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Crash - Usher

Speed: 104 bpm Recommended bpm range: 100 to 105 bpm The DJ's Take: Very rare that Usher disappoints, and this is another solid single for the catalogue. Buzzing synth gives the understated beat some extra oomph, and there's enough percussion to groove to. Other key-compatible tracks worth mixing with include:

Hymn For The Weekend (Seeb Remix) - Coldplay, Seeb

Speed: 102 bpm Recommended bpm range: 100 to 105 bpm The DJ's Take: Good example of a remix that's more dj-friendly than the original . Has a nice bounce that should fit right in with your typical 100 bpm tropical house. Try mixing with key-compatible tracks like:

Don't Mind - Kent Jones

Speed: 79.5 bpm Recommended bpm range: 75 bpm to 80 bpm , 80 bpm to 85 bpm The DJ's Take: If you're looking for an easy two song mix, go from Rodeo - Juvenile right into this. Laidback, radio-friendly groove that should get a pop crowd going in the weeks to come. Other key-compatible tracks worth mixing with include: Hello (Cover) - Conkarah & Rosie Delmah Best I Ever Had - Drake Dirt Off Your Shoulder - Jay-Z Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) Apple Music iTunes Amazon

Bacon - Nick Jonas ft. Ty Dolla $ign

Speed: 72 bpm Recommended bpm range: 70 bpm to 75 bpm The DJ's Take: Safe to say that when it comes to songs about delicious pork products, this one ranks right up there with the best. Has a warmth in those synths that gets into you; worth a spot in the new music playlist. Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like: Pull Up - Wiz Khalifa Grass Ain't Greener - Chris Brown MFN Right - 2 Chainz Antidote - Travis Scott My Way - Fetty Wap Dark Horse - Katy Perry Guts Over Fear - Eminem ft. Sia Best Mistake - Ariana Grande New Flame - Chris Brown Rude - MAGIC! All Of The Lights Ghosts N Stuff Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) iTunes Amazon

Nothing Is Promised - Mike Will Made-It & Rihanna

Speed: 68 bpm Recommended bpm range: 65 bpm to 70 bpm The DJ's Take: A modern, stylish single that would've fit right in on Rihanna's last album. Worth a spin in the new music portion of a pop or hipPop set, and I think it has some longer-term hit potential. Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like: She Knows - NeYo We Dem Boyz - Wiz Khalifa Right Now (Na Na Na) - Akon Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) Apple Music iTunes Amazon

Hold Up - Beyoncé

Speed: 83 bpm Recommended bpm range: 80 bpm to 85 bpm The DJ's Take: Slower old school groove that should work at a pool party or on a reggae night. That said, females have been playing Lemonade on repeat for awhile now, so why not give them something they know on a pop night? Try mixing or mashing up with key-compatible tracks like: Better - Meghan Trainor Ride of Your Life - Tinashe Stressed Out - twenty one pilots Trumpets - Jason Derulo Wiggle - Jason Derulo Pills N Potions - Nicki Minaj Down On Me - Jeremih ft. 50 Cent Dance (A$$) Remix - Big Sean ft. Nicki Minaj Download or stream the song: iTunes Amazon

Throwback Thursday: Magnificent - Rick Ross ft. John Legend

Speed: 92 bpm Recommended bpm range:   90  to  95 bpm The DJ’s Take: Not a big Rick Ross fan, and this track didn’t exactly convert me. That said, the beat is like velvet and John Legend on the hook is like money in the bank. I also like the fake xylophones. Good for the beginning or end of a long night. If you're staying key-compatible, try mixing with: WILD - Troye Sivan DOPE - T.I. Write On Me - Fifth Harmony Running Out - Matoma ft. Astrid S Left, Right - YG My House - Flo Rida Classic Man - Jidenna Let Me Love You - Mario Download or stream the song: Spotify playlist (songs with similar key & bpm) Apple Music iTunes Amazon