How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Zaandr, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Basement Jaxx, RUN DMC, Juanes, Studio B, Seamus Haji, Alesha Dixon, Faithless, Chicane, Scooch, Daft Punk
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Zaandr - Red Dress
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2 . DJ Luck & MC Neat - Piano LocoFeatured on the 2002 album "It's All Good".
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3 . Basement Jaxx - Oh My GoshFeatured on the 2005 album "The Singles".
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4 . RUN DMC - Walk This Way (w/ Aerosmith)Featured on the 1986 album "Raising Hell".
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5 . Juanes - La Camisa NegraFeatured on the 2004 album "Mi Sangre".
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6 . Studio B - I See Girls
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7 . Seamus Haji - Last Night a Dj Saved My Life
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8 . Alesha Dixon - Lets Get ExcitedFeatured on the 2008 album "The Alesha Show".
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9 . Faithless - One Step Too Far (w/ Dido)Featured on the 2001 album "Outrospective".
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10 . Chicane - Stoned In Love (w/ Tom Jones)Featured on the 2006 album "Somersault".
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11 . Scooch - The Best Is Yet to ComeFeatured on the 2000 album "Welcome To The Planet Pop". |
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12 . Daft Punk - Robot RockFeatured on the 2005 album "Human After All".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Zaandr's "Red Dress" mixes G-House and Slap House styles in its electronic dance sound. Known for energetic beats, these genres contribute to the track's club appeal.
2. "Piano Loco" by DJ Luck & MC Neat climbed to number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. Their blend of house and UK garage resonated with early 2000s audiences.
3. The video for Basement Jaxx’s hit unfolds in a retirement home setting. Elderly characters, including a dancer in disguise, infuse humor into mundane activities.
4. Run-DMC's remake of "Walk This Way" features Aerosmith, bridging rock and rap in a groundbreaking collaboration hailed for revitalizing Aerosmith’s career.
5. "La Camisa Negra" by Juanes uses the black shirt as a metaphor for heartbreak and regret. Its lyrics depict emotional distress with symbolic color imagery.
6. The "I See Girls (Crazy)" video draws inspiration from Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life. Its comedic chase scene visually echoes the film's style.
7. Vocalist KayJay lends her voice to the Seamus Haji version of "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life". Her performance stands out in the dance track's mix.
8. Alesha Dixon’s "Let's Get Excited" nods to Madonna. The song and video tribute borrows Madonna's voguing style for a playful pop homage.
9. Faithless collaborates with Dido and Maxi Jazz on this "Outrospective" track. Their combined talents deliver a memorable electronic ballad.
10. The Chicane and Tom Jones video features gas station robberies in a desert. A character donned in a rubber mask adds a humorous twist to the plot.
11. During the release of "The Best Is Yet to Come," Scooch toured with boy band Five. The experience helped boost their early chart successes.
12. Daft Punk’s "Robot Rock" is built around a sample from Breakwater’s "Release the Beast". Synth riffs and drum loops pay tribute to 80s funk roots.
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