How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bruno Mars, Liam Payne & J Balvin, Daft Punk, HRVY, Malu Trevejo, Kelis, Avicii, Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne, Anne-Marie, Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, Calvin Harris, Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which musical style is incorporated into Bruno Mars’s remix single from *24K Magic*?
- A New jack swing
- B Flamenco
- C Bossa nova
2. Liam Payne’s collaboration with J Balvin appears on which edition of an album?
- A Standard edition
- B Special edition
- C Bonus track edition
3. What instrument does Nile Rodgers play in the Daft Punk track released in 2013?
- A Piano
- B Saxophone
- C Guitar
4. The HRVY and Malu Trevejo single translates to what in English?
- A See You Always
- B See You Later
- C See You Tomorrow
5. What chart did Kelis’s track from 2010 top for two consecutive weeks?
- A UK Dance Chart
- B US Billboard Hot 100
- C Canadian Singles Chart
6. What key is Avicii’s single built upon?
- A B major
- B C minor
- C B minor
7. Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne’s 2014 collaboration featured on which editions of their albums?
- A Standard edition
- B Special edition
- C Solo edition
8. Which geographical location features in Anne-Marie’s 2017 music video?
- A Marrakesh, Morocco
- B Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- C Barcelona, Spain
9. The Black Eyed Peas track from 2010 interpolates a chorus from which 1987 song?
- A “I Just Died in Your Arms”
- B “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”
- C “The Time of My Life”
10. Will.i.am and Justin Bieber’s collaboration was recorded during which event?
- A MTV Music Awards
- B BET Hip Hop Awards
- C BRIT Awards
11. What is the vocal range of John Newman on Calvin Harris’s 2014 single?
- A B♭3 to B♭5
- B C3 to C5
- C A3 to A5
12. Cheat Codes and Kris Kross Amsterdam’s single reuses a chorus from which group’s hit?
- A TLC
- B Salt-N-Pepa
- C Destiny’s Child
Tracklist
1 . Bruno Mars – Finesse (w/ Cardi B) |
| The music video is directed by Florent Dechard & Bruno Mars. |
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Featured on the album “24K Magic”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar |
| The music video is directed by Mark Klasferf. |
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3 . Daft Punk – Get Lucky (w/ Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers) |
| The music video is directed by Warren Fu. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Random Access Memories”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . HRVY, Malu Trevejo – Hasta Luego |
| The music video is directed by Ivanna Borin. |
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5 . Kelis – Acapella |
| The music video is directed by Chris Cottam, Rankin. |
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Featured on the album “Flesh Tone”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Avicii – Wake Me Up |
| The music video is directed by Mark Seliger. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “TRUE”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne – Real Love |
| The music video is directed by Jack Patterson. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “New Eyes”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Anne-Marie – Ciao Adios |
| The music video is directed by Basak Erol. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Speak Your Mind”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Black Eyed Peas – The Time [Dirty Bit] |
| The music video is directed by Rich Lee. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “The Beginning”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . will.i.am – #Thatpower (w/ Justin Bieber) |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “#willpower”. |
11 . Calvin Harris – Blame (w/ John Newman) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Motion”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam – Sex |
| The music video is directed by Chris Campbell. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The remix single by Bruno Mars features new jack swing among other styles. Its production and lyrical themes evoke the vibrant 1990s, showing a nod to the era’s pervasive musical influences.
2. Liam Payne’s collaboration with J Balvin is included as a bonus track on Payne’s debut album, *LP1*. Released through Capitol Records, the song showcases an international blend of pop sensibilities.
3. Nile Rodgers contributes guitar work to the Daft Punk single from 2013. His signature style adds a layer of disco and funk, complementing Pharrell Williams’s vocals perfectly.
4. The HRVY and Malu Trevejo single translates to “See You Later” in English. The song combines elements of pop and Latin music, effectively merging the artists’ cultural backgrounds.
5. Kelis’s 2010 track topped the UK Dance Chart for two consecutive weeks. Produced with David Guetta, its electro house beats proved irresistible to the dance music audience.
6. Avicii’s single is in the key of B minor. The song’s folktronica blend introduced a novel fusion of acoustic and electronic elements to a broad audience.
7. The collaboration by Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne features on special editions of both artists’ albums. Their successful partnership built on the momentum from the hit “Rather Be”.
8. Anne-Marie’s music video was filmed in Marrakesh, Morocco. It features vibrant scenes showcasing the city’s colorful settings as she moves through the narrative of infidelity and goodbye.
9. The Black Eyed Peas track from 2010 interpolates “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”. Known for its role in *Dirty Dancing*, the chorus is reconsidered through a modern, pop-oriented lens.
10. Will.i.am and Justin Bieber’s collaboration was recorded during the BRIT Awards. The track captures their individual musical styles, further amplified by the awards’ celebrative atmosphere.
11. John Newman’s vocal range on the 2014 track spans from B♭3 to B♭5. His powerful delivery contributes significantly to the track’s catchy and memorable quality.
12. The single by Cheat Codes and Kris Kross Amsterdam reuses Salt-N-Pepa’s chorus from “Let’s Talk About Sex”. This homage showcases a modern twist on an iconic 90s classic.
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