HHP137 DJ DEZASTAR [HIP-HOP / NZ]
Coming in next is the New Zealand native DJ DEZASTAR with a fresh mix of hip hop, r&b, ukrap and throwback vibes. Dezastar has been rocking crowds since 2005 and has shared the stage with superstars such as Snoop Dogg, The Game, Mary J Blige, Nelly, Tyga and many more. On his HHP debut Dezastar shows how to create a vibe with an impeccable selection, smooth transitions, perfectly timed cuts and juggles to create a timeless soundscape. Check the skills and update the crates below:
HHP136 DJ NKTA [Electronic / Philippines]
It’s our great honor to welcome DJ NKTA representing The Philippines to the podcast. NKTA is a top tier battle and club DJ that also teaches turntablism and advanced DJing at Academy Manila. He’s a true tastemaker with over 13 years of experience and is known for his tremendous energy behind the decks on every set he spins. On this mix he takes us on a trip through Electronic trap, FutureBass, Dubstep and more with quality cuts and transitions the entire way through. Check the skills of a true maestro and then add all your favorites to your own crates below:
HHP135 DJ N-ER-G [Open Format / MT]
Making his debut on the podcast is DJ N-ER-G checking in with over 2 decades of experience behind the decks. He’s a consummate pro that’s shared the stage with the likes of Digital Underground, DJ UNK, Huey, E-40 and more that has made his mark playing clubs, private events, corporate gigs and beyond. On this mix N-ER-G cycles through some party rocking hip hop, twerk, electronic and classic party tunes ready to get the bodies moving. Check the vibe and add your favorites to your personal crates below:
HHP134 DJ GREG GIOIA [Open Format / Texas]
Next up with one of the most unique and creative mixes you’ll ever hear is California native and Austin, TX resident Greg Gioia. You already know Greg from his excellent work on The HeavyHits blog. Greg has made a name for himself as a top tier wedding and private events DJ in Texas. He’s a black hole of music knowledge who has been in the music industry for many years DJing, working in radio, media, writing and more. This mix is a guide on how to make a true open format mix where no genre is off limits spanning through IndieRock, TechHouse, Disco, Funk, Alternative, Hip Hop and more. Check the vibe and scoop up all your favorites below and if you haven’t make sure to peep Greg’s writing skills at HeavyHits.com/blog
HHP133 DJ Dazzle [Hip Hop + Afrobeats / NZ]
Stepping up with his second mix on the Podcast series is DJ DAZZLE from New Zealand representing The Pineapple Kutz Crew. Dazzle has been climbing the ranks down under in the Nightclubs and Battle scene. In 2018 he placed 3rd at the New Zealand DMCs and then in the following year placed 1st at the Burgerfuel Cut Class Dj Competition and 2nd at the New Zealand DMC. You can catch him playing at the hottest clubs in Auckland every weekend. He has over decade of experience, makes some killer edits which you can find on the pool and is extra nice on the cuts and transitions. Check the flavor and upgrade your own crates with your favorites from the mix below:
HHP132 DJ K CEASER [Open Format / Chicago]
Making his first appearance on the podcast is Chicago’s own DJ K CEASER stepping in with a high energy open format mix that touches on Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Reggaeton, Moombahton and beyond. Chi-Town residents already know K Ceaser from his work on Power 92.3 WPWX and he’s also made a name for himself DJing clubs, weddings, private events and festivals. Check the skills and update the crates accordingly below:
HHP131 DJ SPINVIXEN [Open Format / Charlotte]
Stepping up from North Carolina with the 131st episode in the HHP series is DJ SPINVIXEN who although is a newcomer on the scene is already busy leaving her mark. The New Jersey native has been called upon to DJ up and down the east coast and west coast through club gigs, private events and festivals. She’s an eclectic talent that loves hip hop, pop, electronic and latin vibes which is evident in this mix where she blends through genres and makes great use of some of our very own exclusive edits creatively that will give you some great ideas for how to incorporate them into your own set. Check the skills and scoop up all your favorites below:
HHP130 DJ I AM [Hip-Hop / South Carolina]
DJ I AM stepping in for the 130th episode of the HHP with a tight hip hop mix with a perfect balance of throwbacks and new bangers. The South Carolina resident is a regular at top tier private events, corporate shows, weddings, clubs and was the official DJ at the Nike sponsored Kevin Durant Camp in Washington DC. Check the skills and scoop up all your favorites below:
HHP129 DJ STACKS [Tech House / NYC]
Back once again is the NYC native, HOT97 resident, official Heavy Hitters DJ and the top curator of HeavyHits: DJ Stacks. Stacks has made a name for himself DJing at the hottest clubs in New York City, his production work, and spinning on the biggest hip hop radio station in the USA but something that isn’t widely known about the man is he’s deep into the electronic music scene as well which he shows off here with an hour-long journey through the sounds of tech house ready to turn the energy level up to 11. Check the mix and cop all your favorites for your own crates below:
HHP128 DJ RONALD [Electronic + Latin / Peru]
One of the fastest rising stars in the edit game is Peru’s DJ Ronald. Ever since joining the HeavyHits team his productions are always on the top of the HH Charts with his signature sounds that are guaranteed to get the party jumping. On his second mix on the HHP series Ronald takes us on a high energy mix that spans through TechHouse, LatinHouse and Reggaeton that features some remixes and his own edits that need to be in every DJs crates. Check the Peruvian vibes and add all your favorites from the mix into your own crates below and be sure to take a dive into his complete HeavyHits discography HERE.