How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Psy, Pnau, Faul, Wad Ad, Pep & Rash, Cheat Codes, Dionne Bromfield, Taio Cruz, Galantis, Dillon Francis & DJ Snak, Adam Lambert, The Saturdays, Kylie Minogue, Little Mix
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Psy – Gentleman |
| The music video is directed by Cho Soo-hyun. |
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2 . Pnau, Faul, Wad Ad – Changes |
| The music video is directed by Cheesecake, Felix Urbauer. |
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3 . Pep & Rash – Rumors |
| The music video is directed by NIMA NABILI RAD. |
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4 . Cheat Codes – No Promises (w/ Demi Lovato) |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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5 . Dionne Bromfield – Yeah Right (w/ Diggy Simmons) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Good for the Soul”. |
6 . Taio Cruz – Dirty Picture (w/ Ke$ha) |
| The music video is directed by Alex Herron. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Rokstarr”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Galantis – No Money |
| The music video is directed by Andrew Donoho. |
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8 . Dillon Francis & DJ Snak – Get Low |
| The music video is directed by Tomás Whitmore. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Money Sucks, Friends Rule”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment |
| The music video is directed by Ray Kay. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “For Your Entertainment”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . The Saturdays – Not Giving Up |
| The music video is directed by Chris Sweeny. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Living for the Weekend”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Kylie Minogue – Stop Me From Falling (w/ Gente De Zona) |
| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Golden”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Little Mix – How Ya Doin’? (w/ Missy Elliott) |
| The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “DNA”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Psy’s “Gentleman” features the “arrogant dance,” borrowing from Brown Eyed Girls. This follow-up to “Gangnam Style” was marked by the notorious choreography.
2. Faul & Wad Ad vs. Pnau’s track “Changes” utilizes a children’s choir from Pnau’s song “Baby,” adding to its catchy electronic beats.
3. Pep & Rash’s track “Rumor” is recognized for its syncopated bass line, contributing to its dance and house classification.
4. “No Promises” by Cheat Codes features additional vocals by group member Trevor Dahl. The collaborative effort with Demi Lovato was well-received.
5. Dionne Bromfield’s single with Diggy Simmons was the lead track from “Good for the Soul.” The song showcases a fusion of soul and rap elements.
6. “Dirty Picture” was a 2010 single that paired Taio Cruz with Ke$ha, blending pop and dance elements for a dynamic collaboration.
7. Galantis’s track “Love on Me” includes the “Amen break” drum sample, adding a classic rhythmic element to the electronic hit.
8. The track “Get Low” by Dillon Francis & DJ Snake repeatedly uses the phrase “get low” as its focal vocal hook, a staple in electronic dance music.
9. Adam Lambert’s “For Your Entertainment” kicked off the Glam Nation Tour in 2010, showcasing his theatrical flair and vocal prowess.
10. “Not Giving Up” was The Saturdays’ single marking Frankie Sandford’s return post-maternity, featuring vibrant performances and catchy beats.
11. Filmed in Havana, Kylie Minogue’s remix of “Stop Me from Falling” features Gente de Zona creating a vibrant blend of English and Spanish.
12. Little Mix collaborated with Missy Elliott on “How Ya Doin’?” adding a fresh rap verse to enhance the group’s pop sensibilities.
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