Mixing mainstream music

[LabRat]

I'm just on the hunt to see how you guys mix mainstream music (pop, hip hop n stuff)

I just cross fade with the tempo just at 2% for a bit more life but that's boring lol

What's a fun way?

[Jaz]

i try to get electro/house remix's of the commercial stuff so at least its a little fun to mix

[Mitch]

if i'm playing mainstream, i usually use songs in the 125-140 range (125 been lower end of pop-like songs i would choose, 140 being more dubstep-style remixes). Mostly use remixes more than originals as i tolerate them a bit more than the originals lol. Most have a decent intro you can mix in with

[LabRat]

yeah i'm was planning to do a full mos sessions style.

ok so here's the thing. i was on my phone and figured it'd take too long to explain so now i'm at my laptop it will be easier

i'm doing a compilation for a retail store. they're providing me with a track list which is pretty cool but i might have a chat about getting some housey remixes for it rather then the original junk

[CapFive]

i try to get electro/house remix's of the commercial stuff so at least its a little fun to mix

[LabRat]

Turns out I gotta remix the tuned myself. Yeow!! lol

[Vaughn]

Oh hectic haha

I was going to say make extended mixes?

[LabRat]

Yeah I'll see what tracks there are and try make then as cheesey as possible then share them with everyone

[Vaughn]

Sounds good man

[Lurk6r]

i try to get electro/house remix's of the commercial stuff so at least its a little fun to mix

This and get acap and drop them over something else. May be easier to record your own edits beforehand tough.