How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Major Lazer, Nicola Roberts, R3hab, Nervo & Ummet Ozcan, CamelPhat, Jake Bugg, Sebastian Ingrosso, Alesso, Tiësto, Kylie Minogue, LMFAO, DJ Fresh, Robin Schulz, Kelly Rowland, Pitbull
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Major Lazer – Know No Better (w/ Travis Scott, Camila Cabello & Quavo) |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Know No Better (EP)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Nicola Roberts – Beat Of My Drum |
| The music video is directed by Wendy Morgan. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Cinderella’s Eyes”. |
3 . R3hab, Nervo & Ummet Ozcan – Revolution |
| The music video is directed by Jaakko Manninen and Hannu Aukia. |
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4 . CamelPhat, Jake Bugg – Be Someone |
| The music video is directed by The Sacred Egg. |
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5 . Sebastian Ingrosso, Alesso – Calling [Lose My Mind] (w/ Ryan Tedder) |
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6 . Tiësto – Wasted (w/ Matthew Koma) |
| The music video is directed by Tabitha Denholm. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “A Town Called Paradise”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Kylie Minogue – All The Lovers |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Aphrodite”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . LMFAO – Champagne Showers (w/ Natalia Kills) |
| The music video is directed by Mickey Finnegan. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Sorry for Party Rocking”. |
9 . DJ Fresh – The Power (w/ Dizzee Rascal) |
| The music video is directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Nextlevelism”. |
10 . Robin Schulz – Sun Goes Down (w/ Jasmine Thompson) |
| The music video is directed by Lilja. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Prayer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Kelly Rowland – Commander (w/ David Guetta) |
| The music video is directed by Masashi Muto. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Here I Am”. |
12 . Pitbull – We Are One [Ole Ola] (w/ Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte) |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “One Love, One Rhythm – The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Major Lazer track is known for its distinctive combination of grand piano chords alongside dancehall-influenced rhythms. These musical elements create a unique sound signature for the song.
2. Nicola Roberts’ single included a variety of formats, prominently featuring an instrumental version in addition to remixes and alternate tracks. This allowed for diverse listening experiences.
3. The music video for the collaborative track was creatively directed by Jaakko Manninen. His artistic vision was paired with Hannu Aukia as co-director and producer Sophie McNeil.
4. CamelPhat teamed up with Jake Bugg for “Be Someone.” Their collaboration brought a unique mix of progressive house sound and Bugg’s distinct style.
5. The single originally titled “Calling” was first released as an instrumental track. This version showcased the production prowess of Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso before adding vocals.
6. The Tiësto music video for the track features women dressed in a distinctly retro 1960s style. This choice sets a vintage aesthetic against the modern backdrop of the video.
7. Kylie Minogue’s single from “Aphrodite” blends disco with electropop. This fusion provides a danceable sound while capturing Minogue’s timeless vocal style.
8. The LMFAO video featuring Natalia Kills employs a vampire storyline. It picks up from where “Party Rock Anthem” left off, maintaining thematic continuity in its fun narrative.
9. DJ Fresh’s collaboration with Dizzee Rascal was first introduced to audiences via Zane Lowe’s influential BBC Radio 1 show. This premiere helped set the track’s mainstream success in motion.
10. Robin Schulz’s collaboration with Jasmine Thompson is marked by its piano elements and a saxophone-driven drop. This combination delivers a catchy electronic beat.
11. The track by Kelly Rowland and David Guetta premiered at Miami’s Winter Music Conference. This event served as a launchpad for the song’s global success.
12. “We Are One (Ole Ola)” features lyrics in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. This tri-lingual approach reflects the celebratory and diverse spirit of the FIFA World Cup.
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