How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mika, Madonna, Jorja Smith & Preditah, Ellie Goulding, One Direction, Bebe Rexha, Dido, The Script, Take That, Sigrid, George Ezra, The Wanted
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. On which mixtape did Fredo feature “Playin’ For Keeps”?
- A Third Avenue
- B Independence Day
- C Tables Turn
2. Which award did Dave’s song “Black” win in 2020?
- A Ivor Novello Award for Song of the Year
- B Mercury Prize
- C Grammy for Best New Artist
3. What does “187” refer to in hip-hop culture, as used in Giggs’ track title?
- A A guitar chord
- B A California Penal Code for murder
- C A stage of enlightenment
4. What literary work inspired the title of J. Cole’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls”?
- A The Great Gatsby
- B To Kill a Mockingbird
- C For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
5. In Kanye West and Jay-Z’s track “H•A•M,” what does the acronym stand for?
- A Hard As a Motherfucker
- B Hungry And Mellow
- C Happy As Me
6. Which international market saw Mika’s “Blame It on the Girls” reach number one?
- A United States
- B Japan
- C Germany
7. At which major event did Madonna perform “Give Me All Your Luvin'”?
- A Coachella
- B Super Bowl XLVI halftime show
- C Glastonbury
8. What genre crossover is evident in Jorja Smith and Preditah’s “On My Mind”?
- A Country and Jazz
- B UK garage and R&B
- C Reggae and Classical
9. What promotional use did “Under the Sheets” by Ellie Goulding have?
- A Part of a car commercial
- B To promote “90210” on E4
- C An Olympic theme song
10. With which two songs did One Direction’s charity single combine to create “One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)”?
- A Another Brick in the Wall and Teenage Dream
- B One Way or Another and Teenage Kicks
- C Runaway and Kids
11. What’s the thematic focus of Bebe Rexha’s “Last Hurrah”?
- A A new beginning
- B Indulging in bad habits one last time
- C The journey of life
12. What musical technique did Mika use in “Blame It on the Girls”?
- A Scratching
- B Musique concrète
- C Auto-tune
Tracklist
1 . Mika – Blame It On The Girls |
| The music video is directed by Léo Berne, Charles Brisgand, Raphaël Rodriguez and Clément Gallet. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “The Boy Who Knew Too Much”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Madonna – Give Me All Your Luvin’ (w/ Nicki Minaj & M.I.A.) |
| The music video is directed by Hector Dockrill. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “MDNA“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Jorja Smith & Preditah – On My Mind |
| The music video is directed by the Lennox Brothers. |
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4 . Ellie Goulding – Under The Sheets |
| The music video is directed by Ben Winston. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Lights”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . One Direction – One Way Or Another [Teenage Kicks] |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Midnight Memories”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah |
| The music video is directed by Ethan Lader. |
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7 . Dido – No Freedom |
| The music video is directed by Paul Banks. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Girl Who Got Away”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . The Script – If You Could See Me Now |
| The music video is directed by Mat Whitecross. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “#3”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Take That – Giants |
| The music video is directed by J.A.C.K.. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Wonderland”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Sigrid – Don’t Kill My Vibe |
| The music video is directed by Rob Brandon. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Don’t Kill My Vibe EP”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . George Ezra – Cassy O’ |
| The music video is directed by Nigel Dick. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Wanted on Voyage”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . The Wanted – Lose My Mind |
| The music video is directed by Charlie Lightening. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Wanted”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Playin’ For Keeps” is on Fredo’s mixtape “Tables Turn.” This project helped Fredo chart alongside his gritty storytelling and rise in the UK scene.
2. Dave’s “Black” won the Ivor Novello Award for Song of the Year in 2020. Its profound message and social commentary resonated deeply.
3. “187” in Giggs’ track title refers to the California Penal Code for murder, often a nod to themes of toughness in the rap world.
4. The title “For Whom the Bell Tolls” by J. Cole is inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s 1940 novel, sharing the same existential echoes.
5. “H•A•M” by Kanye West and Jay-Z stands for “Hard As a Motherfucker,” reflecting the track’s aggressive style and energy.
6. Mika’s “Blame It on the Girls” achieved a number one position on the Japan Hot 100, highlighting its international appeal beyond the UK charts.
7. Madonna performed “Give Me All Your Luvin'” at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show, involving cheerleaders and a controversial gesture by M.I.A.
8. Jorja Smith and Preditah’s “On My Mind” crosses over UK garage and R&B, showcasing both artists’ flair in blending popular British music genres.
9. “Under the Sheets” by Ellie Goulding was used to promote the TV show “90210” on E4, aiding her burgeoning music career.
10. One Direction combined Blondie’s “One Way or Another” and The Undertones’ “Teenage Kicks” for a charity single in 2013, gaining chart success.
11. Bebe Rexha’s “Last Hurrah” focuses on indulging in bad habits one last time before giving them up, blending pop with an emotional edge.
12. Mika employed musique concrète for “Blame It on the Girls,” creatively using everyday sounds to craft its unique beat.
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