How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Flo Rida, Jax Jones, Selena Gomez, Zara Larsson, Tiësto, Black Eyed Peas, Alexandra Burke, Calvin Harris, Duke Dumontt & Gorgon City, Avicii, Chase & Status, Axwell ^ Ingrosso
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What movie features Flo Rida’s debut single alongside T-Pain?
- A Step Up 2: The Streets
- B Fast & Furious
- C You Got Served
2. Which artist doesn’t make a visual appearance in Jax Jones’ music video for the 2018 collaboration?
- A Mabel
- B Rich the Kid
- C Jax Jones
3. In which year was Selena Gomez’s video for her fourth “Revival” single released?
- A 2014
- B 2015
- C 2016
4. Which music genre best describes Zara Larsson’s “All the Time”?
- A Synth-pop
- B R&B
- C Rock
5. Where was the music video for Tiësto’s “Summer Nights” filmed?
- A Dominican Republic
- B Miami
- C Ibiza
6. Which natural event occurred shortly after the shooting of the Black Eyed Peas’ “The Beginning” album track video?
- A Hurricane Katrina
- B 2011 Tōhoku earthquake
- C Mount St. Helens eruption
7. Which rapper collaborated with Alexandra Burke for a remixed single from *Overcome*?
- A Nicki Minaj
- B Eminem
- C Pitbull
8. What chord progression begins Calvin Harris’s 2014 single “Motion”?
- A C–Em–D
- B G–D–C
- C E–B–A
9. What recurring lyric line is central to the collaboration between Duke Dumont and Gorgon City?
- A “I promise to change”
- B “I only want to love you in real life”
- C “Forever and a day”
10. How do uncredited vocals in Avicii’s track from “The Days \/ Nights” EP contribute?
- A In backing harmonies
- B As lead vocals
- C In the chorus only
11. Which Rozalla song is sampled in Chase & Status’s 2016 release featuring George The Poet?
- A “Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)”
- B “Faith”
- C “I Love Music”
12. In what European city was the Axwell & Ingrosso video for “Sun Is Shining” shot?
- A Stockholm
- B Antwerp
- C Paris
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 26/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Flo Rida – Low (w/ T-Pain) |
| The music video is directed by Bernard Gourley. |
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Featured on the 2008 album “Step Up 2: The Streets (Original Soundtrack)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Jax Jones – Ring Ring (w/ Mabel & Rich The Kid) |
| The music video is directed by Luke Davies. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Snacks”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Selena Gomez – Kill Em With Kindness |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Revival”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Zara Larsson – All The Time |
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5 . Tiësto – Summer Nights (w/ John Legend) |
| The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld. |
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6 . Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get Enough |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Beginning”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Alexandra Burke – All Night Long (w/ Pitbull]) |
| The music video is directed by Dale Resteghini aka RAGE. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Overcome”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Calvin Harris – Summer |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Motion”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Duke Dumontt & Gorgon City – Real Life (w/ NAATIONS) |
| The music video is directed by Ian Robertson. |
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10 . Avicii – The Nights |
| The music video is directed by Rory Kramer. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “The Days / Nights EP”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Chase & Status – Spoken Word (w/ George The Poet) |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Tribe”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Axwell ^ Ingrosso – Sun Is Shining |
| The music video is directed by Nicolas Caeyers. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Flo Rida’s debut single gets its groove in “Step Up 2: The Streets.” The track complements the film’s energetic dance battles.
2. Rich the Kid lent his voice but not his face to Jax Jones’ video. Apparently, air-time doesn’t guarantee face-time.
3. In 2016, Selena Gomez’s monochrome visuals were released for her track from “Revival.” Her dramatics unfold in a mansion setting.
4. “All the Time” exemplifies synth-pop’s fizzy appeal. Zara Larsson steps into the pop realm with this genre-blending track.
5. Tropical and all, the Dominican Republic was the backdrop for the “Summer Nights” video. Tiësto and John Legend set the mood.
6. Shot a week prior, the video coincidentally references the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake’s timing. Black Eyed Peas captured Tokyo on film first.
7. Alexandra Burke brought Pitbull aboard for her energized remix. The party got an international boost with his guest appearance.
8. Calvin Harris set “Motion” in, well, motion with a C–Em–D–Am progression. His single is a lesson in rhythmic stability.
9. Repetition reigns with “I only want to love you in real life.” Duke Dumont and Gorgon City keep the sentiment simple yet catchy.
10. Uncredited? Sure, but Nicholas Furlong’s vocals belt out leads with confidence in Avicii’s track. Mystery reigns, voice remains.
11. Chase & Status resurrect Rozalla’s catchy spirit with “Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good).” Their 2016 track nods to nostalgia.
12. The sun was indeed shining when Axwell & Ingrosso filmed in Antwerp. The city unveiled the track’s lyrics scattered about.
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