How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Rupee, Tiga, Sister 2 Sister, Chicane, Liberty X, Afro Medusa, Jack Rokka vs Betty Boo, The Shapeshifters, Futureshock, Hennes And Cold, Lightforce, Olav Basoski
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What record label initially released “Tempted to Touch” by Rupee?
- A Sony Music
- B Waist Line Muzik
- C Virgin Records
2. Which renowned music video director worked on “You Gonna Want Me” by Tiga?
- A David Fincher
- B Olivier Gondry
- C Spike Jonze
3. In which movie did Sister2Sister’s “What’s a Girl to Do?” feature?
- A 10 Things I Hate About You
- B Clueless
- C Bring It On
4. Who provided vocals for Chicane’s “Autumn Tactics”?
- A Moya Brennan
- B Justine Suissa
- C Annie Lennox
5. For which video game was Liberty X’s “Jumpin’” a featured track?
- A Dance Dance Revolution
- B EyeToy: Groove
- C Guitar Hero
6. What is the key signature of Afro Medusa’s “Pasilda”?
- A C minor
- B E minor
- C G major
7. Which artist collaborated with Jack Rokka on “Take Off”?
- A Betty Boo
- B Lady Gaga
- C Dua Lipa
8. Which producer remixed “New Day” by The Shapeshifters?
- A Mark Ronson
- B Erick E
- C Calvin Harris
9. Which label released Futureshock’s “Late At Night” in Europe?
- A Parlophone
- B Island Records
- C Sony Music
10. Who remixed Hennes & Cold’s track in 2000?
- A Tiësto
- B DJ Scot Project
- C Armin van Buuren
11. What is the BPM of Lightforce’s “Join Me”?
- A 128 BPM
- B 140 BPM
- C 120 BPM
12. Which track did Olav Basoski and Michie One rework in “Waterman”?
- A “Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy
- B “No Woman, No Cry” by Bob Marley
- C “Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Rupee – Tempted To TouchFeatured on the 2002 album “Leave A Message”.
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2 . Tiga – You Gonna Want MeFeatured on the 2003 album “Sexor”.
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3 . Sister 2 Sister – What’s A Girl To DoFeatured on the 2000 album “One”.
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4 . Chicane – Autumn TacticsFeatured on the 2000 album “Behind the Sun”.
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5 . Liberty X – Jumpin’Featured on the 2003 album “Being Somebody”.
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6 . Afro Medusa – PasildaFeatured on the 2000 album “Pasilda”.
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7 . Jack Rokka vs Betty Boo – Take OffFeatured on the 2006 album “Take Off”.
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8 . The Shapeshifters – New DayFeatured on the 2007 album “New Day”.
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9 . Futureshock – Late At NightFeatured on the 2003 album “Phantom Theory”.
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10 . Hennes And Cold – The Second Trip
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11 . Lightforce – Join MeFeatured on the 1995 album “Join Me”. |
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12 . Olav Basoski – Waterman (w/ Michie One)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Tempted to Touch” was initially released on the Waist Line Muzik sublabel. The track later achieved chart success globally.
2. Olivier Gondry directed “You Gonna Want Me” by Tiga. The track explores themes of desire and teasing.
3. Sister2Sister’s “What’s a Girl to Do?” is featured in the movie Bring It On. The track adds to the film’s youthful vibe.
4. Justine Suissa provided vocals for “Autumn Tactics” by Chicane. The song evokes imagery of the autumn season.
5. “Jumpin’” by Liberty X was included in the video game EyeToy: Groove. The track contributed to the game’s energetic soundtrack.
6. “Pasilda” by Afro Medusa is in the key of C minor. It stands out in the dance scene for its lasting appeal.
7. “Take Off” features a collaboration between Jack Rokka and Betty Boo. The song combines electronic beats with Boo’s vocals.
8. Erick E produced remixes of “New Day” by The Shapeshifters. The track is recognized for its versatility in club settings.
9. “Late At Night” by Futureshock was released in Europe by Parlophone. The song is an example of early 2000s progressive house.
10. DJ Scot Project notably remixed a Hennes & Cold track in 2000. His style added a unique hard trance flair.
11. “Join Me” by Lightforce runs at 140 BPM. Released in 2000, the track fits well within the electronica genre.
12. “Waterman” is a rework of Sister Nancy’s “Bam Bam” by Olav Basoski and Michie One. The track achieved significant chart success.
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