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Hype - Dizzee Rascal, Calvin Harris

Speed: 124 bpm Recommended bpm range: 120 to 125 bpm , 125 to 130 bpm The DJ's Take: Let's classify this one under the TDM genre (Tacky Dance Music). Loud, bouncy, and in-your-face - I kinda like it. Has a UK feel, but should translate almost anywhere with the right crowd. Would make a strong key-compatible mix or mashup with This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna . If you're around 121 bpm, try mixing with tracks like:

WILD - Troye Sivan ft. Alessia Cara

Speed: 94 bpm Recommended bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm The DJ's Take: Nice case study on how to re-invigorate an older single - drop in a new verse from a well-known female singer. On a side note, I think he should sell eye masks shaped like that mass of flowers on his face. Could be a hot item among sleep-deprived Troye Sivan fans. Try mixing with key-compatible tracks like:

Throwback Thursday: Calle Ocho - Pitbull

tempo: 127 bpm bpm range:   125  to  130 bpm the DJ’s take:  A Zumba dance class staple around the world, and an obvious choice for Pitbull's greatest hits album. This was hot around 2009, and if your crowd is in the right mood, it can set the floor on fire again. Try mixing with tracks like: Evacuate The Dancefloor - Cascada Now You See It - Honorebel ft. Pitbull and Jump Smokers True Colors - Zedd & Ke$ha Bailar - Deorro ft. Elvis Crespo Liberate - Eric Prydz Faith - Calvin Harris Book of Love - Felix Jaehn Let Me Love You - Ne-Yo California Gurls - Katy Perry download or stream the song: spotify playlist apple music itunes

Throwback Thursday: Boyfriend #2 - Pleasure P

Speed: 71 bpm Recommended bpm range:   65 bpm  to  70 bpm ,  70 bpm  to  75 bpm The DJ’s Take: Super syrupy and twangy. And to be honest, if we're doing karaoke and this is in the catalogue, I am all over it. Try mixing with key-compatible tracks like: Swang - Rae Sremmurd All Night - The Vamps & Matoma Broccoli - D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty Purple Reign - Future Low Life - Future + The Weeknd RGF Island - Fetty Wap Blood On the Money - Future Trophies - Drake ,  Mirrors - Justin Timberlake Give Me A Try - Sizzla Bottoms Up - Trey Songz BedRock - Young Money Got Your Back - T.I. ft. Keri Hilson All The Above - Maino Crank That - Soulja Boy Say My Name Man Down - Rihanna Obsesion (No Es Amor) - Frankie J featuring Baby Bash Chains - Nick Jonas Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) Apple Music iTunes Amazon

Oops - Martin Garrix

Speed: 128 bpm Recommended bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm The DJ's Take: During my first listen, I was thinking 'someone's been hitting the Sega Genesis pretty hard.' Then you read that this is the theme song for his new video game , and it all makes sense. Worth a spin if your crowd needs something head-pounding to clear the wax out their ears. Try mixing with tracks like:

Broccoli - D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty

Speed: 73 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 bpm to 75 bpm The DJ's Take: Sometimes less is more, and I guess this is a pretty good illustration. The beat isn't quite as minimal as D4L's Laffy Taffy , but you could picture it as the background music in a viral puppy video or a Saturday morning cartoon. Try mixing with tracks like: Purple Reign - Future Low Life - Future + The Weeknd RGF Island - Fetty Wap Blood On the Money - Future Trophies - Drake Mirrors - Justin Timberlake Give Me A Try - Sizzla Bottoms Up - Trey Songz BedRock - Young Money Got Your Back - T.I. ft. Keri Hilson All The Above - Maino Boyfriend #2 - Pleasure P Crank That - Soulja Boy Say My Name - Destiny's Child Man Down - Rihanna Obsesion (No Es Amor) - Frankie J featuring Baby Bash Chains - Nick Jonas Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) Apple Music iTunes Amazon