Beat Match City

tempo: 82 bpm bpm range: 80 bpm  to  85 bpm The DJ's Take: Kind of feels like a hiphop opera with the low-key singing in the hook. A bit of a  forgotten single, but the recognizable hook and artists should jog people's memories on the right night. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing with: Criminal - Natti Natasha x Ozuna Black and Yellow - Wiz Khalifa Learn To Let Go - Kesha So Good - Zara Larsson ft. Ty Dolla $ign On My Mind - Ellie Goulding Bounce - 2 Chainz download or stream Clique: amazon itunes

tempo: 122 bpm bpm range: 120  to  125 bpm The DJ's Take: Slick production fit for a luxury sports car commercial. Certainly worth a longer-term spot in the rotation for your dance & pop gigs. In fact, I'll go out on a limb and rank it #1 for songs called 'How Deep Is Your Love' over the sentimental favorite: Try mixing / mashing up with key-compatible tracks like: My Way - Calvin Harris Good Girls Lie - Akon Freedom - Pitbull Hold Up, Wait A Minute - ZHU Cake By The Ocean - DNCE How Deep is Your Love - Calvin Harris + Disciples Talking Body - Tove Lo She Came To Give It To You - Usher Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band Ghost Town - Adam Lambert Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen download or stream How Deep Is Your Love: amazon spotify playlist

tempo: 98 bpm bpm range: 95 to 100 bpm The DJ's Take:  Sounds like Loyal 2.0 to me. No surprise, via wikipedia: Perfectly fine track to spin in a hiphop / r&b set. Won't set the club ablaze, but should keep things moving. A few key-compatible songs from 99-100 bpm to mix / mash up with: ZEZE - Kodak Black ft. Travis Scott & Offset Team - Lorde Bitches N Marijuana - Chris Brown, Tyga & SchoolBoy Q Loyal - Chris Brown I Don't F**k With You - Big Sean ft. E-40 And from 101-103 bpm: U Know What's Up - Donell Jones ft. Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes download or stream Ayo: amazon itunes

tempo: 123 bpm bpm range: 120  to  125 bpm the dj's take: Not a lot of percussion here, but you can add that in on your own. Nice duo of artists, and everyone has their own idea of what the good old days were, so the lyrics should resonate. Plus, a strong list of key-compatible tracks to mix / mash up with: In The Dark - DEV Swish Swish - Katy Perry ft. Nicki Minaj Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz 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 Good Old Days: amazon spotify playlist

tempo: 82 bpm bpm range: 80 bpm  to  85 bpm the dj's take: Sure, this is from the soundtrack for a kids' movie. But so was CAN'T STOP THE FEELING! , and that turned out pretty well, didn't it? Anyway, worth a trial spin on a pop night. Or during a brony convention: Some key-compatible tracks from 80 to 85 bpm: Chainsaw - Nick Jonas Messin' Around - Pitbull ft. Enrique Iglesias Be As You Are (JordanXL Remix) - Mike Posner Send My Love - Adele The Man - Aloe Blacc Live Your Life - Rihanna Royals - Lorde American Oxygen - Rihanna And from 86 to 87 bpm: Paper Planes - MIA Versace On The Floor - Bruno Mars download or stream Rainbow: amazon spotify playlist

tempo: 158 bpm bpm range: 75 bpm  to  80 bpm , 155 to 160 bpm the dj's take: This is adult contemporary go-go music - makes you want to move, but in a controlled & restrained way. Should be the theme song for the re-launch of the Austin Powers franchise , whenever that happens. High level of versatility - works at a cocktail party, a corporate event, or on a pop night. Some key-compatible tracks to mix / mash up with in the 80 to 84 bpm range: Location - Khalid Krippy Kush - Farruko, Bad Bunny, Rvssian Holy Key - DJ Khaled Exchange - Bryson Tiller Back Up - DeJ Loaf ft. Big Sean Play No Games - Big Sean Just Kickin' It - Xscape Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey Down and Out - Cam'ron Cheers (Drink To That) - Rihanna download or stream Feel It Still: amazon itunes

tempo: 100 bpm bpm range: 95 to 100 bpm , 100 to 105 bpm The DJ's Take: #2 in my personal power ranking of songs called 'Sledgehammer,' right behind Peter Gabriel . A throwback to happier times, before the Camila Cabello defection sent Harmonizers into a tizzy. Beware the percussionless interlude in the middle. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing / mashing up with: Mi Gente - J Balvin, Willy William Extra Luv - Future, YG Toothbrush - DNCE Don't Need Nobody - Ellie Goulding BeFoUr - ZAYN Team - Iggy Azalea Nobody Has To Know (Major Lazer & KickRaux Remix) - Kranium ft. Ty Dolla $ign Player - Tinashe This Summer's Gonna Hurt... - Maroon 5 L.A. Love (La La) - Fergie Turn Down For What - DJ Snake and Lil Jon Doing It - Charli XCX ft. Rita Ora Misery - Maroon 5 Trouble - Iggy Azalea ft. Jennifer Hudson download or stream Sledgehammer: amazon spotify playlist 

tempo: 114 bpm bpm range: 110 to 115 bpm the dj's take: That video feels like social activism meets Banana Republic. Not exactly a club banger, but if you're a pop dj looking to use up a couple minutes in a set, this one is worth a spin. If you're looking for key-compatible tracks in the 109-110 bpm range, try mixing with: Help Me Lose My Mind - Disclosure And a few more from 115 to 119 bpm: Woman - Kesha Paparazzi - Lady Gaga Dirty Mind - Flo Rida Say It Right - Nelly Furtado Marilyn Monroe - Pharrell download or stream What About Us: amazon itunes

tempo: 95 bpm bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm , 95 to 100 bpm the dj's take: When it comes to Latin pop, seems like Nicky Jam is everywhere these days. Harder beat that brings to mind Daddy Yankee from the mid 2000s: Strong initial buzz, which gives it some crossover appeal. If you're in the 90 to 95 bpm range, try mixing or mashing up with: Cásate Conmigo - Silvestre Dangond, Nicky Jam I Got To Have It - Ed OG 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. And from 95 to 100 bpm: ILY2 - Charli XCX Juicy - Notorious BIG Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran Cool - Daya Love Yourself - Justin Bieber I'm Up - Omarion Love Me Harder - Ariana Grande ft. The Weeknd Rack City

tempo: 95 bpm bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm , 95 to 100 bpm The DJ's Take: Whenever VH1 does Behind The Music: Iggy Azalea, 3% will be about the Nick Young saga , 1% will be about Black Widow, and the rest should cover this track. Will probably be on any Greatest Hits of the 2010s, and deserves a long-term spot in a pop dj's rotation. If you're staying key-compatible in the 90 to 95 bpm range, try mixing / mashing up with: Roll Up - Wiz Khalifa Complicated - Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. David Guetta ft. Kiiara First Time - Kygo, Ellie Goulding I Feel It Coming - The Weeknd, Daft Punk Water Under The Bridge - Adele ...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears Mellow Drama - Sterling Mercury Capsize - FRENSHIP & Emily Warren Somethin Tells Me - Bryson Tiller Why You Always Hatin? - YG ft. Drake, Kamaiyah Impatient - Jeremih ft. Ty Dolla $ign Kevin - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Express Yourself - N.W.A. Sexy Love - Ne-Yo Sexual Healing - Marvin

tempo: 68 bpm bpm range: 65 bpm  to  70 bpm The DJ's Take: Kind of strange to hear all that auto-tune on one of the biggest voices in the industry. But let's be real - this was intended as a club banger, and it generally hit the spot. My only question: where's the product placement for maybe the biggest convenience store chain in the US ? Missed opportunity there. If you're looking for key-compatible songs from 65 to 70 bpm, try mixing or mashing up with: Tuesday - I LOVE MAKONNEN Young Forever - Jay-Z Love In This Club (feat. Young Jeezy) - Usher We Belong Together - Mariah Carey What's Your Fantasy - Ludacris Remember Me - Chris Brown ft. Tyga And from 71 to 73: Motivation - Kelly Rowland Ain't No Time - Future Alarm - Anne-Marie Break Up - Mario download or stream 7/11: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 82 bpm bpm range: 80 bpm  to  85 bpm the dj's take: Kind of a hypnotic synth riff - feels like the theme music for an inspirational documentary. Probably not something to break out at a standard pop gig, but could work on an alternative hiphop night or in a recorded / streaming set. Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like: Walk It Out - Unk Redbone - Childish Gambino Family Feud - Jay-Z ft. Beyoncé Black Widow - Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora Reaper - Sia download or stream The Way Life Goes: amazon itunes

tempo: 94 bpm bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm the dj's take: Considering the translation , this is probably a lock for Latin wedding reception playlists from now on, right? Considering the youtube views and streaming numbers, this kind of music is hot, so why not jump on the bandwagon while you can. Good list of key-compatible tracks to mix with: I Got To Have It - Ed OG 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 Cásate Conmigo: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 130 bpm bpm range: 125 to 130 bpm , 130 to 135 bpm The DJ's Take: The buildup feels like an 80s motivational montage music, and the drop should be the theme for the next Ireland Board of Tourism promo video. Best employed during a festival or in an edm set at a big club. Try mixing with key-compatible tracks like: Super Bass - Nicki Minaj Do You Remember - Jay Sean Spotless - Martin Garrix, Jay Hardway Hold On & Believe - Martin Garrix Slave To The Rhythm - Michael Jackson Birthday - Katy Perry Timber - Pitbull Play Hard - David Guetta Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris Paradise - Benny Benassi and Chris Brown Waiting - Oliver Heldens & Throttle More Than Ever - Breathe Carolina & Ryos download or stream Something New: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 122 bpm bpm range: 120  to  125 bpm The DJ's Take: Cool dance track with a unique beat that makes your fingers snap. Feels very UK, but was a hit in the US too, making it into the Billboard Top 10. And those vocals are top shelf. Certainly worth a spin on a pop or dance night. Try mixing or mashing up with: Who Dat Girl - Flo Rida ft. Akon Telephone - Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé More Than You Know - Axwell /\ Ingrosso Bad Liar - Selena Gomez What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber One Last Time - Ariana Grande Groove Is In The Heart - Deee-lite Firework - Katy Perry Shed A Light - Robin Schulz, David Guetta ft. Cheat Codes Used To Have It All - Fais & Afrojack Waves - Mr. Probz Sonnentanz - Klangkarussell Time of Our Lives - Pitbull and NeYo Fireball - Pitbull Y.A.L.A. - MIA download or stream Latch: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 125 bpm bpm range: 120  to  125 bpm ,  125  to  130 bpm The DJ's Take: The hook makes me think of this scene from Dumb and Dumber: As for the track, it went #1 in 26 countries , and reached Top 20 status in the US. Worth a spin in a pop or dance set, and should age well. Try blending with some or all of the following to stay key-compatible: Joyriders - Bassjackers & Brooks Green Light - Lorde My Boo - Ghost Town DJs No Money - Galantis Hey - Fais ft. Afrojack Sweet Harmony - Dubvision DADDY - PSY Another You - Armin Van Buuren ft. Mr. Probz Cool - Alesso Get Outta My Way - Kylie Minogue Waiting For Love - Avicii Pompeii - Bastille Invincible - Borgeous Dear Boy - Avicii I Could Be the One (Avicii vs Nicky Romero) [Nicktim - Radio Edit] - Single - Avicii & Nicky Romero The Other Side - Jason Derulo Alive - Krewella Easy Love - Sigala The Veldt - EP - deadmau5 download or stream La La La: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 92 bpm bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm the dj's take: Kind of a strange song and video. First off, that opening image of the violinists is a little cringey - might've worked better in the video for this song . And according to spanishdict.com , 'perro fiel' means faithful dog. So if they ever come out with an English version, the title and lyrics may need a little adjustment. Bigger picture, this is worth a spin on a Latin night. Strong buzz, big names, and a bounce that delivers the goods. Couple of key-compatible tracks in the 90 to 95 bpm range: Ruff Ryders' Anthem - DMX Controlla - Drake Magnets - Disclosure ft. Lorde Locked Away - R. City ft. Adam Levine And from 96-97: Post To Be - Omarion ft. Chris Brown & Jhené Aiko F**kin' Problems - A$AP Rocky download or stream Perro Fiel: amazon itunes

tempo: 105 bpm bpm range: 100  to  105 bpm ,  105  to  110 bpm the dj's take: This should be on one of those relaxation music compilations. Very soothing - makes me feel like I'm in a rain forest. A lesser known MJ track, but people should recognize the vocals and appreciate the knowledge. Worth a spin in a more laidback environment. Couple other key-compatible tracks to mix / mash up with: Touchin, Lovin - Trey Songz ft. Nicki Minaj Problem - Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea Focus - Ariana Grande download or stream Liberian Girl: amazon itunes