How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nicki Minaj, Kodaline, Snakehips, The Weeknd, Sam Smith, Cody Simpson, Sean Paul, Charlie Puth, Anne-Marie, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Rox
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What was the original title of the song “Got 2 Luv U” by Sean Paul?
- A Not To Love You
- B Love You the Most
- C Need 2 Luv U
2. Which 1980s band inspired the sound of Charlie Puth’s “Done For Me”?
- A Duran Duran
- B Wham!
- C Tears for Fears
3. Which city did the music video for Anne-Marie’s “Do It Right” get filmed in?
- A London
- B Sydney
- C Melbourne
4. Who provided background vocals on Jason Derulo’s “Stupid Love”?
- A Molly Sandén
- B Charlie Puth
- C Kehlani
5. What is the inspiration behind Ed Sheeran’s song “Galway Girl”?
- A A night out in Dublin
- B Beoga’s tune “Minute 5”
- C A historical event in Galway
6. What recording city is mentioned for Rox’s song “My Baby Left Me”?
- A New York City
- B New Jersey
- C Los Angeles
7. What symbol appears on the cover of Kendrick Lamar’s single “I”?
- A Peace sign
- B Heart
- C Flame
8. What triggered the creation of the song “Ray Charles” by Chiddy Bang?
- A Seeing someone asleep in sunglasses
- B A Ray Charles concert
- C Watching an old movie
9. Who directed the music video for Kyle’s “iSpy”?
- A Colin Tilley
- B Hype Williams
- C Director X
10. Which album features Dave’s song “Streatham”?
- A “Six Paths”
- B “Game Over”
- C “Psychodrama”
11. Which classic song is sampled in Flo Rida’s “How I Feel”?
- A Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good”
- B Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”
- C Ella Fitzgerald’s “Summertime”
12. What award did Jay-Z’s “On to the Next One” win at the 53rd Grammy Awards?
- A Best Rap Solo Performance
- B Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
- C Best Rap Song
Tracklist
1 . Nicki Minaj – Regret In Your Tears |
| The music video is directed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Regret In Your Tears”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Kodaline – The One |
| The music video is directed by Dominic O’Riordan & Warren Smith. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Coming Up for Air”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Snakehips – Don’t Leave |
| The music video is directed by Malia James. |
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Featured on the 2011 album ” “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . The Weeknd – Earned It [Fifty Shades Of Grey] |
| The music video is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Fifty Shades of Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Sam Smith – I’m Not The Only One |
| The music video is directed by Luke Monaghan. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “In the Lonely Hour”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Cody Simpson – Surfboard |
| The music video is directed by The Young Astronauts & Nev Todorovic. |
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Featured on the 2017 album ” “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Sean Paul – Got 2 Luv U (w/ Alexis Jordan) |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Tomahawk Technique”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Charlie Puth – Done For Me (w/ Kehlani) |
| The music video is directed by RJ Sanchez & Brendan Vaughan. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Voicenotes”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Anne-Marie – Do It Right |
| The music video is directed by Selina Miles. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Do It Right”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Jason Derulo – Stupid Love |
| The music video is directed by Scott Speer. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Tattoos”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Ed Sheeran – Galway Girl |
| The music video is directed by Gil Green. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Divide“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Rox – My Baby Left Me |
| The music video is directed by Jason Koenig. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Memoirs”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Sean Paul’s “Got 2 Luv U” was initially a breakup song titled “Not To Love You.” Ryan Tedder wrote the original before it became the love track we know today.
2. The song’s synth-driven, electronic vibe is a throwback to Wham!, nodding to the duo’s 1980s pop influence and catchy melodies.
3. Anne-Marie’s debut single video was captured in Melbourne, framing the city against her budding music career.
4. Swedish singer Molly Sandén contributed her vocal support for Derulo’s “Stupid Love,” adding depth to the track.
5. “Galway Girl” was influenced by Beoga’s song “Minute 5,” blending traditional Irish sounds with Sheeran’s storytelling style.
6. Part of Rox’s track recording took place in New Jersey, reflecting a cross-continental effort for her debut album.
7. The single “I” from Lamar features the Bloods and Crips forming a heart, a call for unity amidst division.
8. An amusing resemblance in a studio session led to Chiddy Bang’s homage track, drawing from a lighthearted moment.
9. Director Colin Tilley helmed the whimsical visuals of “iSpy,” complementing the track’s playful tone.
10. “Streatham” is part of Dave’s “Psychodrama,” offering a lyrically rich slice of the artist’s London roots.
11. Flo Rida makes clever use of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good,” bringing classic vibes to a modern context.
12. Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz received a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, showing the track’s strong impact.
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