How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha, Lady Gaga, Labrinth, Mark Ronson, Olly Murs, Disclosure, Philip George & Anton Powers, Nicki Minaj, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Little Mix, Maroon 5
They are the performers of twelve love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which track marked Martin Garrix’s first release with Sony Music International?
- A There for You
- B Scared to Be Lonely
- C In the Name of Love
2. In “I’ll Never Love Again,” which musician features alongside Lady Gaga in the soundtrack’s version?
- A Bradley Cooper
- B Elton John
- C Chris Martin
3. What is notable about the time signature in Disclosure’s “Latch” featuring Sam Smith?
- A 6/8 time signature
- B 4/4 time signature
- C 7/8 time signature
4. Who produced the single “Don’t Leave Me Lonely” by Mark Ronson featuring Yebba?
- A Blake Mills
- B Dr. Dre
- C Mark Ronson himself
5. On which UK Singles Chart position did Olly Murs’s “Kiss Me” peak?
- A Number 10
- B Number 1
- C Number 7
6. What significant chart achievement did “Alone No More” receive after its release?
- A Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart
- B Number 4 on the UK Singles Chart
- C Number 10 on the UK Singles Chart
7. When was Nicki Minaj’s “Va Va Voom” officially released as a single?
- A October 23, 2012
- B December 25, 2012
- C January 15, 2013
8. Who co-produced “Love Me Now” by John Legend, aside from Blake Mills?
- A Ryan Tedder
- B John Ryan
- C Max Martin
9. Which Justin Bieber song was recognized as Single of the Year at the 2016 Juno Awards?
- A Love Yourself
- B Sorry
- C What Do You Mean?
10. Little Mix’s “Love Me Like You” was released as which single from their album “Get Weird”?
- A First
- B Second
- C Third
11. Which element in the song “Sugar” differentiates Maroon 5’s track within their album?
- A It incorporates disco, funk-pop, and soul.
- B It’s a purely acoustic track.
- C It features a guest rap verse.
12. What chart position did Labrinth and Emeli Sandé’s ballad reach in the UK?
- A Number 3
- B Number 1
- C Number 5
Tracklist
1 . Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha – In The Name Of Love |
| Co-written by Rexha, “In The Name Of Love” is a collaborative EDM track between Dutch DJ Martin Garrix and vocalist Bebe Rexha. Starting with a minimalistic approach, the mid-tempo tune escalates to an uptempo house vibes post-chorus, showcasing Rexha’s plea for romantic bravery. The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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2 . Lady Gaga – I’ll Never Love Again |
‘Don’t wanna feel another touch’
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| Co-written by Gaga, Hillary Lindsey, Natalie Hemby, and Aaron Raitiere, “I’ll Never Love Again,” a poignant track from “A Star is Born” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, showcases the emotional finale of the movie. The music video intertwines Gaga’s live heartfelt rendition at a piano performance with movie scenes and flashbacks. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “A Star Is Born : 2018 soundtrack”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Labrinth – Beneath Your Beautiful (w/ Emeli Sandé) |
| A heartfelt duet by Labrinth and Emeli Sandé, “Beneath Your Beautiful,” penned by Labrinth, Sandé, and Mike Posner, digs into the theme of revealing one’s true vulnerability and empowerment in a relationship. The video, directed by Sophie Muller, opens with a well-dressed Labrinth at a piano, with Emeli Sandé on a large screen. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Electronic Earth”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Mark Ronson – Don’t Leave Me Lonely (w/ Yebba) |
| Mark Ronson’s “Don’t Leave Me Lonely” features the gospel-rooted vocals of Yebba aka Abbey Smith from Memphis, Arkansas. Directed by Saam Farahmand, the music video showcases Ronson and Yebba performing in a vast, dark courtyard, transitioning subtly from stillness to dawn, culminating with an expressionless crowd surrounding them. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Late Night Feelings”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Olly Murs – Kiss Me |
‘Let’s go to a place, we’ll never be lonely’
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| A mid-tempo pop track, Olly Murs’ “Kiss Me” emphasizes seizing the moment to convince a girl into a relationship before time runs out. In the accompanying music video directed by Gabe Turner, Olly explores spending every moment with his girl, through romantic dinners, rollercoaster rides, visiting the in-laws and even getting covered in ice cream. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Never Been Better”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Disclosure – Latch (w/ Sam Smith) |
‘You lift my heart up when the rest of me is down’
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| Featuring the soulful vocals of Sam Smith, “Latch” is a track by Disclosure, the British sibling duo Howard and Guy Lawrence. Directed by Ross McDowell and Ben Murray, the music video showcases couples engaging in various flirtatious or intimate moments. “Kiss me once, kiss me twice.” |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Settle”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Philip George & Anton Powers – Alone No More |
‘Can’t you see, girl, can’t you see, girl’
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| A lively dance-house track by British producers Philip George and Anton Powers, “Alone No More” is a rendition of 1998’s “Be Alone No More” by R&B group Another Level. The music video, directed by Scott Altman and shot in Mallorca, follows the euphoria of a young couple’s sun-soaked holiday, infused with jet-skis, choppers, and amusement park rides. |
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8 . Nicki Minaj – Va Va Voom |
‘Come, baby, lay it down, let me stay down’
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| Produced by Dr Luke, “Va Va Voom” by Nicki Minaj blends flirtatious lyrics with a narrative of infatuation and rivalry. Under Hype Williams’ direction, the music video wades into a fairy-tale realm and ends up as an obscure mishmash between “The Lord of the Rings,” “Snow White” and even, Robin Hood. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . John Legend – Love Me Now |
| John Legend’s “Love Me Now” comes with a music video that features not only intimate moments with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their daughter, Luna, but also capturing a global exploration of love amid adversity. Directed by Nabil Elderkin, the video journeys through various locations including Northern Iraq, Florida, Dominican Republic, and North Dakota, showcasing diverse couples expressing love in the face of tragedy. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Darkness and Light”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean? |
‘First you wanna go to the left, then you wanna turn right’
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| On one side, Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean,” co-written by Mason “MdL” Levy, Bieber, and Pooh Bear, explores the theme of uncertainty in love and possibly touches on his relationship with Selena Gomez. On the other side, the accompanying music video, directed by Brad Furman and featuring John Leguizamo and Xenia Deli, is an action-packed affair involving a fake kidnapping plot and ending with a celebratory party. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Purpose”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Little Mix – Love Me Like You |
‘And that’s what I want (That’s what I want)’
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| A nostalgic doo-wop track, “Love Me Like You” by Little Mix diverges from their usual upbeat pop. Directed by Sarah McColgan, the music video features a humorous high school drama where all members, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson, and Jade Thirlwall, fall for the same guy, portrayed by Hector David Jr., who invites them to prom only to show up with another date. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Get Weird”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Maroon 5 – Sugar |
| Directed by David Dobkin, the music video for Maroon 5’s “Sugar” showcases the band crashing real weddings across Los Angeles, performing to the surprise and delight of newlyweds and guests. Filmed over a three-day weekend, the video captures genuine reactions, although the authenticity of some scenes was questioned. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “V“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Garrix’s “In the Name of Love” with Bebe Rexha marked his debut release with Sony Music International. It fused future bass with piano and guitar, and Rexha recorded her vocals via FaceTime before studio work.
2. “I’ll Never Love Again” includes Bradley Cooper in the film version’s final chorus. Gaga performs the extended solo rendition on the soundtrack.
3. The distinctive feature of “Latch” is its 6/8 time signature, a rare choice in house music, enhancing its jazz and ambient sound.
4. Ronson’s “Don’t Leave Me Lonely” was produced at Electric Lady Studios in 2018. It features Yebba with Ronson adding his signature production style.
5. “Kiss Me” by Olly Murs reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It’s one of five new tracks from the special version of his album.
6. “Alone No More” debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It topped the UK Dance Singles and Scottish Singles charts.
7. “Va Va Voom” saw its single release on October 23, 2012. Minaj’s track drew on themes of attraction and was part of her album’s reissue.
8. Aside from Blake Mills, “Love Me Now” was co-produced by John Ryan. The song carries themes of love under uncertainty.
9. Bieber’s “Sorry” topped the charts but “What Do You Mean?” won Single of the Year at the 2016 Juno Awards, highlighting Bieber’s prolific year.
10. “Love Me Like You” was released as Little Mix’s second single from “Get Weird.” Its doo-wop style captures youthful love.
11. “Sugar” by Maroon 5 stands out for its blend of disco, funk-pop, and soul elements, a homage to 70s music grooves.
12. Labrinth and Emeli Sandé’s ballad achieved a peak chart position of number 1 in the UK. The single solidified Labrinth’s solo success.
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NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we take a still from the video on one side and select a lyric from the song on the other. We then merge the two. Et voilà!
Love Quotes • Don’t wanna feel another touch (Lady Gaga) • Let’s go to a place, we’ll never be lonely (Olly Murs) • You lift my heart up when the rest of me is down (Disclosure) • Can’t you see, girl, can’t you see, girl (Philip George & Anton Powers) • Come, baby, lay it down, let me stay down (Nicki Minaj) • First you wanna go to the left, then you wanna turn right (Justin Bieber) • And that’s what I want (That’s what I want) (Little Mix) •
Music-wise : Dance Pop, Deep Groove House, Edm, Girl Group, Hip Hop, House, Pop, Pop Dance, R&B, Uk Pop, Urban Contemporary
