Beat Match City

tempo: 92 bpm bpm range:   90  to  95 bpm the dj's take: Little bit of 70s funk flavor in this one, which would've been a nice fit for Snoop Dogg. An interesting new direction for Calvin Harris, and it should work in a lounge or a more laidback environment. Worth a spin in the new music portion of a set. Try mixing or mashing up with tracks in the scroll-down box below: Bloodstream - The Chainsmokers NO - Meghan Trainor No Mediocre - T.I. Boom Clap - Charli XCX Africa - Toto Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg It Girl - Jason Derulo I Got To Have It - Ed OG Say Aah - Trey Songz In Da Club - 50 Cent Ooh! - Mary J. Blige Addiction - Ryan Leslie ft. Fabolous Why You Wanna - T.I. download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist apple music

tempo: 122 bpm bpm range:   120  to  125 bpm the dj's take: Nothing like a little Shawn Mendes to get the younger female demographic going, and this one's especially danceable. Break it out for prom, or a pop night at a college watering hole. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing or mashing up with: You Don't Know Me - Jax Jones, Raye Space Race - Sterling Mercury FREE.K - Pitbull Wake Me Up - Avicii download or stream the song: amazon apple music

tempo: 86 bpm bpm range:   85 bpm  to  90 bpm the DJ’s take:  Feels like an edgier Miss Independent , and one of the more danceable tracks off Rihanna’s Rated R. Never really popped as a single, but if you're going with a danceable Latin vibe featuring one of the biggest artists in the industry, this can work as a throwback in a Top 40 set. Try mixing or mashing up with: Go Off - Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo, Travis Scott Sneakin' - Drake, 21 Savage Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC Army - Ellie Goulding Winner - Jamie Foxx download or stream the song: amazon itunes

tempo: 103 bpm bpm range: 100 to 105 bpm the DJ’s take:  If you need any reminder of how big this song was when it came out, look no further than the little girl singing it in Rush Hour . I have a sneaking suspicion this'll play pretty well on a 90s night at the local club or college bar. Try mixing with key-compatible tracks like: Ride Wit Me - Nelly Sledgehammer - Fifth Harmony L.A. Love (La La) - Fergie Rock Your Body - Justified Turn Down For What - DJ Snake and Lil Jon download or stream the song: amazon itunes

tempo: 87 bpm bpm range: 85  to 90 bpm the DJ’s take: For all the times Rihanna asks whether you can “get it up” in the hook, is there any doubt this should be in a Viagra ad? Seriously though, a high-impact track that's gotten lost in the shuffle considering all her other mega-hits. Blow the dust off this one and see if your crowd remembers. Some other key-compatible singles to mix or mash up with: Izzo (H.O.V.A.) - Jay-Z Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys Famous - Kanye West Back to Back - Drake Izzo (H.O.V.A.) - Jay-Z Energy - Drake The Black The Berry - Kendrick Lamar Black Widow - Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora Reaper - Sia Remember Me - T.I. ft. Mary J. Blige download or stream the song: amazon apple music

tempo: 126 bpm bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm the DJ’s take:  A big song that signified the rise of pop edm, and it should still get people dancing in the right setting. Try it at a wedding (maybe in California) or on a Top 40 night at the local college bar. If you're staying key-compatible, mix with: It's Tricky - Run DMC 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 download or stream the song: amazon itunes

tempo: 68-69 bpm bpm range:   65  to  70 bpm the dj's take:  As someone who grew up in the 8- and 16-bit era, I'm not sure what game this video reminds me of. Battletoads maybe? Anyway, probably not going to set the club on fire, but it's relevant enough to take up a couple minutes in a set. Try mixing with: What If - Kevin Gates T-Shirt - Migos Real Chill - Rae Sremmurd ft. Kodak Black ??? (Where) - Ty Dolla $ign 1st Day Out Da Feds - Gucci Mane Bake Sale - Wiz Khalifa ft. Travis Scott Kiss Kiss - Chris Brown ft. T-Pain TKO - Justin Timberlake download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist apple music

tempo: 98 bpm bpm range:   95  to  100 bpm the DJ’s take:  A lethal track for a pop or hiphop night. I used to have this on vinyl, and if you pair it with The Clipse' Grindin , that's a drop-the-mic moment for a dj. Some other key-compatible tracks worth mixing with: ELEMENT. - Kendrick Lamar Feel No Ways - Drake Company - Justin Bieber Misery - Gwen Stefani Show Me - Kid Ink Animals - Maroon 5 Grindin' - The Clipse Survival of the Fittest - Mobb Deep You And Your Friends - Wiz Khalifa download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist apple music

tempo: 71 bpm bpm range:   70 bpm  to  75 bpm the dj's take: Come on Migos - keep putting out songs like this, and even an older guy like me will start appreciating this minimalist modern hiphop. Smooth, cool, and understated. I'd even consider dropping this on a pop night in a college bar for a little variety. Try mixing with: No Frauds - Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne Feel Me - Tyga ft. Kanye West I Got The Keys - DJ Khaled Pony - Ginuwine Uber Everywhere - Madeintyo Jumpman - Drake & Future Wonderful - Travis Scott ft. The Weeknd Mercy - Kanye West Throw Sum Mo (feat. Nicki Minaj & Young Thug) - Rae Sremmurd Bad Girls - M.I.A. And if you're dropping down to around 68-69 bpm, these key-compatible tracks are worth a mashup attempt: Portland - Drake Scared To Be Lonely - Martin Garrix, Dua Lipa Might Not - Belly ft. The Weeknd download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist apple music

tempo: 121 bpm bpm range:   120  to  125 bpm the dj's take: When in doubt, drop a peppy girl power anthem for an energy boost. Light, easy to dance to, and getting traction among pop listeners. Some key-compatible tracks worth mixing with: Kissing Strangers - DNCE ft. Nicki Minaj Love Runs Out - OneRepublic She Doesn't Mind - Sean Paul DJ Got Us Falling In Love - Usher Teenage Dream - Katy Perry And if you drop a bpm or two: Trust Nobody - Cashmere Cat, Tory Lanez, Selena Gomez download or stream the song: amazon apple music

tempo: 127 bpm bpm range:   125  to  130 bpm the DJ’s take:  A classic that should get things moving in any setting, including a wedding. Perhaps Michael Jackson's most danceable single (outside of Thriller on Halloween), and that's saying something. Make it a permanent part of the rotation. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing with tracks in the scroll-down box below: Space Race - Sterling Mercury Freak - R3hab ft. Quintino FREE.K - Pitbull Break Through The Silence - Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko Children - Justin Bieber Sun Is Shining - Axwell ^ Ingrosso Beautiful Now - Zedd Together - Calvin Harris That High - Pitbull Noche No Termina - Pitbull Wake Me Up - Avicii Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia Gangnam Style - PSY Starships - Nicki Minaj Without You - David Guetta ft. Usher Mr. Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Who's That Chick - David Guetta ft. Rihanna Yeah 3X - Chris Brown Only Girl...