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Messin' Around - Pitbull ft. Enrique Iglesias

Speed: 79 bpm Recommended bpm range: 75 bpm to 80 bpm , 80 bpm to 85 bpm The DJ's Take: I knew I remembered 'heard it from a friend, who heard it from a friend' from somewhere . Last time Pitbull & Enrique got together, the results were pretty fun , and this one's no different. Try mixing or mashing up with tracks like:

Champagne Problems - Nick Jonas

Speed: 108 bpm Recommended bpm range: 105 to 110 bpm The DJ's Take: I'll be surprised if this isn't at least a minor hit. Beat is tailor-made for a Top 40 dance floor, and scientific research shows 20-something ladies like Nick Jonas. Definitely worth a spin this weekend and beyond. Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like I Took A Pill In Ibiza - Mike Posner , Truffle Butter - Nicki Minaj , and Yeah! - Usher . Download the song: iTunes Amazon

Throwback Thursday: Written In The Stars - Tinie Tempah ft. Eric Turner

tempo: 91 bpm bpm range:   90  to  95 bpm the dj's take:  I guess this is supposed to be inspirational? Maybe a little overdone, like Jim Nantz's toast , but was popular enough back in its day. Try mixing with: One More Chance (Remix) - Notorious BIG SUBEME LA RADIO - Enrique Iglesias All We Know - The Chainsmokers Starboy - The Weeknd and Daft Punk Back To Sleep - Chris Brown No Games - Serani Out of the Woods - Taylor Swift This Is How We Do - Katy Perry Teaser - Tanto Metro & Devonte, Devonte & Tanto Metro Heads High - Mr. Vegas Otis - Jay-Z and Kanye West download or stream the song: spotify playlist apple music itunes

Throwback Thursday: Forgot About Dre - Dr. Dre ft. Eminem

Speed: 67 bpm Recommended bpm range: 65 bpm to 70 bpm The DJ's Take: Classic beat off a classic album . Even though most of your crowd was probably in elementary school when this came out, there's a timelessness that still gets heads nodding. Deserves a permanent spot in your hiphop playlist. Try mixing with tracks like Often - The Weeknd , GDFR - Flo Rida , Inside Out - The Chainsmokers , Private Show - TI ft. Chris Brown , and Rap God - Eminem or half-timing into Cupid Shuffle - Cupid or Applause - Lady Gaga . Drop a couple bpm's and you could even half-time into tracks like: Ghost - Oliver Heldens ft. RUMORS Lift Me Up - David Guetta Whip It! - LunchMoney Lewis Sweet Lovin' - Sigala Won't Stop Rocking - R3hab & Headhunterz Heaven - Shaun Frank & KSHMR Poison - Martin Garrix Love Myself - Hailee Steinfeld Break Free - Ariana Grande ft. Zedd Five More Hours - Deorro x Chris Brown Five Hours - Deorro Don't Wake Me Up - Chr

Throwback Thursday: Honey - Mariah Carey

tempo: 96 bpm bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm ,  95  to  100 bpm the dj’s take: First off, unless you're a big Eddie Griffin fan, go to about 1:58 in the video for the actual song. Former #1 single from the late 90s, and a good solid track that can keep things moving. Long list of 90 to 95 bpm tracks to mix with: I Feel It Coming - The Weeknd, Daft Punk Water Under The Bridge - Adele ...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears Capsize - FRENSHIP & Emily Warren Mellow Drama - Sterling Mercury Why You Always Hatin? - YG ft. Drake, Kamaiyah Impatient - Jeremih ft. Ty Dolla $ign Kevin - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Express Yourself - N.W.A. Sexy Love - Ne-Yo Used To Love You - Gwen Stefani The Fix - Nelly ft. Jeremih Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye Creep - TLC Where The Party At - Jagged Edge What's Luv - Fat Joe T.I.'s Ball And from 95 to 100 bpm: The Greatest - Sia Let Me Love You - DJ Snake & Justin Bieber Sorry - Justin Bieber Try Me - Jason De

Pop Style - Drake ft. The Throne

Speed: 66.5 bpm Recommended bpm range: 65 bpm to 70 bpm The DJ's Take: If a track features Drake, Kanye, and Jay-Z, it's pretty much a must-download, right? The beat is interesting - almost feels like the background theme for a dystopian future with gray skies, droopy, leafless trees swaying in the wind, and robots. Lots of robots. If you're in the 60 to 65 bpm range, try mixing with tracks like Bad Intentions - Niykee Heaton ft. Migos , waves - Miguel ft. Travis Scott , and Jam - Kevin Gates ft. Trey Songz, Ty Dolla $ign, Jamie Foxx . If you're in the 65 to 70 bpm range, Pop That - French Montana , Iz U Down - Kid Ink ft. Tyga , and No Option - Kid Ink could work. Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) iTunes

Inside Out - The Chainsmokers ft. Charlee

Speed: 72 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 bpm to 75 bpm The DJ's Take: Mark my words - some day, this will appear on the soundtrack for a romantic dramedy. Has some warmth and sentimentality, and I think it's got pop potential. Try mixing or mashing up with tracks like Often - The Weeknd , GDFR - Flo Rida , Private Show - TI ft. Chris Brown , Rap God - Eminem , and Forgot About Dre - Dr. Dre ft. Eminem or half-timing into Cupid Shuffle - Cupid or Applause - Lady Gaga . Download the song: iTunes Amazon

Blast Ya - Borgore ft. Barrington Levy

Speed: 75 bpm Recommended bpm range: 75 bpm to 80 bpm The DJ's Take: Never heard of Borgore before, but as a relatively ignorant listener, it seems like he graduated with a PhD from Skrillex University. I'd be careful playing this for a pop crowd on a weak sound system, but if you're spinning at an alternative party in someone's garage, this could work. Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like: Spaceships - Area21 , LA Confidential - Tory Lanez , Sure Thing - Miguel , Collard Greens - SchoolBoy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar , No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa , Halo - Beyoncé Download the song: Amazon

I Wanna Know - Alesso ft. Nico & Vinz

Speed: 116 bpm Recommended bpm range: 115 to 120 bpm The DJ's Take: The guitar gives this a nice little groove. Refreshing departure from the 128 bpm festival-friendly thumper you'd expect; sort of has the feel of Get Lucky (which might make for an interesting mix). Would be a pretty solid choice if you dj at a roller rink, and certainly worth a spin during the warmup portion of your program in a pop setting. Try mixing or mashing up with tracks like: Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie , Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice , Wasted - Tiesto , A Place With No Name - Michael Jackson , Wild Wild Love - Pitbull  Or you can double time over tracks like: waves - Miguel ft. Travis Scott , Bad Intentions - Niykee Heaton ft. Migos , Jam - Kevin Gates ft. Trey Songz, Ty Dolla $ign, Jamie Foxx , White Walls - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis , Say It - Tory Lanez Download the song: Amazon

If It Ain't Love - Jason Derulo

Speed: 129 bpm Recommended bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm The DJ's Take: After having covered Naked last month, this one feels a little more like Jason Derulo. Very upbeat instrumental that should translate well in the new music portion of a pop set. I'd be surprised if this isn't at least a minor hit. Try mixing or mashing up with: