How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen, KDA, Endor, Take That, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer, Pia Mia, Galantis, Swedish House Mafia, Clean Bandit, Jack Ü, Giggs
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which albums feature the song “Good Time” by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen?
- A “Kiss” and “Teenage Dream”
- B “The Midsummer Station” and “Kiss”
- C “E•MO•TION” and “The Midsummer Station”
2. What is notable about the song on Katy B’s album “Honey”?
- A It includes a remix by David Guetta
- B It omits Tinie Tempah’s vocals
- C It features Katy Perry as a co-writer
3. Which country music chart did Endor’s remix of “Pump It Up” top?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Billboard Dance Club Songs
- C Australian ARIA Chart
4. How does the music video for Take That’s 2015 track portray the band?
- A As astronauts exploring Mars
- B In 1970s pop star outfits
- C As medieval knights
5. Which prominent artist appears as a feature on Justin Bieber’s EDM track?
- A Nicki Minaj
- B Sia
- C Ludacris
6. What defines the structure of Major Lazer’s track with Justin Bieber and MØ?
- A Leads into an acapella breakdown
- B Utilizes Caribbean-inspired rhythms
- C Ends with a free jazz outro
7. Why was “Do It Again” special for Pia Mia?
- A It was her first chart-placed single
- B It debuted in the top 10 US Billboard Hot 100
- C It was a hit collaboration with J Balvin
8. Which facts are true of Galantis’s “Runaway (U & I)”?
- A It’s in B-flat minor
- B It features gospel choirs
- C It uses a mechanical whale in performances
9. What was significant about Swedish House Mafia’s final release before disbandment?
- A It was a jazz fusion track
- B It was a classical composition
- C It closed their group chapter
10. What marked the last single featuring Neil Amin-Smith from Clean Bandit?
- A It was released posthumously
- B It paired with an acoustic version
- C It featured Louisa Johnson
11. For which track did Jack Ü win a Grammy Award with Justin Bieber?
- A “Where Are Ü Now”
- B “Sorry”
- C “Cold Water”
12. Which charts did Giggs’ “Lock Doh” peak notably?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK R&B Chart
- C Canadian Hot 100
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Tracklist
1 . Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time |
| Crafted by band’s only member Adam Young, Owl City’s “Good Time,” featuring Carly Rae Jepsen, is the initial single from their fourth studio album. The music video, directed by Declan Whitebloom, portrays Owl City and Carly alongside their companions embarking on a mountainous getaway, indulging in simple joys, from a quaint store visit for refreshments, a stroll beside a lake, to a night-time bonfire celebration. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The Midsummer Station”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . KDA – Turn The Music Louder [Rumble] (w/ Tinie Tempah & Katy B) |
‘So right, I just flex’
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| Featuring dynamic vocals from Tinie Tempah and Katy B, the song “Turn The Music Louder (Rumble)” is by elusive (both vocalists have yet to meet him) London DJ/producer KDA. The vibrant music video, directed by Carly Cussen, showcases Tinie and Katy in diverse, rotating settings, delivering their performances with a stylish and retro aesthetic. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Honey”. |
3 . Endor – Pump It Up |
| Brighton-based DJ/producer Dan Hardingham (aka Endor) covers Belgian musician Danzel’s 2004 hit “Pump It Up!” |
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4 . Take That – Hey Boy |
‘Gotta turn his head Turning up the heat’
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| Laden with chunky synths, a big chorus, and a dancefloor-driving bassline, “Hey Boy” by Take That embraces a 1970s vibe. The music video, directed by Frank Borin, exhibits a Saturday Night Fever-inspired theme with members Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald donning flamboyant retro attire as they groove through New York’s streets, ride chain handle choppers and dance in a nightclub, complete with a spinning mirror ball. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “III”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Justin Bieber – Beauty And A Beat (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
| Co-written by Minaj, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, and Zedd, and produced by the latter two, Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat” is characterized by heavy drum machine beats and rushing synthesizers. To promote the release of the music video for “Beauty and a Beat” featuring Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, alongside his PR team, orchestrated a prank hinting at a scandal, involving a supposed theft of his laptop and the supposed thief sharing a video link on Twitter. Co-directed by Bieber and Jon Chu, the video displays a lively water park scene, male and female dancers and playful and suggestive dancing between Bieber and Minaj. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Believe”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Major Lazer – Cold Water (w/ Justin Bieber & MØ) |
‘Everybody gets high sometimes, you know’
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| A collaborative track with Justin Bieber, Major Lazer, and MØ, co-written by Benny Blanco and Ed Sheeran, “Cold Water” blends guitar-driven dancehall drum beats and intricate strums. Set against electropop beats by Major Lazer’s Diplo, the lyrics, expressed through Bieber’s and MØ’s harmonies, offer a comforting message. The video, directed by Matt Baron and Sara Nataf, shows young women dancing across picturesque locations in Iceland, including glaciers, lava fields, and waterfalls. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Major Lazer Essentials”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Pia Mia – Do It Again (w/ Chris Brown, Tyga) |
‘Hey, baby, are you sure that you want it?’
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| Produced by Nic Nac, “Do It Again” by newcomer and Guam native Pia Mia, featuring Chris Brown and Tyga, explores the emotions of desiring more than a one-night stand. The music video, directed by Colin Tilley, portrays a beach setting where Pia Mia performs choreography, enjoys a Jeep ride, and parties with Chris Brown and Tyga under a huge beach umbrella, including some cabana club scenes. |
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8 . Galantis – Runaway [U & I] |
| In the music video for “Runaway (U & I)” by Swedish electronic music duo Galantis, directed by Dano Cerny, the dancers are a pair of androids of identical models with glowing strawberry pink outlines that later change to turquoise. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Pharmacy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Swedish House Mafia – Don’t You Worry Child (w/ John Martin) |
| Featuring vocalist John Martin, “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia resonates as a heartfelt farewell before the trio’s split. Directed by Christian Larson, the music video shows members Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso, giving one of their last live performances. Spoiler alert: the trio will eventually reunite a few years later. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Until Now”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Clean Bandit – Tears (w/ Louisa Johnson) |
‘And my tears flow like the ocean’
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| In the dance music track “Tears,” British string trio Clean Bandit, consisting of Grace Chatto, and brothers Jack and Luke Patterson along with violinist Neil Amin-Smith, collaborates with “The X Factor” winner Louisa Johnson. In the accompanying music video, directed by Jack Patterson, Louisa shreds her good-girl image, wielding a flamethrower and dancing amidst flames, while Neil smashes his violin into a burst of pink powder. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “What Is Love?”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Jack Ü – Where Are Ü Now (w/ Justin Bieber) |
‘I gave you attention when nobody else was paying’
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| A collaboration between Justin Bieber, Skrillex, and Diplo under the Jack Ü moniker, “Where Are Ü Now” blends Bieber’s emotional lyrics and matured vocals with the duo’s unique bass-heavy drop, and dancehall-Easter melody fusion. The accompanying music video, directed by Brewer, engages fans interactively, allowing them to graffiti on Bieber’s images. |
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12 . Giggs – Lock Doh (w/ Donae’o) |
‘Look, Hannah, stop’
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| Featuring a catchy hook by Donae’o, “Lock Doh” by Giggs, digs into Giggs’ experience with relentless female attention. Directed by Myles Whittingham, the music video transforms London’s cinema Screen On The Green into the lively scene of a steamy club party. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Landlord “. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Good Time” is featured on both Owl City’s “The Midsummer Station” and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Kiss.” It achieved notable accolades across several music awards.
2. On Katy B’s album “Honey,” the track omits Tinie Tempah’s vocals, showcasing an alternate version from the single release.
3. Endor’s remix of “Pump It Up” claimed the top position on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, revitalizing the 2004 original.
4. The video for Take That’s 2015 song stylishly portrays the band dressed in 1970s pop star attire as they navigate New York City.
5. Justin Bieber’s EDM track does indeed feature Nicki Minaj, adding her signature flair to the dynamic electronic soundscape.
6. Major Lazer’s track featuring Justin Bieber and MØ prominently utilizes Caribbean-inspired rhythms, seamlessly blending cultures in its production.
7. “Do It Again” holds significance for Pia Mia as it marked her very first presence on the music charts, a notable stepping stone in her career.
8. Galantis’s “Runaway (U & I)” is notable for its composition in B-flat minor and successful chart performance in multiple regions.
9. Swedish House Mafia’s final release was significant as it symbolically closed their chapter as a group, arriving shortly before their disbandment.
10. The song featuring Louisa Johnson was Clean Bandit’s last single to include Neil Amin-Smith, cementing an era in the band’s history.
11. The track “Where Are Ü Now” earned Jack Ü and Justin Bieber the Grammy Award, melding EDM with international acclaim.
12. Giggs’ “Lock Doh” uniquely reached number five on the UK R&B Chart, standing as one of his notable chart achievements.
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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 • So right, I just flex (KDA) • Gotta turn his head Turning up the heat (Take That) • Everybody gets high sometimes, you know (Major Lazer) • Hey, baby, are you sure that you want it? (Pia Mia) • And my tears flow like the ocean (Clean Bandit) • I gave you attention when nobody else was paying (Jack Ü) • Look, Hannah, stop (Giggs)
Music-wise : Pop, Progressive Electro House, Pop House, Pop Dance, Hip Hop, Swedish Dance Music, Electropop, Electro House, Deep House
