Beat Match City

tempo: 85 bpm bpm range:   80 bpm  to  85 bpm ,  85 bpm  to  90 bpm the dj's take:  The hook and the finger-snaps make this one of the bigger hits in recent pop history. Should get a good reaction in a lot different settings, with a solid possibility of people singing along. Try mixing with: Despacito - Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee Tunnel Vision - Kodak Black Versace On The Floor - Bruno Mars Chainsaw - Nick Jonas Be As You Are (JordanXL Remix) - Mike Posner Send My Love - Adele The Man - Aloe Blacc Paper Planes - MIA download or stream the song: spotify playlist apple music itunes

Speed: 127 bpm The DJ's Take: I feel like this is a tale of two songs - futuristic, hard-hitting pop EDM and sped-up disco/rollerskating jam. Were the two guest verses necessary? No. Is it a hit? Maybe. All in all, worth a download. For a quick, key-compatible mix, try blending with Live For The Night and Don't Stop The Party . Other tracks worth mixing in include Booyah - Showtek , You Make Me - Avicii , On The Floor - Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull ,  Live For The Night - Krewella ,  Don't Stop The Party - Pitbull ,  Right Now - Rihanna and David Guetta , We Found Love - Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris , S&M - Rihanna , Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch , Bulletproof - La Roux ,  Low - Flo Rida ,  Calabria - Enur , Back To The Pump - Benny Benassi . Download the song:

Speed: 128 bpm The DJ's Take: The piano and the pounding synth give this single a unique feel. Does it have Top 40/pop appeal? I'm not sure, but this is probably something you can play in a club to keep things moving. By the way, anyone else think the video is secretly one long car commercial? Makes me feel like going on a road trip. For a key-compatible mix, try blending with: We Run The Night - Havana Brown ft. Pitbull , Danza Kuduro - Don Omar , Shut It Down - Pitbull ft. Akon , Feel So Close - Calvin Harris , F*ck You - Ceelo Green , Push It - Salt N Pepa , U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer , Right Round - Flo Rida Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 128 bpm The DJ's Take: These videos are becoming increasingly NSFW, aren't they? Provocativeness and randomness aside, this has a nice, consistent, and stylish groove to it. Doesn't pound like I Need Your Love, but certainly worth a spot in your weekend EDM mix, and should get a solid reception. Mix with: Need U (100%) - Duke Dumont ft. A*M*E , I Need Your Love - Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding , Va Va Voom - Nicki Minaj , Titanium - David Guetta and Sia , Turn Me On - David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj , Where Have You Been - Rihanna , In The Dark - DEV , Don't Stop The Party - Black Eyed Peas , Take Over Control - Afrojack ft. Eva Simons , Shots - LMFAO , Where Them Girls At - David Guetta ft. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj , Backseat - New Boyz , Judas - Lady Gaga , Give Me Everything - Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo & Afrojack , Till The World Ends - Britney Spears , Tonight (I'm Lovin You) - Enrique Iglesias , Just Can't Get Enough - Black Eyed Peas , Hold It

Speed: 77 bpm The DJ's Take: This has kind of a laid-back, covertly sinister bounce that I was feeling. Reminds me a little of Sublime's Caress Me Down . Probably what you should play for a wisely-chosen demographic, like 20-somethings who don't mind hearing edgier tracks outside the Top 40. With the new school year coming, I could see Collard Greens making things a little interesting at a college party. If you're looking to keep it key-compatible, consider mixing with Talk That Talk , No Sleep , or even Halo for a changeup. Would you put Collard Greens on a party playlist? Definitely Maybe; depends on the people and type of party No way    pollcode.com free polls   Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 130 bpm The DJ's Take: I don't know what to make of this Trevor Guthrie character. He looks like a cross between David Spade and Kurt Cobain, sounds like a mix of John Legend, Sting, and the guy from Coldplay. Strange video, and even stranger cameo from Ron Jeremy. As for the track, this is pretty good driving music at the very least. Very clean. And you do have a solid buildup to the climax with steady, pounding percussion to back it. Try mixing with the following if you're looking to stay key-compatible: I Love It - Icona Pop , Cannonball - Showtek & Justin Prime , Animals - Martin Garrix , Under Control Calvin Harris & Alesso , Stay the Night - Zedd ft. Hayley Williams , Clarity - Zedd ft. Foxes , Turn Up The Music - Chris Brown , Wild Ones - Flo Rida ft. Sia , Beautiful People - Chris Brown , Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO , Firework - Katy Perry , I Like It - Enrique Iglesias Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 97 bpm The DJ's Take: For some reason, this reminds me a little of Heartless. Low-key, minimalist production that feels intentional, and it kind of works. Will it get your crowd moving? I'm going to say probably not. But you can make Beware a decent piece of a mix tape - should work in some kind of combo with I'm Turnt , Up Down , Gas Pedal and Beat It . Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 98 bpm The DJ's Take: This reminds me of David Banner's Play from awhile back, only more yawn-inducing and a lot less provocative. The chorus makes the song an earworm for sure, but not necessarily the good kind. Worth a download due to chart performance, crowd engagement potential, and the quasi-hypnosis it induces. Try mixing with I'm Turnt , Up Down , Beware or Beat It . Which track is catchier? Gas Pedal Don't Drop That Thun Thun Thun    pollcode.com free polls   Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 140 bpm The DJ's Take: It's been awhile since we last heard from her, and I'm not sure what to think. Sounds like she's channeling David Bowie at the beginning before we get into the frenetically electric hook. Could be big in Europe and among her hardcore fans, but doesn't really do much for me. Will be interesting to see how it does going forward. Try double-timing with Rap God , I Need A Doctor , and Forgot About Dre . If you want to keep things fast while staying key-compatible (and your crowd doesn't mind something corny), try mixing with Cupid Shuffle . What do you think of Applause? Love it It's ok Don't like it    pollcode.com free polls   Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 110 bpm The DJ's Take: Pick a venue - runway in Milan, poolside in South Beach, lounge in Ibiza, summer roadtrip with the top down, and I could picture this track fitting in pretty well. You may recognize the re-worked vocals from Cassie's Me & U . I used to spin that a lot when it was hot several years ago, but wasn't really fun to play. Reaction from the crowd was sort of subdued, and the beat was a little light and bland for my taste. This has a little more groove and flavor. If you're looking for a key-compatible Top 40 mix/mashup partner, try going with Take Back The Night . Download the song: Amazon:

tempo: 124 bpm The DJ's Take: This track has a serious 90s club vibe going. Smooth and mellow - perfect soundtrack for well-dressed, impeccably coiffed people who want to dance in a very controlled and stylish manner . Mix with: I Need Your Love - Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding , Va Va Voom - Nicki Minaj , Titanium - David Guetta and Sia , Turn Me On - David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj , Where Have You Been - Rihanna , In The Dark - DEV , Don't Stop The Party - Black Eyed Peas , Take Over Control - Afrojack ft. Eva Simons , Shots - LMFAO , Where Them Girls At - David Guetta ft. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj , Backseat - New Boyz , Judas - Lady Gaga , Give Me Everything - Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo & Afrojack , Till The World Ends - Britney Spears , Tonight (I'm Lovin You) - Enrique Iglesias , Just Can't Get Enough - Black Eyed Peas , Hold It Against Me - Britney Spears , Beautiful - Akon , Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz , Cooler Than Me - Mike Posner , The Way You Move - Out

Speed: 110 bpm The DJ's Take: Maybe it's just me, but I'd pick this as the follow-up single after Blurred Lines. A legit groove. This is like Take Back The Night with swag. He's somehow channeled JT, MJ, Al B. Sure , and the BeeGees all at once, and I like that. Anyway, my gut tells me this is the kind of track people can dance to, even if they haven't heard it before. If you like key-compatible mashups, try mixing with Criminal . Download it, test it out, and if you have a second, answer the poll question below: Which song do you like better: Take Back The Night - Justin Timberlake Ooo La La - Robin Thicke    pollcode.com free polls   Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 87 bpm The DJ's Take: Not your typical EDM track, and that works for me. It has an uplifting feel, and your crowd should recognize Ellie Goulding's voice by now, right? Might sound good if you blend with Miss Independent . Try it out this weekend when the crowd's more chill and things are a little quieter. Download the song:

We have an all-new #1 as we hit the final month of summer: BMC Top 5 Singles for July 2013: 1. Get Lucky - Daft Punk ft. Pharrell 2. Diamonds - Rihanna 3. Mirrors - Justin Timberlake 4. I Love It - Icona Pop 5. Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars Top 5 BPMs for July 2013: 1. 130 bpm 2. 125 bpm 3. 100 bpm 4. 120 bpm 5. 140 bpm Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest updates. Any thoughts on what should be in the Top 5? Leave a comment below. (Photo via Morguefile )