How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cerrone, Toktok vs. Soffy O, Ernesto vs. Bastian, Bob Sinclar, Rishi Rich Project, Pixie Lott, Sharpay Evans, Mini Viva, Sugababes, Röyksopp, Drunkenmunky, Chris Lake
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What label released Cerrone’s 1977 single “Give Me Love”?
- A Atlantic Records
- B Casablanca Records
- C Malligator
2. Which year was Toktok and Soffy O’s “Missy Queen’s Gonna Die” officially released?
- A 2001
- B 2002
- C 2003
3. “Dark side of the moon” is a line in which Ernesto vs. Bastian track?
- A “Escape”
- B “Self-Discovery”
- C “Sun and Moon”
4. Which song by Bob Sinclar includes samples from “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”?
- A “Love Generation”
- B “World, Hold On”
- C “Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)”
5. Rishi Rich Project’s debut single features which British Asian football freestyler in its music video?
- A David Beckham
- B Abbas Farid
- C Juggy D
6. What type of musical instrumentation is featured in Pixie Lott’s “Boys and Girls”?
- A Electric Guitar
- B Saxophone
- C Synthesizers
7. “Fabulous” was performed by which duo in the Disney movie *High School Musical 2*?
- A Troy and Gabriella
- B Chad and Taylor
- C Sharpay and Ryan
8. Which music production team is behind “Left My Heart in Tokyo” by Mini Viva?
- A Xenomania
- B RedOne
- C The Neptunes
9. Which song by Sugababes includes an interpolation of “Here Come the Girls”?
- A “Round Round”
- B “Girls”
- C “Push the Button”
10. Röyksopp’s track “49 Percent” was originally performed under what working title?
- A “Hold Fast”
- B “Don’t Give Up”
- C “Take the Wheel”
11. Drunkenmunky is one of the aliases used by which Dutch production team?
- A Showtek
- B Bingo Players
- C Klubbheads
12. What is the tempo of the 2024 Charlie Lane remix of Chris Lake’s “Changes”?
- A 130 BPM
- B 118 BPM
- C 125 BPM
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Cerrone – Give Me LoveFeatured on the 1977 album “Cerrone II: Supernature”.
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2 . Toktok vs. Soffy O – Missy Queen’s Gonna DieFeatured on the 2002 album “Toktok vs. Soffy O”.
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3 . Ernesto vs. Bastian – Dark Side Of The Moon
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4 . Bob Sinclar – Rock This Party (w/ Cutee B, Dollarman & Big Ali & Makedah)Featured on the 2006 album “Western Dream”.
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5 . Rishi Rich Project – Dance With You (w/ Jay Sean & Juggy D)
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6 . Pixie Lott – Boys And GirlsFeatured on the 2009 album “Turn It Up”.
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7 . Sharpay Evans – FabulousFeatured on the 2007 album “High School Musical 2 : Soundtrack”.
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8 . Mini Viva – Left My Heart In Tokyo
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9 . Sugababes – GirlsFeatured on the 2008 album “Catfights and Spotlights”.
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10 . Röyksopp – 49 PercentFeatured on the 2005 album “The Understanding”.
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11 . Drunkenmunky – EFeatured on the 2003 album “E”. |
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12 . Chris Lake – Changes (w/ Laura V)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Give Me Love” was released under the Malligator label. Boasting disco vitality, it was part of Cerrone’s third album, mixing repetitive lyricism with energetic instrumentation.
2. “Missy Queen’s Gonna Die” by Toktok and Soffy O emerged in 2002. It featured on a collaborative album and drew attention for its remixes.
3. Ernesto vs. Bastian crafted “Sun and Moon,” with lyrics delving into self-discovery and existential musings. It mentions the “dark side of the moon” as part of its themes.
4. “Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)” by Bob Sinclar incorporates the famous “Gonna Make You Sweat.” It was a chart success and known for its vibrant music video.
5. Jay Sean’s “Dance with You” video includes Abbas Farid. As the Rishi Rich Project’s debut, this song introduced their musical fusion to the world.
6. “Boys and Girls” by Pixie Lott features saxophone and flugelhorn, underscoring the track’s vibrant pop energy, contributing to its chart-topping success.
7. “Fabulous” sees Sharpay and Ryan in a choreographed poolside scene. Their theatrical flair fits the Disney movie’s playful and pop-infused narrative.
8. “Left My Heart in Tokyo” was crafted by Xenomania. The British duo infused it with catchy rhythms and chart-reaching aspirations.
9. The song titled “Girls” by Sugababes includes an interpolation of “Here Come the Girls.” It combined influences to achieve Top 10 status in the UK.
10. Röyksopp’s “49 Percent” began life as “Don’t Give Up.” This version was performed live, later reimagined with lyrical depth in its final release.
11. Klubbheads, Dutch icons of electronic music, often worked under the alias Drunkenmunky. Their track “E” is reflective of early 2000s dance enthusiasm.
12. Charlie Lane’s 2024 remix of “Changes” ticks at 125 BPM. Progressive house beats and A minor tuning give the track its revised club cadence.
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