How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gigi D’Agostino, Shaun The Sheep, Nivea, Praise Cats, Richard X, Tom Tom Club, Alex Gopher, Gorillaz, Shanks & Bigfoot, Mr. Scruff, Dope Smugglaz, Room 5
They are the performers of twelve (animated only) music videos that reached the charts from the eighties to the noughties.
Tracklist
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1 . Gigi D’Agostino – Bla Bla BlaFeatured on the 1999 album “L’Amour Toujours”.
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2 . Shaun The Sheep – Life’s A Treat
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3 . Nivea – Run Away [I Wanna Be With U]Featured on the 2001 album “Nivea”.
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4 . Praise Cats – Shined On Me
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5 . Richard X – Finest Dreams (w/ Kelis)Featured on the 2003 album “Richard X Presents His X-Factor vol. 1”.
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6 . Tom Tom Club – Genius Of LoveFeatured on the 1981 album “Tom Tom Club >“.
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7 . Alex Gopher – The ChildFeatured on the 1999 album “You, My Baby & I”.
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8 . Gorillaz – Kids With GunsFeatured on the 2005 album “Demon Days“.
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9 . Shanks & Bigfoot – Sweet Like ChocolateFeatured on the 1999 album “Swings and Roundabouts”.
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10 . Mr. Scruff – SweetsmokeFeatured on the 2002 album “Trouser Jazz”.
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11 . Dope Smugglaz – The Word
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12 . Room 5 – Make LuvFeatured on the 2003 album “Music & You”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video by Gigi D’Agostino takes inspiration from the animation style of “La Linea,” featuring a character named Baba with multiplying fish-like figures. It plays on the minimalism and humor for which the series is known.
2. The theme song for “Shaun the Sheep” is performed by Vic Reeves, who is actually British comedian Jim Moir. It opens the series with whimsical flair and is used instrumentally over the end credits.
3. Nivea’s song featuring Pusha T is officially titled “Run Away (I Wanna Be with U).” Produced by The Neptunes, this track marked part of her debut album’s launch campaign.
4. The 2002 house track by Praise Cats features Andrea Love belting out the vocals. Her contribution helped define the song’s electro-house and dance-pop essence, riding the wave of global dance floors.
5. Richard X’s “Finest Dreams” mashes up “The Finest” by S.O.S. Band and an instrumental remix of “The Things That Dreams Are Made Of” by The Human League. The Power of musical synthesis captured in modern pop works wonders.
6. Tom Tom Club’s 1981 single peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Disco Top 80 chart. Its catchy rhythms ensured its success across multiple charts and soundtracks.
7. Alex Gopher’s 1999 electronic track samples Billie Holiday’s “God Bless the Child,” merging classic jazz vocals with house beats to capture a unique groove.
8. Damon Albarn’s inspiration for the Gorillaz track involving Neneh Cherry came from an incident at his daughter’s school, where a student brought a knife to class, adding a serious undertone to the song’s creation.
9. Shanks & Bigfoot’s video, for their track released in 1999, whimsically depicts a world where everything is made of chocolate, playing with visuals that dance with the song’s upbeat tempo.
10. Mr. Scruff’s track from “Trouser Jazz” prominently features a sample from “Roll On” by Fireball. It captures the fun, quirky energy that Mr. Scruff’s fans have come to expect.
11. Besides regular releases, Dope Smugglaz’s track found a spot in the “Swordfish the Album” soundtrack. The remix added edgy electronic flavor to the 2001 movie lineup.
12. Room 5’s hit track samples Oliver Cheatham’s “Get Down Saturday Night,” affording it a nostalgic rhythm that reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, proving the timeless appeal of classic grooves.