How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nelly Furtado, MC Jig, DJ Luck & Mc Neat, Tom Jones, Mad House, Tiësto, Eurythmics, Basement Jaxx, Texas, Candee Jay, Soda Club, DJ Marky & S.P.Y.
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which music genre influenced Nelly Furtado’s song “Do It”?
- A 1960s rock
- B 1980s dance
- C Jazz
2. The UK version of “Cha Cha Slide” by MC Jig adapted lyrics from which artist’s original version?
- A DJ Casper
- B MC Hammer
- C Fatboy Slim
3. “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us” by DJ Luck & MC Neat is a cover of a song by which duo?
- A Simon & Garfunkel
- B Ollie & Jerry
- C Hall & Oates
4. Who co-wrote “Tom Jones International” alongside Tom Jones?
- A Jerry Duplessis
- B Mark Ronson
- C Quincy Jones
5. Which pop star’s song did Mad’House cover in their track “Holiday”?
- A Janet Jackson
- B Madonna
- C Whitney Houston
6. Who was the ambassador for the dance4life foundation when the track featuring Maxi Jazz was released?
- A Armin van Buuren
- B Tiësto
- C Paul van Dyk
7. “Ultimate Collection” includes the final single by which duo?
- A Tears for Fears
- B Eurythmics
- C Pet Shop Boys
8. Who directed the music video for Basement Jaxx’s “Take Me Back to Your House”?
- A Michel Gondry
- B Dougal Wilson
- C Spike Jonze
9. What genre best describes Texas’s “Can’t Resist”?
- A Punk rock
- B Alternative rock
- C Techno
10. “Back For Me” by Candee Jay was produced by members also known for working with which dance project?
- A Daft Punk
- B Alice Deejay
- C Chemical Brothers
11. “Take My Breath Away” by Soda Club is a cover of which band’s original song?
- A A-ha
- B Berlin
- C Depeche Mode
12. “Yellow Shoes” by DJ Marky and S.P.Y is a part of which music genre?
- A Progressive house
- B Drum and bass
- C Dubstep
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Nelly Furtado – Do ItFeatured on the 2006 album “Loose“.
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2 . MC Jig – Cha Cha SlideFeatured on the 2002 album “Cha-Cha Slide”.
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3 . DJ Luck & Mc Neat – Ain’t No Stoppin Us (w/ J.J)Featured on the 1999 album ” “.
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4 . Tom Jones – InternationalFeatured on the 2002 album “Mr Jones”.
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5 . Mad House – HolidayFeatured on the 1994 album “Absolutely Mad”.
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6 . Tiësto – Dance4LifeFeatured on the 2006 album “Elements of Life”.
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7 . Eurythmics – I’ve Got A LifeFeatured on the 2005 album “Ultimate Collection”.
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8 . Basement Jaxx – Take Me Back To Your HouseFeatured on the 2006 album “Crazy Itch Radio”.
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9 . Texas – Can’t ResistFeatured on the 2005 album “Red Book”.
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10 . Candee Jay – Back For MeFeatured on the 2004 album “Electrifying”.
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11 . Soda Club – Take My Breath Away (w/ Hannah Alethea)
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12 . DJ Marky & S.P.Y. – Yellow Shoes
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. The song “Do It” by Nelly Furtado features a strong influence from 1980s dance music. It adds a modern twist with production from Timbaland.
2. A. The UK version of “Cha Cha Slide” reworks DJ Casper’s original instructions into a club-ready house track, taking the world by storm.
3. B. DJ Luck & MC Neat’s “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us” is a cover of “Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us” by Ollie & Jerry, retaining its iconic upbeat energy.
4. A. “Tom Jones International” was co-written by Jerry Duplessis and Wyclef Jean, marking a collaboration between these music equals.
5. B. Mad’House covered Madonna’s hit “Holiday” in their Eurodance rendition, which stormed European charts in 2002.
6. B. Tiësto was the ambassador for the dance4life foundation when the track featuring Maxi Jazz was released to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS.
7. B. Eurythmics included their final single release in the “Ultimate Collection,” capping a remarkable career in synth-pop music.
8. B. Dougal Wilson directed the visually creative video for Basement Jaxx’s “Take Me Back to Your House,” noted for its quirky images.
9. B. “Can’t Resist” by Texas is classified as alternative rock and showcases the band’s sonic evolution over the years.
10. B. Producers Eelke Kalberg and Sebastiaan Molijn, known for Alice Deejay, also produced Candee Jay’s Eurodance hit “Back For Me.”
11. B. “Take My Breath Away” by Soda Club reimagines Berlin’s 1986 classic hit, transforming it into a trance-fueled dance essential.
12. B. “Yellow Shoes” by DJ Marky and S.P.Y is a fine representation of drum and bass, featured on the mix album FabricLive.55.
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