Throwback Thursday: Killing Me Softly

Throwback Thursday: Killing Me Softly - Fugees

Speed: 92 bpm

Recommended bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm

The DJ's Take: A testament to the mass appeal of hiphop back in the mid 90s: I remember bumping this in my Chrysler Le Baron as an Ivy League-aspiring Asian teen on the way to tennis lessons at my well-to-do town's indoor courts. A true classic that even the younger folk can nod and sing along to.

If you're at around 90 bpm, try mixing with key-compatible tracks like YOUTH - Troye Sivan, 0 To 100 - Drake, Bailando - Enrique Iglesias, Partition - Beyoncé, Blame It - Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain, and Can't Deny It - Fabolous ft. Nate Dogg.

If you're working in the 95 bpm range, consider going with Show Me - Kid Ink, Partition - Beyoncé, Animals - Maroon 5, Survival of the Fittest - Mobb Deep, Misery - Gwen Stefani, and You And Your Friends - Wiz Khalifa.

Download the song:

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ROCKSTAR - DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch

tempo: 90 bpm The DJ's Take: Song #1 in our chapter 51 mix (made in Logic Pro X ): Big bass, so I had to be strategic about where to transition out and into Rihanna's Work . A little more of an in-depth look, plus some thoughts on its shelf life in a dj's rotation: Bottom line, when nightlife at college bars picks up again, this will likely be in heavy rotation. Some other key-compatible tracks: Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz Public Service Announcement - Jay-Z Con Calma - Daddy Yankee, Snow River - Eminem, Ed Sheeran Bella y Sensual - Romeo Santos, Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam In My Bed (So So Def Remix) - Dru Hill Gold Digger - Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx No Scrubs - TLC Escápate Conmigo - Wisin ft. Ozuna Faith - George Michael Don't You Need Somebody - RedOne Lean Back - Terror Squad, Fat Joe & Remy Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home) [feat. Plies] - Usher Winner - Jamie Foxx Try Again - Aaliyah download or stream R

dj mix: #63 ft. Justin Bieber's Peaches (plus Doja Cat, Tevin Campbell & more)

Made with Logic Pro X at 88 bpm 20:15 of pop and hiphop music Check out some more mixes here . Playlist is here . Tracklist (start times in parentheses): 1. All We Know - The Chainsmokers ft. Phoebe Ryan 2. I'm Ready - Tevin Campbell (1:17) 3. Juicy - Doja Cat (4:12) 4. Closer - Nine Inch Nails (5:17) 5. Just A Friend - Biz Markie (8:22) 6. Peaches - Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & GIVĒON (10:43) 7. Big Poppa - The Notorious B.I.G. (12:34) 8. #1 - Nelly (13:50) 9. Ride Of Your Life - Tinashe (16:01) 10. Scared To Live - The Weeknd (17:06)

Bitches N Marijuana - Chris Brown, Tyga ft. ScHoolboy Q

Speed: 98 bpm The DJ's Take: People may complain that Chris Brown and Tyga keep coming out with tiny variations of the same song. I think it's smart - encourage dj's to play three or four of your singles in a row, and then mash them up on soundcloud without having to worry whether or not they sound right together. Mix with tracks like Loyal , Ayo , I Don't F**k With You , Team , and U Know What's Up , and you've got a key-compatible 15 to 20 minute set that should keep things moving. Download the song: Amazon: Bitches N Marijuana [Explicit]

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