How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sleeping At Last, Diana Vickers, NF, Peter Andre, Wretch 32, Jay-Z, Carly Rae Jepsen, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Mario, Peter Andre, Lana Del Rey
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Sleeping At Last – I’ll Keep You Safe |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Atlas: Space”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Diana Vickers – My Wicked Heart |
| The music video is directed by Sarah Chatfield. |
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3 . NF – Time |
| The music video is directed by NF & Patrick Tohill. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “The Search”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Peter Andre – Perfect Night |
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5 . Wretch 32 – His & Hers [Perspectives] |
| The music video is directed by Charlotte Regan. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “FR32”. |
6 . Jay-Z – Part II [On The Run] |
| The music video is directed by Melina Matsoukas. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Magna Carta Holy Grail“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Carly Rae Jepsen – Beautiful |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Kiss”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Stormzy – Lessons |
| The music video is directed by Edem. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Heavy Is The Head”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Ed Sheeran – Dive |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Divide“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Mario – Let Me Love You |
| The music video is directed by Little X. |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Turning Point”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Peter Andre – Defender |
| The music video is directed by Peter Falloon. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Accelerate”. |
12 . Lana Del Rey – Fuck It I Love You |
| The music video is directed by Rich Lee. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Norman Fucking Rockwell!”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “I’ll Keep You Safe” is a part of the Atlas project by Sleeping At Last. This collection features thematic music, often exploring deep and personal subjects like love and protection.
2. Diana Vickers’ “My Wicked Heart” music video features a magician’s Wheel of Death. It’s a circus-themed spectacle also highlighting a cage sequence similar to Shakira’s “She Wolf”.
3. NF’s music video features a reverse chronology, representing the complexities of relationships. It aligns with the song’s reflective theme of understanding past misunderstandings.
4. “Perfect Night” features The Rise, collaborating with Peter Andre. It was released as part of his eighth studio effort and reached the UK Singles Chart in a fleeting appearance.
5. Wretch 32’s track “His & Hers (Perspectives)” dives into relationship conflicts. The song addresses respect and infidelity, echoing the arguments shown in the music video.
6. “Part II (On the Run)” is a sequel to Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s ’03 Bonnie & Clyde. The songs share themes of a couple’s rebellious love, with genre-spanning collaborations.
7. Justin Bieber collaborated with Carly Rae Jepsen on “Beautiful.” This song appears on her album “Kiss” and was released in 2012, showcasing pop music duets.
8. Stormzy’s album *Heavy Is the Head* does not feature DJ Pauly D. Instead, it includes a diverse range of collaborators, contributing to its acclaim and chart success.
9. “Let Me Love You” by Mario is the lead single from his album “Turning Point.” The track is a notable R&B hit from the early 2000s, earning significant chart success.
10. Peter Andre debuted “Defender” on Strictly Come Dancing. This pre-release strategy gave audiences a preview on a popular TV platform ahead of its official release.
11. Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers played drums on the Lana Del Rey track. The album features a mix of rock, surf pop, and memorable collaborations.
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