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Wavy - Ty Dolla $ign ft. Joe Moses

Speed: 105 bpm Recommended bpm range: 100 to 105 bpm The DJ's Take: Not sure what wavy means? Here's the definition . I guess there's only so many times you can say 'I'm so fly' before it's time to switch things up. As for the track, it's light, breezy hipPop that should keep things moving in a bar or club. Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like Focus - Ariana Grande , Problem - Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea , and Touchin, Lovin - Trey Songz ft. Nicki Minaj . Download the song: Amazon

Make Me Like You - Gwen Stefani

Speed: 118 bpm Recommended bpm range: 115 to 120 bpm The DJ's Take: If you're spinning for a heavily Caucasian contingent, glittery chick pop is often a solid bet. Gets the young ladies on the floor, and the guys soon follow. This one has a nice little bounce, and it's Gwen Stefani, so people should recognize the voice (if not the song). Worth a spot in the new music playlist. Try mixing or mashing up with tracks like: Want To Want Me - Jason Derulo , Cool For The Summer - Demi Lovato , Fun - Pitbull ft. Chris Brown , Treasure - Bruno Mars , In My Head - Jason Derulo , Because Of You - NeYo , Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz , International Love - Pitbull ft. Chris Brown Or you can double time over Formation - Beyoncé , Me, Myself & I - G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha , and The Hills - The Weeknd . Download the song: Amazon

Moses - French Montana ft. Chris Brown, Migos

Speed: 72 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 bpm to 75 bpm The DJ's Take: If they ever make Prince of Egypt 2, I vote for this to be the theme song. Has a big, booming sound that can give a shot in the arm to the right crowd at the right time. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing or mashing up with tracks like: Jimmy Choo - Fetty Wap , Horses In The Stable - Ty Dolla $ign , Know Ya - Ty Dolla $ign , White Iverson - Post Malone , Gold Bottles - Jeezy , Big Rings - Drake & Future , Where Are Ãœ Now - Skrillex & Diplo ft. Justin Bieber , Feeling Myself - Nicki Minaj , Lips Are Movin - Meghan Trainor ,  X - Chris Brown ,  Can't Hold Us - Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ,  Day N Nite - Kid Cudi , Big Pimpin - Jay-Z Download the song: Amazon

Cowboy - Wiz Khalifa

Speed: 77 bpm Recommended bpm range: 75 bpm to 80 bpm The DJ's Take: When I see the word 'Cowboy,' it makes me think of that Kid Rock song . This one's a little quieter and less obnoxious, which I can appreciate. Probably more of a filler track than a feature track, but it should keep things moving during a hiphop set. Try mixing or making a key-compatible mashup with Wiggle - Jason Derulo , Dance (A$$) Remix - Big Sean ft. Nicki Minaj , or Down On Me - Jeremih ft. 50 Cent . Download the song: iTunes Amazon

Jimmy Choo - Fetty Wap

Speed: 66.5 bpm Recommended bpm range: 65 bpm to 70 bpm The DJ's Take: When you've got the name of a fancy shoe brand in the title, safe to say it should appeal to females. Probably best employed during a hiphop set, although the distinctive voice of Fetty Wap could make it worth a spin on a pop night as well. Try mixing or making a mashup with key-compatible tracks like:

iSay - Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J

Speed: 75 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 bpm to 75 bpm The DJ's Take: Nothing like an inspirational piano riff to class up a rap beat. And for those who don't recognize the 'what can I saayy... what can I dooo...' chorus, here's where it comes from . Anyway, solid single that's worth a download for the new music portion of your program. Try mixing or making a mashup with key-compatible tracks like Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae) - Silento , Drunk In Love - Beyoncé , and Deuces - Chris Brown . Download the song: iTunes Amazon

Formation - Beyoncé

Speed: 61 bpm Recommended bpm range: 55 bpm to 60 bpm , 60 bpm to 65 bpm The DJ's Take: Have any doubt this'll be a hit? Yeah; me neither. That boom is undeniable. Definite stretches where it's key-less, but when the melody sets in, I'd consider mixing with tracks like Me, Myself & I - G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha , and The Hills - The Weeknd . You could also half-time into: Want To Want Me - Jason Derulo Cool For The Summer - Demi Lovato Fun - Pitbull ft. Chris Brown Treasure - Bruno Mars In My Head - Jason Derulo Because Of You - NeYo Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz International Love - Pitbull ft. Chris Brown Download the song: iTunes Amazon