How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kiesza, Meghan Trainor, will.i.am, Alma, OMI, Rita Ora, Cheryl, Blackpink, Rudimental & Major Lazer, Tiësto, Jonas Blue & Rita Ora, Demi Lovato, Wilkinson
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Kiesza – Hideaway |
| The music video is directed by Blayre Ellestad. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Sound of a Woman”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass |
| The music video is directed by Fatima Robinson. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Title”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . will.i.am – #thatPower |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “#willpower”. |
4 . Alma – Chasing Highs |
| The music video is directed by Thomas Trail. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Heavy Rules Mixtape”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . OMI – Cheerleader [Felix Jaehn Remix] |
| The music video is directed by Lenny Bass. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Me 4 U”. |
6 . Rita Ora – I Will Never Let You Down |
| The music video is directed by Francesco Carrozzini. |
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7 . Cheryl – Call My Name |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “A Million Lights”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Blackpink – Ddu-Du Ddu-Du |
| The music video is directed by Seo Hyun Seung. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Square Up”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Rudimental & Major Lazer – Let Me Live (w/ Anne-Marie & Mr Eazi) |
| The music video is directed by Chris Saunders. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Toast to Our Differences”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Tiësto, Jonas Blue & Rita Ora – Ritual |
| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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11 . Demi Lovato – Neon Lights |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Pallotta. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Demi”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Wilkinson – Half Light (w/ Tom Cane) |
| The music video is directed by Aoife McArdle. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Lazers Not Included”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Hideaway” is recognized as a deep house track, drawing influences from 1990s dance anthems. Its rapid completion time didn’t hinder its catching rhythm.
2. Meghan Trainor’s chart-topping single fuses bubblegum pop, doo-wop, and hip hop influences. The track champions themes of self-esteem and body positivity.
3. The will.i.am song featuring Justin Bieber found a foothold in the 2013 NBA Playoffs telecasts. Its upbeat style suited high-energy sports broadcasts.
4. Alma’s 2017 release reached number 10 on the Finnish Singles Chart. A notable feat, it reflects her growing popularity in her home country.
5. OMI’s “Cheerleader” saw international acclaim through Felix Jaehn’s remix. The version infused tropical elements that resonated with global audiences.
6. Rita Ora’s single was the handiwork of Calvin Harris, whose multifaceted contributions spanned writing to mixing. His pop sensibilities are unmistakable.
7. Cheryl’s track showcases a tempo of 128 beats per minute, aligning it with the energetic pulse typical of dance-pop. Calvin Harris is credited for its production.
8. Blackpink’s lead single from *Square Up* is primarily performed in Korean. The song’s memorable hook shines through its trap influences.
9. Rudimental’s collaboration was distributed by DML Music IP and Mad Decent. The partnership led to the song’s inclusion on their third album.
10. Tiësto and Jonas Blue’s production features synth-led elements and deep house basslines. These define the track’s dance-pop and EDM character.
11. Demi Lovato’s track titled “Neon Lights” also served as a moniker for her concert tour, reinforcing its centrality to her 2013 album promotions.
12. Wilkinson’s track enlists vocals by Thomas Havelock, a.k.a. Tom Cane. His input adds a distinctive melodic touch to the drum and bass genre.
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