How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Daniel Bedingfield, Snap! vs Motivo, Lolly, Kasabian, Ultrabeat vs Darren Styles, Deadmau5, Saint Etienne, 4 Strings, Daphne & Celeste, Paul Van Dyk, Girls Aloud, JamX & De Leon
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which pop culture figure is not mentioned in Daniel Bedingfield’s “James Dean (I Wanna Know)”?
- A Freddie Mercury
- B Madonna
- C Daddy Warbucks
2. How does the Snap! vs. Motivo remix, released in 2003, stand out in its musical style?
- A Jazz fusion
- B Bhangra-style
- C Classical remix
3. What character does Regard’s “Ride It” music video revolve around?
- A A detective
- B A rock star
- C A racecar driver
4. In which television series does Tom Odell’s 2013 song feature?
- A The Crown
- B Reign
- C Downton Abbey
5. Who was initially miscredited in the Technotronic track’s music video and cover art?
- A Ya Kid K
- B Felly Kilingi
- C MC Eric
6. For what unique reason might The Wiseguys’ “Start the Commotion” music video be remembered?
- A Backwards playback
- B Repeated instrument clip
- C Sepia tones
7. Which Saint Etienne track is found on both “Finisterre” and a 2008 compilation album?
- A Only Love Can Break Your Heart
- B Action
- C He’s on the Phone
8. What is the release format notable for 4 Strings in 2003?
- A A cassette tape
- B An original vocal mix
- C A double LP
9. What was a major element of the production process for Rizzle Kicks’ music video in 2013?
- A Exclusive celebrity appearances
- B Crowd-sourced choreography
- C Youth employment initiative
10. Which production complement does 50 Cent’s “Best Friend” remix involve?
- A Classical orchestra
- B Jazz quartet
- C Valerie Simpson sample
11. Which alias is not associated with Agnelli & Nelson?
- A Xtravaganza
- B Cortez
- C Abet
12. What distinguishes the track featuring Shaggy and Olivia released in 2005?
- A Acoustic version
- B Director X’s direction
- C Instrumental focus
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here
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1 . Daniel Bedingfield – James Dean [I Wanna Know]Featured on the 2002 album “Gotta Get Thru This”.
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2 . Snap! vs Motivo – The Power Of Bhangra
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3 . Lolly – Girls Just Wanna Have FunFeatured on the 2000 album “Pick ‘n’ Mix”.
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4 . Kasabian – Where Did All The Love Go?Featured on the 2009 album “West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum”.
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5 . Ultrabeat vs Darren Styles – Sure Feels GoodFeatured on the 2005 album “Ultrabeat: The Album”.
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6 . Deadmau5 – Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff (w/ Rob Swire)Featured on the 2008 album “For Lack of a Better Name”.
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7 . Saint Etienne – ActionFeatured on the 2002 album “Finisterre”.
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8 . 4 Strings – Let It RainFeatured on the 2003 album “Believe”.
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9 . Daphne & Celeste – School’s OutFeatured on the 2000 album “We Didn’t Say That!”.
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10 . Paul Van Dyk – Time Of Our Lives (w/ Vega 4)Featured on the 2003 album “Reflections”.
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11 . Girls Aloud – Sexy! No No No…Featured on the 2007 album “Tangled Up”. |
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12 . JamX & De Leon – Can U Dig It
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Though several famous figures are named, Madonna is not part of the lyrical roster in “James Dean (I Wanna Know).” Bedingfield chose others such as Freddie Mercury.
2. The remix relies heavily on a bhangra-style, bringing an energetic twist to Snap!’s original repertoire for The Cult of Snap! compilation.
3. Regard’s music video dramatizes a day in the life of a detective, from office drudgery to adventurous night exploits, including impactful social encounters.
4. The track by Tom Odell was part of “Reign,” specifically in an episode entitled “Dirty Laundry,” adding emotional depth to the scene.
5. Felly Kilingi was used for her appearance in promotional content, but Ya Kid K’s vocals were the driving force, later credited accordingly.
6. Repeatedly playing clips of the musicians by instrument, The Wiseguys created a visually quirky video, despite its predictable usage.
7. The track “Action” not only graces Saint Etienne’s “Finisterre” but also holds placement in their 2008 career-spanning compilation, “London Conversations.”
8. In 2003, 4 Strings included a specific original vocal mix, eschewing conventional formats and offering fans something club-driven and refined.
9. Through a partnership with GoThinkBig, Rizzle Kicks contributed to experience-building for young people, emphasizing skill development over traditional celebrity involvement.
10. Hi-Tek’s take on 50 Cent’s “Best Friend” includes a sample from Valerie Simpson, a choice shared in both collaborative and cinephile circles.
11. Despite having multiple aliases, Agnelli & Nelson are notably not linked with Xtravaganza, their impact lying elsewhere in the trance sector.
12. Directed by the renowned Director X, the music video that featured Shaggy and Olivia was released early in 2005, marking an official artistic collaboration.
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