How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Trey Songz, Shawn Mendes, Kygo, N-Dubz, Jonas Blue, Dean Lewis, Nicole Scherzinger, Tinie Tempah, Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Shakka, Meghan Trainor
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What inspired the lyrics of Nicole Scherzinger’s “Don’t Hold Your Breath”?
- A A historic breakup
- B An ex-lover’s advance
- C A leaked demo
2. Which artist’s work influenced the production style of “Text from Your Ex”?
- A Craig David
- B Jax Jones
- C Timbaland
3. Where was the music video for Katy Perry’s “Part of Me” filmed?
- A Camp Pendleton
- B Parris Island
- C Fort Benning
4. Who co-starred in Michael Bublé’s “Haven’t Met You Yet” music video?
- A His mother
- B A famous actress
- C His then-fiancée
5. Which certification did “Man Down” achieve in the UK?
- A Gold
- B Double Platinum
- C Silver
6. What style does Meghan Trainor’s “Dear Future Husband” prominently feature?
- A Jazz
- B Doo-wop
- C Funk
7. What metaphor does XXXTentacion use in “Moonlight”?
- A Dream and reality
- B Moonlight and spotlight
- C Love and hate
8. Which artist is not featured in Steel Banglez’s “Fashion Week”?
- A AJ Tracey
- B Kehlani
- C MoStack
9. Where was the video for SL’s “FWA Boss” filmed?
- A London
- B Kiev
- C Paris
10. What marks the collaboration between G-Eazy and Kehlani on “Good Life”?
- A Their first collaboration
- B A shared album
- C Bay Area roots
11. What theme is central to Yungen’s “Mind On It”?
- A Romantic encounters
- B Urban chaos
- C Party lifestyle
12. From which album is Rizzle Kicks’ “Traveller’s Chant” a single?
- A Stereo Typical
- B Stereo Love
- C Rizzle Kicks Remix
Tracklist
1 . Trey Songz – Na Na |
| The music video is directed by Gil Green. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Trigga”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Shawn Mendes – Lost In Japan – Remix |
| The music video is directed by Jay Martin. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Shawn Mendes”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Kygo – Remind Me To Forget |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Kids in Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . N-Dubz – Say It’s Over |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Against All Odds”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Jonas Blue – What I Like About You (w/ Theresa Rex) |
| The music video is directed by Tom Van Schelven. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Blue”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Dean Lewis – Stay Awake |
| The music video is directed by Stevie Russel. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “A Place We Knew”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Nicole Scherzinger – Don’t Hold Your Breath |
| The music video is directed by Rich Lee. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Killer Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Tinie Tempah – Text From Your Ex (w/ Tinashe) |
| The music video is directed by Craig Moore. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Youth”. |
9 . Katy Perry – Part Of Me |
| The music video is directed by Dan Cutforth & Jane Lipsitz. |
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Featured on the 2019 album ” “. |
10 . Michael Bublé – Haven’t Met You Yet |
| The music video is directed by Rich Lee. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Crazy Love“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Shakka – Man Down (w/ Alunageorge) |
| The music video is directed by KC Locke. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Man Down”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Meghan Trainor – Dear Future Husband |
| The music video is directed by Fatima Robinson. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Title”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song’s catchy theme revolves around rejecting an ex-lover’s plea for reconciliation. The lyrics were crafted as much from the demo’s essence as from Scherzinger’s personal touch on independence and closure.
2. Jax Jones produced “Text from Your Ex,” infusing it with distinct UK garage influences, while Tinashe’s vocal delivery echoes through the track, keeping its rhythm contemporary and engaging.
3. The dramatic breakup and empowerment narrative in “Part of Me” were visually set at Camp Pendleton, providing an authentic military backdrop that supports Perry’s character transformation.
4. Michael Bublé’s “Haven’t Met You Yet” music video features Luisana Lopilato, his then-fiancée. Their onscreen chemistry adds charm to the supermarket-set scenes.
5. Achieving Double Platinum status, “Man Down” marked a peak in both the charts and certifications in the United Kingdom. This reflected its widespread appeal and commercial strength.
6. With a refreshing nod to the past, “Dear Future Husband” mixes doo-wop with pop, fitting Trainor’s vintage-inspired musical brand while addressing modern dating dynamics.
7. In “Moonlight,” the contrast between spotlight and moonlight serves as a metaphor for the facade of fame and the search for genuine, grounded relationships amidst success.
8. Steel Banglez’s “Fashion Week” features AJ Tracey and MoStack accompanying the beats and rhythms. Kehlani, however, is absent from both the track’s roster and visuals.
9. The music video for “FWA Boss” by SL was filmed in Kiev, lending the visuals an international dimension and showcasing the city’s dynamic, gritty urban feel.
10. “Good Life” highlights G-Eazy and Kehlani’s shared Bay Area background, underscoring their friendship and musical synergy which manifests in this uplifting track.
11. “Mind On It” centers around the pull of romantic connection, with Yungen and Jess Glynne blending hip-hop and soulful pop which paints a vivid picture of longing and desire.
12. “Traveller’s Chant,” a single from Rizzle Kicks’ debut album “Stereo Typical,” combines introspection with a laid-back vibe, setting the duo apart in the hip hop scene.
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