How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : J Balvin, Willy William, Leftwing : Kody, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Yves V, Ariana Grande, Imani Williams, Jax Jones, Camelphat & Elderbrook, Redlight, French Montana, Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Professor Green
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. On which chart position did Bugzy Malone’s song featuring Rag’n’Bone Man peak in the UK?
- A 25
- B 55
- C 75
2. What was the main aim behind the creation of “I Feel It” by Leftwing : Kody?
- A Create a club anthem
- B Summery vibe for pool parties
- C Folk-inspired lyrical ballad
3. Which format was NOT used for Lisa Scott-Lee’s “Too Far Gone” release?
- A Bimbo Jones Mix
- B Cassette Single
- C Minidisc
4. Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” incorporates elements from which Kodak Black song?
- A No Flockin
- B Roll in Peace
- C Tunnel Vision
5. Where was The Prodigy’s “Girls” primarily recorded?
- A Manchester
- B Essex
- C London
6. Which sample is NOT included in Armand van Helden’s track?
- A Carrie Lucas’s “Dance with You”
- B Jaydee’s “Plastic Dreams”
- C ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”
7. What was Pulp’s “Do You Remember the First Time?” peak UK chart position?
- A 33
- B 23
- C 13
8. Which member is NOT part of S’Express during “Mantra for a State of Mind” release?
- A Sonique
- B Mark Moore
- C Harry Styles
9. What is Redlight’s “Lost in Your Love” highest UK chart position?
- A 1
- B 5
- C 10
10. Which artist collaborated with Simple Plan in their 2012 single?
- A Sean Paul
- B Akon
- C Justin Bieber
11. In which year was “Pricey” by Yungen and One Acen released?
- A 2016
- B 2018
- C 2020
12. Who accompanies Professor Green on the track “Got It All”?
- A Adele
- B Alice Chater
- C Dua Lipa
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente |
‘Toda mi gente se mueve Mira el ritmo cómo los tiene’
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| A high-energy collaboration between J Balvin and Willy William, “Mi Gente” is here to inspire dancing and unity. It’s a timeless Latin party anthem with electrifying reggaetón vibes. The music video is directed by 36 Grados. |
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2 . Leftwing : Kody – I Feel It |
‘I feel it deep in my heart I got a love that’s so real’
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| UK duo Leftwing:Kody’s “I Feel It” features a captivating vocal hook and rich piano chords. The music video is directed by Filip Nilsson. |
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3 . 5 Seconds Of Summer – Youngblood |
| Directed by Frank Borin, and shot in Tokyo, the video for 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Youngblood” portrays an elderly couple given 24 hours of Japanese Rockabilly culture, filled with motorcycles and leather jackets, to relive their youth after taking a mysterious pill. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Youngblood”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Yves V – We Got That Cool (w/ Afrojack & Icona Pop) |
‘Cause I feel it in my body Down through my legs’
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| Yves V enlists Dutch DJ Afrojack and Swedish duo Icona Pop, made up of Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo for “We Got That Cool,” a track that combines bumping house melodies and strong vocals. |
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5 . Ariana Grande – Side To Side (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
‘These friends keep talkin’ way too much ‘
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| A collaboration between Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, “Side to Side” is a reggae-infused song with empowering lyrics. The music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, features steamy scenes in a gym, sauna, and shower, emphasizing the camaraderie between the two artists. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Dangerous Woman”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Imani Williams – Don’t Need No Money (w/ Sigala & Blonde) |
| Imani Williams collaborates with Sigala and Blonde on “Don’t Need No Money,” a dance track emphasizing love over wealth. The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
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7 . Jax Jones – This Is Real (w/ Ella Henderson) |
‘And I’ll be holdin’ on, holdin’ on’
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| In the music video for Jax Jones’ “This Is Real,” directed by Favourite Colour:Black, a cheerleader faces off against a BOLT high-speed cinebot, synchronized to the upbeat track. The choreography is based on a script with timecodes from the song, brought to life by choreographer Mark Jennings. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Snacks (Supersize)”. |
8 . CamelPhat & Elderbrook – Cola |
‘She sips the Coca-Cola, she can’t tell the difference yet’
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| British producers CamelPhat – that is Dave Whelan and Mike Di Scala – “Cola” is a collaboration with vocalist Elderbrook. It features a catchy chorus with the intriguing line “She sips a Coca-Cola, she can’t tell the difference yet.” |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Dark Matter”. |
9 . Redlight – Lost In Your Love |
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10 . French Montana – Unforgettable (w/ Swae Lee) |
| The video for French Montana and Swae Lee’s “Unforgettable”, directed by Montana and Spiff TV, is filmed in Kampala, Uganda and features the local young dance group Triplets Ghetto Kids and their incredible moves. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Jungle Rules”. |
11 . Calvin Harris, Sam Smith – Promises |
| Calvin Harris and Sam Smith collaborate on “Promises,” a neo-house track, co-written with Jessie Reyez. The music video, directed by Emil Nava, celebrates New York voguing, ballroom parties, the gay club scene, and house culture. |
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12 . Professor Green – Got It All (w/ Alice Chater) |
‘We should link up, have a little drink up’
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| Shot in London and directed by photographer Rankin, the music video for “Got It All” pairs Professor Green and Alice Carter, showcasing the versatility of the lush pop sound and dance-infused beats of the song. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track by Bugzy Malone featuring Rag’n’Bone Man peaked at number 55 on the UK Official Singles Chart. It held its position in the Top 100 for eight weeks.
2. “I Feel It” was designed by Leftwing : Kody with a summery vibe in mind, targeting pool parties as its ideal setting. The track features engaging piano chords and catchy vocal hooks.
3. Lisa Scott-Lee’s “Too Far Gone” was released in various formats including remixes. However, no mention of a Minidisc release was found. Cassettes and vinyl were among the formats used.
4. The song “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B credits Kodak Black for elements borrowed from his song “No Flockin”. This creative nod helped elevate the track’s allure.
5. The Prodigy’s “Girls” was primarily recorded in Essex, with Liam Howlett helming its production. The song features dynamic samples and compelling vocals.
6. Armand van Helden’s track features samples from Carrie Lucas and Jaydee, but not ABBA. The samples are fundamental to the track’s distinctive sound.
7. Pulp’s single “Do You Remember the First Time?” achieved a peak position of 33 on the UK Singles Chart. It marked the band’s ascent into the top 40.
8. S’Express during “Mantra for a State of Mind” prominently featured Mark Moore and Sonique. Harry Styles was quite literally not in the picture at this point.
9. Redlight’s “Lost in Your Love” reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted well across various dance charts that year.
10. Simple Plan collaborated with Sean Paul on their 2012 single, blending reggae and punk influences. The music video was shot in Barbados.
11. “Pricey” by Yungen, featuring One Acen, was released in 2018. It appears in Yungen’s project titled “Project Purple”.
12. Professor Green’s track “Got It All” features Alice Chater. Both artists contribute their distinct styles to the potent musical collaboration.
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 • Toda mi gente se mueve Mira el ritmo cómo los tiene (J Balvin, Willy William) • I feel it deep in my heart I got a love that’s so real (Leftwing : Kody) • Cause I feel it in my body Down through my legs (Yves V) • These friends keep talkin’ way too much (Ariana Grande) • And I’ll be holdin’ on, holdin’ on (Jax Jones) • She sips the Coca-Cola, she can’t tell the difference yet (Camelphat & Elderbrook) • We should link up, have a little drink up (Professor Green)
Musicwise : Dance Pop, Edm, Electro House, Hip Hop, Reggaeton Colombiano, Trap
