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, Netta, Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina, Christina Aguilera, Kylie Minogue, Chris Malinchak, Far East Movement, Sub Focus, Stooshe, Faithless, Alex Metric & Steve Angello, Armin Van Buuren
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Inna – Sun Is Up |
| The music video is directed by Alex Herron. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “I Am the Club Rocker”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Netta – Toy |
| The music video is directed by Keren Hochma. |
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3 . Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina – Stereo Love |
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Featured on the 2009 album “The Stereo Love Show”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Christina Aguilera – Not Myself Tonight |
| The music video is directed by Hype Williams. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Bionic”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Kylie Minogue – I Was Gonna Cancel |
| The music video is directed by Dimitri Basil. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Kiss Me Once”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Chris Malinchak – So Good To Me |
| The music video is directed by Robert Hales. |
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7 . Far East Movement – Live My Life (w/ Justin Bieber) |
| The music video is directed by Mickey Finnegan. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Dirty Bass”. |
8 . Sub Focus – Endorphins (w/ Alex Clare) |
| The music video is directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada. |
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9 . Stooshe – Slip |
| The music video is directed by Bryan Barber. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “London with the Lights On”. |
10 . Faithless – Not Going Home |
| The music video is directed by MIE. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Dance”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Alex Metric & Steve Angello – Open Your Eyes (w/ Ian Brown) |
| The music video is directed by Peter Serafinowicz. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Open Your Eyes (EP)”. |
12 . Armin Van Buuren – This Is What It Feels Like (w/ Trevor Guthrie) |
| The music video is directed by Svenno Koemans. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Intense”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Inna’s “Sun Is Up” won the 2010 Eurodanceweb Award, an achievement marking her as the first Romanian to receive it. Such recognition laid the groundwork for her international fame.
2. Netta Barzilai’s single represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018. Her performance secured victory, bringing Israel its fourth win in the competition’s history.
3. Edward Maya’s song is known for its Eurodance and trance elements, illustrating the Romanian popcorn music trend. This catchy juxtaposition made it a substantial hit in dance venues worldwide.
4. “Not Myself Tonight” by Christina Aguilera incorporates tribal house elements into its electropop framework. The song’s energetic structure pays homage to dance music’s pervasive beats.
5. Pharrell Williams wrote and produced Kylie Minogue’s “Kiss Me Once” single. Known for his innovative touch, Pharrell infused disco- and funk-influences into the track.
6. Chris Malinchak’s track samples “If This World Were Mine” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. This piece of Motown magic forms the basis for the song’s nostalgic and deep emotional pull.
7. Justin Bieber features on “Live My Life” by Far East Movement. His vocals contributed to the track’s substantial popularity and club scene presence in the early 2010s.
8. “Endorphins” by Sub Focus features Alex Clare’s vocals, lending soulful depth to the otherwise electronic vibes. Clare’s powerful voice helped the track achieve chart success.
9. Stooshe’s video for their single presents a nostalgic bowling alley. The 1950s varsity-inspired theme adds an upbeat twist, blending visuals with the group’s engaging sound.
10. Faithless’s “Not Going Home” opens their album “The Dance”. It sets a strong tone for an album that explores electronic rhythms and narrative diversity through multiple tracks.
11. Ian Brown is credited with the vocal collaboration in “Open Your Eyes” by Alex Metric and Steve Angello. His distinct style complements the track’s eclectic dance qualities.
12. Armin van Buuren’s collaboration with Trevor Guthrie drew inspiration from a neighbor’s brain tumor diagnosis. This poignant backstory adds depth to the otherwise upbeat track.
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