How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : JC Chasez, Tom Jones & Mousse T, Mutiny UK, Eve, Tony Touch, Mirwais, The Black Eyed Peas, Hot Chip, Happy Mondays, Fragma with Damae, The Androids, Sandi Thom
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . JC Chasez – Some Girls [Dance With Women] (w/ Dirt McGirt)Featured on the 2003 album “Schizophrenic”.
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2 . Tom Jones & Mousse T – SexbombFeatured on the 1999 album “Reload”.
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3 . Mutiny UK – SecretsFeatured on the 2001 album “In The Now”.
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4 . Eve – Who’s That Girl?Featured on the 2001 album “Scorpion”.
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5 . Tony Touch – The Return of the Diaz BrothersFeatured on the 2001 album “The Piece Maker”.
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6 . Mirwais – Disco ScienceFeatured on the 2000 album “Production”.
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7 . The Black Eyed Peas – Request Line (w/ Macy Gray)Featured on the 2000 album “Bridging the Gap”.
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8 . Hot Chip – Boy From SchoolFeatured on the 2006 album “The Warning”.
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9 . Happy Mondays – 24 Hour Party PeopleFeatured on the 1987 album “Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out)”.
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10 . Fragma with Damae – You Are AliveFeatured on the 2001 album “Toca”.
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11 . The Androids – Do It With MadonnaFeatured on the 2003 album “The Androids”. |
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12 . Sandi Thom – The Devil’s BeatFeatured on the 2008 album “The Pink & the Lily”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. JC Chasez’s track from “Schizophrenic” featured rapper Dirt McGirt, better known as Ol’ Dirty Bastard. The version with his contribution is notable in the song’s official releases.
2. Welsh singer Tom Jones collaborated with German DJ Mousse T. on a track from “Reload” and “Gourmet de Funk.” Mousse T.’s contribution helped blend genres in this popular collaboration.
3. “Secrets” by Mutiny UK is a house track featuring Lorraine Cato. Its 4/4 groove and disco influences make it a staple in many DJs’ collections.
4. Eve’s song appeared first as her debut single in Europe in 2001. It marked a milestone for the Philadelphia rapper’s international reach.
5. “Disco Science” by Mirwais Ahmadzaï was featured in the film “Snatch.” Its inclusion introduced the track to a broader audience beyond its original release.
6. will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas worked with Macy Gray on “Request + Line.” Their collaboration under Interscope Records marked a fusion of alternative hip-hop sounds.
7. Hot Chip shortened the single version title “And I Was a Boy from School” at EMI’s request. The track maintains its electropop essence across versions.
8. John Cale, famed for his work with the Velvet Underground, produced Happy Mondays’ track on their debut album. His involvement lent the album an iconic touch.
9. Fragma’s single from “Toca” featured vocals by German singer Damae. Her contribution added a signature touch to the trance compilation.
10. The Androids received a platinum certification in Australia for their debut single. It achieved notable chart position, highlighting the band’s local impact.
11. The ARIA Award for Best Video went to the Androids’ debut single’s music video in 2003. Directed by Bart Borghesi, the video struck a chord with Australian audiences.
12. Sandi Thom’s single from “The Pink & The Lily” was inspired by a gospel song. Her folk-pop approach reminisces her roots in church melodies.
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