How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pitbull, Moloko, The Cheeky Girls, ATC, Special D, Ian Pooley, Storm, Tall Paul vs INXS, Mauro Picotto, Flip & Fill, Ultrabeat, Angelic
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which line from a famous rap song does the track featuring Pitbull and Nicole Scherzinger interpolate?
- A “I Just Wanna Love U”
- B “Rapper’s Delight”
- C “Gin and Juice”
2. What musical shift characterizes Moloko’s album featuring the 2000 single released by Róisín Murphy and Mark Brydon?
- A More electronics
- B Live instrumentation
- C Orchestral arrangements
3. Which festive group released a 2003 single with a title similar to “Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi-Holiday”?
- A Vengaboys
- B Boney M.
- C The Cheeky Girls
4. Who composed the English-language adaptation of “Pesenka,” performed by German Eurodance group ATC in 2000?
- A DJ Sammy
- B Alex Christensen
- C Cascada
5. In which year did Special D. release the single “Come With Me,” later achieving a top ten chart position in the UK?
- A 2003
- B 2006
- C 2008
6. What style is Ian Pooley’s 2001 single version featuring Esthero known for incorporating?
- A Deep house
- B Flamenco guitars
- C Jazz influences
7. Which vocal sample is central to the German duo Storm’s 2000 single?
- A “Let’s Get Physical”
- B “It’s time to burn”
- C “Pump up the jam”
8. What song does Tall Paul’s “Precious Heart” remix incorporate, appearing on his 2001 collaboration with INXS?
- A “New Sensation”
- B “Never Tear Us Apart”
- C “What You Need”
9. Which album features Mauro Picotto’s 2001 single as track 22 on its second disc?
- A Now Dance 2002
- B Millennium Dance Hits
- C Vengaboys Greatest
10. Who provided lead vocals for Flip & Fill’s 2002 single, originally written by Nick Arnold?
- A Kelly Llorenna
- B Karen Parry
- C Jo James
11. Who features on Ultrabeat’s 2003 cover single, initially recorded during the UK happy hardcore era?
- A Junior
- B Mike Di Scala
- C DJ Velocity
12. The single “It’s My Turn” by Angelic reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and is a rework of which band’s remixed track?
- A Stereo MCs
- B Depeche Mode
- C Sunscreem
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Pitbull – Hotel Room ServiceFeatured on the 2009 album “Rebelution”.
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2 . Moloko – Pure Pleasure SeekerFeatured on the 2000 album “Things to Make and Do”.
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3 . The Cheeky Girls – Hooray Hooray [It’s a Cheeky Holiday]Featured on the 2003 album “PartyTime”.
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4 . ATC – All Around The World [la la la la la la la la]Featured on the 2000 album “Planet Pop”.
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5 . Special D – Come With MeFeatured on the 2003 album “Reckless”.
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6 . Ian Pooley – Balmes [A Better Life] (w/ Esthero)Featured on the 2000 album “Since Then”.
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7 . Storm – Time To BurnFeatured on the 2000 album “Stormjunkie”.
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8 . Tall Paul vs INXS – Precious HeartFeatured on the 2001 album “Back And Forth”.
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9 . Mauro Picotto – Like This Like ThatFeatured on the 2000 album “The Album”.
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10 . Flip & Fill – Shooting StarFeatured on the 2002 album ” Live In Clubland”.
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11 . Ultrabeat – Pretty Green EyesFeatured on the 2007 album “Ultrabeat: The Album”. |
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12 . Angelic – Its My TurnFeatured on the 2000 album “It’s My Turn”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track samples and interpolates lines from many songs, including Jay-Z’s “I Just Wanna Love U,” ensuring its place on party playlists everywhere.
2. Moloko’s album demonstrated a shift toward live instrumentation, dialing down the electronics. It was a notable evolution for the duo.
3. The Cheeky Girls’ track draws a festive vibe, but Boney M.’s classic remains distinct despite the titular similarity.
4. Alex Christensen is a key figure behind the English adaptation of “Pesenka,” blending Eurodance beats with catchy lyrics.
5. Special D. released “Come With Me” in 2003, achieving notable chart success. Clearly, the DJs found their anthem.
6. Ian Pooley’s track blends flamenco guitar with house beats, featuring Esthero’s vocals — a recipe for smooth listening.
7. Storm’s single highlights the sample “it’s time to burn,” layering a trance track around this catchy phrase.
8. Tall Paul’s remix “Precious Heart” uses elements of INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart,” echoing its majestic tones.
9. “Now Dance 2002” includes Mauro Picotto’s single in its groove-inducing lineup. A classic choice for clubgoers.
10. Karen Parry lends her voice to Flip & Fill’s 2002 single, adding to the duo’s successful chart exploits.
11. Ultrabeat’s 2003 release features Mike Di Scala on vocals, giving the cover a fresh twist and a long chart run.
12. Angelic’s hit reworked Sunscreem’s “Change,” resulting in a top-15 single and proving nobody can resist a good turn.
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