How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Inna, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, Little Mix, Blonde & Craig David , Swedish House Mafia, Sean Paul, Pitbull, Banx & Ranx, Ella Eyre, Louisa Johnson, Dennis Lloyd, Dj Snake, Timbaland
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. “Feel This Moment” by Pitbull and Christina Aguilera interpolates which 1985 hit song’s melody?
- A “Take On Me” by a-ha
- B “Careless Whisper” by George Michael
- C “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears
2. What marks Ella Eyre’s highest UK Singles Chart position as a lead artist?
- A Number 5
- B Number 1
- C Number 10
3. Where was the music video for Louisa Johnson’s “Best Behaviour” filmed?
- A New York City rooftops
- B Los Angeles desert
- C London streets
4. Which city topped the singles chart for Dennis Lloyd’s “Nevermind”?
- A Oslo, Norway
- B Vienna, Austria
- C Zurich, Switzerland
5. What narrative is featured in the video for DJ Snake’s “Middle”?
- A A dramatic heist
- B A comedic romance
- C A dystopian chase
6. In “Carry Out,” what’s predominantly used as a metaphor?
- A Sports
- B Fast food
- C Weather
7. City High’s “What Would You Do?” was sampled in part from which Dr. Dre track?
- A “Still D.R.E.”
- B “The Next Episode”
- C “Forgot About Dre”
8. Which chart position did Ramz’s “Hold You Down” reach in the UK?
- A 95
- B 45
- C 25
9. What theme is central in RV & Headie One’s “Match Day” lyrics?
- A School exams
- B Family gatherings
- C Football parallels
10. Which artist’s sample is featured in 50 Cent’s “Pilot”?
- A The Supremes
- B Gladys Knight & the Pips
- C Smokey Robinson
11. Deno’s “Lifestyle” highlights changes due to what?
- A Political activism
- B Rising success
- C Personal tragedy
12. What distinguished Angel’s “Go In, Go Hard” featuring Wretch 32 from his subsequent single?
- A It topped the UK chart
- B It was his debut chart entry
- C It stayed longer in the charts
Tracklist
1 . Inna – Hot |
| The music video is directed by Florin Botea. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Hot”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Snoop Dogg, David Guetta – Sweat [Remix] |
| The music video is directed by Dylan C. Brown. |
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Featured on the 2018 album ” “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Little Mix – Word Up! |
| The music video is directed by Benjamin Turner. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Salute”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Blonde & Craig David – Nothing Like This |
| The music video is directed by Andrew Dominik. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Nothing Like This”. |
5 . Swedish House Mafia – Greyhound |
| The music video is directed by Carl Erik Rinsch. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Until Now”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Sean Paul – She Doesn’t Mind |
| The music video is directed by Evan Winter. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Tomahawk Technique”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Pitbull – Feel This Moment (w/ Christina Aguilera) |
| The music video is directed by David Rousseau. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Global Warming”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Banx & Ranx, Ella Eyre – Answerphone (w/ Yxng Bane) |
| The music video is directed by Kc Locke. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Answerphone”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Louisa Johnson – Best Behaviour |
| The music video is directed by Sarah Chatfield. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Best Behaviour”. |
10 . Dennis Lloyd – Nevermind |
| The music video is directed by Omri Rosenblum. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Nevermind”. |
11 . DJ Snake – Middle (w/ Bipolar Sunshine) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Encore”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Timbaland – Carry Out (w/ Justin Timberlake) |
| The music video is directed by Bryan Barber. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Shock Value”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Feel This Moment” by Pitbull and Christina Aguilera borrows its melody from “Take On Me” by a-ha. The song credits the a-ha members for the interpolation.
2. Ella Eyre’s “Answerphone” reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, marking her fourth top 10 hit as a lead artist.
3. The video for Louisa Johnson’s “Best Behaviour” was filmed in the Los Angeles desert, adding a flirty and fun atmosphere.
4. “Nevermind” by Dennis Lloyd reached number one in Vienna, Austria, reflecting its widespread international success.
5. DJ Snake’s “Middle” features a comedic romance narrative involving actors Josh Hutcherson and Kiersey Clemons.
6. “Carry Out” cleverly uses fast food metaphors extensively. Timbaland and Justin Timberlake get creative with culinary comparisons.
7. City High’s “What Would You Do?” includes a sample from Dr. Dre’s track “The Next Episode” in its album version.
8. Ramz’s “Hold You Down” peaked at 95 on the UK Singles Chart, exemplifying his melodic rap style.
9. Football parallels dominate the lyrics of “Match Day,” aligning with RV and Headie One’s typical thematic style.
10. “Pilot” by 50 Cent features a sample from “Make Yours a Happy Home” by Gladys Knight & the Pips, enhancing its opulent vibe.
11. Deno’s “Lifestyle” showcases his life changes stemming from rising success, illustrated through luxury imagery in the video.
12. While Angel’s “Go In, Go Hard” featuring Wretch 32 was his introduction to the charts, it did not perform as strongly as his following single “Wonderful.”
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