Beat Match City

tempo: 80 bpm The DJ’s Take:  The leadoff song in  Episode 38 : Feels a little nostalgic to hear 50 Cent actually rapping instead of ragging on Floyd Mayweather . Aging reasonably well, and flows nicely into Travis Scott's  HIGHEST IN THE ROOM . Can still hold its own in a pop / hiphop mix. Some other key-compatible singles: Through The Wire - Kanye West I'm Upset - Drake Paranoid - Post Malone End Game - Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Future Get It Right - Diplo, MØ Dance (A$$) Remix - Big Sean ft. Nicki Minaj The Story of OJ - Jay-Z Thunder - Imagine Dragons Big Poppa - Notorious BIG Just A Friend - Biz Markie M.I.L.F. $ - Fergie Hold Up - Beyoncé Stressed Out - twenty one pilots Trumpets - Jason Derulo Wiggle - Jason Derulo Pills N Potions - Nicki Minaj Download or stream Down On Me: amazon spotify playlist

tempo: 78 bpm the dj's take: Song #6 in  chapter 42  (15:48): Never heard of this one until that Plies track from awhile back . I dig the original a little more. Emerges almost seamlessly from Drake's Best I Ever Had in this mix, and sets the stage nicely for P.M. Dawn . Some other key-compatible music ~80 bpm: No Other Love - John Legend ft. Estelle Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day Hello - Adele Best I Ever Had - Drake Comin Out Strong - Future ft. The Weeknd Love & War - Yellow Claw Don't Mind - Kent Jones Happy - Pharrell Daydreamin' - Lupe Fiasco I Can Transform Ya - Chris Brown download or stream Come Back to Me: amazon

tempo: 92 bpm bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm the DJ’s take:  Track #5 in  43 degrees  (7:32): So 90s it hurts. Overshadowed by their later hits, but worthy of a regular spot in the rotation - a little slice of pop perfection. Long list of key-compatible hits to mix with: Cold Water - Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber, MØ You Owe Me - The Chainsmokers Eastside - benny blanco, Halsey, Khalid EL BAÑO - Enrique Iglesias ft. Bad Bunny You're All I Need To Get By - Method Man & Mary J. Blige Baby Baby Baby - TLC I Like Me Better - Lauv A Lie - French Montana, The Weeknd, Max B Cheap Thrills - Sia Never Give Up - Sia Ridin' Solo - Jason Derulo Airplanes - B.o.B Flashing Lights - Kanye West Replay - IYAZ 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 Magic - Coldplay Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes download or stream Baby Baby Baby: amazon spotify play

tempo: 81 bpm bpm range:   80 bpm  to  85 bpm the DJ’s take:  Track #5 in  chapter 42  (12:05): The song where it all began. Maybe better suited for a party mix; I lowered the volume a little to match the softer overall mood. Still fits though - thumps and tugs at the heartstrings at the same time. Some other key-compatible music: No Other Love - John Legend ft. Estelle Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day Hello - Adele Best I Ever Had - Drake Comin Out Strong - Future ft. The Weeknd Love & War - Yellow Claw Don't Mind - Kent Jones Happy - Pharrell Daydreamin' - Lupe Fiasco I Can Transform Ya - Chris Brown download or stream Best I Ever Had: spotify playlist apple music itunes amazon