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tempo: 158 bpm bpm range: 75 bpm  to  80 bpm , 155 to 160 bpm the dj's take: This is adult contemporary go-go music - makes you want to move, but in a controlled & restrained way. Should be the theme song for the re-launch of the Austin Powers franchise , whenever that happens. High level of versatility - works at a cocktail party, a corporate event, or on a pop night. Some key-compatible tracks to mix / mash up with in the 80 to 84 bpm range: Location - Khalid Krippy Kush - Farruko, Bad Bunny, Rvssian Holy Key - DJ Khaled Exchange - Bryson Tiller Back Up - DeJ Loaf ft. Big Sean Play No Games - Big Sean Just Kickin' It - Xscape Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey Down and Out - Cam'ron Cheers (Drink To That) - Rihanna download or stream Feel It Still: amazon itunes

tempo: 160 bpm bpm range: 155 to 160 bpm , 160 to 165 bpm ,  75 bpm  to  80 bpm ,  80 bpm  to  85 bpm the DJ's take:  Does it get any peppier than this? Perfect for just about any event where a younger crowd is looking to let loose. Should get recognized by just about anyone anywhere, making it worth a permanent spot in the rotation. Try mixing or mashing up with: I'm The One - DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Chance The Rapper, Quavo Love On The Brain (Remix) - Rihanna, Don Diablo Just Like Fire - Pink Wicked - Future I Need A Girl - Trey Songz And if you feel ok stretching into the 85-86 bpm range: Hey Mama - David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj Not A Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake Nobody Has To Know - Kranium ft. Ty Dolla $ign Bad Blood - Taylor Swift download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist apple music

tempo: 160 bpm bpm range:   155  to  160 bpm ,  160  to  165 bpm ,  75 bpm  to  80 bpm ,  80 bpm  to  85 bpm the dj's take: Well, looks like Officemax has the theme music for its next ad campaign. A frenetic pace that gets tribal in spots, then kind of goes dirty south / Miami club on you. Should play well in a workout class, a cheerleading competition, or a big scale college marching band routine. May be a little too fast for a gig, so pick your spots. Could make an interesting mix / mashup with Happy - Pharrell . And if you want to keep the key unconventionally compatible, try going into: Dirt Off Your Shoulder - Jay-Z Best I Ever Had - Drake Comin Out Strong - Future ft. The Weeknd Love & War - Yellow Claw Don't Mind - Kent Jones Daydreamin' - Lupe Fiasco Hello (Cover) - Conkarah & Rosie Delmah I Can Transform Ya - Chris Brown download or stream the song: amazon itunes

Speed: 159 bpm Recommended bpm range: 155 to 160 bpm The DJ's Take: While I don't see doowop pop becoming any more than a passing novelty, it sure is working for Meghan Trainor. Hard to listen to if you're not a teenaged female, but a unique change of pace song and worth a download if you spin Top 40. The interesting thing here is the key change - maybe transition in with something like a slowed-down Miss Independent - NeYo and transition out with tracks like Live Your Life - Rihanna and Irresistible - Fall Out Boy (or Runaround Sue - Dion if you're spinning at the local sockhop). Then maybe you can gradually speed up and get into The Man - Aloe Blacc , Royals - Lorde and Paper Planes - MIA .  Download the song: iTunes Amazon

tempo: 160 bpm bpm range:   75 bpm  to  80 bpm ,  80 bpm  to  85 bpm ,  155  to  160 bpm ,  160  to  165 bpm The DJ's Take:  This sounds like a Motown throwback, and I can't stop tapping my foot. Sure, it's from a soundtrack for a kids' movie, but Happy just feels like a future #1 hit in the US (and it already is in the UK). Definitely should be in your rotation for a wedding or family event, and could become a staple for your bar gig once it gets a little more airplay and moves up the charts. Try mixing / mashing up with: Dirt Off Your Shoulder - Jay-Z Best I Ever Had - Drake Comin Out Strong - Future ft. The Weeknd Love & War - Yellow Claw Don't Mind - Kent Jones Daydreamin' - Lupe Fiasco Hello (Cover) - Conkarah & Rosie Delmah I Can Transform Ya - Chris Brown No Other Love - John Legend ft. Estelle download or stream Happy: amazon spotify playlist

Speed: 80 bpm, 158 bpm The DJ's Take: I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say this is far from the best love song any girl has ever heard in her life. It would make a fine soundtrack for a fast-dancing flash mob though. On a side note, is there any name as misleading as "flash mob"? Makes me think they're about to go do some violence. Then they go do something like this . Come on, man. Download the MP3: