How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lana Del Rey, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Olly Murs, Zedd, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Ellie Goulding, Sigala, Karen Harding, Kesha
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness |
| The music video is directed by Kyle Newman. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Born to Die“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Lil Wayne – How To Love |
| The music video is directed by Chris Robinson. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Tha Carter IV“. |
3 . Alicia Keys – In Common |
| The music video is directed by Pierre Debusschere and Keeley Gould. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Alicia Keys – Here >>“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Olly Murs – Dear Darlin’ |
| The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Right Place Right Time”. |
5 . Zedd – I Want You To Know (w/ Selena Gomez) |
| The music video is directed by Brent Bonacorso. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “True Colors”. |
6 . Hailee Steinfeld – Most Girls |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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7 . Jennifer Lopez – First Love |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “A.K.A.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Rihanna – What’s My Name? |
| The music video is directed by Philip Andelman. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Loud“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed |
| The music video is directed by Ross Cooper and Bugsy Riverbank Steel. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Lights”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Sigala – Give Me Your Love (w/ John Newman, Nile Rodgers) |
| The music video is directed by Craig Moore. |
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11 . Karen Harding – Say Something |
| The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
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12 . Kesha – Your Love Is My Drug |
| The music video is directed by Honey. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Animal”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Lana Del Rey collaborated with Rick Nowels on her fourth single from “Born to Die”. Not just a pop and trip hop track, it enjoyed multiple remixes, expanding its reach.
2. Though Lil Wayne’s ballad is wistful, its inspiration, Tupac Shakur’s “Keep Ya Head Up”, resonated deeply, lending a profound touch.
3. Alicia Keys’ track, with its tropical and dancehall essence, frolics in Latin beats and Afrobeat-influenced instrumentation, celebrating sonic diversity.
4. Jessica Cook appears in a lively cinematic rendition, accompanying Olly Murs in a music video that accentuates vibrant storytelling.
5. “True Colors”, Zedd’s album, featured both audibly and visually articulate Selena Gomez, layering the experience with club vibes.
6. Live at the Radio Disney Music Awards, Hailee Steinfeld debuted her 2017 single, spotlighting her crisp vocal prowess.
7. Anthony Mandler directed Jennifer Lopez’s video, capturing a stark desert allure. Its monochrome palette highlights Lopez’s vibrant juxtaposition.
8. Romance and rhythm entwine in Rihanna’s collaboration with Drake, a dancehall-infused Electro-R&B venture with fervent chemistry.
9. “Kick-Ass” amplified its soundscape with Ellie Goulding’s “Starry Eyed”, intertwining pop beats with heroic visuals.
10. Lending vocals to Sigala’s track, John Newman joined Nile Rodgers in a post-disco groove, bouncing with tropical vibes.
11. “Those Girls” follows Karen Harding’s initial deep house foray, adding layers beneath the debut track’s vibrant surface.
12. Amidst fervent Auto-Tune, Kesha’s May 14, 2010 release from “Animal” mingles electropop allure and sing-speak flair.
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