Beat Match City

Speed: 128 bpm The DJ's Take: In the words of Family Guy patriarch Peter Griffin, oh gawd. This is brutal. That beeper-alarm sounding thing sounds a little like when Lloyd Christmas demonstrated what the most annoying sound in the world is . That said, it's got star power, and my record of predicting hits has been a little shaky , so who knows. Also, you can blend it in with our growing world-famous mix: Live While We're Young - One Direction , Gangnam Style - PSY , Starships - Nicki Minaj , Without You - David Guetta ft. Usher , Mr. Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan , Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 , Who's That Chick - David Guetta ft. Rihanna , Yeah 3X - Chris Brown , Only Girl in the World - Rihanna , Sexy Bitch - Akon , One More Time - Daft Punk , Meet Me Halfway - Black Eyed Peas , Down - Jay Sean , Disturbia , Hotel Room Service - Pitbull , Day N Nite - Kid Cudi (Crookers Remix) Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 128 bpm The DJ's Take : I wonder which decade she's trying to evoke here? Hmm... Anyway, I think it's got hit potential, especially among young females who missed the 80s and want a little taste of it. Try mixing with the following: Let Me Love You - NeYo , Part of Me - Katy Perry , I Wanna Go - Britney Spears , California Gurls - Katy Perry   Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 67 bpm The DJ's Take: Is it just me, or does this sound like a less laidback version of Drank In My Cup ? Not a bad choice if you're doing a Hot 100 hipPop set, but it's a standard canned track if you're a purist. To all the young folk out there with an interest in hiphop - do your research and gain an appreciation for the classics. Definitely worth the time, and you'll be a more well-rounded listener and dj. Download the song: Amazon:

If there's one thing about the Panasonic Technics RP-DH1250 that catches my eye, it's those ear covers that look like turntable platters. Reminds me of those Technics vinyl decks that were fun to play back in the day. But do these headphones sound as good as they look? Some online reviews are up, and the feedback is solid. 'If you've got the budget for it, and you're in need of a good pair of professional headphones, these would definitely be a great fit for a studio or DJing gig. The sound quality is nothing short of spectacular...' - gizmag 'The RP-DH1250's are a high-end set of DJ-oriented headphones, which create a sonic landscape that eclipses that of many of its competitors.' - digital trends The sticking point here? As the reviews suggest, it's the price tag. MSRP is $270, although you can most likely find it cheaper if you shop around a bit (see below). Personally though, I think headphones can be a fashion statement, especially...

Speed: 74 bpm The DJ's Take: Kind of a pleasant listen for when you get a little faded. Also, good to see this is one rapper who goes by his actual name. I always say if it was good enough for your mom, it's good enough for you. If you sense the crowd is falling asleep, wake them up by blending in Pop That .   Download the song:

Speed: 68 bpm The DJ's Take: Should we just re-name this ' Motivation Part II'? You can also blend with Young Forever for a nice little ten minute mix. Anyway, this makes me wonder why more artists don't do variations of their own tracks in the same key/bpm and market them as new singles. Then you could release a full beatmatched album as a true mixtape. Far-fetched, maybe, but certainly not crazy. Download the song: Amazon:

Looks like we have one thing in common with the Billboard Hot 100 - PSY has taken a firm hold of #2: BMC Top 5 Singles for October 2012: 1. Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen 2. Gangnam Style - PSY 3. Levels - Avicii 4. Starships - Nicki Minaj 5. Wide Awake - Katy Perry Top 5 BPMs for October 2012: 1. 125 bpm 2. 130 bpm 3. 100 bpm 4. 120 bpm 5. 135 bpm For all those affected by Hurricane Sandy, hope things are starting to return to normal. It wasn't too bad where I live, but it looks like people further down the east coast have had a rough go. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Got your own ideas about what should be in the Top 5? Leave a comment. (Photo via Morguefile )