How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fat Joe & Nelly, M.I.A., Sneaky Sound System, Intenso Project, MYNC Project, DJ Shog, Tim Deluxe, Steps, VS, XTM, Luke Slater, Orbital
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which two record labels released Fat Joe’s “Get It Poppin’” in 2005?
- A Terror Squad and Atlantic Records
- B XL Recordings and Interscope Records
- C Underwater Records and Cr2 Records
2. What musical genre heavily influences M.I.A.’s “Bucky Done Gun”?
- A Baile funk
- B Trance
- C Rock
3. Which notable chart achievement did Sneaky Sound System’s “Pictures” reach?
- A Number one on the ARIA Club Chart
- B Top ten on the Billboard Hot 100
- C Number one on the UK Singles Chart
4. Who provides featured vocals on Intenso Project’s track “Your Music”?
- A Sam Obernik
- B Laura Jaye
- C Annia
5. With which vocalist did MYNC Project collaborate on “Something On Your Mind”?
- A Abigail Bailey
- B Connie Mitchell
- C Maya Arulpragasam
6. In which year was DJ Shog’s “This Is My Sound” originally released?
- A 2005
- B 2002
- C 2001
7. Which event first showcased Tim Deluxe’s “It Just Won’t Do” before its official release?
- A Sundance Film Festival
- B Coachella
- C Winter Music Conference
8. What unique visual concept was portrayed in Steps’ “Summer of Love” music video?
- A A dance battle between two versions of the band
- B Steps performing underwater
- C A futuristic alien invasion
9. Which compilation album includes VS’s “Call U Sexy”?
- A Now That’s What I Call Music! 58
- B The Essential Hits of the 2000s
- C Greatest Pop Hits, Vol. 5
10. Which Eurovision song did XTM cover in their hit “Fly On The Wings Of Love”?
- A Waterloo
- B Save Your Kisses For Me
- C Fly On The Wings Of Love
11. Under which record label was Luke Slater’s “Stars And Heroes” released?
- A Mute
- B Atlantic
- C XL Recordings
12. What genre mix is prominent in Orbital’s “One Perfect Sunrise”?
- A Techno, ambient techno, and acid house
- B Hip hop, funk, and soul
- C Reggae, ska, and dub
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 29/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Fat Joe & Nelly – Get It Poppin’Featured on the 2005 album “All or Nothing”.
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2 . M.I.A. – Bucky Done GunFeatured on the 2005 album “Arular“.
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3 . Sneaky Sound System – PicturesFeatured on the 2006 album “Sneaky Sound System”.
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4 . Intenso Project – Your Music (w/ Laura Jaye)
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5 . MYNC Project – Something On Your Mind (w/ Abigail Bailey)
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6 . DJ Shog – This Is My SoundFeatured on the 2006 album “This Is My Sound”.
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7 . Tim Deluxe – It Just Won’t Do (w/ Sam Obernik)
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8 . Steps – Summer Of LoveFeatured on the 1999 album “Steptacular”.
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9 . VS – Call U SexyFeatured on the 2000 album “All Kinds of Trouble”.
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10 . XTM – Fly On The Wings Of Love (w/ Annia)
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11 . Luke Slater – Stars And HeroesFeatured on the 2002 album “Alright on Top”. |
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12 . Orbital – One Perfect SunriseFeatured on the 2004 album “Blue Album”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Get It Poppin’” was released by Terror Squad and Atlantic Records. Fat Joe teamed up with Nelly, resulting in a single which rose high on various charts internationally.
2. M.I.A.’s “Bucky Done Gun” draws heavily from baile funk, integrating dancehall, grime, and electro, reflecting her diverse sonic palette and London influences.
3. Sneaky Sound System’s “Pictures” topped the ARIA Club Chart for an impressive 18 weeks. This success marked a high point in their dance music career.
4. Intenso Project’s “Your Music” features vocals by Laura Jaye. Despite the lack of extensive details, this collaboration added a distinct voice to the track.
5. Abigail Bailey lent her voice to “Something On Your Mind,” highlighting MYNC Project’s knack for collaborations that resonate well with club audiences.
6. DJ Shog’s first single “This Is My Sound” debuted in 2001. It helped establish his footing in the trance music scene and was a hit on European charts.
7. Tim Deluxe’s hit track “It Just Won’t Do” gained early attention at the Winter Music Conference, paving its way to chart success and club popularity.
8. In the music video for “Summer of Love,” Steps are depicted in a metaphorical dance-off between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ versions of themselves, with upbeat choreography.
9. VS’s “Call U Sexy” is featured on ‘Now That’s What I Call Music! 58’ , highlighting its inclusion on a popular compilation of hits from the mid-2000s.
10. XTM’s “Fly On The Wings Of Love” creatively covers the Olsen Brothers’ Eurovision winning track, offering a trance iteration of the original ballad.
11. Released under Mute, Luke Slater’s “Stars And Heroes” is a product of the early 2000s British electronic scene, known for its breakbeat and techno elements.
12. Orbital’s “One Perfect Sunrise” incorporates techno, ambient techno, and acid house, typifying the duo’s eclectic soundscape in their final single before a hiatus.
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