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Throwback Thursday: Help Me Lose My Mind - Disclosure ft. London Grammar

Speed: 109 bpm Recommended bpm range: 105 to 110 bpm , 110 to 115 bpm The DJ's Take: I sort of see this less as disposable pop, and more as art. Elegant vocals over a smooth, danceable beat that make you feel like you're in a church. Might've played well at the old Limelight in NYC . If you're operating in the 110 to 115 bpm range, this could make a nice little key-compatible mix / mashup with  Dirty Mind - Flo Rida . If you're in the 105 to 110 bpm range, try mixing with: Finesse - Bruno Mars 24K Magic - Bruno Mars Work From Home - Fifth Harmony This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan Entourage - Omarion Download or stream the song: Key and bpm-compatible Spotify playlist Apple Music iTunes Amazon

The BMC Top 10 for August 2016

1. Cold Water - Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber, MØ 2. Closer - The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey 3. Rise - Katy Perry 4. Heathens - twenty one pilots 5. Let Me Love You - DJ Snake, Justin Bieber 6. This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna 7. Purple Lamborghini - Skrillex & Rick Ross 8. Work - Rihanna ft. Drake 9. We Don't Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth ft. Selena Gomez 10. Panda - Desiigner Any thoughts on what should be in the Top 10? Let us know on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . (Photo via Morguefile )

Kiss the Sky - Jason Derulo

Speed: 110 bpm Recommended bpm range: 105 to 110 bpm , 110 to 115 bpm The DJ's Take: Upbeat, funk-infused pop that reminds me of the Sax track we covered awhile back . Should inject some life into the new music portion of a Top 40 set. And if we're ranking recent songs called 'Kiss The Sky,' I'm slotting this in just ahead of Wyclef & The Knocks . If you're around 105 bpm, try mixing with  Into You - Ariana Grande ,  You - Lost Kings ft. KatelynTarver  and  Ghost - Ella Henderson . If you're between 110 and 115 bpm: Safe and Sound - Justice Fast Car - Jonas Blue ft. Dakota C O O L - Le Youth Get Lucky - Daft Punk Say My Name - ODESZA ft. Zyra Poison - Bel Biv Devoe Download or stream the song: Key and bpm-compatible Spotify playlist Apple Music iTunes Amazon

Window Shopping: Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 Controller

When it comes to dj controllers, I've always prioritized portability and value. That's why if I ever get back into spinning, the Pioneer DDJ-SB2 may be the way to go. First off, some basic specs:

Love Me Down - Britney Spears

Speed: 92 bpm Recommended bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm The DJ's Take: Has a bouncy electro-dancehall flavor that should keep things moving on a pop night. Probably better suited for an earlier time slot until it becomes a little better known. If you're in the 90 to 95 bpm range, try mixing with key-compatible tracks like: