Beat Match City

tempo: 126 bpm bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm the DJ’s take: Back in my dj'ing days, this track was money in the bank. I'd drop it, kick back, and put it in cruise control, because people always got down. Guessing that will still apply today, especially if you've been doing your job leading in. Fun wikipedia fact: Calabria is the toe in the Italian boot . If you're in the 123 to 125 bpm range, try mixing with: Bulletproof - La Roux The Right Song - Tiesto & Oliver Heldens A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay You Make Me - Avicii And if you're between 125 and 130 bpm: 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 On The Floor - Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull Give It 2 U - Robin Thicke Live For The Night - Krewella Don't Stop The Party - Pitbull Right Now - Rihanna and David Gu...

tempo: 93 bpm bpm range:   90  to  95 bpm the DJ’s take:  One of the underrated tracks off All Eyez On Me . Should sound good on a big pair of speakers, and even though most people in your crowd won't recognize it, the notable vocals may make them wonder if this is an exclusive new release. Worth a spin on a 90s hiphop night or in a freeform set. Complex has a lengthy and interesting interview with DJ Quik on the story behind the track. Try mixing with: How Do U Want It - Tupac ft. KCi & Jojo X Gon' Give It To Ya - DMX Baby - Brandy download or stream the song: amazon itunes

tempo: 125 bpm bpm range:   120  to  125 bpm ,  125  to  130 bpm the DJ's take: It's been awhile since I heard this in any late night establishment, but my ears are still ringing from 2011. Has an exotic / Mediterranean vibe, which should work just fine in a nightclub environment. Drop it in the mix every once in awhile and see what happens. Long list of key-compatible tracks between 120 and 125 bpm: Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz Swish Swish - Katy Perry Hard Times - Paramore Symphony - Clean Bandit, Zara Larsson This Girl - Kungs, Cookin' On 3 Burners Break The Rules - Charli XCX i - Kendrick Lamar Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz International Love - Pitbull ft. Chris Brown I Need Your Love - Calvin Harris Need U (100%) - Duke Dumont ft. A*M*E Ocean Drive (Hayden James Remix) - Duke Dumont Shake My - Three 6 Mafia And from 125 to 130 bpm: Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic Shots - LMFAO The Way You Move - Outkast Blame - Calvin Har...

tempo: 80 bpm bpm range:   75 bpm  to  80 bpm ,  80 bpm  to  85 bpm the dj's take: First thought re: the song title - reminds me of Redbones , the bbq spot near my old apartment. Worth a visit if you ever go to Boston and feel like venturing outside downtown. As for the song, feels like a slower version of Prince's The Most Beautiful Girl In The World . Or maybe just a general nod to D'Angelo and 70s funk / soul / r&b. Not really one for the club, but worth a spin in a chill bar environment. Cool interview with the guy who made the beat: And if you're staying [somewhat] key-compatible, try mixing with: Family Feud - Jay-Z ft. Beyoncé Black Widow - Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora Reaper - Sia Walk It Out - DJ Unk download or stream the song: amazon itunes

tempo: 93 bpm bpm range:   90  to  95 bpm the DJ’s take: The only people who know this are true hiphop heads in their 40s. That said, I am a sucker for smooth guitar punctuated by soulful organs and saxophone, and this track has it in abundance ( here's the sample ). Worth a spot in a throwback hiphop set. Try mixing or mashing up with: Say Aah - Trey Songz Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Rollin - Calvin Harris, Future, Khalid Bloodstream - The Chainsmokers NO - Meghan Trainor No Mediocre - T.I. Boom Clap - Charli XCX Africa - Toto It Girl - Jason Derulo 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 [Vinyl] spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 92 bpm bpm range:   90  to  95 bpm the dj's take: Is Lauv a new pseudonym for Troye Sivan? Sorry; they sound kinda similar to me. Anyway, feels like something better suited for a younger crowd, and the buzz seems legit. Maybe not something you drop at the height of the night in a club, but worth a spin in a bar setting where dancing isn't the end-all-be-all. Try mixing with key-compatible tracks like: A Lie - French Montana, The Weeknd, Max B Cold Water - Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber Cheap Thrills - Sia Never Give Up - Sia Ridin Solo - Jason Derulo Airplanes - B.o.B Find Your Love - Drake Flashing Lights - Kanye West Replay - IYAZ Baby Baby Baby - TLC Take On Me (Kygo Remix) - a-ha Renée - Lost Boyz Stand By You - Rachel Platten Should've Been Us - Tori Kelly You Be Killin Em - Fabolous It Girl - Pharrell Magic - Coldplay Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes You're All I Need - Method Man & Mary J. Blige Opposite of Adults - Ch...

tempo: 60 bpm bpm range: 55 bpm to 60 bpm , 60 bpm to 65 bpm the DJ’s take:  One of the big hits of 2009-10, and a solid r&b closer during a pop set. As someone who had a regular gig at the time, there was no better way to tell the crowd 'you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.' Some key-compatible tracks worth mixing with: On The Come Up - Mike WiLL Made-It ft. Big Sean March Madness - Future Needed Me - Rihanna 2 Phones - Kevin Gates CoCo - O.T. Genasis Birthday Sex - Jeremih Man of the Year - SchoolBoy Q Loveeeeeee Song - Rihanna ft. Future There's also a  dance version  that's around 129 bpm. Here's a second list of songs to work with: Byte - Martin Garrix & Brooks Pillowfight - Bassjackers, Skytech, Fafaq I Want You - Tiesto & Mike Williams Lions In The Wild - Martin Garrix & Third Party Ghost - Oliver Heldens Lift Me Up - David Guetta Whip It! - LunchMoney Lewis Sweet Lovin' - Sigala Won...

tempo: 118 bpm bpm range: 115 to 120 bpm the DJ’s take: Play this for a group of 80s enthusiasts and you are guaranteed to hear them sing that famous chorus . A former #1 song in 7 different countries , and a must-spin on a karaoke or throwback pop night. Solid list of key-compatible dance tracks to mix with: New Rules - Dua Lipa Sexyback - Justin Timberlake Renegade - Axwell /\ Ingrosso I Love You - Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Kid Ink Adore - Jasmine Thompson Safe and Sound - Capital Cities Bad Romance - Lady Gaga Emotions - Mariah Carey download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 122 bpm bpm range: 120 to 125 bpm the DJ’s take:  One of the rare pop edm tracks from ~2010 that focused more on melody than pounding your eardrums into submission. A solid hook you can sing along to, and given its status as a former #1 song in the US , certainly worthy of a spot in your throwback playlist. Strong list of key-compatible tracks to mix / mash up with, including: Swish Swish - Katy Perry Hard Times - Paramore Symphony - Clean Bandit, Zara Larsson This Girl - Kungs, Cookin' On 3 Burners Break The Rules - Charli XCX i - Kendrick Lamar Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz International Love - Pitbull ft. Chris Brown I Need Your Love - Calvin Harris Need U (100%) - Duke Dumont ft. A*M*E Ocean Drive (Hayden James Remix) - Duke Dumont Shake My - Three 6 Mafia download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 128 bpm bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm the DJ's take:  One of Calvin Harris' first real hits, and the drop wouldn't sound out of place in a modern western. Doesn't feel quite as dated as some other edm tracks from the same time period, which should give it a longer shelf life. If you're bored, listen to the song and play the random foreign dance video below on mute at the same time. Fantastic: If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing or mashing up with: OMG - Usher I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas Summer - Calvin Harris 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 Day N Nite (Crookers Remix...

tempo: 128 bpm bpm range:   125  to  130 bpm the DJ's take:  This is where it all began for Martin Garrix. To be honest, after watching that video, I figured he'd wear an animal mask to all his gigs (kind of like deadmau5) and fade into bolivian . Way off. Anyway, if your crowd needs a jolt, this is a well-proven way to do it. Try mixing with the following to stay key-compatible: I Like It - Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber Wildest Dreams (R3hab Remix) - Taylor Swift Used To Have It All - Fais & Afrojack Now That I've Found You - Martin Garrix Haters - Deorro & Will Sparks ft. iE-z I'll House You (VIP Mix) - Don Diablo ft. Jungle Brothers Virus (How About Now) - Martin Garrix ft. MOTi Strong - R3HAB and KSHMR Disarm You - Kaskade One Last Time - Ariana Grande Time of Our Lives - Pitbull and NeYo Fireball - Pitbull , Open Wide - Calvin Harris Flashlight - R3hab & Deorro #SELFIE - The Chainsmokers Cann...