How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Groove Armada, Kings Of Convenience, Raghav, Har Mar Superstar, Full Intention, Boniface, Nightmares On Wax, Madasun, LFO, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Nevins Presents U.K.N.Y., Ida Maria
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Groove Armada – But I Feel GoodFeatured on the 2003 album “Lovebox”.
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2 . Kings Of Convenience – I’d Rather Dance With YouFeatured on the 2004 album “Riot on an Empty Street”.
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3 . Raghav – Let’s Work It OutFeatured on the 2004 album “Storyteller”.
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4 . Har Mar Superstar – DUIFeatured on the 2004 album “The Handler”.
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5 . Full Intention – I’ll Be Waiting (w/ Shena)Featured on the 2004 album ” “.
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6 . Boniface – Cheeky (w/ Lady Luck)
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7 . Nightmares On Wax – Know My NameFeatured on the 2002 album “Mind Elevation”.
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8 . Madasun – Feel GoodFeatured on the 2001 album “The Way It Is”.
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9 . LFO – FreakFeatured on the 2003 album “Sheath”.
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10 . Kelly Clarkson – Miss IndependentFeatured on the 2003 album “Thankful”.
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11 . Jason Nevins Presents U.K.N.Y. – I’m In Heaven (w/ Holly James)
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12 . Ida Maria – I Like You So Much Better When You`Re NakedFeatured on the 2008 album “Fortress Round My Heart”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Easy” by Groove Armada was used as the lead theme for the game Brian Lara International Cricket 2007. This multi-usage of the song includes various media appearances.
2. The video for “I’d Rather Dance with You” by Kings of Convenience features a dance studio, capturing the duo’s casual and fluid vibe.
3. “So Confused” featuring Jahaziel was Raghav’s single that peaked at number 15 in the UK. Its upbeat style marked Raghav’s entry into the pop scene.
4. On The Handler, Har Mar Superstar’s “DUI” runs for 3:14 minutes. This energetic track showcases the artist’s alternative style.
5. Shena provided the vocals for Full Intention’s track released in 2001. Her involvement added a distinctive flair to the house music collaboration.
6. Boniface’s debut single featuring Lady Luck was released through Columbia. It marked the artist’s entrance into the mainstream music scene.
7. The track by Nightmares on Wax appears on their 2002 album Mind Elevation. George Evelyn’s work under Nightmares on Wax has consistently evolved since the late ’80s.
8. “Feel Good” by Madasun was released in 2000, providing one of the few hits from this short-lived girl group.
9. “Hard Candy,” a film opening in 2005, featured music from LFO. The distinct electronic sounds underscored the film’s tense atmosphere.
10. Kelly Clarkson’s song from her Thankful album was produced by Rhett Lawrence, following the song’s initial sessions with Christina Aguilera.
11. Jason Nevins’ 2003 track under U.K.N.Y. interpolates Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.” This reimagining brought a nostalgic yet fresh element to the song.
12. Ida Maria’s single in 2008 gives a nod to “The Tra La La Song” from The Banana Splits Adventure Hour. Its infectious melody contributed to the track’s international popularity.
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