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Roni Size ‘Brown Paper Bag’ | The Making Of A Drum & Bass Classic 0 (0)

Roni Size, the frontman of drum & bass collective Reprazent, shares the story behind their 1997 hit ‘Brown Paper Bag’. The track was part of their debut album ‘New Forms’; which later won a Mercury Prize. Not only considered innovative in sound; with it’s iconic double-bass, the track was accompanied by a creative music video. Roni Size gives us an insight into the bands origins, how the track was made in the studio and the legacy it holds. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the [See More…]

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Oppidan Live From DJ Mag HQ 0 (0)

DJ Mag HQ is powered by AlphaTheta and features the new XPRS2 DJ monitors πŸ”ˆ Oppidan performs a sixty-minute DJ set from DJ Mag HQ Subscribe to DJ Mag TV: http://bit.ly/Oduqwo We’re on Discord! Join our community of dance music lovers here: http://discord.gg/djmag Website: http://www.djmag.com Top 100 DJs: http://www.djmag.com/top100djs Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1tr9sNh Twitter: http://bit.ly/1AxeMR6 Google+: http://bit.ly/1k6xlq5 SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1pE3QIU Mixcloud: http://bit.ly/UK6i8 DJ Mag is the world’s leading dance music magazine β€” the global voice of electronic music since 1991.Brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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30 Years of the CDJ | The Tech That Revolutionised DJ Culture 0 (0)

We chart the evolution of the CDJ, as the revolutionary piece of music tech turns 30. Three decades on from its beginnings, we track the CDJ’s evolution from experimental tech to industry standard gear, and explore how it changed DJing in countless ways. Speaking with some of its biggest advocates, including Roger Sanchez, DJ Paulette, DJ Shadow, Miss Monique, James Zabiela, Moxie and more, we find out why the CDJ has become such an essential tool for today’s electronic music artists. We also sit down with Yoshinori Kataoka, AlphaTheta’s President and CEO, and Kou Atsumi, one of the former product [See More…]

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ATB ‘9 PM (TILL I COME)’ | The Making Of A Dance Anthem 0 (0)

ATB’s debut track under the name, β€˜9 PM (Till I Come)’, is one of dance music’s most recognisable anthems, featuring an infectious melody that changed the German DJ and producer’s life. In the latest episode of The Making Of, we join ATB, real name Andre Tanneberger, almost 30 years later as he reveals that he made β€˜9 PM’ by chance after showing a date to his studio before going to the cinema. The track, which was made in just two days and features a sample from Yolanda Rivera, went immediately to No.1 when it was released in the UK in [See More…]

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Paul van Dyk ‘For An Angel’ | The Making Of A Trance Classic 0 (0)

First released in 1994, German DJ and producer Paul Van Dyk’s debut track ‘For An Angel’ is one of trance music’s defining anthems, an enduring hit that encapsulates the feeling at the heart of an ecstatic dancefloor. 30 years on, he tells DJ Mag about the genesis and inner workings of the song that changed his life, and which influenced the evolution of an entire genre. Paul van Dyk is set to release an anniversary remix package this October. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of [See More…]

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Mad Skillz On Virginia Hip Hop, Kanye’s Early Days, Common Diss, Missy’s Lambo & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Legendary MC and ghostwriter #MadSkillz joins #DrinkChamps to discuss his wild career in hip hop. From putting #Virginia on the rap map to ghostwriting for industry heavyweights, Skillz shares stories about his come up, including encounters with Kanye West and Jay-Z. He opens up about his BET Awards performance, battling imposter syndrome, and reconciling with Rev Run. Skillz also dives into the evolution of his annual year end rap-ups, his transition to DJing, and his thoughts on the current state of hip hop. Watch! -Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more [See More…]

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Anfisa Letyago Live From DJ Mag HQ 0 (0)

DJ Mag HQ is powered by AlphaTheta and features the new XPRS2 DJ monitors πŸ”ˆ Anfisa Letyago performs a sixty-minute DJ set from DJ Mag HQ Subscribe to DJ Mag TV: http://bit.ly/Oduqwo We’re on Discord! Join our community of dance music lovers here: http://discord.gg/djmag Website: http://www.djmag.com Top 100 DJs: http://www.djmag.com/top100djs Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1tr9sNh Twitter: http://bit.ly/1AxeMR6 Google+: http://bit.ly/1k6xlq5 SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1pE3QIU Mixcloud: http://bit.ly/UK6i8 DJ Mag is the world’s leading dance music magazine β€” the global voice of electronic music since 1991.Brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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Sam Divine Live From DJ Mag HQ (Defected Takeover) 0 (0)

DJ Mag HQ is powered by AlphaTheta and features the new XPRS2 DJ monitors Sam Divine plays DJ set from DJ Mag HQ as part of the Defected Records takeover Subscribe to DJ Mag TV: http://bit.ly/Oduqwo We’re on Discord! Join our community of dance music lovers here: http://discord.gg/djmag Website: http://www.djmag.com Top 100 DJs: http://www.djmag.com/top100djs Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1tr9sNh Twitter: http://bit.ly/1AxeMR6 Google+: http://bit.ly/1k6xlq5 SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1pE3QIU Mixcloud: http://bit.ly/UK6i8 DJ Mag is the world’s leading dance music magazine β€” the global voice of electronic music since 1991.Brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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Oliver Heldens & Becky Hill ‘Gecko (Overdrive)’ | The Making Of A Chart-Topping Dance Hit 0 (0)

Oliver Heldens and Becky Hill share the story behind their chart-topping hit, ‘Gecko (Overdrive)’, on the week of it’s 10th anniversary. Heldens explains how he made the original version of ‘Gecko’ in the back of his mum’s car whilst on holiday. He then sent it to TiΓ«sto on Twitter, which led to it being signed to Spinnin’ Records and becoming a huge success as an instrumental. The following summer a vocal version of the track was released, sung by Becky Hill and co-written with MNEK. In this video, Hill reflects on writing the song in the studio as a teenager [See More…]

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DJ Charlie Chase On His Latino Hip Hop Legacy, Wild Style, Cold Crush Brothers & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with the legendary DJ Charlie Chase, a pioneering Latino figure in hip hop. Chase dives into his incredible journey, from being one of the first Puerto Rican DJs in the game to forming the iconic Cold Crush Brothers. He shares stories about the early days of hip hop, his role in the classic movie Wild Style, and his battles with cocaine addiction. Chase also discusses his loyalty, the future of hip hop, and his upcoming role as the Puerto Rican Day Parade Ambassador in 2024. -Find REVOLT on TV [See More…]