How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Taio Cruz, Ellie Goulding, Alphabeat, Ceelo Green, Usher, Swedish House Mafia, Chase & Status, Alesha Dixon, Madonna, N-Dubz, Black Eyed Peas, Breakage
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Taio Cruz – Higher (w/ Travie McCoy) |
| The music video is directed by Alex Herron. |
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2 . Ellie Goulding – Lights |
| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Lights”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Alphabeat – Hole In My Heart |
| The music video is directed by Chic & Artistic. |
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Featured on the album “The Spell”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Ceelo Green – Bright Lights Bigger City |
| The music video is directed by Kai Regan. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Lady Killer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Usher – DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love (w/ Pitbull) |
| The music video is directed by Hiro Murai. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Versus”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Swedish House Mafia – Antidote (vs Knife Party) |
| The music video is directed by Maxim Bohichik & Alex Bergman. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Until Now”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Chase & Status – Blk & Blu (w/ Ed Thomas) |
| The music video is directed by Rollo Jackson . |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Brand New Machine”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Alesha Dixon – Every Little Part Of Me (w/ Jay Sean) |
| The music video is directed by Nick Frew. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Every Little Part Of Me”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Madonna – Living For Love |
| The music video is directed by ulien Choquart & Camille Hirigoyen. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Rebel Heart”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . N-Dubz – Morning Star |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Love.Live.Life”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’T Get Enough |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “The Beginning”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Breakage – Fighting Fire (w/ Jess Mills) |
| The music video is directed by Stephen J Bell. |
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Featured on the 2010 album ” “. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Originally, “Lights” appeared on the UK and German iTunes edition of Goulding’s album before being re-edited for Bright Lights.
2. “Hole in My Heart” by Alphabeat reached different peak positions on the UK Singles Chart, with 36 being one of them.
3. CeeLo Green’s track, “Bright Lights Bigger City,” features an alternative version with Wiz Khalifa.
4. Recording sessions for “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” took place in several cities, including Los Angeles.
5. The original mix of “Antidote” by Swedish House Mafia runs for 6:14.
6. “Blk & Blu” by Chase & Status features British singer Ed Thomas on vocals.
7. “Every Little Part of Me,” recorded by Alesha Dixon, was released as a single in 2011.
8. At the 57th Grammy Awards, Madonna performed “Living for Love” with matador dancers and dramatic flair.
9. N-Dubz’s track “Morning Star” samples “You Get What You Give” by New Radicals.
10. The video for “Just Can’t Get Enough” was notably filmed in Tokyo’s bustling districts after the earthquake.
11. Breakage’s track “Fighting Fire” is characterized as electronica and noted for its pulsing chorus.
12. The music video for “Ride” by The Vines was directed by Michel Gondry, known for whimsical visuals.
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