How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Christina Milian, Smoke2Seven, Britney Spears, Gorillaz, Eiffel 65, Jennifer Lopez, The Shapeshifters, Tinchy Stryder, Tom Novy, LnM Projekt, Kaci Battaglia, Alesha Dixon
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Christina Milian - AM to PMFeatured on the 2001 album "Christina Milian".
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2 . Smoke2Seven - Been There Done ThatFeatured on the 2003 album "Fighting Fire".
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3 . Britney Spears - Piece Of MeFeatured on the 2007 album "Blackout".
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4 . Gorillaz - DAREFeatured on the 2005 album "Demon Days".
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5 . Eiffel 65 - Move Your BodyFeatured on the 1999 album "Europop".
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6 . Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It FunnyFeatured on the 2001 album "J.Lo".
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7 . The Shapeshifters - Back To BasicsFeatured on the 2006 album "Sound Advice".
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8 . Tinchy Stryder - Take Me Back (w/ Taio Cruz)Featured on the 2009 album "Catch 22".
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9 . Tom Novy - Your BodyFeatured on the 2006 album "Superstar".
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10 . LnM Projekt - Everywhere (w/ Bonnie Bailey)
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11 . Kaci Battaglia - ParadiseFeatured on the 2001 album "Paradise". |
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12 . Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does NothingFeatured on the 2008 album "The Alesha Show".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track "Back to Basics" by The Shapeshifters peaked at number 5 in Finland. This marked a significant achievement for the duo in the European market.
2. Tinchy Stryder's "Take Me Back" featured Taio Cruz on vocals. The collaboration contributed to the song’s success as a top 10 hit in the UK.
3. The original band that performed "Everywhere" was Fleetwood Mac. LnM Projekt covered this classic track with a new electronic twist.
4. Kaci Battaglia covered "Paradise," originally performed in the film "Paradise." This 1982 film featured the original by Phoebe Cates.
5. "The Boy Does Nothing" was Alesha Dixon's comeback track post-"Strictly Come Dancing" victory. Her dancing influences can be heard in the mambo-inspired song.
6. In Babyface's song "Every Time I Close My Eyes," Kenny G plays the saxophone. This collaboration added a smooth jazz element to the track.
7. "Heart (Don't Change My Mind)" reached number 31 on the UK charts. This song was one of Diana Ross's numerous successful releases.
8. The British girl group N-Tyce released "Telefunkin'" in 1998. This marked their third consecutive top 20 UK hit.
9. Ice Cube's "You Know How We Do It" was part of the "Lethal Injection" album. This album features the smooth G-funk sound that defined 90s West Coast hip-hop.
10. K7’s "Come Baby Come" music video was directed by Hype Williams. Known for his distinctive style, Williams contributed to the video’s visual appeal.
11. "Skip To My Lu" by Lisa Lisa samples Funkadelic's "(Not Just) Knee Deep." This funk infusion added a unique element to her solo work.
12. The Subways won a competition to play at the Glastonbury Festival in 2004. This performance significantly boosted their early career.
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