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Monday, March 18, 2019

Nuh Ready Nuh Ready - Calvin Harris, PARTYNEXTDOOR



tempo: 116 bpm

bpm range: 115 to 120 bpm

the dj's take: Song #4 in our Item 19 mix (5:50):



Goes well with OMI's Cheerleader because of the horns, the island vibe, and transition in key from major to minor. Not as notable as some of Calvin Harris's other singles, but should add a danceable injection of Caribbean flavor into a pop, hiphop or dance set.

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Friday, March 15, 2019

dj mix: Session 24 (ft. J. Cole, Calvin Harris & Destiny's Child)



Made with Logic Pro X at 123 bpm

27.5 minutes of rap, pop and dance music

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Tracklist (start times in parentheses):

1. MIDDLE CHILD - J. Cole

2. This Girl - Kungs vs. Cookin' on 3 Burners (3:07)

3. Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz (6:02)

4. Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child (7:59)

5. Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz ft. Ludacris (10:12)

6. International Love - Pitbull ft. Chris Brown (12:25)

7. I Need Your Love - Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding (14:11)

8. We R Who We R - Kesha (16:58)

9. In The Dark - DEV (19:11)

10. Take Care - Drake ft. Rihanna (22:09)

11. Come On Over (All I Want Is You) - Christina Aguilera (24:13)

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

So Fresh So Clean - Outkast



tempo: 83 bpm

bpm range: 80 bpm to 85 bpm

the dj's take: Song #2 in our Deuces mix (1:49):



Has this ever been featured in an ad campaign for body wash? Because that would be a no-brainer. Fits seamlessly in between Ariana Grande's break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored and Usher's You Make Me Wanna. A modern rap classic that should get the people going on a hiphop night.

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

Life's a Bitch - Nas ft. AZ and Olu Dara



tempo: 90 bpm

bpm range: 85 to 90 bpm, 90 to 95 bpm

the dj's take: The final song in our Exhibit 18 mix (14:48):



When old-timers talk about how rap was better back in their day, this is a perfect example. Smooth instrumental, top-shelf lyricism, and a legendary hook. Great way to wrap up a rap set.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Jump - Kris Kross



tempo: 102 bpm

bpm range: 100 to 105 bpm

the dj's take: Track #7 in our #20 mix (16:10):



The official theme song of jump balls at NBA games, and a staple of 90s parties across the country. Worth a permanent spot in the rotation as a hype-inducing throwback.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Nonstop - Drake



tempo: 78 bpm

bpm range: 75 bpm to 80 bpm

the dj's take: Song #7 in our Entry 23 mix (12:10):



That bass is buzzy; treat your speakers right and watch the levels. Easy to mix - I especially like this one with Down in the DM. Should get a solid reaction on a pop or hiphop night.

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Monday, March 4, 2019

SICKO MODE - Travis Scott ft. Drake



tempo: 69 bpm, 77-78 bpm

bpm range: 65 bpm to 70 bpm, 75 bpm to 80 bpm

the dj's take: The leadoff song in our Entry 23 mix:



This one is like the Neopolitan ice cream of music - three flavors in one. Makes sense for the younger listeners and their shorter attention spans. And as a producer / songwriter, you can take three half-finished attempts at a single, then mash them together to make a hit.

Some key-compatible tracks to mix with Part I (up to ~0:59):


And for Part II (up to ~2:49)


And for Part III (starting ~2:57):

Walk It Out - DJ Unk
Redbone - Childish Gambino
Family Feud - Jay-Z ft. Beyoncé
Black Widow - Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora
Reaper - Sia

Another benefit of the three part format - you can smoothly move into another bpm / key in a mix without a trick or pre-programmed effect.

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Friday, March 1, 2019

The BMC Top 10 for February 2019


1. break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored - Ariana Grande

2. Please Me - Cardi B, Bruno Mars

3. Wow. - Post Malone

4. SICKO MODE - Travis Scott ft. Drake

5. dj mix: Deuces (ft. Ariana Grande, Kanye West & NSYNC)

6. dj mix: XXI (ft. Ariana Grande, Drake & Future, and Kanye West)

7. dj mix: #20 (ft. Post Malone, Drake & Justin Timberlake)

8. 7 rings - Ariana Grande

9. MIDDLE CHILD - J. Cole

10. Mercy - Kanye West

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

dj mix: Entry 23 (ft. Travis Scott, Drake & Ariana Grande)



Made with Logic Pro X at 78 bpm

22.25 minutes of rap and pop

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Tracklist (start times in parentheses):

1. SICKO MODE - Travis Scott ft. Drake

2. Headlines - Drake (2:32)

3. Collard Greens - SchoolBoy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar (4:46)

4. Higher - Just Blaze & Baauer ft. JAY Z (7:38)

5. Side To Side - Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj (8:15)

6. Spaceships - AREA21 (10:18)

7. Nonstop - Drake (12:10)

8. Down in the DM - Yo Gotti (13:42)

9. Halo - Beyoncé (15:51)

10. No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa (19:07)

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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Kiss Kiss - Chris Brown ft. T-Pain



tempo: 70 bpm

bpm range: 65 bpm to 70 bpm, 70 bpm to 75 bpm

the dj's take: Song #6 in our Sweet 16 mix (13:32):



Goes well with T.I.'s What You Know - when you can maintain a beat match for that long between two songs, you know you've got something. Was popular when it came out, and should still bang at a black frat party.

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