How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Keri Hilson, Selena Gomez & The Scene, Shawn Mendes, Agnes, Texas, Diana Vickers, Eric Saade, Gary Barlow, A Friend In London, Rita Ora, Rick Astley, Conchita Wurst
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . Jonas Brothers – Only Human |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Happiness Begins”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Rixton – We All Want The Same Thing |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Let The Road”. |
3 . The Vamps – Somebody To You (w/ Demi Lovato) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Meet The Vamps”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Selena Gomez & The Scene – Who Says |
| The music video is directed by Chris Applebaum. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “When the Sun Goes Down”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Milky Chance – Stolen Dance |
| The music video is directed by Jana Buchmann, Stefan Cantante. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Sadnecessary”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Leona Lewis – Fire Under My Feet |
| The music video is directed by Declan Whitebloom. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “I Am”. |
7 . David Guetta – 2U (w/ Justin Bieber) |
| The music video is directed by Alex Brewer, Benjamin Brewer. |
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8 . Freya Ridings – Castles |
| The music video is directed by Isaac Rentz. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Freya Ridings”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Ashley O – On A Roll |
| The music video is directed by Anne Sewitsky. |
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10 . Dermot Kennedy – Outnumbered |
| The music video is directed by Luke Monaghan. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Without Fear”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Birdy – Shelter |
| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Birdy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Andra Day – Rise Up |
| The music video is directed by M. Night Shyamalan. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Cheers To the Fall“. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Jonas Brothers released this reggae-pop song in July 2019. The track combines reggae rhythms with pop elements in a signature style that stands out in their discography.
2. Rixton’s “We All Want The Same Thing” is from their debut album “Let the Road.” Released in 2015, it references common aspirations and featured prominently in early releases and promotional material.
3. The Vamps’ track with Demi Lovato was filmed in Malibu. It features sunlit beach scenes with the band and Lovato, creating a relaxed vibe compatible with the song’s energy.
4. The Selena Gomez & The Scene track released in March 2011 features an acoustic-leaning pop arrangement. It combines softer instrumentals with Gomez’s pop-centric vocals.
5. German duo Milky Chance released “Stolen Dance” as their debut single. It became popular for its mix of folk, rock, and indie elements across Europe and later worldwide.
6. Leona Lewis’s “Fire Under My Feet” runs for approximately three minutes and thirty-four seconds. It showcases uptempo beats influenced by gospel elements.
7. The 2017 David Guetta and Justin Bieber collaboration is an electropop track. It also incorporates elements of future bass and dubstep into its production style.
8. On “Castles,” Freya Ridings’ vocal range spans from B3 to B4. The song features a steady pop tempo and backing vocals that complement Ridings’ expressive style.
9. Miley Cyrus performed the track as Ashley O in “Black Mirror.” This adapted Nine Inch Nails cover injects a pop vibe into the dystopian futuristic narrative.
10. Dermot Kennedy’s 2019 single’s music video was filmed in Wicklow. The visuals capture the natural beauty of the area, aligning with the song’s emotional depth.
11. Birdy covered “Shelter,” originally by The xx, delivering an indie folk rendition. This version features on her debut album and compiles subdued vocals with soft instrumentation.
12. Andra Day performed her 2015 song at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The song carries themes of resilience and empowerment, fitting the event’s context.
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