How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : will.i.am, Tujamo & Plastik Funk, Tough Love, Milk & Sugar vs Vaya Con Dios, Tiësto vs Diplo, Above & Beyond, Duke Dumont, B.Traits, Calvin Harris, Chris Brown, Martin Garrix & Jay Hardway, Usher
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . will.i.am – Feelin’ Myself (w/ Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana) |
| The music video is directed by Michael Jurkovac. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “#willpower”. |
2 . Tujamo & Plastik Funk – Dr. Who! (w/ Sneakbo) |
| The music video is directed by Mike Tyler. |
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3 . Tough Love – So Freakin’ Tight |
| The music video is directed by Craig Moore. |
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4 . Milk & Sugar vs Vaya Con Dios – Hey [Nah Nah Nah] |
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5 . Tiësto vs Diplo – C’Mon [Catch ‘Em By Surprise] (w/ Busta Rhymes) |
| The music video is directed by Alan Ferguson. |
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6 . Above & Beyond – Sun & Moon (w/ Richard Bedford) |
| The music video is directed by Above & Beyond. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Group Therapy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Duke Dumont – Need U [100%] (w/ A*M*E) |
| The music video is directed by Ian Robertson. |
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8 . B.Traits – Fever (w/ Elisabeth Troy) |
| The music video is directed by Tom Swindell. |
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9 . Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone |
| The music video is directed by Christian Holm-Glad. |
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10 . Chris Brown – Turn Up The Music |
| The music video is directed by Chris Brown. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Fortune”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Martin Garrix & Jay Hardway – Wizard |
| The music video is directed by Mark Loonen. |
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12 . Usher – More |
| 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 |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. DJ Mustard lent his production skills to will.i.am’s track, marking another collaboration between influential artists in the hip hop realm. The album’s re-release highlighted their combined sonic expertise.
2. The track winks at Doctor Who fans while riding a jungle-esque beat. Sneakbo’s references add a compelling layer without delving into the narrative details.
3. Tough Love cleverly integrated Jodeci’s “Freek’n You” into their single, blending UK garage influences with 90s R&B nostalgia to climb the dance charts.
4. Milk & Sugar’s rejuvenation of Vaya Con Dios’s “Nah Neh Nah” reached new audiences, capitalizing on the timeless allure of the original song with a modern twist.
5. Busta Rhymes brings his signature rapid verses to Tiësto and Diplo’s track, elevating its energetic vibe to a crowd-hyping experience in nightlife areas.
6. Above & Beyond’s single features Richard Bedford, lending emotional depth to the trance beats with his evocative vocal performance, resonating with fans globally.
7. A*M*E’s voice adds vibrancy to Duke Dumont’s house anthem, helping the track dominate dance floors and radio playlists with its catchy hooks in 2013.
8. Elisabeth Troy’s input on B.Traits’ debut contributed to its dance-worthy appeal, aligning well with the tracks of the UK’s electronic music scene in 2012.
9. Pete Tong unveiled Calvin Harris’s hit on BBC Radio 1, boosting its early exposure and setting it on the path to becoming a massive chart success.
10. Godfrey Tabarez helped shape the visual narrative for Chris Brown’s track, enhancing its appeal with polished choreography and creative cinematography.
11. Martin Garrix and Jay Hardway’s collaborative prowess on this track cemented their status in the electronic music scene, with a sound designed to energize audiences.
12. Usher’s recording found an additional home on the “Versus” EP, reflecting his strategy of expanding album content and audience reach during its 2010 release.
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