How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Justin Timberlake, GusGus, Freestylers, O-Zone, Erick Morillo, Bag Raiders, Tiësto, Paul Oakenfold, Richard Gray, BT, Milk Inc., Master At Work
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Justin Timberlake – Lovestoned / I Think She Knows [Interlude]Featured on the 2006 album “FutureSex/LoveSounds“.
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2 . GusGus – Call Of The WildFeatured on the 2002 album “Attention”.
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3 . Freestylers – Push UpFeatured on the 2004 album “Raw as F**k”.
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4 . O-Zone – Dragostea Din TeiFeatured on the 2003 album “DiscO-Zone”.
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5 . Erick Morillo – Break Down The Doors (w/ Audio Bullys)Featured on the 2004 album “My World”.
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6 . Bag Raiders – Shooting StarsFeatured on the 2009 album “Bag Raiders”.
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7 . Tiësto – Flight 643Featured on the 2001 album “In My Memory”.
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8 . Paul Oakenfold – Southern Sun (w/ Carla Werner)Featured on the 2002 album “Bunkka”.
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9 . Richard Gray – Tainted Love
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10 . BT – Never Gonna Come Back Down (w/ M. Doughty)Featured on the 2000 album “Movement in Still Life”.
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11 . Milk Inc. – The Sun Always Shines On TVFeatured on the 2002 album “Closer”. |
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12 . Master At Work – WorkFeatured on the 2002 album “Our Time Is Coming”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Justin Timberlake’s track “LoveStoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude)” is part of his “FutureSex/LoveSounds” album. The innovative combination of songs showcases Timberlake’s collaborative effort with Timbaland and Nate “Danja” Hills.
2. “Call of the Wild” was released as a single by GusGus in 2003. It charted in the UK and was remixed by artists like Josh Wink, highlighting the track’s dance genre appeal.
3. The Freestylers’ 2004 music video features Piccadilly Circus. The video, filmed in central London, showcased Kate Eloise Whitfield dancing in various urban outfits.
4. O-Zone’s Eurodance single is widely known as the “Numa Numa Song.” Its catchy tune and iconic lyrics helped the track achieve considerable European chart success.
5. Erick Morillo collaborated with Audio Bullys in 2004. The track was notable for its several official remix versions and contributions from artists across electro and house styles.
6. “Shooting Stars” by Bag Raiders reached platinum certification in Australia by 2021. The track gained renewed popularity after being featured on Australia’s Got Talent.
7. Tiësto’s “Flight 643” achieved a peak position of number 8 on the Dutch Top 40 in 2001. The track is part of his debut album “In My Memory.”
8. Carla Werner lent her vocals to Paul Oakenfold’s “Southern Sun,” adding depth to the track’s trance and breakbeat credentials. The song features on Oakenfold’s album “Bunkka.”
9. Richard Grey’s “Tainted Love (Warped Bass)” includes elements from “Ripgroove.” The track reimagines the classic with a modern dance club vibe.
10. BT’s collaboration with Mike Doughty, “Never Gonna Come Back Down,” is on the US edition of “Movement in Still Life.” The track exemplifies BT’s electronic style married with Doughty’s vocal delivery.
11. Milk Inc.’s cover reached position 86 on the UK Official Singles Chart. The vocal trance rendition maintained the emotive essence of a-ha’s original.
12. Masters at Work is primarily known for their Garage House productions. Their track “Work” is emblematic of their style, mixing repeated vocal elements with energetic beats.
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