‘We Are Live’ N°127 – 2010s Music Videos
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Bruno Mars, Magic!, Train, Demi Lovato, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Justin Bieber, Plan B, Lukas Graham, The Black Keys, Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Justin Timberlake
How well do you know the music of Meghan Trainor, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Hozier, Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen, Little Mix, George Ezra, One Direction, Laura Mvula, Birdy ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Katy B, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Martin Jensen, Pitbull, Sigala, Paloma Faith, Kesha, Riton, Sidney Samson, Flo Rida, Calvin Harris, Naughty Boy ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Kasabian, Fall Out Boy, Feeder, Mànran, Raye, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Madness, Half Moon Run, Annie Lennox, Onerepublic, The Temper Trap, Ellie Goulding, Muse? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Mika, Madonna, Jorja Smith & Preditah, Ellie Goulding, One Direction, Bebe Rexha, Dido, The Script, Take That, Sigrid, George Ezra, The Wanted ? Take our 12-track quiz.
Sigma, Kygo, Valerie Broussard, Lana Del Rey, Demi Lovato, Paloma Faith, Florence + The Machine, James Bay, JLS, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Eminem, Jason Derulo, M.O
Mist, Chris Brown, Tyga, Common, John Legend, Chase & Status, Deno, M.I.A., Fredo, Dave, Giggs, J. Cole, D-Block Europe, Kanye West, Jay-Z
Kesha, Janelle Monáe, Courteeners, P!Nk, Sam Fender, Post Malone, Katy Perry, Lorde, Muse, London Grammar, Nero, Florence + The Machine
Le Youth, Aggro Santos, Kesha, DJ Fresh & High Contrast, Jay Sean, Tiësto vs. Diplo, Three 6 Mafia, Calvin Harris, Pitbull, Sigma, Example, Hardwell
How well do you know the music of London Grammar, Future, Miley Cyrus, Zedd, Katy Perry, Kesha, Magnetic Man, The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, DJ Fresh vs. Jay Fay, Fall Out Boy, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Eric Prydz, Rudimental, Usher, Disclosure, Luvbug, Swedish House Mafia, Lilly Wood And The Prick, Rihanna, Sean Paul, David Guetta, Dj Zinc, Jedward, Little Mix ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of Two Door Cinema Club, The Vamps, Bars And Melody, Sam Smith, Nina Nesbitt, Karen Harding, Izzy Bizu, Train, Katy B, Craig David, Major Lazer, Westlife, Far East Movement, Rihanna ? Take our 12-track quiz.
How well do you know the music of YNW Melly, Cardi B & Bruno Mars, Blocboy JB, Juice Wrld, Offset, Drake, Migos, Lethal Bizzle, Calvin Harris, Jay Rock, Nicki Minaj, Fredo ? Take our 12-track quiz.
Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa, Lady A, James Bay, One Direction, Samantha Harvey, Khalid, Rihanna, Loick Essien, Picture This, Lemar, Plan B, Sugarland
How well do you know the music of Arctic Monkeys, Remady P&R, AJR, Take That, Owl City, Fall Out Boy, You Me At Six, Muse, Mumford & Sons, Plan B, Rudimental, Paloma Faith ? Take our 12-track quiz.
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"Run Up" by Major Lazer featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj blends breezy Caribbean vibes with dancehall finesse, featuring PND's melodic charm and Nicki's confident swagger. Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" shines as a defiant pop anthem, driven by catchy drum loops and infectious sax riffs. Both tracks radiate chart-friendly appeal with polished production and hooks that linger.
Avicii & Nicky Romero's "I Could Be The One" offers a melodic EDM touch with Noonie Bao's emotive vocals, while Pitbull and Kesha's "Timber" fuses harmonicas and EDM beats into a global hit. Meanwhile, Bakermat's "Teach Me" updates gospel with modern house, aiming for vibe over depth, and Philip George's "Wish You Were Mine" reworks Stevie Wonder into house grooves.? Take our 12-track quiz.
Lizzo's funky "Juice" exudes self-love through retro grooves and a vibrant music video, while Martin Garrix's "Animals" thrives on a minimal yet powerful EDM drop that cemented his place in electronic music at just 17. Avicii's "Seek Bromance" blends emotional vocals with club-ready beats, shaping his early progressive house signature. will.i.am's "Bang Bang" juxtaposes 1920s jazz with modern synths for a bold if uneven experiment.
David Guetta's "Turn Me On" fuses Nicki Minaj's dynamic vocals with sleek EDM production, while Cheryl's "I Don’t Care" delivers carefree pop rebellion and chart dominance. Swedish House Mafia's "One [Your Name]" showcases polished big-room elegance, and Jonas Blue's "Polaroid" pairs Liam Payne's smooth vocals with an easygoing, nostalgic soundscape. Each track offers a mix of innovation and crowd-pleasing charm to varying degrees.
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Tracks like Migos and Drake’s “Walk It Talk It” stick to hypnotic beats and catchy repetition, with a retro-themed music video adding light humor. AJ Tracey’s “Ladbroke Grove” blends UK garage vibes with slick production, marking its chart success as a radio favorite, despite questions about deeper resonance. Rae Sremmurd’s “No Type” thrives on minimal production and brash simplicity, making it a mood-driven chart staple.
Drake’s “The Motto” introduces YOLO to pop culture on a minimalist beat, while Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s “Time of Our Lives” fuses pop appeal with motivational themes. Kid Ink and Chris Brown’s “Show Me” modernizes nostalgic hooks into a radio-ready club hit. Flo Rida’s “My House” keeps the energy light and accessible, anchoring his pop-hip-hop style. D-Block Europe’s “Kitchen Kings” leans into melodic trap, cementing their UK rap influence without breaking new ground.
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Stereophonics’ "Indian Summer" blends nostalgia with arena-ready riffs but feels a bit predictable, while Foals’ "My Number" pulses with rhythmic precision and post-punk cool, earning notable chart success like No. 23 in the UK. Cover Drive’s catchy "Lick Ya Down" peaks at No. 9 in the UK, showcasing polished pop-reggae, and Bruno Mars’ heartfelt ballad "When I Was Your Man" tops the US Billboard Hot 100 with raw, stripped-back emotion.
Mr. Probz’s "Waves," enhanced by Robin Schulz’s remix, rides emotional metaphors to international chart-topping status, while Passenger’s "Let Her Go" captivates with its folk-pop simplicity, becoming a global hit. Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey’s "The Middle" perfects infectious pop but sacrifices edge for mainstream appeal. James Arthur’s "Safe Inside" brings tender familial reflections, gaining Platinum certification despite its safe musical choices.
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Taylor Swift’s "Style" captures the push-pull dynamics of a turbulent romance with sleek production and nods to nostalgia, standing tall on *1989*. Sam Smith’s "Like I Can" blends heartfelt vocals and polished power pop, finding popularity on TikTok years after its UK Top 10 charting. Zedd’s "Stay the Night," with Hayley Williams, merges emotional intensity and polished EDM, though its formulaic pop-EDM appeal feels tied to its 2013 moment.
Maverick Sabre leans into raw introspection on "No One," showcasing his emotional depth, though it stayed under the radar compared to his earlier hits. David Guetta's "What I Did for Love," featuring Emeli Sandé, is anchored by its vocal heft but leans heavily on familiar EDM motifs. Meanwhile, Fergie’s "L.A. Love (La La)" shines more through its rhythmic hook and global themes than any bold artistic leap, earning its spot on global charts.
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