How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kendrick Lamar, Train, The 1975, LuvBug, NOTD, Conor Maynard, Ellie Goulding, Alexis Jordan, Charlie Simpson, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Keane
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Kendrick Lamar – Love (w/ Zacari) |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers and the Little Homies. |
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Featured on the album “DAMN.”. |
2 . Train – Drive By |
| The music video is directed by Alan Ferguson. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “California 37”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . The 1975 – Chocolate |
| The music video is directed by Gareth Philips. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The 1975”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . LuvBug – Best Is Yet To Come |
| The music video is directed by Luke Biggins. |
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5 . NOTD – I Wanna Know (w/ Bea Miller) |
| The music video is directed by David Wilson. |
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6 . Conor Maynard – Can’t Say No |
| The music video is directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. |
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Featured on the album “Contrast”. |
7 . Ellie Goulding – Sixteen |
| The music video is directed by Tim Mattia. |
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8 . Alexis Jordan – Happiness |
| The music video is directed by Aggressive. |
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Featured on the album “Alexis Jordan”. |
9 . Charlie Simpson – Down Down Down |
| The music video is directed by Max & Michael. |
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10 . Beyoncé – Drunk In Love (w/ Jay-Z) |
| The music video is directed by Hype Williams. |
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Featured on the album “Beyoncé“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Ariana Grande – Break Up With Your Girlfriend I’m Bored |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “thank u, next”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Keane – Silenced By The Night |
| The music video is directed by Christopher Sims. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Strangeland”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Zacari adds atmospheric falsetto to the refrain of the song “LOVE.” It complements Kendrick Lamar’s cadence shifts throughout the track.
2. Train’s “California 37” climbed to number 6 on the UK Official Singles Chart. It danced around the top positions in multiple countries.
3. “Chocolate” is a euphemism for marijuana in The 1975’s track. The lyrics blend youth rebellion with local law encounters.
4. Roy Stride, famed for his role in Scouting for Girls, lends his vocals to LuvBug’s “Best Is Yet To Come,” giving it a recognizable voice.
5. Bea Miller is the vocal sidekick in the collaboration with NOTD. The track explores relational introspections with melodic flair.
6. Conor Maynard’s debut single was launched in Belgium in 2012. It heralded his global introduction to pop culture.
7. Ellie Goulding’s track was co-penned by Raye and Fred again… Fred also handles part of the production, blending pop and EDM vibes.
8. “Happiness” juxtaposes dance-pop with house influences. A debut hit for Alexis Jordan, it topped various international charts.
9. Filmed in a serene woodland, Charlie Simpson’s video for “Young Pilgrim” balances band performance with narrative intrigue.
10. Beyoncé’s track with Jay-Z boasts a video directed by Hype Williams. It showcases the duo illuminated in a unique nocturnal beach setting.
11. Ariana Grande’s single cleverly includes an interpolation of NSYNC’s “It Makes Me Ill.” Nostalgia meets modern pop production there.
12. Keane introduced their single from “Strangeland” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The performance aired on March 12, 2012.
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