HHP229 DJ Chubby Chub [Open Format / NE]
Up next, we’re welcoming DJ Chubby Chub, one of New England’s most powerful DJs and on-air personalities.
Born and raised in the Boogie Down Bronx, this Heavy Hitter and SmashSquad representative draws inspiration from hip-hop pioneers Grandmaster Flash, the Cold Crush Crew, and DJ Kid Capri. Chubby Chub honed his turntable skills at local halls, neighborhood jams, and house parties before building his reputation by producing and hosting his own street mixtapes.
From his Bronx beginnings to his presence on New England’s airwaves, Chubby Chub brings his hip-hop roots to the decks. Turn it up and get into his Heavy Hits Podcast mix!”
Turn it up, check the flavor, and update your crates with the essential cuts below.
Heavy Picks
Vol 28Dive into the pulsating world of sound with our handpicked selection of the current top 12 DJ Edits. These tracks are meticulously crafted to elevate your sets and keep the dance floor energized. Whether you’re prepping for a gig or simply looking to refresh your playlist, these tracks are a must-have in your crates.
Heavy Rotation Japan
Vol 5Check out our 5th edition of what’s popping in Japan, curated by none other than our very own DJ SauLe, featuring bangers by Yung Miami, HUGEL, Drake, and many more:
Future Beats
Vol 12The future is now featuring intelligent beats, breaks, and remixes:
HHP228 Frank Are [Open Format / NYC]
Up next, we’re welcoming Queens & Westchester, New York’s own Frank Are.
Shaped by his Italian and Puerto Rican roots, Frank’s passion for music, and inspired by radio heavyweights Clinton Sparks, Mister Cee, and Prostyle, he got his breakthrough opening for Connecticut mixtape legend Big Mike. Since then, he’s shared the stage with T.I., The Diplomats, and The LOX, earning co-signs from Jim Jones, French Montana, Lola Brooke, Davido, Manuel Turizo, and Bay Swag.
A member of Da Union DJs since 2022, Frank is featured on SiriusXM’s FLY and Shade 45 and holds residencies at NYC nightlife destinations Tao Downtown, Nebula, Barcode, and The Fleur Room. His résumé also includes sets at Sony Hall, Lavo, SLS South Beach, and Playhouse in Los Angeles.
With his sights set on touring worldwide, Frank lives by one belief: “If you can play in NYC, you can play anywhere in the world.”
Turn it up, check the flavor, and update your crates with the essential cuts below.
Heavy Pop
Vol 22Plenty of fresh pop to add to the crates! This curated playlist brings together some of the latest pop releases and must-have tracks for your rotation. Stay ahead of the requests, dig in, keep your open-format sets current, and make sure your crates are ready for the weekend. Featuring Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, KATSEYE, BTS, and more.
Disco House & NuDisco
Vol 5Disco never left the dance floor, it just got a new drum kit. Dig into these club-ready heaters! These tracks are made for DJs who know the right groove can change the whole room. Grab your favorites, and bring some funk to your crates.
Heavy Picks
Vol 27Dive into the pulsating world of sound with our handpicked selection of the current top 12 DJ Edits. These tracks are meticulously crafted to elevate your sets and keep the dance floor energized. Whether you’re prepping for a gig or simply looking to refresh your playlist, these tracks are a must-have in your crates.
HHP227 DJ Nanita [Open Format / NYC]
Up next, from New York City, it’s Nanita—a DJ born and raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and shaped by The Bronx. Rooted in Caribbean culture, her genre-fluid style blends Dancehall, Reggaeton, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Latin rhythms into energetic sets driven by authentic cultural influence.
Emerging as a pioneering female DJ during NYC’s Bronx Whine era, Nanita has taken her sound from opening for DJ Chuckie at Governors Island to the Latin Billboard Awards and Baja Fest in Mexico. She has also appeared across notable New York platforms and collectives, including On The Radar, The Ordinary, 9 AM Banger, Pizza Zoo, The City Is Ours, and En My Bag.
With every set, Nanita brings together her Puerto Rican roots, Bronx upbringing, and deep connection to Caribbean music.
Turn it up, check the flavor, and update your crates with the essential cuts below.
Hip-Hop Exclusives
Vol 1Fresh heat for the crates. This playlist rounds up Hip-Hop edits, remixes, blends, and DJ-ready versions built to give your sets something different from the standard releases. From club-ready flips to creative reworks you won’t hear everywhere else, these are the cuts that help separate your set from the next DJ’s. Dig in, grab your favorites, and keep something exclusive in the chamber with cuts from NAV, Cardi B, BabyChiefDoit, Yung Miami, and many more: