How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Camille Jones & Fedde Le Grand, Human Nature, Narcotic Thrust, The Saturdays, Alizée, La Roux, B*Witched, Kevin Rudolf, Sash!, deadmau5 & Kaskade, Barthezz, Public Domain
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Music For The Dancers' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 16/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Camille Jones & Fedde Le Grand - The CreepsFeatured on the 2004 album "Surrender".
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2 . Human Nature - He Don't Love You (w/ Holly Valance)Featured on the 2000 album "Human Nature".
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3 . Narcotic Thrust - I Like It
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4 . The Saturdays - Just Can't Get Enough
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5 . Alizée - Moi... LolitaFeatured on the 2000 album "Gourmandises".
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6 . La Roux - In For The KillFeatured on the 2009 album "La Roux".
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7 . B*Witched - Jump DownFeatured on the 1999 album "Awake and Breathe".
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8 . Kevin Rudolf - Let It Rock (w/ Lil Wayne)Featured on the 2008 album "In the City".
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9 . Sash! - Just Around The HillFeatured on the 2000 album "Trilenium".
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10 . deadmau5 & Kaskade - I RememberFeatured on the 2008 album "Random Album Title".
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11 . Barthezz - Infected
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12 . Public Domain - Operation BladeFeatured on the 2001 album "HardHop Superstars".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Holly Valance, famous for her role on Neighbours, graced the video, adding a touch of soap opera glamour. The video, along with the catchy lines, became a notable release in 2000.
2. "I Like It" pumps through at an energetic 130 BPM. This tempo complements the track's electronic vibe, rendering it club-friendly.
3. The Saturdays’ cover of "Just Can't Get Enough" targeted charity, reaching high chart positions while raising funds for Comic Relief.
4. Alizée stormed into the music scene with "Moi... Lolita." This debut placed her in the limelight, leading to further collaborations with Mylène Farmer.
5. Kanye West added his flair to the US version, merging his style with La Roux’s synth-pop soundscape, broadening the track's appeal.
6. B*Witched cleverly integrated "The Dish" character from "Hey Diddle Diddle," showing their playful lyrical style.
7. Kevin Rudolf’s track powered the WWE Royal Rumble in 2009, bringing rock and hip-hop elements to the wrestling extravaganza.
8. Tina Cousins provided vocals for "Just Around the Hill," a collaboration that highlighted her voice and boosted Sash!'s track's appeal.
9. "I Remember" was filmed in Manchester, fitting the track's electronic and atmospheric feel with its urban, industrial landscape.
10. Barthezz is the alias Bart Claessen used for "Infected." The track brought trance elements to the dance floor, resonating with clubbers.
11. "Blade'"s intense remix track spurred Public Domain to name their debut after the film's influential sound, infusing trance with cinematic power.
12. "I'm Your Toy" borrowed from Gram Parsons' "Hot Burrito #1," embodying the country-rock essence with Costello’s distinct twist.
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