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Freedom - Pitbull

Speed: 118 bpm Recommended bpm range: 115 to 120 bpm The DJ's Take: Dale! Pitbull rarely fails to deliver, and this is worth a spin in the new music portion of your program. And if you're wondering where the hook comes from, here you go . Try mixing or making a mashup with key-compatible tracks like:

Whole Lotta Lovin - DJ Mustard ft. Travi$ Scott

Speed: 60 bpm, 120 bpm Recommended bpm range: 115 to 120 bpm , 120 to 125 bpm , 55 bpm to 60 bpm , 60 bpm to 65 bpm The DJ's Take: Kind of a trip for those used to the typical 100 bpm DJ Mustard track. The pacing feels a little like Where Are Ü Now , with the almost vocals-only interlude building up to a notably more subdued drop. I'd consider playing this earlier on in a mix leading into a string of songs like:

Reaper - Sia

Speed: 83 bpm Recommended bpm range: 80 bpm to 85 bpm The DJ's Take: Can't lie - those photos of random dudes in wigs creep me out a little. Probably some deeper meaning beyond my comprehension. Anyway, this seems to be getting some buzz because Kanye West was in on the production. Probably won't set a dance floor on fire, but a nice, easy listen that a dj can do something with. Try mixing or making a mashup with tracks like:

Stitches - Shawn Mendes

Speed: 75 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 bpm to 75 bpm , 75 bpm to 80 bpm The DJ's Take: So I held off on covering this because I figured, 'Only tween females like it, right?' But my perspective changed after recently hearing some twenty-somethings singing along when Love Yourself came on the jukebox at the local dive bar. Because if they dig that, they probably dig this. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing or making a mashup with tracks like Guts Over Fear - Eminem ft. Sia , Best Mistake - Ariana Grande , New Flame - Chris Brown , and/or All Of The Lights - Kanye West . Download or stream the song: Apple Music iTunes Amazon

Sweet Harmony - DubVision

Speed: 128 bpm Recommended bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm The DJ's Take: That drop hits like a megaton bomb - even makes me want to pump my fist. Otherwise, it sounds like a hybrid of a bunch of other tracks, but should keep things moving during an EDM-oriented set. Try mixing or mashing up with some or all of the following:

Horses In The Stable - Ty Dolla $ign

Speed: 67 bpm Recommended bpm range: 65 bpm to 70 bpm The DJ's Take: So I guess this is Ty Dolla $ign's country music debut? File this one in the 'I have women in every city, can get laid whenever I want, and that's just how it is' playlist. Reminds me of The Sundays' cover of Wild Horses . Kind of a strange metaphor though; wouldn't 'horses in the stable that I can riiiiide' be more appropriate being sung by a female philanderer? As for the song itself, not bad - if you're a dj at a gentleman's club somewhere in Texas, this should go down well. Try mixing or mashing up with tracks like:

Say My Name - ODESZA ft. Zyra

Speed: 115 bpm Recommended bpm range: 110 to 115 bpm , 115 to 120 bpm The DJ's Take: We covered the remix a couple days ago , which is a little more dancefloor friendly. But I like this one - definitely more artsy and unconventional, and has an ethereal quality to it. Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like Billie Jean - Michael Jackson , C O O L - Le Youth , Get Lucky - Daft Punk , and Poison - Bel Biv Devoe . You can also try double-timing over Bad (Remix) - Wale ft. Rihanna , Fairly Local - twenty one pilots and / or It Won't Stop - Sevyn Streeter ft. Chris Brown . Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist Apple Music iTunes Amazon

Bouncybob - Martin Garrix (ft. Justin Mylo & Mesto)

  Speed: 128 bpm Recommended bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm The DJ's Take: Is Bouncybob like Spongebob on acid? Or maybe a trendy new hairstyle? Whatever the name means, this is worth a spin during an EDM-oriented evening. You can get a free download at martingarrix.com . Try mixing or mashing up with tracks like:

Say My Name (Remix) - ODESZA, Cedric Gervais, Zyra

Speed: 125 bpm Recommended bpm range:   120  to  125 bpm ,  125  to  130 bpm The DJ's Take: A solid, hard-hitting remix of the more laidback original . Definitely one for the festivals - the buildup and drop should get a lively reaction from EDM fans. Try making a mix or mashup with tracks like: