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.
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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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