Beat Match City

Other than LMFAO jumping up to #2, no changes from last month: BMC Top 5 Singles for August 2011: 1. Don't Wanna Go Home - Jason Derulo 2. Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO 3. ET - Katy Perry & Kanye West 4. TGIF - Katy Perry 5. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Top 5 BPMs for August 2011: 1. 130 bpm 2. 125 bpm 3. 100 bpm 4. 120 bpm 5. 140 bpm Overall, no tectonic shifts in reader sentiment this month *makes arm motions like a robot*. But this obsession with a Jason Derulo song that was never that popular on the big charts is a little puzzling. On the positive side, it's good to know that the Derulo family is religiously reading this blog. I must be doing something right. Got your own ideas about what should be in the Top 5? Leave a comment. (Photo via Morguefile )

Speed: 95 bpm The DJ's Take: Looking for a track to play at an outdoor eco-friendly fundraiser filled with earthy, crunchy granola types? This is it. Personally, I think it's the whistling-tweeting sound that makes you feel like you're listening to birds outside in the warm sunshine. Probably not something you want to be playing at the height of the night if you're doing top 40, but the fact that it's becoming a mainstay in the top 10 means you can give it a place early on in the night or on your playlist at a relaxed gathering. Download the MP3:

Speed: 93 bpm The DJ's Take: Strange to think today is the 10th anniversary of Aaliyah's tragic death in a plane crash after filming this video. I remember it was around then that I decided to be a dj, having lived in NYC that summer for a college internship, and hearing the news about her was shocking. She was one of my favorite artists. Anyway, if you're doing an Aaliyah tribute at some point, remember you can mix this straight with Back and Forth ; same BPM and same key. I actually did that on the last mixtape I made a few years ago, and it sounds really good. Download the MP3: Amazon

Speed: 72 bpm The DJ's Take: This is a good song for people who like to creep around the streets at night in hoodies with ski masks on. Or druggies. On a side note, I notice dj's and promoters using the expression 'get on my level' on Facebook & Twitter. What the hell does that mean? That you're so cool, skilled & crazy that other people need to get to where you're at? Sir (or ma'am), that is quite presumptuous and uncalled for. I'll sit in the corner and quietly do the cabbage patch , thank you very much. Turn on key adjust and mix with: Obsesion - Frankie J , Give Me A Try - Sizzla , Bottoms Up - Trey Songz , BedRock - Young Money , Got Your Back - T.I. ft. Keri Hilson , All The Above - Maino , Boyfriend #2 - Pleasure P , Crank That - Soulja Boy , Say My Name download or stream On My Level: amazon

Some newcomers to the top 5 over the past month: BMC Top 5 Singles for July 2011: 1. Don't Wanna Go Home - Jason Derulo 2. ET - Katy Perry ft. Kanye West 3. Last Friday Night (TGIF) - Katy Perry 4. Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO 5. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Top 5 BPMs for July 2011: 1. 125 bpm 2. 130 bpm 3. 100 bpm 4. 90 bpm 5. 120 bpm Dance music is still at the top of the pop food chain, and this month's charts confirm it. Also, you guys really like that Jason Derulo fellow, don't you? Being #1 for a month is a passing fancy, but two months in a row means something. So congratulations Jason Derulo; your plastic trophy is in the mail as we speak. Got your own ideas about what should be in the Top 5? Leave a comment. (Photo via Morguefile )

Speed: 90 bpm The DJ's Take: An easy, breezy pop song that I think will do pretty well in the weeks to come. Although the fact that I kinda like this makes me wonder if I'm going soft in my old age. Yes, I probably am. But like a chick shedding tears watching the Notebook, I can't help it. DJs - turn on key adjust & mix with: You're All I Need - Method Man & Mary J. Blige , Baby Baby Baby - TLC , Opposite of Adults - Chiddy Bang , Ridin Solo - Jason Derulo , Airplanes - B.o.B , Find Your Love - Drake , Flashing Lights - Kanye West , Replay - IYAZ , Renee - Lost Boyz Download the MP3:

<A HREF="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?rt=tf_w_mpw&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fbeamatcit-20%2F8014%2F12f6c0d8-c8e1-4ae4-a2cd-6ef8dcac4599&Operation=NoScript">Amazon.com Widgets</A> Speed: 127 bpm The DJ's Take: Not really a track that catches my attention, but you can certainly knock out 3 minutes in your top 40 dance set without clearing the floor. The percussion might take a minute or two to pick up on when you're beatmatching, so that's interesting.  Also, similar key and bpm to a couple recent popular tracks (see below). Download the MP3: Turn on key adjust and mix with: OMG - Usher , More - U...