How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lionel Richie, The Ones, Samanda [The Twins], Karaja, Lisa Scott Lee, Dj Bobo, Underworld, Jazzy M, Jenn Cuneta, Cascada, Neo Cortex, Sunscreem vs Push
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which famous music producer was involved in the creation of Lionel Richie’s “Angel”?
- A Max Martin
- B Timbaland
- C Brian Rawling
2. Which song did The Ones sample in “Flawless”?
- A Keep On Dancin’ by Gary’s Gang
- B Word Up! by Cameo
- C Atomic Dog by George Clinton
3. Samanda’s cover of “Barbie Girl” was released under which record label?
- A Sony BMG
- B Atlantic Records
- C Capitol Records
4. What is the real name of the artist known as Karaja?
- A Ivana Karaja
- B Karolina Kurkova
- C Inga Karmann
5. Which MTV reality series was associated with Lisa Scott-Lee’s single “Electric”?
- A Totally Scott-Lee
- B The Osbournes
- C Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
6. DJ BoBo’s “Chihuahua” was notably used in an advertisement for which beverage?
- A Pepsi
- B Coca-Cola
- C Red Bull
7. Which video game featured Underworld’s “Crocodile”?
- A FIFA Street 3
- B Need for Speed: Underground
- C Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
8. What is the tempo of Jazzy M’s “Jazzin’ The Way You Know”?
- A 127 BPM
- B 140 BPM
- C 120 BPM
9. Which classic song is sampled in Jenn Cuneta’s “Come Rain Come Shine”?
- A Silly Love Songs by Paul McCartney and Wings
- B Imagine by John Lennon
- C Your Song by Elton John
10. In which key is Cascada’s “Dangerous” composed?
- A C minor
- B E-flat minor
- C G minor
11. How many tracks are included in Neo Cortex’s album “Elements”?
- A Five
- B Seven
- C Nine
12. Sunscreem and Push’s track “Please Save Me” incorporates lyrics from which film?
- A Moulin Rouge!
- B The Passion of Darly Noon
- C Romeo + Juliet
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Lionel Richie – AngelFeatured on the 2000 album “Renaissance”.
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2 . The Ones – FlawlessFeatured on the 2001 album “Flawless”.
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3 . Samanda [The Twins] – Barbie GirlFeatured on the 2007 album “Samanda”.
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4 . Karaja – She Moves
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5 . Lisa Scott Lee – ElectricFeatured on the 2003 album “Never or Now”.
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6 . Dj Bobo – ChihuahuaFeatured on the 2002 album “Visions”.
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7 . Underworld – CrocodileFeatured on the 2007 album “Oblivion With Bells”.
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8 . Jazzy M – Jazzin’ The Way You KnowFeatured on the 2000 album “Jazzin’ The Way You Know”.
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9 . Jenn Cuneta – Come Rain Come ShineFeatured on the 2003 album “Come Rain Come Shine”.
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10 . Cascada – DangerousFeatured on the 2009 album “Evacuate The Dancefloor”.
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11 . Neo Cortex – ElementsFeatured on the 2006 album “Elements”. |
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12 . Sunscreem vs Push – Please Save MeFeatured on the 2002 album “Ten Mile Bank”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Brian Rawling produced Lionel Richie’s “Angel.” Known for his work in dance-pop, he collaborated with Mark Taylor on this track.
2. “Flawless” by The Ones samples “Keep On Dancin’” by Gary’s Gang. This, along with other elements, contributed to its club anthem status.
3. Samanda’s cover of “Barbie Girl” was released by Sony BMG. The twins signed with the label following their reality TV popularity.
4. Karaja is Ivana Karaja, a Berlin-born artist known for her hit “She Moves (La La La).” Her name has a catchy stage presence befitting the pop music scene.
5. The single “Electric” by Lisa Scott-Lee was tied to the reality series “Totally Scott-Lee.” Its chart performance was linked to a career ultimatum highlighted on the show.
6. DJ BoBo’s “Chihuahua” was used in a Coca-Cola ad. This exposure helped the song achieve broad appeal, especially in Europe.
7. Underworld’s track “Crocodile” was featured in FIFA Street 3. The inclusion went well with the high-energy vibe of the game.
8. “Jazzin’ The Way You Know” by Jazzy M has a tempo of 127 BPM. This tempo supports its house genre classification, making it apt for club play.
9. Jenn Cuneta’s “Come Rain Come Shine” samples “Silly Love Songs” by Paul McCartney and Wings. The track meshed classic and contemporary dance elements.
10. Cascada’s “Dangerous” is composed in E-flat minor. The high BPM and key choice add to the song’s energetic feel.
11. “Elements” by Neo Cortex contains seven tracks. Versions of the title track vary, offering multiple mix options to listeners.
12. “Please Save Me” by Sunscreem and Push uses lyrics from the film “The Passion of Darly Noon.” This blend of cinema and music created a unique listening experience.
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