How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Wideboys & Dennis G, Kid Sister, Milky, Intenso Project, The Saturdays, Leona Lewis, Sophie Ellis~Bextor, Britney Spears, LMFAO, Blu Cantrell, Christina Aguilera, Madonna
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. When was the new version of “Sambuca” titled “Sambuca (The Return)” released?
- A 2000
- B 2008
- C 2015
2. What two Swedish House Mafia members produced Kid Sister’s “Right Hand Hi”?
- A Axwell and Steve Angello
- B SebIng and Axwell
- C Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso
3. Which of the following vocalists is featured on Milky’s song “In My Mind”?
- A Giuditta Gazza
- B Lisa Scott-Lee
- C Leona Lewis
4. Which former Steps member collaborated with Intenso Project on “Get It On”?
- A Faye Tozer
- B Lisa Scott-Lee
- C Claire Richards
5. What superhero attire do The Saturdays wear in the “Ego” music video?
- A Princess costumes
- B Superhero outfits
- C Rockstar suits
6. What UK chart position did Leona Lewis’s song “Forgive Me” achieve?
- A Number two
- B Number five
- C Number twenty-three
7. What music group is referenced in Britney Spears’s “3”?
- A The Bee Gees
- B Peter, Paul and Mary
- C The Supremes
8. What reality TV show’s theme song is a version of LMFAO’s “I’m in Miami Trick”?
- A Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami
- B The Hills
- C Big Brother
9. What musical era did the sample in Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” originate?
- A 1920s Jazz
- B 1950s Swing
- C 1960s Pop
10. Who co-wrote and produced Christina Aguilera’s “Keeps Gettin’ Better”?
- A Linda Perry
- B Dallas Austin
- C Stuart Price
11. In what country did Madonna’s “Jump” reach number one?
- A Italy
- B Germany
- C Japan
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Wideboys & Dennis G – Sambuca [The Return]
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2 . Kid Sister – Right Hand HiFeatured on the 2008 album “Ultraviolet”.
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3 . Milky – In My MindFeatured on the 2001 album “Star”.
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4 . Intenso Project – Get it on (w/ Lisa Scott Lee)
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5 . The Saturdays – EgoFeatured on the 2009 album “Wordshaker”.
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6 . Leona Lewis – Forgive MeFeatured on the 2007 album “Spirit“.
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7 . Sophie Ellis~Bextor – Music Gets The Best Of MeFeatured on the 2002 album “Read My Lips”.
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8 . Britney Spears – 3Featured on the 2009 album “The Singles Collection”.
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9 . LMFAO – I’m In Miami TrickFeatured on the 2008 album “Party Rock”.
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10 . Blu Cantrell – Hit ‘Em Up Style [Oops!]Featured on the 2001 album “So Blu”.
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11 . Christina Aguilera – Keeps Gettin’ BetterFeatured on the 2008 album “Keeps Gettin’ Better: A Decade of Hits”. |
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12 . Madonna – JumpFeatured on the 2006 album “Confessions on a Dance Floor“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Sambuca (The Return)” hit the shelves in 2008, continuing the success of the 2001 original. This version boasted fresh production styles while staying true to its garage roots.
2. Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso lent their production talents to “Right Hand Hi,” infusing it with signature electro-house flair.
3. Giuditta Gazza’s vocals are front and center for Milky’s “In My Mind,” adding a distinctive voice to the catchy tune.
4. Lisa Scott-Lee teamed up with Intenso Project to deliver “Get It On,” blending her pop sensibility with electronic beats.
5. Superhero outfits were the wardrobe of choice in “Ego,” providing The Saturdays both style and power against villainous egos.
6. “Forgive Me” scaled the UK Singles Chart to position number five, securing Leona Lewis another top ten entry.
7. Peter, Paul and Mary make an unexpected lyrical cameo in Britney Spears’s “3,” highlighting the playful theme.
8. LMFAO’s anthem got repurposed for “Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami,” cementing its unofficial status as the Miami party track.
9. “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” taps into the sounds of the 1960s Pop era, courtesy of a Frank Sinatra sample.
10. Linda Perry both co-wrote and produced “Keeps Gettin’ Better,” giving it a futuristic and energetic edge.
11. “Jump” leaped to the top of the charts in Italy, proving Madonna’s ongoing global appeal.
For THE FULL ‘MUSIC FOR THE DANCERS’ COLLECTION click here
