Monday, July 28, 2025
It’s been 30 years since the release of Coolio’s iconic ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and we’re celebrating with a 🔥DJ challenge and prize pack.
How to Enter:
Create Your Routine: Make a DJ routine flipping ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ in your most creative way. Keep it to 1-minute or less!
Keep It Short: Your video should be no longer than 60 seconds.
Record It: Perform your routine on camera and share it as an Instagram Reel and/or TikTok, using the hashtag #gangstasparadiseDJchallenge. Pro Tip: For the best sound quality, record the audio directly from your mixer or controller and sync it to your video to ensure a clean, pristine sound!
Tag Us: Don’t forget to tag @beatsourceofficial and @DJcity in your post!
Submit Your Entry: Fill out the form below to submit your entry.
What Makes a Winning Routine?
We’re looking for a routine that showcases Coolio’s epic track in a creative and interesting way. Cut it up, juggle some beats, use stems, acapellas and instrumentals to create something dynamic and dope! Our panel of judges are looking for creativity, skills, and vibes. Our favorite four entries will be featured on Beatsource, DJcity and Tommy Boy’s Instagram with a poll to let the public decide the top winner.
Contest Timeline:
You have until Midnight, Friday, August 8 to submit your routine. After that, our panel of expert DJs will evaluate the entries and the top four will be featured on Beatsource, DJcity and Tommy Boy’s Instagram with a public poll on August 13. The entry that gets the most votes will take home the prize!
So get your gear, get creative and get gangsta with it. Your chance for this awesome prize pack starts now!
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