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Throwback Thursday: The Way You Move - Outkast ft. Sleepy Brown

Speed: 126 bpm Recommended bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm The DJ’s Take: Timeless dance track that makes you feel fancy. Classic hook, and has the versatility to get a crowd going across a broad spectrum of settings. Long list of key-compatible songs you can mix or mash up with, including: Blame - Calvin Harris ft. John Newman Thinking About You - Calvin Harris I Need Your Love - Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding Va Va Voom - Nicki Minaj Titanium - David Guetta and Sia Turn Me On - David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj Where Have You Been - Rihanna In The Dark - DEV Don't Stop The Party - Black Eyed Peas Take Over Control - Afrojack ft. Eva Simons Shots - LMFAO Where Them Girls At - David Guetta ft. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj Backseat - New Boyz Judas - Lady Gaga Give Me Everything - Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo & Afrojack Till The World Ends - Britney Spears Tonight (I'm Lovin You) - Enrique Iglesias Just Can't Get Enough - Black Eyed Peas Hold It Against Me - Bri

Both - Gucci Mane ft. Drake

Speed: 70 bpm Recommended bpm range:   65 bpm  to  70 bpm ,  70 bpm  to  75 bpm The DJ's Take: Safe to say that if you spin hiphop and both Gucci Mane & Drake are on the track, it needs to be in your library. Club-friendly beat with a shelf life that should stretch into the new year and beyond. Some key- and bpm-compatible songs worth mixing with: Up Out My Face - Mariah Carey Pick Up The Phone - Young Thug, Travis Scott At Night - MNEK GDFR - Flo Rida Inside Out - The Chainsmokers Private Show - TI ft. Chris Brown Rap God - Eminem Cupid Shuffle - Cupid Applause - Lady Gaga Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) Apple Music iTunes

Bad Things - Machine Gun Kelly, Camila Cabello

Speed: 69 bpm Recommended bpm range:   65 bpm  to  70 bpm The DJ's Take: I kinda like the shoutout to Fastball . Apparently this is popular, but I'd save it for later on in the night as you're starting to wrap things up. Solid list of key-compatible songs you can mix with, including: Ain't My Fault - Zara Larsson Sorry - Beyoncé Sledgehammer - Rihanna Pop Style - Drake waves - Miguel ft. Travis Scott Shake It Off - Mariah Carey Pop That - French Montana Iz U Down - Kid Ink No Option Download or stream the song: Key and bpm-compatible Spotify playlist Apple Music iTunes Amazon

Party - Chris Brown ft. Usher, Gucci Mane

Speed: 71 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 to 75 bpm The DJ's Take:  It's a time-honored tradition, whether it's a new movie or a new single: throw a few big names together and hope it's enough to attract an audience. More of a chill track, but the buzz should make this at least a minor hit. Strong list of songs to mix or mash up with, including: