How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fuse ODG, Alexis Jordan, Madcon, Klingande, N-Dubz, Afrojack, Dizzee Rascal, Jessy Matador, Miley Cyrus, Martin Garrix & Troye Sivan, DJ S.K.T, Ella Eyre
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Fuse ODG – Antenna (w/ Wyclef Jean) |
| The music video is directed by Moe Musa. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “TINA”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Alexis Jordan – Hush Hush |
| The music video is directed by Clifton Bell. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Alexis Jordan”. |
3 . Madcon – Glow |
| The music video is directed by Kim Strømstad and Mattias Carlsson. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Contraband”. |
4 . Klingande – Jubel |
| The music video is directed by Michael Johansson and Johan Rosell. |
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5 . N-Dubz – We Dance On (w/ Bodyrox) |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Against All Odds”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Afrojack – As Your Friend (w/ Chris Brown) |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Forget the World”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Dizzee Rascal – Dirtee Disco |
| The music video is directed by Jamie Thraves. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Tongue n’ Cheek”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Jessy Matador – Allez Ola Olé |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Electro Soukouss”. |
9 . Miley Cyrus – Can’t Be Tamed |
| The music video is directed by Robert Hales. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Can’t Be Tamed”. |
10 . Martin Garrix & Troye Sivan – There For You |
| The music video is directed by Jordan Taylor Wright. |
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11 . DJ S.K.T – Take Me Away (w/ Rae) |
| The music video is directed by Mister Whitmore. |
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12 . Ella Eyre – Together |
| The music video is directed by Craig Moore. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Feline”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Wyclef Jean joined Fuse ODG for the remix of “Antenna”. This version gained attention at award ceremonies in 2013.
2. The track by Alexis Jordan was produced by Stargate alongside Sandy Vee. It was released in 2011 as part of her debut album.
3. Madcon performed their track as the interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. It featured a large flash mob in various European locations.
4. Snake Davis plays the saxophone in “Jubel” by Klingande. The track reached high positions on European charts in 2013 and 2014.
5. N-Dubz and Bodyrox’s song is part of the “StreetDance 3D” soundtrack. The track was released in 2010 and entered the UK Singles Chart.
6. Chris Brown does not appear in the music video for his collaboration with Afrojack. The video was released shortly after the single in early 2013.
7. Dizzee Rascal released the track as the lead single from his album “Tongue n’ Cheek”. It was part of the deluxe edition issued in 2010.
8. Jessy Matador finished 12th at the Eurovision 2010 with his song. The performance included elements of ndombolo and dancehall.
9. The video for Miley Cyrus’s 2010 track features a museum as its setting. This symbolizes the theme of liberation and performance.
10. Martin Garrix and Troye Sivan’s collaboration debuted at Coachella. The live performance happened in April 2017.
11. A four-to-the-floor beat is a significant element in the DJ S.K.T and Rae track. The composition is known for its repeated vocal hook.
12. Ella Eyre’s single was the third from her album “Feline”. The album, released under Virgin, includes various charting singles.
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