as an opening statement for the project, signaling a body of work...

Allen & Heath’s Xone series tend to stick around for a long time, and that proved to be the case with their previous 23 and 23C entry-level mixers. They’ve finally received an update, though, with the 24 and 24C, which feature the same kind of analogue sound, but with a more up-to-date feature set. The same applies to the K3, the new addition to the company’s beloved K series of controllers, so Mojaxx reviews both on the new episode of Beatsource Tech. Check out Mojaxx’s world review of the Xone:24C and Xone:K3 from Allen & Heath on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post In the XONE! Allen & Heath Xone:24C and K3 Review appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

I want to personally take a moment to address the recent news about Native Instruments. Please rest assured that business continues as usual at Native Instruments, iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx. Our hardware and software products remain on sale and available for download and activation. Our passionate and dedicated teams are here and supporting customers as normal. In product and engineering, we are continuing to develop and launch new products and features. Our NKS Partnerships team continues to process Kontakt Player licences and NKS Partner submissions. We are working diligently and responsibly to secure a healthy, financially sustainable future for Native Instruments. As you may have seen, Native Instruments GmbH has...

Discover the top 30 German tracks of 2025, powered by DJcity’s expansive worldwide catalog. Click through to download all the tracks on this year’s list! DOWNLOAD THE FULL PLAYLIST (see below for a preview) Wackelkontakt – Oimara atzen & barbies – Shirin David & Ski Aggu tau mich auf – Zartmann tau mich auf – FEIER & EIS Remix – Zartmann HERZBLATT – Tream & Mia Julia AKON – Jazeek Fata Morgana – FEIER & EIS Remix – Nina Chuba Cold As Ice – Apache 207 & Luciano Ma Baby – Jazeek Bir – Directa, Jojee & Lietru (ft. Mehnersmoos) Watch a routine from @funkij showcasing some of the top songs from this playlist: The post 🇩🇪 The Top German Tracks of 2025 appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Johnny Gorillas has built a sound that moves between two different creative spaces. His solo work focuses on lo-fi textures and sample-based grooves, while his project mono sky leans toward cinematic and atmospheric production. The two projects may sound separate, but they come from the same technical foundation. For Johnny, that foundation is Massive. The synth became his main tool for learning how oscillators, filters, and modulation interact. Over time, this knowledge shaped how he builds tone, rhythm, and movement across any instrument he uses. Massive gave him structure and a way to create freely without guessing. Jump to these sections: How Massive built Johnny Gorillas’ foundation Developing habits from early synthesis...

DJcity’s January 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. Ever Since U Left Me – French Montana & Max B I Just Might – Bruno Mars Jamaican (Bam Bam) – Tall Boys Move Ya Body Intro – HUGEL & SOLTO (FR) Starships – Francesco Ken, 5HOURS & Alessio Centra Remix – Nicki Minaj Feel No Ways – MarkCutz Remix – Drake Temperature – GAMEBOYS Remix – Sean Paul Dame Un Grrr – Provi Remix – Fantomel & KATE LINN Jamaican (Bam Bam) – Da Phonk Club Edit – HUGEL & SOLTO (FR) If You Want It – Sexyy Red Baby – KARYO Remix – Justin Bieber (ft. Ludacris) Sign up to preview the tracks...

Sound design is the creative process of capturing and manipulating audio so it supports a specific mood in music, film, games, or any other medium. It is one of the cornerstones of modern music production, and every genre uses sound design in different ways. So if you are looking for the best sound design plugins, start by asking yourself two simple questions. What kind of sounds do you want to create? And how far do you want to push them? With those questions in mind, Native Instruments offers a full ecosystem of instruments and effects for every stage of the process. These plugins take you from raw ideas to finished, expressive sounds. Whatever your goal may be, whether experimental, cinematic, or classic, you will find the best...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. Download them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Down South – Trap Dickey (ft. Key Glock) Scared – Fred again.. & Young Thug Hadid – HUGEL, GROSSOMODDO & SPHYNX Turbulence – Wizkid & Asake CAMBIARÉ – Luis Fonsi & Feid Pay Attention To The Drums – Edgar Aguirre Remix – Alvaro Alive – Tall Boys vs Alok Throwback Intro * – Empire Of The Sun Only Girl – Spryte vs Jus Ron Pushin On Edit * – Rihanna I Just Might – Tommy Glasses Remix – Bruno Mars Who’s That Girl? – Max Wallin Remix – Eve DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download...

Mojaxx hit the Reloop booth at NAMM to check out their new mid-range turntable, portable DVS mixer, and the rather cute FLUX GO DVS interface… Check out the Mojaxx’s first look at the Reloop booth at NAMM on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post RELOOP FLUX GO, PTB2 MIXER & RP5000MK4 TURNTABLE | NAMM 2026 appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Mojaxx headed backstage at the inMusic booth to take a first look at Algoriddim’s djay Pro on the Rane SYSTEM ONE… Check out the Mojaxx’s first look at Algoriddim’s djay Pro on the Rane SYSTEM ONE on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post EXCLUSIVE: DJAY PRO ON THE RANE SYSTEM ONE | NAMM 2026 appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Mojaxx is at the NAMM show and made an immediate dash to the Hercules booth, to check out their new 10-inch controller, the T10… Check out the Mojaxx’s first look at the Hercules DJControl T10 on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post 10-INCH SPINNING PLATTERS! Hercules DJControl T10 | NAMM 2026 appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with @Moochie, @DJSvpply, @Snipsmusic, and @KBrissy to talk about @RecordRoom and vinyl parties. The episode begins with Crooked reflecting on his first time attending Record Room and what immediately stood out (03:20), before the crew breaks down why vinyl sets earn more trust from audiences, from the visual curiosity of watching a DJ work to the difference between a DJ and a vinyl selector mindset (12:40). They explore why letting songs play longer works better in today’s shortened attention economy , the origins of Record Room and NYC’s Sway era, and the early days of Suede, including the choice to identify as vinyl DJs in 2025 (18:50). The conversation dives into why R&B sounds so good...

From the silver screen to your headphones, the high-octane world of K-pop requires a level of sonic polish that is both surgical and cinematic. In the Golden Globe-winning film K-Pop Demon Hunters, the music defines the world. We sat down with two architects of the film’s soundtrack: producer Lindgren (Dua Lipa, BTS) and mix engineer Curtis Douglas (TWICE, Snoop Dogg, Hunter Hayes) who recently received five GRAMMY nominations for his work on the project. They shared how they used Native Instruments and iZotope tools to manage massive sessions and deliver a sound that is as aggressive as it is pristine. Discover top production tools Mix engineer Curtis Douglas and producer Lindgren Lindgren, as the producer of “Takedown,” and...