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Signs - Drake

tempo: 107 bpm bpm range:   105  to  110 bpm the dj's take: Kind of feels like One Dance in a different key. Unique enough that it should work well on a pop night, and has a pleasant, hypnotic bounce that will find its way into Zumba / dance classes around the world. Expect some requests in the weeks to come. Some key-compatible tracks from 102 to 105 bpm: Good Day - Yellow Claw ft. DJ Snake Call On Me (Ryan Riback Remix) - Starley No Lie - Sean Paul, Dua Lipa Rockabye - Clean Bandit, Sean Paul, Anne-Marie Cool Girl - Tove Lo The Life - Fifth Harmony Stick Around - Akon & Matoma Somebody - Natalie La Rose ft. Jeremih Whistle - Flo Rida And between 105 to 110 bpm: Light It Up (Remix) - Major Lazer Bang My Head - David Guetta ft. Sia & Fetty Wap Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd This One's For You - David Guetta ft. Zara Larsson download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist itunes

Don't Quit - DJ Khaled, Calvin Harris, Travis Scott, Jeremih

tempo: 100 bpm bpm range:   95  to  100 bpm ,  100  to  105 bpm the dj's take:  Who cares if DJ Khaled's stage show needs a little tweaking - he's releasing some solid collaborations. This is the kind of music you can strut down the street to when the weather is warm. Good for a fashion show or a pop night at the local bar; add to the rotation this weekend and see what happens. Some key-compatible tracks to mix with from 95 to 100 bpm: Alone - Alan Walker Lean On - Major Lazer and DJ Snake Boom - Major Lazer Lush Life - Zara Larsson Dance Like We're Making Love - Ciara Waves - Kanye West And between 100 and 105 bpm: Nothin' On You - B.o.B ft. Bruno Mars Obsession - Vice ft. Jon Bellion No More Sad Songs - Little Mix ft. Machine Gun Kelly Buried In Detroit (Lucas Löwe Remix) - Mike Posner ft. Big Sean I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix) - Mike Posner Yeah! - Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris Fade - Kanye West Truffle Butter - Nicki Minaj

We Did It - AREA21

tempo: 75 bpm bpm range:   70 bpm  to  75 bpm ,  75 bpm  to  80 bpm the dj's take: I imagine when the aliens take over Earth, they'll be blasting this one during the victory rally in the charred remains of midtown Manhattan. Probably not something you'd spin in a pop set, but worth dropping at a house party for hipsters (or Martin Garrix fans). Key-compatible tracks to mix / mash up with from 70 to 75 bpm: Another Life - Afrojack, David Guetta Both - Gucci Mane ft. Drake 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 Up Out My Face - Mariah Carey And from 75 to 80 bpm: Knock You Down - Keri Hilson, Kanye West, NeYo I Need A Doctor - Dr. Dre ft. Eminem Welcome to Jamrock - Damian Marley See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Stick Talk - Future download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist

Pause - Pitbull

tempo: 128 bpm bpm range:   125  to  130 bpm The DJ's Take:  Sometimes youtube comments tell you all you need to know about a song: Beat sounds like a variation of  Calabria , which makes it worth a spin on a Miami-themed club night. On a side note, wouldn't shock me if this re-surfaced on the soundtrack of a movie about a talking dog who likes to dance. Just add some new lyrics and re-name it 'Paws.' Try mixing with: On The Floor - Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull The Right Song - Tiesto & Oliver Heldens A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay You Make Me - Avicii When Love Takes Over - David Guetta, Kelly Rowland We Found Love - Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna Oops - Martin Garrix The Right Song - Tiesto & Oliver Heldens A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay You Make Me - Avicii Give It 2 U - Robin Thicke Live For The Night - Krewella Don't Stop The Party - Pitbull Right Now - Rihanna and David Guetta S&M - Rihanna Low (feat. T-Pain) - Flo Rida

Summertime Sadness (Cedric Gervais Remix) - Lana Del Rey

tempo: 126 bpm the dj's take:   125  to  130 bpm the DJ's take:  One of the biggest hits of 2013, with a searing, booming beat that's club- and festival-ready. If you have any residual congestion in your head, that drop should clear it up pretty quickly. EDM around 128 bpm doesn't generate the same kind of buzz these days , but this is worth breaking out when your crowd needs a wake-up call. Try mixing or mashing up with these key-compatible tracks: Levels - Avicii Good Feeling - Flo Rida Pound The Alarm - Nicki Minaj The Night Is Still Young - Nicki Minaj I Will Never Let You Down - Rita Ora Addicted To You - Avicii Die Young - Ke$ha The Only Way Is Up - Martin Garrix & Tiesto Dare You - Hardwell Calling (Lose My Mind) [Radio Edit] [feat. Ryan Tedder] - Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso City of Dreams (feat. Ruben Haze) - Dirty South & Alesso download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist itunes

Summer - Calvin Harris

tempo: 128 bpm bpm range:   125  to  130 bpm the DJ's take:  Doesn't this sound like a key-compatible remix of Feel So Close ? About as seasonal as you can get, with a big, dramatic sound that made it a radio and club staple back in 2014. The little disco-tinged interlude in the middle is kind of interesting too. Lengthy list of key-compatible tracks to mix with: More - Usher Me Too - Meghan Trainor Give Me Your Love - Sigala ft. John Newman & Nile Rodgers Bouncybob - Martin Garrix +1 - Martin Solveig Be Right There - Diplo & Sleepy Tom How Deep Is Your Love - Calvin Harris + Disciples Secrets - Tiësto and KSHMR I Cry - Flo Rida Let's Go - Calvin Harris and NeYo We'll Be Coming Back - Calvin Harris Take Me Home - Cash Cash I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas Day N Nite (Crookers Remix) - Kid Cudi download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist itunes

Instruction - Jax Jones ft. Demi Lovato & Stefflon Don

tempo: 121 bpm bpm range:   120  to  125 bpm the dj's take: A little Latin / tropical flair that should get people moving earlier on in a pop night or during a more eclectic dance set. Plus, it's Demi Lovato, so you figure there's some built-in goodwill from the younger female demographic. Worth a spot in your warm weather playlist. Some key-compatible tracks to mix or mash up with: Supercut - Lorde Hype - Dizzee Rascal & Calvin Harris This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna Shades of Grey - Oliver Heldens & Shaun Frank ft. Delaney Jane Prayer In C - Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz Right Round - Flo Rida Intoxicated - Martin Solveig & GTA Higher Place - Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike ft. NeYo download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist itunes

Supercut - Lorde

tempo: 125 bpm bpm range:   120  to  125 bpm ,  125  to  130 bpm the dj's take: As a fashion-forward guy who goes to  SuperCuts , I endorse this as the next theme song for a  tv ad campaign . Interesting track - when the percussion gets going, it's like a runaway train. Quiet spots prevent this from becoming a pop set staple, but worth a spin in a lower-energy environment where dancing isn't a requirement. Key-compatible tracks from 120 to 125 bpm: Hype - Dizzee Rascal & Calvin Harris This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna Shades of Grey - Oliver Heldens & Shaun Frank ft. Delaney Jane Prayer In C - Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz And from 125 to 130 bpm: I'm In Miami Bitch - LMFAO Right Round - Flo Rida Boom Boom Pow! - Black Eyed Peas Intoxicated - Martin Solveig & GTA Higher Place - Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike ft. NeYo Lay Me Down - Avicii Can't Feel My Face (Martin Garrix Remix) - The Weeknd Ne

Your Song - Rita Ora

tempo: 118 bpm bpm range:   115  to  120 bpm the dj's take: Has a sunny disposition and bouncy accents that should keep the energy elevated during a pop or dance set. Probably won't be something you spin during the prime part of a gig, but a solid track that should age well. Worth a semi-regular spot in the rotation. If you're around 115 bpm, try mixing with key-compatible tracks like: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley LIKE I WOULD - ZAYN Let's Dance - David Bowie If you're around 120 bpm, try going with: Perfect Strangers - Jonas Blue, JP Cooper Kill Em With Kindness - Selena Gomez Sugar - Maroon 5 Love Somebody - Maroon 5 download or stream the song: amazon itunes