How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Des’ree, Gabrielle Aplin, Jess Glynne, Monsta, Ariana Grande, Misha B, Sub Focus, Lost Frequencies, Cheryl, Christina Aguilera, YXNG Bane, Ant Saunders
They are the performers of twelve love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which film prominently features Des’ree’s song “I’m Kissing You”?
- A Titanic
- B Romeo + Juliet
- C Notting Hill
2. Gabrielle Aplin’s cover of “The Power of Love” originally belonged to which band?
- A The Cure
- B Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- C Duran Duran
3. For which charity event was Jess Glynne’s “Take Me Home” an official single?
- A Live Aid
- B BBC Children in Need
- C Comic Relief
4. The song “Holdin’ On” is associated with which electronic group, later known by a different name?
- A MONSTA
- B FKA Twigs
- C Major Lazer
5. Which of Ariana Grande’s tracks delves into her personal growth via past relationships?
- A Break Free
- B Thank U, Next
- C One Last Time
6. What genre best describes the Misha B single released in November 2012?
- A Rock
- B Jazz
- C R&B
7. Where was the music video for Sub Focus’s “Tidal Wave” filmed?
- A El Matador Beach
- B Venice Beach
- C Santa Monica Pier
8. Who provided vocals for the Lost Frequencies song released in May 2015?
- A Janieck Devy
- B Sam Smith
- C Selena Gomez
9. Cheryl’s “Love Made Me Do It” featured co-writing by which artist?
- A Adele
- B Kylie Minogue
- C Lana Del Rey
10. Christina Aguilera’s “Your Body” is found on which studio album?
- A Bionic
- B Lotus
- C Liberation
11. What is the tempo of Yxng Bane’s track “Needed Time”?
- A 120 BPM
- B 135 BPM
- C 104 BPM
12. What emoticon inspired Ant Saunders’ debut single title?
- A Red Roses
- B Yellow Hearts
- C Blue Diamonds
Tracklist
1 . Des’ree – I’m Kissing You |
| The music video is directed by Dion Beebe. |
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Featured on the 1996 album “Romeo + Juliet : soundtrack”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Gabrielle Aplin – The Power Of Love |
| The music video is directed by Alexander Brown. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “English Rain”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Jess Glynne – Take Me Home |
| The music video is directed by Declan Whitebloom. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “I Cry When I Laugh”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Monsta – Holdin’ On |
‘Just cards that I’ve been dealt in life’
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5 . Ariana Grande – Thank U Next |
”Cause look what I’ve found (Yeah, yeah, I’ve found)’
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| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Thank U, Next”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Misha B – Do You Think Of Me |
‘Put your hand inna the air Ooh la la la, la, la, la, la la la la la’
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7 . Sub Focus – Tidal Wave |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Torus”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Lost Frequencies – Reality |
| The music video is directed by Janieck Devy. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Less Is More”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Cheryl – Love Made Me Do It |
‘It’s bad for my health but I just can’t help myself’
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| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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10 . Christina Aguilera – Your Body |
‘So open the box, don’t need no key, I’m unlocked’
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| The music video is directed by Melina Matsoukas. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Lotus”. |
11 . YXNG Bane – Needed Time |
‘Hold tight and tell me to let it go’
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| The music video is directed by Salim Adam. |
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12 . Ant Saunders – Yellow Hearts |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “I’m Kissing You” by Des’ree is featured in the film “Romeo + Juliet,” performed during a pivotal scene. It’s a staple of the film’s romantic mood.
2. Gabrielle Aplin covered “The Power of Love,” a song originally by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Her version maintained its emotional impact.
3. Jess Glynne’s “Take Me Home” was the official single for BBC Children in Need 2015. It raised awareness and funds for the charity.
4. “Holdin’ On” was released by the group MONSTA, which later rebranded as I See MONSTAS. Their music features strong dubstep elements.
5. Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” addresses her growth through past relationships, highlighting lessons learned and newfound self-love.
6. The Misha B single released in 2012 is best classified as R&B. It explores themes of longing and personal connection.
7. The music video for “Tidal Wave” by Sub Focus was filmed at El Matador Beach in Los Angeles, capturing its serene landscape.
8. Janieck Devy provided vocals for Lost Frequencies’ track released in May 2015. His performance contributed to the song’s widespread appeal.
9. Cheryl’s “Love Made Me Do It” included co-writing contributions from Kylie Minogue. The song reflects on Cheryl’s relationship experiences.
10. Christina Aguilera’s “Your Body” is part of her album “Lotus,” showcasing her versatile approach to pop and dance music.
11. Yxng Bane’s “Needed Time” has a tempo of 104 beats per minute. Its rhythm supports the song’s introspective nature.
12. Ant Saunders’ debut single “Yellow Hearts” was inspired by the yellow heart emojis he received, symbolizing friendship rather than romance.
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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 • Just cards that I’ve been dealt in life (Monsta) • ‘Cause look what I’ve found (Yeah, yeah, I’ve found) (Ariana Grande) • Put your hand inna the air Ooh la la la, la, la, la, la la la la la (Misha B) • It’s bad for my health but I just can’t help myself (Cheryl) • So open the box, don’t need no key, I’m unlocked (Christina Aguilera) • Hold tight and tell me to let it go (YXNG Bane) •
Music-wise : Pop, Pop Dance, Tropical House, Contemporary R&B, Grime
