How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Eddie Amador, Dj Luck & Mc Neat, Outlandish, Bob Sinclar & Cutee B, Buffalo G, Faithless, Kim Sozzi, Junkie XL, D-Side, The Saturdays, Ferry Corsten, The Zutons
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Eddie Amador – House Music
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2 . Dj Luck & Mc Neat – Masterblaster (w/ J.J)Featured on the 2000 album “It’s All Good”.
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3 . Outlandish – GuantanamoFeatured on the 2003 album “Bread & Barrels Of Water”.
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4 . Bob Sinclar & Cutee B – Sound Of Freedom (w/ Gary Pine & Dollarman)Featured on the 2007 album “Soundz of Freedom”.
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5 . Buffalo G – We’Re Really Saying Something
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6 . Faithless – Why Go? (w/ Estelle)
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7 . Kim Sozzi – Break UpFeatured on the 2009 album “Just One Day”.
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8 . Junkie XL – Catch Up To My Step (w/ Solomon Burke)
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9 . D-Side – Pushin Me OutFeatured on the 2004 album “Stronger Together”.
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10 . The Saturdays – WorkFeatured on the 2008 album “Chasing Lights”.
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11 . Ferry Corsten – PunkFeatured on the 2004 album “Right of Way”. |
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12 . The Zutons – Always Right Behind YouFeatured on the 2008 album “You Can Do Anything”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The vocal for “House Music” was recorded in a bathroom of a record shop in Los Angeles. This unconventional choice lends the track its unique ambiance.
2. “Masterblaster 2000” samples the All-Star Remix of “No Diggity” by Blackstreet, adding a contemporary urban flair to the cover.
3. Outlandish members boast Moroccan, Pakistani, Cuban, and Honduran roots, highlighting a rich blend of cultural influences in their music.
4. Bob Sinclar’s track includes an interpolation of Rozalla’s “Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good),” nodding to dance-pop classics of the early 90s.
5. Buffalo G covered Bananarama’s “Really Saying Something,” bringing the track into a rap context and reviving its pop appeal for a new audience.
6. Faithless featured Estelle on “Why Go?” alongside Maxi Jazz, blending distinctive vocal styles for a hit on their “Greatest Hits” compilation.
7. Kim Sozzi’s “Break Up” lands firmly in the electronic genre, appealing to dance floor enthusiasts with its energetic beats.
8. “Catch Up To My Step” explores big beat and house, showing off Junkie XL’s range and collaboration with soul singer Solomon Burke.
9. “Pushin’ Me Out” channels the turmoil of a troubled romance, layering boy-band harmonies over the theme of emotional detachment.
10. The Saturdays shot their music video at Shepperton Studios, propping up the dance-pop vibe with high-production visuals.
11. “Punk” was released under Ferry Corsten’s own name, marking a shift from his usual alias-laden output and signifying a new creative direction.
12. “Always Right Behind You” came from The Zutons’ album, offering a glimpse of their rock identity in their third studio venture.
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