How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Eric Prydz, Rudimental, Usher, Disclosure, Luvbug, Swedish House Mafia, Lilly Wood And The Prick, Rihanna, Sean Paul, David Guetta, Dj Zinc, Jedward, Little Mix
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which language was Prayer in C originally recorded in by Lilly Wood and the Prick?
- A English
- B French
- C German
2. Who was featured on the remix of S&M that helped it reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Madonna
- B Britney Spears
- C Lady Gaga
3. Before featuring Becky G, which Colombian singer was initially associated with Mad Love?
- A Shakira
- B Karol G
- C J Balvin
4. What genre combination defines DJ Zinc’s track Wile Out?
- A Dubstep and grime
- B House and breakbeat
- C Techno and trance
5. Which classic track’s bassline was sampled in Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby) by Jedward and Vanilla Ice?
- A Let’s Dance by David Bowie
- B Under Pressure by Queen
- C Another One Bites the Dust by Queen
6. What notable TV talent show did Little Mix perform Move on while promoting their album Salute?
- A The Voice
- B American Idol
- C The X Factor
7. Which renowned producer worked on London Grammar’s track Big Picture without in-person collaboration?
- A Max Martin
- B Jon Hopkins
- C Calvin Harris
8. During Future’s song Real and True, what was Miley Cyrus’s character covered in?
- A Gold glitter
- B Silver glitter
- C Cosmic dust
9. In the 365 music video, what role does Katy Perry take on?
- A An obsessive robot
- B A cheerful scientist
- C A heartbroken singer
10. What certification was awarded to Kesha’s song C’Mon in Australia?
- A 2× Platinum
- B Gold
- C Platinum
11. Which imagery is central to the music video for Getting Nowhere by Magnetic Man featuring John Legend?
- A Knights of the Round Table
- B The four horsemen of the apocalypse
- C Greek gods
12. In the You Owe Me video by The Chainsmokers, who do the duo represent?
- A Vampires
- B Pirates
- C Ghosts
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Eric Prydz – Niton [The Reason] |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Niton (The Reason)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Rudimental – Waiting All Night (w/ Ella Eyre) |
| The music video is directed by Nez. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Home”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Usher – More – Redone Jimmy Joker Remix |
| The music video is directed by Damien Wasylki . |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Raymond v. Raymond”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Disclosure – White Noise (w/ AlunaGeorge) |
| The music video is directed by Luke Monaghan . |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Settle”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Luvbug – Revive [Say Something] (w/ Mark Asari) |
| The music video is directed by Naroop. |
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6 . Swedish House Mafia – Miami 2 Ibiza [Swedish House Mafia vs. Tinie Tempah] |
| The music video is directed by Christian Larson. |
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7 . Lilly Wood And The Prick – Prayer In C [Robin Schulz remix] |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Invincible Friends”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Rihanna – S&M |
| The music video is directed by Melina Matsoukas. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Loud“.Loud+vinyl+album&tag=radiovideom05-20′ target=’_blank’ rel=’noopener’> Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Sean Paul, David Guetta – Mad Love (w/ Becky G) |
| The music video is directed by Sarah McColgan. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Mad Love the Prequel”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Dj Zinc – Wile Out (w/ Ms. Dynamite) |
| The music video is directed by Amit & Naroop. |
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11 . Jedward – Under Pressure [Ice Ice Baby] (w/ Vanilla Ice) |
| The music video is directed by Dale “Rage” Resteghini. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Planet Jedward”. |
12 . Little Mix – Move |
| The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Salute”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Prayer in C was originally performed in English by the duo Lilly Wood and the Prick. The song gained widespread popularity after being remixed by Robin Schulz in 2014.
2. The remix of S&M featuring Britney Spears propelled the song to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. It became Rihanna’s tenth number-one single in the US.
3. Shakira was initially linked with Mad Love before Becky G’s involvement. Sean Paul later confirmed the song’s evolution with Becky G taking the vocal role.
4. DJ Zinc’s Wile Out blends house and breakbeat elements. This combination contributed to the track’s success on dance charts and radio playlists in the UK.
5. Under Pressure by Queen provided the iconic bassline sampled in the song. Jedward and Vanilla Ice collaborated for a new twist on the classic hit.
6. Move was performed by Little Mix on The X Factor. This appearance was part of their promotional efforts for their second album Salute.
7. Jon Hopkins produced Big Picture for London Grammar. The collaboration did not involve face-to-face interaction, yet the track maintained his atmospheric signature.
8. Miley Cyrus was covered in silver glitter for the Real and True video. This complemented the space-themed visual narrative of the song.
9. In the 365 video, Katy Perry plays an obsessive robot. The sci-fi storyline explores themes of love and technology through her android character.
10. C’Mon by Kesha achieved Platinum status in Australia. The song’s themes of partying and freedom resonated widely with fans.
11. The music video for Getting Nowhere uses imagery of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. This aligns with the track’s melancholic and urban vibe.
12. The Chainsmokers portray vampires in the You Owe Me video. The duo meticulously clean their mansion before consuming their guests, adding a dark twist to the song’s theme.
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