Beat Match City

Speed: 72.5 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 bpm to 75 bpm The DJ's Take: Beat may be a little busy for some, but so was Where Are Ü Now , and that one did pretty well. Anyway, if there's a solo breakout in MNEK's future, this could be it. Creative beat that's a serious head-nodder. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing or mashing up with tracks like Forgot About Dre - Dr. Dre ft. Eminem , Often - The Weeknd , GDFR - Flo Rida , Inside Out - The Chainsmokers , Private Show - TI ft. Chris Brown , and Rap God - Eminem . Or you can half-time into Cupid Shuffle - Cupid and Applause - Lady Gaga . Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) Apple Music iTunes Amazon

Speed: 110 bpm Recommended bpm range: 105 to 110 bpm , 110 to 115 bpm The DJ's Take: Even before looking this up on YouTube, I thought 'this has to be some commissioned track for an international athletic event.' Sounds like a hybrid of Major Lazer and DJ Snake, which makes sense if you produce electronic music these days. Probably better suited as background music at an event, but still worth a spin earlier on in a pop or EDM night. If you're in the 110 to 115 bpm range, try mixing with key-compatible tracks like:

Speed: 99 bpm Recommended bpm range: 95 to 100 bpm , 100 to 105 bpm The DJ’s Take: The Lady Gaga cameo is what probably still gets anyone to listen. But there's a bounce that can work in the earlier part of a pop or hiphop set. Try mixing with tracks like Classic - The Knocks and Alejandro - Lady Gaga . Download or stream the song: Apple Music iTunes

Speed: 99 bpm Recommended bpm range: 95 to 100 bpm The DJ's Take: Listen to that chorus and it's pretty clear Flo Rida (or whoever chooses his beats) is a fan of the running man . Doubtful this'll blow up like My House , but it's a breezy, pop-friendly rap track that's worth a spot in your new music playlist. Try mixing with some or all of the following:

Speed: 125 bpm Recommended bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm The DJ's Take: Hot guitar licks from Nile Rodgers make everything better, don't they? Probably better suited for a high-energy aerobics class than a Top 40 night, but worth a try earlier on in the evening. Try mixing with key-compatible tracks like:

Speed: 95 bpm Recommended bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm , 95 to 100 bpm The DJ's Take: Pretty sure Kygo or Matoma (or someone heavily influenced by them) produced this. Has a cheerful bounce to it, and the video already has a bunch of views. Should fit in well during the new music portion of your program. Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like:

Speed: 108 bpm Recommended bpm range: 105 to 110 bpm , 110 to 115 bpm The DJ's Take: Were there female executioners back in medieval times? Because if so, Ariana's mask would be a spot-on accessory. As for the song, pretty much what you'd expect - thick synths, and pretty dance-able when the heavy percussion kicks in. Should work in a college bar setting for the next month or two. If you're around 105 bpm, try mixing with: