Beat Match City

tempo: 96 bpm bpm range:   95  to  100 bpm the dj's take: Illmatic it ain't, but if you're spinning rap for a pop crowd, this is a pretty solid option. Catchy hook, relatable lyrics, a danceable beat, and artists everyone will likely recognize. Try mixing / mashing up with: You're All I Need To Get By - Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige Find Your Love - Drake What's My Name - Rihanna ft. Drake Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran Alive - Sia Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo Do What U Want - Lady Gaga Hold On, We're Going Home - Drake It Girl - Pharrell Opposite of Adults - Chiddy Bang download or stream Sober: amazon spotify playlist

tempo: 110 bpm bpm range: 105 to 110 bpm , 110 to 115 bpm the dj's take: That hook reminds me of this song: I obviously listened to a lot of soft rock radio as a kid in the mid to late 80s. Getting back to the track in question, sounds like a hit. Easy, breezy pop with slick little guitar riffs sprinkled in. Should be especially appealing to the young female demographic. Some key-compatible tracks between 105 and 110 bpm: Rich Love - OneRepublic, Seeb Are You Sure? - Kriss Kross Amsterdam & Connor Maynard ft. Ty Dolla $ign Run Up - Major Lazer ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR, Nicki Minaj Be Alright - Ariana Grande Wild Things - Alessia Cara The Monster - Eminem ft. Rihanna Something In The Way You Move - Ellie Goulding Cruel Summer - Bananarama Mo Money Mo Problems - Notorious BIG And if you venture above 110: The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson download or stream How Long: spotify playlist (105 to 110 bpm) itunes

tempo: 100 bpm bpm range:   95  to  100 bpm ,  100  to  105 bpm the dj's take: Sounds like something you'd hear during a party scene in a movie about clean-cut twenty-something professionals in Manhattan. Has a Maroon 5 quality that should be a safe spin at a pop gig. Some other songs worth mixing or mashing up with: I Ain't No Joke - Eric B & Rakim Calm Down - G-Eazy Bitches N Marijuana - Chris Brown, Tyga & SchoolBoy Q Loyal - Chris Brown Ayo - Chris Brown & Tyga I Don't F**k With You - Big Sean ft. E-40 Team - Lorde U Know What's Up - Donell Jones download or stream the song: spotify playlist apple music itunes

Speed: 100 bpm Recommended bpm range: 95 to 100 bpm , 100 to 105 bpm The DJ's Take: I could've sworn there was initially a more acoustic version of this that didn't take off. Now there's a little more bounce, and it's probably made it more appealing to the masses. Worth a spin during the more laidback portion of a Top 40 night. I'd consider mixing or doing a mashup with key-compatible tracks like:

Speed: 91 bpm Recommended bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm The DJ's Take: Would anyone be surprised if this guy's management was in talks with Verizon or AT&T? Then again, who calls anyone anymore, since we're all apparently texting or keeping in touch via Snapchat, Whatsapp, or whatever messaging service is hot these days. Seems like this is geared toward tween females, but if you're gonna integrate this in a key-compatible playlist, try mixing or mashing up with tracks like:

Speed: 110 bpm The DJ's Take: Did I just watch a 3.5 minute episode of Glee? Doowop-Pop hasn't exploded, but it's got fans, as evidenced by the popularity of this song. Probably won't set the dancefloor aflame, at least for now, because of the energy level. I'd consider downloading it anyway, for specific requests or a recorded mix. If you're staying around 105 to 110 bpm, try mixing with tracks like The Monster - Eminem ft. Rihanna , Mo Money Mo Problems - Notorious BIG and Turn Me On - Kevin Lyttle . If you're pushing closer to 115 bpm , try mixing with tracks like Cheerleader - OMI , I Don't Mind - Usher , Dynamite - Taio Cruz , Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean , Black or White - Michael Jackson , and Just Dance - Lady Gaga . Download the song: Amazon: Marvin Gaye (feat. Meghan Trainor)