Beat Match City

Speed: 128 bpm The DJ's Take: That accent gets your attention, doesn't it? I especially like how she pronounces 'dancing.' Nice, bright beat that females can get down to. It's already crept into the Billboard Hot 100, and I could see Take Me Home gaining popularity in the weeks to come. My key-compatible mix recommendations include I Cry , I Gotta Feeling , Let's Go , the remix for Day N Nite , and maybe even Scream & Shout as a transition track into another key. Speed up a little and Feel This Moment fits well, and if you slow it down a few bpm's, Call Me Maybe could work. Download the song: Amazon:

tempo: 160 bpm bpm range:   75 bpm  to  80 bpm ,  80 bpm  to  85 bpm ,  155  to  160 bpm ,  160  to  165 bpm The DJ's Take:  This sounds like a Motown throwback, and I can't stop tapping my foot. Sure, it's from a soundtrack for a kids' movie, but Happy just feels like a future #1 hit in the US (and it already is in the UK). Definitely should be in your rotation for a wedding or family event, and could become a staple for your bar gig once it gets a little more airplay and moves up the charts. Try mixing / mashing up with: Dirt Off Your Shoulder - Jay-Z Best I Ever Had - Drake Comin Out Strong - Future ft. The Weeknd Love & War - Yellow Claw Don't Mind - Kent Jones Daydreamin' - Lupe Fiasco Hello (Cover) - Conkarah & Rosie Delmah I Can Transform Ya - Chris Brown No Other Love - John Legend ft. Estelle download or stream Happy: amazon spotify playlist

Speed: 100 bpm The DJ's Take: So I was holding off on covering Team because it felt like there was this ennui in the beat that only a hipster could love. But when a track is knocking on the door of Billboard's Top 10, it's probably time to give in. Plus, the percussion has some hiphop flavor in there. If you want to get a little unconventional while staying key-compatible, try mixing with Loyal - Chris Brown and U Know What's Up - Donell Jones . Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 138 bpm The DJ's Take: Somehow I feel like this is a better fit for a ladies' jeans commercial (or an ad for a vacation destination) than a club. But by virtue of the artists involved, it's worth a download if you're a Top 40 dj. Here's a key-compatible mix/mashup recommendation from left field - Endorphins by Sub Focus . And if you feel like halving the speed, try blending into Iz U Down , No Option , Pop That , and/or Pour It Up . What do you think of Can't Remember To Forget You? Love it It's ok Don't like it    pollcode.com free polls   Download the song: Amazon:

Chris Brown - Main Chick (Prod by DJ Mustard) Speed: 95 bpm The DJ's Take:  Can DJ Mustard sue himself for copyright infringement? Might as well call this  Show Me  (The Remix), and it sounds a lot like Paranoid too. Also consider mixing with Turn Down For What , Swerve , and/or Numb . Too easy. Download the song: Amazon:

Speed: 95 bpm The DJ's Take: Interesting beat - last time I heard fake violins in a rap track was probably Kanye's New Workout Plan (hard to believe it's been almost 10 years since College Dropout dropped). Top 40 material? Not at the moment, but I wouldn't rule it out in the future. For now, this is probably something you spin in a warmup set for a more urban crowd that doesn't mind the explicit lyrics. Stay key-compatible and mix with some or all of the following: Tonight (Best You Ever Had) - John Legend , Let Me Love You - Mario , Girls Around The World - Lloyd ft. Lil Wayne , Magnificent - Rick Ross Download the song:

I know, it's a little late, but we're tweaking the format for the monthly chart. Here are the top 10 singles for December according to our readers: BMC Top 10 Singles for December 2013: 1. The Monster - Eminem ft. Rihanna 2. Roar - Katy Perry 3. Diamonds - Rihanna 4. Stay The Night - Zedd ft. Hayley Williams 5. Burn - Ellie Goulding 6. Applause - Lady Gaga 7. Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars 8. Timber - Pitbull ft. Ke$ha 9. Levels - Avicii 10. Safe And Sound - Capital Cities Any thoughts on what should be in the Top 10? Leave a comment below or let us know on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . (Photo via Morguefile )