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Throwback Thursday: Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC



tempo: 86 bpm

bpm range: 85 bpm to 90 bpm

the DJ's take: Hard to overstate how big this group was around 2000. The release of new singles and music videos were bonafide events that had young females routinely losing their composure.

So let's do the math - your main target demo is in their early to mid 20s. Fifteen years ago, they were probably crushing hard on these guys. Safe to say you'll get a positive reaction on a throwback pop night.

If you're in the 85 to 90 bpm range, try mixing with:

Go Off - Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo, Travis Scott
Sneakin' - Drake, 21 Savage
Winner - Jamie Foxx

If you're in the 80 to 85 bpm range, try mixing with:

Used To This - Future, Drake
Throw Some D's - Rich Boy

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