How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Passenger, Zayn, You Me At Six, John Martin, Jessie Ware, Usher, Aqualung, Carly Rae Jepsen, Justin Timberlake, Blackpink, Rihanna, Emily Osment
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Passenger – Heart’s On Fire |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Whispers”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Zayn – Let Me |
| The music video is directed by José Padilha. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Icarus Falls”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . You Me At Six – No One Does It Better |
| The music video is directed by Tim Mattia. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Sinners Never Sleep”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . John Martin – Anywhere For You |
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5 . Jessie Ware – Say You Love Me |
| The music video is directed by Tell No One. |
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Featured on the album “Tough Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Usher – Climax |
| The music video is directed by Sam Pilling. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Looking 4 Myself”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Aqualung – Strange And Beautiful [I’ll Put A Spell On You] |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Aqualung”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Carly Rae Jepsen – Tonight I’M Getting Over You |
| The music video is directed by Nathalie Canguilhem. |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Kiss”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Justin Timberlake – Not A Bad Thing |
| The music video is directed by Dennis Liu. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Blackpink – Kill This Love |
| The music video is directed by Seo Hyun-seung. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Kill This Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Rihanna – Te Amo |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Rated R“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Emily Osment – Lovesick |
| The music video is directed by Daniel “Cloud” Campos. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Fight or Flight”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The director Jarrad Seng created the music video showcasing Rosenberg in a forest setting. Alongside his directorial work, Seng is known for capturing atmospheric, storytelling visuals.
2. Zayn recorded the track at Jungle City Studios in New York City. It dovetails with his contemporary R&B style and urban music influences.
3. The song “No One Does It Better” is housed on the album Sinners Never Sleep. The third studio effort by You Me at Six blends rock with mainstream appeal.
4. The debut solo track by John Martin saw remixes, including the notable Tiësto vs. Dzeko & Torres Remix. Tiësto’s version adds a high-energy dance flavor.
5. Ed Sheeran contributed uncredited vocals on Jessie Ware’s single. Their collaboration combines Ware’s smooth sound with Sheeran’s understated harmonies.
6. Usher’s track features production influences from Diplo. Diplo’s touch is evident in the electronic flourishes underpinning the song’s quiet storm motifs.
7. Aqualung’s single was distinctively recorded in Matt Hales’s hallway. This intimate setting provided a unique acoustic for the track’s slow waltz style.
8. Carly Rae Jepsen’s song includes dubstep elements. This genre fusion supports the theme of moving on post-breakup by dancing with someone new.
9. Timberlake’s track fits within the pop and R&B category. It is consistent with his work on “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” emphasizing lush production and intricate vocal layers.
10. Blackpink released “Kill This Love” as an EP single in 2019. The group’s potent blend of pop and K-pop secured international recognition and wide acclaim.
11. Rihanna’s “Te Amo” video filmed at Château de Vigny. The picturesque French castle provides a lush, romantic backdrop enhancing the song’s narrative.
12. The directorial baton for “Lovesick” was held by Daniel “Cloud” Campos. Known for his choreography-infused visuals, Campos adds energetic flair to Osment’s video.
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