How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bob Sinclar, JD, Sam Sparro, Yomanda, NTO, Dj Q, Cascada, Sunfreakz, Soul U*Nique, Pulser, Styles & Breeze, Kate Ryan
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. When was the track “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd released?
- A August 6, 2021
- B November 29, 2019
- C July 4, 2018
2. Which genre does “Blinding Lights” primarily belong to?
- A Jazz
- B Hip-hop
- C Synth-pop
3. Who is not credited as a writer for “Blinding Lights”?
- A Max Martin
- B DaHeala
- C Paul McCartney
4. How many non-consecutive weeks did “Blinding Lights” spend at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Four
- B Ten
- C Six
5. What is a major lyrical theme of “Blinding Lights”?
- A Longing to reunite with a partner at night
- B Sacred forest rituals
- C Automated grocery shopping
6. In how many countries did “Blinding Lights” reach number one?
- A Over 40
- B Just 5
- C None
7. Which achievement did “Blinding Lights” NOT earn?
- A Diamond certification by the RIAA
- B Grammy for Best New Artist
- C Chart-topping single in multiple countries
8. What notable element did the “Blinding Lights” music video feature?
- A Intense strobe lighting
- B A live lion act
- C Claymation animation
9. Which year was “Blinding Lights” named the Billboard’s best-performing song of all time?
- A 2020
- B 2021
- C 2019
10. How many top ten entries did The Weeknd achieve on the US Billboard Hot 100 with “Blinding Lights”?
- A Thirteen
- B Seven
- C Twenty
11. Which musical influence is reflected in “Blinding Lights”?
- A 1960s folk
- B 1980s synth
- C Baroque classical
12. Who directed the music video for “Blinding Lights”?
- A Martin Scorsese
- B Cliqua
- C Steven Spielberg
1. What is a distinct characteristic of Bob Sinclar’s “Kiss My Eyes”?
- A It features a choir
- B It includes a rap verse
- C It blends electronic and house elements
2. Who is credited as the composer of JD’s “Signal”?
- A JD aka ‘Dready’
- B Karl Daniel
- C Karl Karlson
3. Which TV show used Sam Sparro’s “21st Century Life” as its theme music?
- A Britannia High
- B Personal Affairs
- C Neighbours
4. What is unique about Yomanda’s “You’re Free”?
- A It’s an original work
- B It’s an instrumental track
- C It’s a reinterpretation of Ultra Naté’s 1997 song
5. Who directed the music video for NTO’s “Invisible”?
- A Mariah Garnett
- B Jean-Charles Charavin
- C Antoine Olla
6. What genre does DJ Q’s “You Wot!” primarily belong to?
- A Techno
- B Dubstep
- C Bassline
7. Which artist originally wrote “Because The Night,” covered by Cascada?
- A Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith
- B Bob Dylan
- C Fleetwood Mac
8. Who collaborated with Sunfreakz on “Counting Down The Days”?
- A Kylie Minogue
- B Andrea Britton
- C Dua Lipa
9. In what year was Soul U*nique’s “3iL [Thrill]” released?
- A 1998
- B 2000
- C 2002
10. Which label initially released Pulser’s “My Religion”?
- A A State of Trance
- B Ministry of Sound
- C Spinnin’ Records
11. What was the peak UK chart position for Styles & Breeze’s “You’re Shining”?
- A 19
- B 46
- C 35
12. Which artist first released “Désenchantée” before Kate Ryan’s cover?
- A Mylène Farmer
- B Céline Dion
- C Edith Piaf
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Tracklist
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1 . Bob Sinclar – Kiss My EyesFeatured on the 2003 album “III”.
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2 . JD – SignalFeatured on the 2004 album “Da Album: Aaarrgghhh!!!”.
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3 . Sam Sparro – 21st Century Life
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4 . Yomanda – Your’re Free
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5 . NTO – Invisible
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6 . Dj Q – You Wot (w/ MC Bonez)
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7 . Cascada – Because The NightFeatured on the 2007 album “Perfect Day”.
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8 . Sunfreakz – Counting Down The Days (w/ Andrea Britton)
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9 . Soul U*Nique – 3il [Thrill]
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10 . Pulser – My Religion
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11 . Styles & Breeze – You’re ShiningFeatured on the 2005 album “Skydivin'”. |
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12 . Kate Ryan – DésenchantéeFeatured on the 2002 album “Different”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Kiss My Eyes” stands out with its blend of electronic, house, and progressive house elements. The track showcases Sinclar’s signature production style.
2. Karl Daniel composed “Signal.” His work defines the song’s unique hip hop style credited alongside JD’s performance.
3. “21st Century Life” was selected as the theme music for *Personal Affairs*. Its catchy disco-pop sound accompanied the drama’s broadcast.
4. “You’re Free” by Yomanda is a reinterpretation of Ultra Naté’s 1997 song. Yomanda’s version leans heavily on trance elements.
5. The music video for “Invisible” was directed by Jean-Charles Charavin. He worked with cast members in producing its engaging visual narrative.
6. “You Wot!” by DJ Q is a prominent bassline track. It captures the energetic rhythms of the UK’s northern club scene.
7. “Because The Night” was originally crafted by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith. Cascada’s cover maintains the song’s classic appeal.
8. Andrea Britton collaborated with Sunfreakz on “Counting Down The Days.” Her vocals complement the track’s melodic house vibes.
9. “3iL (Thrill)” was released in 2000 by Soul U*nique. This track entered the UK charts, embodying elements of RnB and pop rap.
10. Pulser’s “My Religion” was unveiled under the A State of Trance label. Its lasting appeal is noted within trance circles.
11. “You’re Shining” peaked at number 19 in the UK charts. It secured a top spot during its initial week of release.
12. “Désenchantée” was initially released by Mylène Farmer. Kate Ryan’s cover brought the song back into prominence in 2002.
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Weeknd’s single “Blinding Lights” was released on November 29, 2019. It marked the second single from his album *After Hours*.
2. “Blinding Lights” is primarily categorized as a synth-pop track. It also features elements of electropop, new wave, and synthwave.
3. “Blinding Lights” was not written by Paul McCartney. The writing credits go to The Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Belly, and DaHeala.
4. The track achieved the top position on the US Billboard Hot 100 for four non-consecutive weeks. It was a chart-topping success.
5. The lyrics of “Blinding Lights” focus on longing for a partner and the desire to reconnect at night. This theme is central to the song.
6. “Blinding Lights” soared to number one on record charts in over 40 countries, solidifying its international acclaim.
7. While “Blinding Lights” received a diamond certification by the RIAA, it did not earn The Weeknd a Grammy for Best New Artist.
8. The music video for “Blinding Lights” utilized intense strobe lighting. It generated some controversy due to potential epilepsy triggers.
9. Billboard recognized “Blinding Lights” as their best-performing song of all time in 2021, surpassing previous chart records.
10. The release of “Blinding Lights” marked The Weeknd’s thirteenth top 10 entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 list.
11. The song reflects a strong influence from 1980s synth music, heavily featuring synthesizers and an uptempo beat.
12. The music video for “Blinding Lights” was directed by Cliqua. It complements the song’s energetic and neon-lit atmosphere.
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