How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : M.O, Fazer, Rizzle Kicks, Ava Max, Sigma, Aggro Santos, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj, Kris Kross Amsterdam, Jax Jones, Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas, Demi Lovato
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who is featured alongside Jax Jones in the track “This Is Real”?
- A Dua Lipa
- B Rita Ora
- C Ella Henderson
2. What is the relationship between the song “Killer” and N-Dubz?
- A The track features all N-Dubz members
- B It was a cross-collaboration with another band
- C It is a solo project by a member of N-Dubz
3. Which format was NOT used to release Underworld’s 1994 track?
- A Cassette Tape
- B CD
- C 12″ Vinyl
4. What unusual element is featured in The Cure’s “Hot Hot Hot!!!” music video?
- A An appearance by Robert Smith’s twin
- B Roger O’Donnell on keyboards
- C A live lion on set
5. What certification did Sigma’s “Anywhere” receive in the UK?
- A Gold
- B Platinum
- C Silver
6. What’s distinctive about Aggro Santos’s “Saint or Sinner” music video?
- A It features a beach bonfire
- B Fans won a spot in the video
- C Aggro plays the guitar
7. Which song, sampled in 2020, was originally by Naughty by Nature?
- A “O.P.P”
- B “Feel Me Flow”
- C Katy Perry’s “Smile”
8. Which Turkish artist is sampled in The Weeknd’s “Often”?
- A Sezen Aksu
- B Nükhet Duru
- C Tarkan
9. How did Inspiral Carpets uniquely release “Find Out Why”?
- A Included in a cereal box promotion
- B Via their own label
- C Exclusively on digital platforms
10. What hurdle did Pete Waterman help Jason Donovan overcome with “Every Day (I Love You More)”?
- A Stage fright
- B Charting in Australia
- C A mix-up in single release order
11. Which series used Devlin and Ed Sheeran’s track as its theme?
- A *Game of Thrones*
- B *Stranger Things*
- C *The Young Pope*
12. Which award was Christina Aguilera’s “Genie in a Bottle” nominated for?
- A Best Dance Recording
- B Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- C Record of the Year
Tracklist
1 . M.O – Dance On My Own |
‘Won’t be waiting on your love no more’
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| “Dance on My Own” by the British R&B trio M.O, consisting of Frankee, Nadine and Allie, features samples from the ’80s hit “Flowers.” The accompanying music video, directed by Carly Cussen, was filmed in a multi-story car park in Peckham, London. |
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2 . Fazer – Killer |
| Jack Fresh Fazer, ex-member of N-Dubz, fills every role for his first outing “Killer,” singer, producer, writer and video (co-) director. Collaborating with Gas&Electric and director Jak Frsh, he creates something more authentic than the glamorous life often portrayed in such videos. |
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3 . Rizzle Kicks – Lost Generation |
‘Take snaps of me, I’m an icon Standing here in my shades’
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| Brighton-based hip-hop duo of Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander known as Rizzle Kicks’ music video for “Lost Generation” was created by students, mentored by professionals and directed by Jamie Thraves as part of the GoThinkBig initiative. Musically, the song is a blend of diverse influences, from ballroom dancehalls to rocksteady reggae brass paying homage to The Specials. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Roaring 20s”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Ava Max – Torn |
‘Baby, when I’m with you I just don’t know where I’d rather be’
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| “Torn” is a disco-infused single by Ava Max that digs into the complexities of love and hate in relationships. The accompanying music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, elevates the song’s themes through a comic book-inspired narrative. Max plays dual roles: Amanda, a natural brunette regular girl and a blond Ava, a superhero who confronts her cheating boyfriend. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Heaven & Hell”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Sigma – Anywhere |
| English duo Sigma’s track “Anywhere” features vocals from British singer-songwriter Louise. The lyrics explore the idea of breaking free from the constraints of daily life and finding comfort and solace in a loved one, fantasizing about going “anywhere.” |
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6 . Aggro Santos – Saint Or Sinner |
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Featured on the 2011 album “AggroSantos.com”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Martin Solveig – All Stars (w/ ALMA) |
‘High on sour and fury’
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| Martin Solveig’s “All Stars” features the vocal talents of Finnish singer ALMA. The music video, directed by French filmmaker Thomas Lélu and shot in Paris, showcases both artists against a backdrop of vivid colors that complement ALMA’s neon yellow hair. It incorporates household items like dominos, marbles and fruits into each scene, adding a whimsical touch. |
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8 . Nicki Minaj – Pound The Alarm |
| Nicki Minaj’s music video, directed by Benny Boom, is a vibrant celebration of her Trinidadian roots. Shot in Trinidad’s Queen’s Park Savannah and Port of Spain, the video starts off as a tourism promotion before transitioning into a festive carnival atmosphere, where Nicki and her entourage don vibrant, feathered outfits and parade through the streets. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Kris Kross Amsterdam – Whenever (w/ Conor Maynard) |
| The song “Whenever” is a dance track derived from Shakira’s hit “Whenever, Wherever,” by Dutch DJs Kris Kross Amsterdam (KKA) and The Boy Next Door, featuring vocals from English singer Conor Maynard. The music video, filmed in Cadiz, Spain and Florida, encapsulates the ultimate summer holiday vibe. |
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10 . Jax Jones – Jacques (w/ Tove Lo) |
‘Feel his hands around my hips, here comes the head tilt’
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| The artwork for Jax Jones and Tove Lo’s house-driven collaboration “Jacques” features Jones in a cap labeled “Snacks,” alluding to his album “SNACKS (Supersize),” while Tove Lo is depicted as a yellow cat, a nod to her album “Sunshine Kitty.” |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Snacks (Supersize)”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas – Beat Down (w/ Iggy Azalea) |
‘Pump pump your fist Now swing it into hold’
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| Iggy Azalea collaborates with DJs Steve Aoki and Angger Dimas in the high-energy music video for “Beat Down.” The video features Azalea in a glass boxing ring, whipping her blonde ponytail and strutting in stilettos and it includes appearances from characters resembling Spider-Man and Batman. |
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12 . Demi Lovato – Cool For The Summer |
‘Tell me if I won If I did What’s my prize?’
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| Demi Lovato sheds her Disney Channel image with her sultry – some say “hot” – “Cool for the Summer,” music video directed by Hannah Lux Davis. Produced by Max Martin, the song is a sexy pop anthem that features Lovato’s mature, seductive vocals and suggestive lyrics. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Confident”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Ella Henderson lent her vocals to Jax Jones’s “This Is Real”. This track was among the collaborations featured on Jones’s album *Snacks (Supersize)*.
2. “Killer” marked Fazer’s debut as a solo artist following his success with N-Dubz. It charted in the UK after its release.
3. Underworld released the track on multiple formats except cassette tape, a common choice at the time.
4. Though not involved in the recording, Roger O’Donnell appears in The Cure’s “Hot Hot Hot!!!” video.
5. Sigma’s “Anywhere” achieved a Silver certification in the UK for reaching over 200,000 sales and streams.
6. Fans could appear in Aggro Santos’s “Saint or Sinner” video by winning a competition, adding a personal touch.
7. Katy Perry sampled Naughty by Nature’s song for her track “Smile”. The original was another chart success for the group.
8. The Weeknd’s “Often” samples Nükhet Duru, adding a unique international flavor to its production.
9. Inspiral Carpets released “Find Out Why” using their Cow Records due to the collapse of Red Rhino Records.
10. Pete Waterman changed the release order for Donovan’s singles, helping “Every Day (I Love You More)” succeed.
11. Devlin and Ed Sheeran’s song featured as the theme of *The Young Pope*, showcasing its broad appeal.
12. “Genie in a Bottle” earned Aguilera a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
For THE FULL ‘MUSIC FOR THE DANCERS’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Dance Quotes • Won’t be waiting on your love no more (M.O) • Take snaps of me, I’m an icon Standing here in my shades (Rizzle Kicks) • Baby, when I’m with you I just don’t know where I’d rather be (Ava Max) • High on sour and fury (Martin Solveig) • Feel his hands around my hips, here comes the head tilt (Jax Jones) • Pump pump your fist Now swing it into hold (Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas) • Tell me if I won If I did What’s my prize? (Demi Lovato)
Musicwise : Dance Pop, Disco House, Edm, Electronic, Hip Hop, Pop
