How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jax Jones, Jonas Blue, Justin Timberlake, Dj Fresh, Nick Brewer, deadmau5, DJ Snake, Little Mix, David Zowie, Justin Bieber, Loud Luxury & anders, j-hope
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What unusual item features prominently in the music video for Jax Jones’s “House Work”?
- A A washing up liquid bottle
- B A vacuum cleaner
- C A lawnmower
2. Which notable South African city served as the filming location for Jonas Blue’s “Perfect Strangers” music video?
- A Johannesburg
- B Durban
- C Cape Town
3. For which animated film was Justin Timberlake’s track recorded?
- A Zootopia
- B Trolls
- C Moana
4. What subculture is highlighted in DJ Fresh’s music video for “The Feeling”?
- A Japanese custom scooters
- B American classic cars
- C British punk
5. With which compilation album is Nick Brewer’s “Talk To Me” associated?
- A Now That’s What I Call Music! 92
- B Ultimate Dance Hits
- C Summer Party 2015
6. What unique theme does the music video for the Deadmau5 and Gerard Way collaboration feature?
- A UFO sightings
- B Robot mice combat
- C Alien invasion
7. Which genre influences DJ Snake’s collaboration with Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B?
- A Reggaetón
- B Trap
- C Salsa
8. Little Mix’s “Wings” peaked at which position on the ARIA charts in Australia?
- A Number 1
- B Number 3
- C Number 5
9. How did David Zowie’s debut single first gain popularity?
- A Played at a house party
- B Featured in a video game
- C Aired during a reality TV show
10. Which production duo was involved in crafting Justin Bieber’s 2015 hit?
- A The Chainsmokers
- B Skrillex and BloodPop
- C Major Lazer
11. What is the primary theme of Loud Luxury’s “Love No More” music video?
- A A beach party
- B A road trip
- C Club nightlife
12. Before collaborating with Becky G, what desire did J-Hope have for the “Chicken Noodle Soup” song?
- A To make it a wedding anthem
- B To include it in his debut mixtape
- C To use it as a festival opening
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Jax Jones – House Work (w/ Mike Dunn & MNEK) |
‘Oh, with my friends Best believe, I’m working’
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| South London producer, Jax Jones ‘track “House Work” features MNEK and Chicago house icon, Mike Dunn. Directed by Ozzie Pullin, the music video is presented as a fictional “House Work” product infomercial while it showcases Jones and MNEK performing live, with Dunn appearing via TV. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Staying at Tamara’s”. |
2 . Jonas Blue – Perfect Strangers (w/ JP Cooper) |
‘Maybe we’re helping each other escape’
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| British producer Jonas Blue, real name Guy James Robin, track “Perfect Strangers,” features vocalist and co-writer JP Cooper. Directed by Sashinski, the music video tells the story of two travelers exploring South Africa’s wonders, eventually falling in love. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “This Unruly Mess I’ve Made”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling! |
‘I can’t take my eyes up off it, movin’ so phenomenally’
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| Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” appears in the DreamWorks film “Trolls.” Directed by Mark Romanek, the music video showcases Timberlake as a fun-loving individual enjoying breakfast and dancing, depicting a Los Angeles where everyone feels an irresistible urge to dance in every place from supermarkets to car wash and laundromat. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “No.6 Collaborations Project”. |
4 . Dj Fresh – The Feeling (w/ Ravaughn) |
| The music video for “The Feeling” by English disc jockey DJ Fresh, is directed by Ivan Ogilvie and shot in Japan. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “I Cry When I Laugh”. |
5 . Nick Brewer – Talk To Me |
| Co-written by and featuring Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Badriia “Bibi” Bourelly, UK rapper Nick Brewer’s “Talk To Me” samples 90s house classic Crystal Water’s “Gyspy Woman.” The accompanying music video is directed by Dan Henshaw. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Bad Blood”. |
6 . deadmau5 – Professional Griefers (w/ Gerard Way) |
| deadmau5’s electro-rock track “Professional Griefers” features Gerard Way, lead singer of My Chemical Romance. Directed by Paul Boyd and Jeff Ranasinghe and featuring CGI by Method Studios, the music video showcases a robotic UFC-style fight between two robots piloted by deadmau5 and Way inside a futuristic geodesic dome. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Hozier”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . DJ Snake – Taki Taki (w/ Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B) |
‘Careful when you come through my way’
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| Blending reggaeton, latino, and electronic beats, DJ Snake’s “Taki Taki” is a bilingual track featuring Cardi B, Ozuna, and Selena Gomez. Directed by Colin Tilley, the music video opens with Ozuna’s catchy dance-centric lyrics, followed by Cardi B flaunting her wealth before Selena Gomez comes in with her raspy vocals about being the life of the party. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Some Nights”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Little Mix – Wings |
| The music video for “Wings” by Little Mix is directed by Max & Dania. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Nothing but the Beat”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . David Zowie – House Every Weekend |
| The music video for David Zowie’s “House Every Weekend” is directed by Joe Alexander. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Tribe”. |
10 . Justin Bieber – Sorry |
‘You gotta go and get angry at all of my honesty’
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| Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” is a tropical house track co-written by Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, Skrillex, and Blood Diamonds, the last two acting as producers. Directed and choreographed by New Zealander Parris Goebel, the music video, absent of Bieber, showcases two New Zealand-based and neon-clad dance crews performing intricate choreography. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Paradise”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Loud Luxury & anders – Love No More |
‘Think I had enough, enough’
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| On “Love No More,” Ontario-based EDM duo, Loud Luxury, team up with Canadian R&B artist, anders, the track being an upbeat adaptation of anders’ “I Don’t Want Your Love.” Directed by Christopher Evans, the music video features Loud Luxury and anders enjoying a party in a lakeside secluded cottage. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Walls”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . j-hope – Chicken Noodle Soup (w/ Becky G) |
‘Ninguna de estas mujeres tiene el flow que tiene Becky’
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| BTS’s J-Hope collaborates with American singer Becky G on “Chicken Noodle Soup,” which samples the 2006 hit by Webstar and Young B a.k.a. Bianca Bonnie. The revamped song is trilingual, featuring J-Hope rapping about hard work and passion in both Korean and English, while Becky G blends English and Spanish. The music video, directed by Yongseok Choi in Los Angeles, showcases over 50 international dancers. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “The Good Parts”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. A bottle of washing up liquid takes center stage in “House Work”, styled both as cover art and part of a fictional infomercial within its video.
2. The scenic backdrop of “Perfect Strangers” is Cape Town, where chance meetings and cultural exchanges unfold in the music video.
3. Timberlake’s disco-infused hit was penned for “Trolls”, merging animated cheer with a soundtrack aimed to please all ages.
4. DJ Fresh’s “The Feeling” puts a spotlight on Japanese custom scooter culture, integrated vibrantly throughout its Tokyo-set music video.
5. Nick Brewer’s track “Talk To Me” joined the pop lineup on “Now That’s What I Call Music! 92”, standing out with its blend of styles and rhythmic appeal.
6. Deadmau5 and Gerard Way’s visual imagination takes form in a UFC-style arena featuring combat between robot mice as part of the music video theme.
7. DJ Snake’s ensemble work resonated in reggaetón, melding Selena Gomez’s harmonious versatility with Caribbean beats for infectious rhythms.
8. “Wings” soared to number 3 on the ARIA charts, cementing Little Mix’s international reach on its chart-topping journey.
9. A humble house party served as the initial stage for David Zowie’s track, catching ears and later becoming a chart-topping anthem.
10. With Skrillex and BloodPop at the production helm, Bieber’s track dances through tropical house influences while leading charts worldwide.
11. Loud Luxury’s video for “Love No More” captivates with a rhythmic portrayal of club nightlife, staying true to their electronic roots.
12. Long before collaborating with Becky G, J-Hope envisioned “Chicken Noodle Soup” as part of his mixtape, expressing his passion for dance through its beats.
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 • Oh, with my friends Best believe, I’m working (Jax Jones) • Maybe we’re helping each other escape (Jonas Blue) • I can’t take my eyes up off it, movin’ so phenomenally (Justin Timberlake) • Careful when you come through my way (DJ Snake) • You gotta go and get angry at all of my honesty (Justin Bieber) • Think I had enough, enough (Loud Luxury & anders) • Ninguna de estas mujeres tiene el flow que tiene Becky (j-hope)
Music-wise : Dance Pop, Urbano Latino, Tropical House, Trap Latino, Reggaeton, R&B, Pop, Latin, K-Pop, Hip Hop, Electro House, Edm, Drum And Bass
