Beat Match City

Speed: 128 bpm The DJ's Take: Am I somewhat effeminate for liking this? Perhaps. But that's beside the point. Those pianos kind of remind me of When Love Takes Over , only in a different key. Plus, the bounce factor is apparent, and I'm not just talking about the video. Definite fist-pumping music. Speaking of Kelly Rowland, could Mario be looking at EDM as a chance to resurrect his career? R&B is pretty much dead, so it makes sense. Judging by YouTube views, this obviously isn't his breakout track, but we may be hearing more from him in the future. The talent and potential are certainly there. Stay key-compatible and mix with the following: Hey - Fais ft. Afrojack , Sweet Harmony - Dubvision , DADDY - PSY , Another You - Armin Van Buuren ft. Mr. Probz , Cool - Alesso , Get Outta My Way - Kylie Minogue , Waiting For Love - Avicii , La La La - Naughty Boy ft. Sam Smith , Pompeii - Bastille , Invincible - Borgeous , Dear Boy - Avicii , I Could Be the One (...

Speed: 72 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 bpm to 75 bpm The DJ's Take: Props to one of our Facebook friends for turning me on to this song. The title and hook should get co-eds feeling excited and empowered, right? Maybe, assuming the ethnic sound and lack of mainstream pop recognition don't turn them off. Worth a spot in your rotation if you're feeling a little adventurous. Try mixing or mashing up with tracks like:

Speed: 128 bpm The DJ's Take: My first thought after hearing this: 'If will.i.am was actually trying when he made the beat for Scream & Shout , it would've sounded something like Revolution.' Not my favorite track, but you can tell some work went into it. Probably better-suited for an EDM festival than your traditional wedding or Top 40 gig, but not a bad addition to the library of a dj who likes to be ready for anything. Download the song:

Speed: 120 bpm The DJ's Take: And all this time, I thought disco had died. Don't know if you should be playing Flashing Lights for mass consumption, but here's a scenario for success - try spinning at a casual function filled with 40-50 year old cougars. I don't know if this would actually work, but here's a visual to get you motivated. Some other tracks to help you keep things key-compatible: Safe and Sound - Capital Cities , Bad Romance - Lady Gaga , Don't You Want Me - The Human League , SexyBack - Justin Timberlake Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 102 bpm The DJ's Take: Today is the 20th anniversary of the release of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), so let's pay tribute with arguably my favorite track off the album. One of the ultimate posse cuts of all-time - about as rough, rugged, and raw as you can get. In fact, Proteck Ya Neck is probably a little too hard for the youth who frequent a typical college bar. But if I were still spinning, I'd blow the dust off this one from time to time and slip it in the middle of a 90s hiphop mix in that 100 to 105 bpm sweet spot. Certified riot music without a doubt. Download the song: Amazon: 

Speed: 130 bpm The DJ's Take: Seriously - how 80s does this sound? My first thought is you should mix it with some combo of Everybody Have Fun Tonight and Your Love . I remember spinning an 80s night a few years ago, and this would've been a must-download for me back then. Certainly worth a spot in your rotation; one of the most danceable tracks I've heard in awhile. Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 125 bpm Recommended bpm range:   120  to  125 bpm ,  125  to  130 bpm The DJ's Take: Doesn't this sound like I Love It with an international kick? Maybe a little too different to play in a Top 40 venue, but test the crowd and look for an opening. And if things aren't working out, you can always go into the aforementioned Icona Pop track and the people will probably come alive like this . If you're in the 120 to 125 bpm range, try mixing with: