How to Transition from 128bpm to 104bpm

Key Lock and Master Tempo

From House to Hip Hop in one mix!

Being able to transition between genres is a vital skill for a lot of DJs. You may find that the crowd isn’t feeling what you’re playing but you’re unsure of how to mix into another genre. Here is just one technique that can be used to help you transition from house music and into some hip hop. This lesson is on a CDJ set up but the same techniques can be applied to most modern DJ set ups and controllers!


The tracks used in this free DJ lesson are:

  1. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (PBH & Jack Shizzle Remix)
  2. Kanye West – Stronger


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