Beat Match City

tempo: 116 bpm bpm range:   115  to  120 bpm the dj's take: Song #4 in our Item 19 mix (5:50): Goes well with OMI's Cheerleader because of the horns, the island vibe, and transition in key from major to minor. Not as notable as some of Calvin Harris's other singles, but should add a danceable injection of Caribbean flavor into a pop, hiphop or dance set. Some other key-compatible tracks: The Less I Know The Better - Tame Impala American Boy - Estelle ft. Kanye West Thriller - Michael Jackson Zero - Chris Brown Dynamite - Taio Cruz Black or White - Michael Jackson Just Dance - Lady Gaga Greenlight (feat. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis) - Pitbull Maps - Maroon 5 Higher - Carly Rae Jepsen Love Lockdown - Kanye West Love You Like a Love Song - Selena Gomez & The Scene download or stream Nuh Ready Nuh Ready: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 106 bpm bpm range: 105  to  110 bpm the dj's take: Song #6 in our Formula 15 mix (8:49): Vocabulary word of the day: Interpolation Use it in a sentence: Some other key-compatible tracks to mix with: thank u, next - Ariana Grande My My My! - Troye Sivan Me Rehúso - Danny Ocean One Dance - Drake For Free - DJ Khaled ft. Drake Let's Talk About Sex - Salt N Pepa Piece By Piece - Kelly Clarkson In My Room - Yellow Claw & DJ Mustard ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Tyga download or stream Questions: amazon itunes

tempo: 100 bpm bpm range: 95 to 100 bpm , 100 to 105 bpm the dj's take: Song #9 in our Beat Salad 103 mix (18:28): Particula would be a good name for a cartoon series about a mini-vampire who goes around biting people and controlling their minds. Combination of 'Particle' and 'Dracula,' get it? He'd look something like this (via Amazon ): As for the track, feels like a faster, richer version of Sweetest Girl . Should get people moving if they're open-minded and you drop it at the right time. Some key-compatible tracks from 95 to 99 bpm: Closer - The Chainsmokers Don't - Ed Sheeran Mayores - Becky G ft. Bad Bunny Only You - 112 ft. Notorious BIG, Mase Selfish - Future, Rihanna Beware - Big Sean Up Down - T-Pain Beat It - Sean Kingston And from 100 to 105 bpm: breathin - Ariana Grande Magenta Riddim - DJ Snake Freaky Friday - Lil Dicky ft. Chris Brown A Different Way - DJ Snake ft. Lauv Let Me Go - Hailee Stei...

tempo: 100 bpm bpm range: 95 to 100 bpm , 100 to 105 bpm The DJ's Take: The leadoff track in our world-famous Pop Sampler 1.0: One of the great trop-pop records of our generation, and it should still bring the house down for a mainstream crowd. Will definitely age well. Good list of key-compatible songs from 95 to 99 bpm: All The Stars - Kendrick Lamar, SZA Say Something - Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton Fancy - Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX Bonita - J Balvin, Jowell, Randy The Greatest - Sia Water Under The Bridge - Adele You Know You Like It - DJ Snake and AlunaGeorge Sexual Healing - Maxamillion Used To Love You - Gwen Stefani The Fix - Nelly ft. Jeremih Honey - Mariah Carey Where The Party At - Jagged Edge Express Yourself - N.W.A. Ball - T.I. And from 100 to 105 bpm: I Miss You - Clean Bandit ft. Julia Michaels Is That For Me - Alesso & Anitta Let Me Love You - DJ Snake, Justin Bieber Friends - Justin Bieber, BloodPop® Get ...

tempo: 100 bpm bpm range:   95  to  100 bpm ,  100  to  105 bpm the dj's take: You know you've made it to the mainstream when your single gets on one of those Now That's What I Call Music compilations. Has that diwali bounce that should still keep things moving on a pop or dancehall night - worth a longer-term spot in the rotation as a throwback. Good list of key-compatible tracks from 95 to 100 bpm: IDGAF - Dua Lipa Sledgehammer - Fifth Harmony Extra Luv - Future, YG Team - Iggy Azalea Extra Luv - Future, YG Turn Down For What - DJ Snake ft. Lil Jon ELEMENT. - Kendrick Lamar I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) - Jay-Z Feel No Ways - Drake Company - Justin Bieber Misery - Gwen Stefani Show Me - Kid Ink Animals - Maroon 5 Survival of the Fittest - Mobb Deep You And Your Friends - Wiz Khalifa Don't Need Nobody - Ellie Goulding This Summer's Gonna Hurt... - Maroon 5 And between 100 and 105: Pray For Me - The Weeknd, Kendrick...

tempo: 108 bpm bpm range:   105  to  110 bpm the dj's take:  Fun little cross-pollination of genres - a little Latin, and a little dancehall with Sean Paul. Major Lazer music can keep a party going, and I wouldn't hesitate to drop this at an ethnic cookout or dance night. Could also be a nice change of pace on a hiphop night. Solid list of key-compatible tracks to mix or mash up with: In the 103-104 bpm range: Nothin' On You - B.o.B ft. Bruno Mars Buried In Detroit (Lucas Löwe Remix) - Mike Posner ft. Big Sean And from 105 to 110 bpm: Friend of Mine - Avicii What Lovers Do - Maroon 5 ft. SZA Havana - Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug Yeah! - Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris Fade - Kanye West Truffle Butter - Nicki Minaj download or stream the song: amazon itunes

tempo: 70 bpm bpm range:   65 bpm  to  70 bpm ,  70 bpm  to  75 bpm The DJ’s Take:  If you were single and doing one of those 80s dating videos, you'd just sing this and it'd be a wrap, right? Definitely better than this: Worth a surprise drop in a hiphop or reggae set. I could see this being a possible sample in a future hit song. A couple key-compatible tracks between 65 and 70 bpm: RGF Island - Fetty Wap Say My Name - Destiny's Child And from 70 to 75 bpm: OMG - Camila Cabello ft. Quavo Back To You - Louis Tomlinson & Bebe Rexha All Night - The Vamps & Matoma Broccoli - D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty Low Life - Future + The Weeknd RGF Island - Fetty Wap Blood On the Money - Future Trophies - Drake Give Me A Try - Sizzla Bottoms Up - Trey Songz BedRock - Young Money Got Your Back - T.I. ft. Keri Hilson Boyfriend #2 - Pleasure P Crank That - Soulja Boy Say My Name Obsesion (No Es Amor) - Frankie J featuring Baby ...

tempo: 102 bpm bpm range:   100  to  105 bpm the dj's take: Without knowing who made the beat beforehand, I would've guessed Major Lazer. Not exactly a distinctive sound, but it's bouncy, danceable, seasonal, and features a notable vocalist. Worth a shot as background music at a cabana bar or during the earlier portion of a pop set. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing or mashing up with: Sua Cara - Major Lazer Cold - Maroon 5 It Ain't Me - Kygo, Selena Gomez Good Day - Yellow Claw ft. DJ Snake Craving You - Thomas Rhett ft. Maren Morris 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 Hello Friday - Flo Rida ft. Jason Derulo Summer In The Winter - Kid Ink ft. Omarion Stick Around - Akon & Matoma Somebody - Natalie La Rose ft. Jeremih Whistle - Flo Rida download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist ...

tempo: 125 bpm bpm range:   120  to  125 bpm ,  125 to 130 bpm the DJ’s take: This track is the definition of pop dancehall reggae. People recognize it, and they get down to it. Mix in a singalong chorus, a hard drumbeat, and a simple but effective bassline, and you’ve got a surefire crowd pleaser. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing with: Between 120 to 125 bpm: Fire Burning - Sean Kingston Kill Em With Kindness - Selena Gomez Hula Hoop - Omi Automatic - ZHU x AlunaGeorge Sugar - Robin Schulz ft. Francesco Yates Sugar - Maroon 5 And from 125 to 130 bpm: Move Your Body (Alan Walker Remix) - Sia WIEE - Martin Garrix If It Ain't Love - Jason Derulo Home - Firebeatz & Jay Hardway Sunglasses At Night - Corey Hart Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON download or stream the song: amazon itunes

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

speed: 106 bpm bpm range: 100 to 105 bpm , 105 to 110 bpm the DJ’s take:  If there's one dancehall track worth throwing into a hiphop or pop mix, this is a pretty good choice. Like a more festive One Dance . Once a top 5 song in the US , the bounce is undeniable, and enough people should remember it from the heavy radio play back in the day. If you're in the 101 to 105 bpm range, try mixing or mashing up with: Perfect Places - Lorde Are You Sure? - Kriss Kross Amsterdam Slide - Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, Migos Touch - Little Mix Mo Money, Mo Problems - Notorious BIG Love More - Chris Brown Run It! (feat. Juelz Santana) - Chris Brown download or stream the song: amazon itunes

tempo: 119 bpm bpm range:   115  to  120 bpm the dj's take: When Major Lazer releases a danceable single with notable vocalists, you're spinning this on a pop or electronic night (whether you like it or not). May not be worth a primetime spot right away, but test it out earlier on in a weekend set and see what happens. Good list of key-compatible tracks to mix or mash up with, including: Between 115 and 120 bpm: Falling - Alesso A Lonely Night - The Weeknd Trust Nobody - Cashmere Cat, Tory Lanez, Selena Gomez And from 120 to 125 bpm: Pretty Girl (Cheat Codes X CADE Remix) - Maggie Lindemann Kissing Strangers - DNCE ft. Nicki Minaj Love Runs Out - OneRepublic She Doesn't Mind - Sean Paul DJ Got Us Falling In Love - Usher Teenage Dream - Katy Perry download or stream the song: amazon spotify playlist itunes

tempo: 117 bpm bpm range:   115  to  120 bpm the DJ’s take: A certified club banger back in its day, and I bet it can still get a reaction in the right situation. Worth a spot in your dancehall rotation. If you're staying key-compatible and feel like integrating a little 80s, try mixing into Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper and I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston . download or stream the song: Apple Music iTunes

tempo: 93 bpm bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm the DJ’s take: Drop this at a New York City hiphop / dancehall-friendly venue, and I think you'll get a good reaction. And if you pick your spot, it's worth a spin on a pop night for a change of pace. Check out the scroll-down box below for key-compatible tracks: SUBEME LA RADIO - Enrique Iglesias All We Know - The Chainsmokers Starboy - The Weeknd and Daft Punk Back To Sleep - Chris Brown One More Chance (Remix) - Notorious BIG Out of the Woods - Taylor Swift This Is How We Do - Katy Perry Teaser - Tanto Metro & Devonte, Devonte & Tanto Metro Heads High - Mr. Vegas Otis - Jay-Z and Kanye West download or stream the song: Spotify playlist Apple Music iTunes

tempo: 95 bpm bpm range:   90  to  95 bpm ,  95  to  100 bpm the DJ's take: Probably one of the toughest song names to spell on this site. And to add insult to injury, I still have no idea what it means. Worth a spin during a dancehall set or for a change of pace on a hiphop night. Try mixing with the following: In the 90 to 95 bpm range: The Ocean - Mike Perry ft. Shy Martin Genghis Khan - Miike Snow Slow Motion - Trey Songz Blank Space - Taylor Swift Back That Azz Up - Juvenile If you're between 95 and 100 bpm: Don't Tell 'Em - Jeremih download or stream the song: Spotify playlist Apple Music  iTunes

tempo: 108 bpm bpm range:   105  to  110 bpm the DJ's take: Reminds me of Kevin Lyttle's Turn Me On . About as dancefloor-friendly as you can get, which makes it worth a spin in the new music portion of a pop set. Some key-compatible hits worth mixing with: Are You Sure? - Kriss Kross Amsterdam & Connor Maynard ft. Ty Dolla $ign 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 Ain't It Fun - Paramore download or stream the song: Spotify playlist Apple Music iTunes

tempo: 137 bpm bpm range:   135  to  140 bpm the DJ’s take:  Probably not going on his Greatest Hits collection, but danceable nonetheless. Best way I can describe it is like a cross between Mission Impossible and strobe light photography with the punctuated beat. Different sound from what he’s done before, which is a good thing. Worth a spin from time to time when the mood is right. Try mixing with: Drifting - G-Eazy ft. Chris Brown, Tory Lanez Elastic Heart - Sia Pop That - French Montana Pour It Up - Rihanna download or stream the song: amazon itunes

Speed: 101 bpm Recommended bpm range: 100 to 105 bpm The DJ’s Take: This track is a perfect example of beauty in simplicity. Simple keyboard-driven melody, simple shimmering synth underneath (like the one at the beginning of Young Forever ), simple bass, and simple drums. I’ve gotten a couple written-on-a-napkin requests for this one, and most importantly, you can make a pretty sweet 4 song mix with it (see below; use key adjust). Download the song: Amazon: Hold You DJ’s - mix this with: No Letting Go (Album Version) , This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan , Get Busy (Album Version)