How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Charlean Dance, Justin Timberlake, Santana, Rishi Rich Project, Steve Mac, Craig David, Sash!, Supafly vs Fishbowl, Blue, Gotan Project, Pharrell Williams, Junior Jack
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which name is Charlean Dance also known by in some of her releases?
- A DJ Aara
- B DJ Charlie
- C DJ Lune
2. What song from Justin Timberlake’s album *Justified* was co-written with Pharrell Williams?
- A Cry Me a River
- B Señorita
- C Like I Love You
3. From which group did Santana draw inspiration for the beat of their track featuring The Product G&B?
- A The Roots
- B A Tribe Called Quest
- C Wu-Tang Clan
4. Who are the artists featured on the Rishi Rich Project’s “Dance With You (Nachna Tere Naal)”?
- A Jay Sean and Juggy D
- B Apache Indian and Bally Sagoo
- C Jazzy B and Sukshinder Shinda
5. Which song by Steve Mac sampled a composition by the Penguin Cafe Orchestra?
- A Paddy’s Revenge
- B Found Harmonium
- C Café Del Mar
6. Which single from Craig David’s third album reached the Top Five in the UK?“
- A Unbelievable
- B All the Way
- C Hot Stuff (Let’s Dance)
7. What was the last Sash! single to reach the UK top 10 until 2008?
- A Mysterious Times
- B With My Own Eyes
- C Adelante
8. Which collaboration with Supafly reached the UK Dance Chart’s Top 5?
- A Moving Too Fast
- B Let’s Get Down
- C Wild Strawberries
9. Who originally sang “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,” covered by Blue in 2003?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Marvin Gaye
- C Smokey Robinson
10. Which music style is Gotan Project known for fusing with electronic elements?
- A Samba
- B Tango
- C Flamenco
11. Which Pharrell Williams track was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award?
- A Freedom
- B Happy
- C Gust of Wind
12. What element uniquely features in Junior Jack’s “E Samba” that nods to its musical heritage?
- A A gospel choir
- B A samba rhythm
- C A Latin sample
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Charlean Dance – Mr DJFeatured on the 2005 album “Mr DJ”.
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2 . Justin Timberlake – SeñoritaFeatured on the 2002 album “Justified”.
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3 . Santana – Maria Maria (w/ The Product G&B)Featured on the 1999 album “Supernatural“.
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4 . Rishi Rich Project – Dance With You [Nachna Tere Naal]Featured on the 2003 album “Dance With You”.
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5 . Steve Mac – Paddy’s RevengeFeatured on the 2008 album “Paddy’s Revenge”.
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6 . Craig David – All the WayFeatured on the 2005 album “The Story Goes…”.
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7 . Sash! – With My Own EyesFeatured on the 2000 album “Trilenium”.
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8 . Supafly vs Fishbowl – Let’s Get DownFeatured on the 2005 album “Let’s Get Down”.
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9 . Blue – Signed Sealed Delivered (w/ Stevie Wonder, Angie Stone)Featured on the 2003 album “Guilty”.
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10 . Gotan Project – Tango Santa MariaFeatured on the 2000 album “La Revancha del Tango”.
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11 . Pharrell Williams – HappyFeatured on the 2013 album “G I R L”. |
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12 . Junior Jack – E Samba
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Charlean Dance has also released music under the name DJ Aara. This allows fans to find her work under both aliases.
2. “Señorita” was co-written by Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams. The track reflects their signature blend of R&B and pop.
3. Santana’s track featuring The Product G&B was inspired by Wu-Tang Clan’s sound. Their 1993 track influenced its beat.
4. The song “Dance With You (Nachna Tere Naal)” features Jay Sean and Juggy D, blending hip hop and dance elements seamlessly.
5. Steve Mac’s “Paddy’s Revenge” sampled the Penguin Cafe Orchestra’s piece. It cleverly combined Irish influences with house music.
6. “All the Way” was Craig David’s hit that reached the UK Top Five. It marked a successful debut with Warner Bros. Records.
7. “With My Own Eyes” by Sash! reached the UK top 10. The high point came with various remixes adding to its appeal.
8. Supafly’s hit “Let’s Get Down” charted highly in the UK Dance scene. The track resonated with listeners through its upbeat energy.
9. “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” was originally sung by Stevie Wonder. Blue’s version included his vocals and added Angie Stone.
10. Gotan Project is known for blending tango with electronic music. “Santa María (del Buen Ayre)” exemplifies this fusion approach.
11. “Happy” by Pharrell received nominations for major awards. Its infectious positivity gained widespread commercial success.
12. Junior Jack’s “E Samba” uniquely featured a Latin sample. It reflected a samba rhythm through its choice of flavorful tunes.
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