How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dua Lipa, benny blanco, Clean Bandit, Maroon 5, Jonas Blue, Xxxtentacion & Lil Pump, Wiley, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Zara Larsson
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What distinct musical style characterizes Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now”?
- A Jazz fusion
- B Upbeat, dance/disco
- C Classical pop
2. Which certification did Benny Blanco and Calvin Harris’s “I Found You” NOT receive?
- A Platinum in Brazil
- B Gold in Poland
- C Silver in the UK
3. What is the central theme of the Clean Bandit track featuring Marina and Luis Fonsi?
- A A happy ending
- B A love triangle
- C Escaping reality
4. Which classic rock figure does Maroon 5’s song about dance moves reference?
- A John Lennon
- B Mick Jagger
- C Freddie Mercury
5. How are the piano elements described in Jonas Blue’s “By Your Side”?
- A Minimalist
- B Emotive
- C Harsh
6. Which genre blend is featured in the song with XXXTentacion, Lil Pump, and others?
- A Jazz and blues
- B Reggaeton and hip-hop
- C Folk and country
7. What chart position did Wiley achieve for his single’s debut?
- A Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart
- B Number 5 in Ireland
- C Number 10 in Australia
8. What influences are heard in Lady Gaga’s track “A-Yo”?
- A Classical and opera
- B Funky, electro, and rock
- C Heavy metal and jazz
9. What was initially planned for Ariana Grande’s “Focus” that didn’t materialize?
- A Lead single for “Moonlight”
- B Collab with Beyoncé
- C Release as a live album
10. Who is featured alongside Calvin Harris in his 2012 single?
- A Tinie Tempah
- B Nicki Minaj
- C Rihanna
11. Which key was David Guetta and Sia’s track originally composed in?
- A C sharp minor
- B A minor
- C G major
12. What significant personal revision did Zara Larsson make to her song?”
- A Changed the music style
- B Revised the lyrics
- C Altered the music video
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now |
‘I’m all good already So moved on, it’s scary’
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| The music video is directed by Nabil Elderkin. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Future Nostalgia”. |
2 . benny blanco – I Found You (w/ Calvin Harris) |
| The music video is directed by Jake Schreier. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Friends Keep Secrets”. |
3 . Clean Bandit – Baby (w/ Marina & Luis Fonsi) |
| The music video is directed by Jack Patterson. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “What Is Love?”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger (w/ Christina Aguilera) |
‘Take me by the tongue and I’ll know you (Uh)’
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| The music video is directed by Jonas Åkerlund. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Hands All Over“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Jonas Blue – By Your Side (w/ Raye) |
‘Runnin’ free in the world, we got all weekend’
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| The music video is directed by Arni & Kinski . |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Blue”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Xxxtentacion & Lil Pump – Arms Around You (w/ Maluma & Swae Lee) |
| The music video is directed by James Larese. |
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7 . Wiley – Heatwave (w/ Ms. D) |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Ascent”. |
8 . Lady Gaga – A-YO |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Joanne“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Ariana Grande – Focus |
‘I can tell you’re curious It’s written on your lips’
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| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Dangerous Woman”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Calvin Harris – Drinking From The Bottle (w/ Tinie Tempah) |
‘If you ain’t high, then you’re not on my vibe’
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| The music video is directed by Vincent Haycock, AG Rojas. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “18 Months”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . David Guetta – Bang My Head (w/ Sia & Fetty Wap) |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Listen”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Zara Larsson – Ain’t My Fault |
‘Please don’t blame me for whatever happens next’
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| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “So Good”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Don’t Start Now” presents an upbeat, dance/disco style, marking it as another creation by the team behind “New Rules.” The song emphasizes moving on and embracing a fresh start.
2. The track “I Found You” did not receive a Gold certification in Poland. Despite this, it achieved Platinum status in both Brazil and New Zealand, and Silver in the UK.
3. The Clean Bandit track revolves around a love triangle, with the protagonist already committed elsewhere, as musically depicted by Latin-house beats and contrasted lyrics.
4. The song nods to Mick Jagger’s legendary charisma, using dance moves as a metaphor for romantic charm. The music video breathes life into this with archival Jagger footage.
5. Jonas Blue’s “By Your Side” incorporates emotive piano elements complemented by dance beats, establishing an uplifting sound accompanied by Raye’s evocative vocals.
6. This collaborative track blends reggaeton and hip-hop, showcasing an international mix of English and Spanish vocals, resulting in a sound certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA.
7. Wiley’s single made a grand entrance, debuting at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, marking his first solo number-one hit despite numerous previous successes.
8. Lady Gaga’s “A-Yo” features funky, electro, and rock influences, resulting in a country-pop amalgam that encourages shedding negativity and detractors.
9. Although initially proposed as the lead single for the “Moonlight” album, Ariana Grande’s “Focus” was excluded and only became a bonus track for the Japanese edition.
10. Calvin Harris’s single features Tinie Tempah, integrating electro house flair from Harris’s album “18 Months” with a star-studded video starring Brad Dourif among others.
11. Set in A minor, the track originally appeared on Guetta’s album “Listen” before Fetty Wap’s vocals modified the single’s tempo, creating distinct album and single versions.
12. Zara Larsson revised the song’s lyrics to align with her personal values, ensuring the final product resonated with her image while achieving significant chart success.
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 • I’m all good already So moved on, it’s scary (Dua Lipa) • Take me by the tongue and I’ll know you (Uh) (Maroon 5) • Runnin’ free in the world, we got all weekend (Jonas Blue) • I can tell you’re curious It’s written on your lips (Ariana Grande) • If you ain’t high, then you’re not on my vibe (Calvin Harris) • Please don’t blame me for whatever happens next (Zara Larsson)
Music-wise : Urbano Latino, Funky, Dancehall, Contemporary R&B, Trap, Reggaeton, Rap, Progressive House, Pop Dance, Pop, House, Grime, Electro House
