How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Daddy Yankee, Tom Novy, Jennifer Ellison, Alive, Da Hool, Masterblaster, The Shapeshifters & Chic, David Guetta & Chris Willis, Dancing DJs Vs Roxette, Shortie VS Black Legend, Scooch, Kylie Minogue
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which reggaetón element in “Gasolina” highlights its Caribbean roots?
- A Dembow rhythm
- B Bachata guitar
- C Salsa horns
2. What song format did Tom Novy’s “Now Or Never” not include?
- A Extended
- B Radio Edit
- C Acapella
3. Jennifer Ellison’s single “Bye Bye Boy” is a cover of which artist’s song?
- A Nanase Aikawa
- B Namie Amuro
- C Hikaru Utada
4. What record label released “Alive” featuring D.D. Klein?
- A AM:PM
- B Ministry of Sound
- C Defected
5. Who was involved in the remix production of Da Hool’s “Eichelrück”?
- A Pete Tong
- B Mark Reeder
- C Fatboy Slim
6. Master Blaster’s “Hypnotic Tango” samples a track from which year?
- A 1983
- B 1990
- C 1989
7. Which iconic musician collaborated with The Shapeshifters on “Sensitivity”?
- A Nile Rodgers
- B Quincy Jones
- C Giorgio Moroder
8. When was David Guetta’s “Tomorrow Can Wait” music video released?
- A July 7, 2008
- B August 15, 2008
- C September 1, 2008
9. What year did Dancing DJs remix Roxette’s “Fading Like A Flower”?
- A 2005
- B 2001
- C 1999
10. “Somebody” by Shortie vs. Black Legend features which vocalist?
- A Elroy Powell
- B Paul Oakenfold
- C Mark Ronson
11. Which day does Scooch’s “For Sure” skip in its communication theme?
- A Saturday
- B Sunday
- C Friday
12. What chart position did Kylie Minogue’s “The One” reach in the UK?
- A 25
- B 36
- C 10
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Daddy Yankee – GasolinaFeatured on the 2004 album “Barrio Fino”.
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2 . Tom Novy – Now Or Never
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3 . Jennifer Ellison – Bye Bye Boy
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4 . Alive – Alive (w/ D.D. Klein)Featured on the 1987 album “Alive”.
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5 . Da Hool – Eichelrück
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6 . Masterblaster – Hypnotic Tango
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7 . The Shapeshifters & Chic – SensitivityFeatured on the 2006 album “Sound Advice”.
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8 . David Guetta & Chris Willis – Tomorrow Can WaitFeatured on the 2007 album “Pop Life”.
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9 . Dancing DJs Vs Roxette – Fading Like A FlowerFeatured on the 2005 album “Ultra.Trance 3”.
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10 . Shortie VS Black Legend – SomebodyFeatured on the 2006 album “Nothing Better”.
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11 . Scooch – For SureFeatured on the 2000 album “Four Sure”. |
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12 . Kylie Minogue – The OneFeatured on the 2007 album “X”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The dembow rhythm in “Gasolina” grounds the track in its Caribbean origins, also visible in its rhythmic pattern. Daddy Yankee’s popular song helped propel reggaetón into international fame.
2. Tom Novy’s “Now Or Never” did not include an Acapella format. The single was released with radio edits, extended versions, and other mixes, which became a staple in his discography.
3. Jennifer Ellison’s “Bye Bye Boy” is a cover of Nanase Aikawa’s song. Contributed by Jem Godfrey and Bill Padley, the track marked Ellison’s final musical release after achieving moderate chart success.
4. “Alive” was released by the UK label AM:PM. The label, known for electronic and dance music, distributed the track on 12″ vinyl, with D.D. Klein providing vocals.
5. Mark Reeder contributed to the remix of Da Hool’s “Eichelrück”, working with Corvin Dalek. The German electronic release, notable for various iterations, emphasized this remix culture.
6. “Hypnotic Tango” samples from My Mine’s 1983 Italo disco track. Master Blaster’s updated version reached top chart positions in Europe, showcasing early 2000s dance music.
7. The Shapeshifters’ “Sensitivity” featured Nile Rodgers, aligning disco with modern house. His guitar work blended perfectly with electronic beats, marking a highlight in mid-2000s collaborations.
8. David Guetta’s “Tomorrow Can Wait” video was released on August 15, 2008. Guetta collaborated with Chris Willis and Tocadisco, continuing his streak of dance hits during this era.
9. Dancing DJs remixed “Fading Like A Flower” in 2005. Originally a Roxette hit, the remix turned the ballad into a popular club-ready Euro-house track.
10. Elroy Powell, also known as Spoonface, was the vocalist for “Somebody” by Shortie vs. Black Legend. This collaboration came after their successful track “You See the Trouble with Me”.
11. Scooch’s “For Sure” omits Sunday in its theme of daily communication. The pop single, noted for its catchy routine, saw moderate success before the group’s break from charts until 2007.
12. Kylie Minogue’s “The One” reached number 36 in the United Kingdom. Despite being warmly received by fans, it saw limited promotion but found success in New Zealand and other charts.
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