How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Melanie C, Coburn, DJ Chuckie, Linus Love, Paris Hilton, Girl Thing, Beatchuggers, Seal, Ultrabeat, York, Groove Armada
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who is the executive producer of Xzibit’s single “Multiply”?
- A Nate Dogg
- B Denaun Porter
- C Dr. Dre
2. Melanie C’s “Yeh Yeh Yeh” music video was filmed in which city?
- A Oslo
- B Paris
- C Berlin
3. Which internet fad is associated with Coburn’s “We Interrupt This Programme”?
- A Rickrolling
- B NEDM
- C Disaster Girl
4. What chart success did “Let the Bass Kick in Miami Bitch” achieve?
- A Number 1 in Japan
- B Top 10 in the UK
- C Number 1 in Belgium
5. Linus Loves’ cover of “Stand Back” reached which Australian chart position?
- A 31
- B 73
- C 45
6. The music video for Paris Hilton’s “Nothing in This World” parodies which teen film?
- A Clueless
- B The Girl Next Door
- C She’s All That
7. Which music producer for “Girls on Top” was also known for forming girl groups?
- A Simon Fuller
- B Simon Cowell
- C Clive Davis
8. Beatchuggers’ “Forever Man” is a reimagined version of a song by which artist?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Jimi Hendrix
- C Chuck Berry
9. What theme is prevalent in Seal’s song “Amazing”?
- A Lost love
- B Political revolution
- C Personal recovery
10. Which group produced the trance reworking of “Use Somebody”?
- A Ultrabeat
- B Loose Ends
- C David’s Daughters
11. Torsten Stenzel is associated with which track?
- A Let the Bass Kick
- B Farewell To The Moon
- C We Interrupt This Programme
12. Groove Armada sampled Fatback Band’s music in which track?
- A Get Down
- B Superstylin’
- C Goodbye Country
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 46/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Xzibit, Nate Dogg – MultiplyFeatured on the 2002 album “Man vs. Machine”.
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2 . Melanie C – Yeh Yeh YehFeatured on the 2003 album “Reason”.
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3 . Coburn – We Interrupt This Programme
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4 . DJ Chuckie – Let The Bass Kick
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5 . Linus Love – Stand Back (w/ Sam Obernik)
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6 . Paris Hilton – Nothing In This WorldFeatured on the 2006 album “Paris”.
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7 . Girl Thing – Girls On TopFeatured on the 2000 album “Girl Thing”.
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8 . Beatchuggers – Forever Man [How Many Times] (w/ Eric Clapton)Featured on the 2002 album “Forever Man”.
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9 . Seal – AmazingFeatured on the 2007 album “System”.
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10 . Ultrabeat – Use SomebodyFeatured on the 2008 album “Discolights”.
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11 . York – Farewell To The MoonFeatured on the 2001 album “Experience”. |
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12 . Groove Armada – My FriendFeatured on the 2001 album “Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dr. Dre served as the executive producer for Xzibit’s “Multiply”. He also mixed the track, adding his signature touch to the production.
2. “Yeh Yeh Yeh” by Melanie C was filmed in Oslo. The video showcases her performing in a club environment with dynamic dance scenes.
3. Coburn’s “We Interrupt This Programme” is linked to the NEDM internet fad. This connection increased its visibility in various music communities.
4. “Let the Bass Kick in Miami Bitch” made a splash by charting in Belgium, the UK, and the Netherlands, attesting to its widespread appeal.
5. Linus Loves’ cover of “Stand Back” peaked at number 73 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It showcased a blend of electronic and house elements.
6. Paris Hilton’s “Nothing in This World” video parodies “The Girl Next Door”. Elisha Cuthbert, who stars in the film, makes a cameo appearance.
7. Simon Cowell, known for creating competitive pop acts, was the mastermind behind Girl Thing. He aimed to replicate the success of the Spice Girls.
8. Beatchuggers’ “Forever Man” reimagines a classic by Eric Clapton. The track merges Clapton’s blues-rock with modern dance music elements.
9. Seal’s “Amazing” delves into themes of personal recovery. Its lyrics focus on overcoming adversity and revitalizing one’s spirit.
10. Ultrabeat produced the trance version of “Use Somebody”. This rendition brings a danceable and energetic feel to the well-known rock hit.
11. “Farewell To The Moon” was produced by Torsten Stenzel. The trance track is known for its atmospheric and melodic complexity.
12. Groove Armada’s track samples Fatback Band’s “Got to Learn How to Dance”. The fusion of these elements highlights their creative flair.
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