How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Breach, DJ Snake, Lil Jon, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Jax Jones, Far East Movement, Jason Derulo, M.I.A., David Guetta, Justin Timberlake, Example, DJ Fresh, Duke Dumont
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What distinctive feature characterizes Breach’s “Jack” music video?
- A Dance choreography in a warehouse
- B Characters with switched hairstyles
- C Animated robots in a club
2. Which sample pack contributed to the lead synth in DJ Snake’s “Turn Down for What”?
- A Loopmasters Essentials
- B Vengeance Essential House Vol. 3
- C Ultimate Synth Pack
3. Which genre best describes the remix version of Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” released in 2016?
- A Tropical house
- B Reggae rock
- C Chillwave
4. On which of Demi Lovato’s albums does Jax Jones’ collaboration appear?
- A Confident
- B Tell Me You Love Me
- C Demi
5. Which video game featured Far East Movement’s “Turn Up the Love”?
- A Guitar Hero
- B Just Dance 2014
- C Rock Band
6. Which 1995 song does Jason Derulo’s “Swalla” interpolate?
- A Shimmy Shimmy Ya
- B Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check
- C Got Your Money
7. What unexpected musical element is mixed into M.I.A.’s “XXXO”?
- A Jazz scat singing
- B Tamil folk rhythms
- C Kazoo harmonies
8. Who co-wrote David Guetta’s “Little Bad Girl” alongside Guetta and Ludacris?
- A Taio Cruz
- B Ne-Yo
- C Calvin Harris
9. Which Justin Timberlake track was promoted with a video teaser showing past release dates?
- A Mirrors
- B Suit & Tie
- C Take Back the Night
10. Which music video was shot at the Ministry of Sound club in London?
- A Skream’s “Outside the Box”
- B Example’s hit single
- C Calvin Harris’s “Bounce”
11. For what is DJ Fresh’s “Hot Right Now” noted in UK music history?
- A First UK drum and bass #1
- B Longest-running dance #1
- C First to feature Rita Ora
12. Where was the music video for Duke Dumont’s vocal remix filmed?
- A Venice Beach, California
- B Times Square, New York
- C Bondi Beach, Australia
Tracklist
1 . Breach – Jack |
| The music video is directed by The Sacred Egg. |
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2 . DJ Snake, Lil Jon– Turn Down For What |
| The music video is directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. |
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3 . Bob Marley & The Wailers – Is This Love [Remix] (w/ Lvndscape & Bolier) |
| The music video is directed by David Higgs. |
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4 . Jax Jones – Instruction (w/ Demi Lovato & Stefflon Don) |
| The music video is directed by Ozzie Pullin. |
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5 . Far East Movement – Turn Up The Love (w/ Cover Drive) |
| The music video is directed by Matt Alonzo. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Dirty Bass”. |
6 . Jason Derulo – Swalla (w/ Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $Ign) |
| The music video is directed by Alex Lockett. |
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7 . M.I.A. – XXXO |
| The music video is directed by M.I.A.. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “///\Y/\”. |
8 . David Guetta – Little Bad Girl (w/ Taio Cruz & Ludacris) |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers. |
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9 . Justin Timberlake – Take Back The Night |
| The music video is directed by Jeff Nicholas, Jonathan Craven and Darren Craig. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The 20/20 Experience“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Example – Changed The Way You Kiss Me |
| The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Playing in the Shadows”. |
11 . DJ Fresh – Hot Right Now (w/ Rita Ora) |
| The music video is directed by Rohan BM. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Nextlevelism”. |
12 . Duke Dumont – The Giver [Reprise] |
| The music video is directed by Surrender Monkeys. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Characters with changed hairstyles stand out in the music video for Breach’s “Jack”. It creatively integrates surreal visuals with its deep house sound, further gaining the track substantial attention.
2. The driving synth in “Turn Down for What” was crafted from the “VEH3 Synths Root C 238” sample in Vengeance Essential House Vol. 3. This repetitive element defines the aggressive electronic vibe of the track.
3. The remix of Bob Marley’s “Is This Love”, featuring Lvndscape and Bolier, showcases a tropical house vibe, moving away from its reggae roots. This variation brought a modern twist to the classic song.
4. “Tell Me You Love Me” is Demi Lovato’s album featuring her collaboration with Jax Jones. It includes dancehall influences and carnival-themed visuals in its music video.
5. Far East Movement’s “Turn Up the Love” found its way into Just Dance 2014. This appearance in a popular game helped solidify its status as a dance hit.
6. Jason Derulo’s “Swalla” incorporates “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” by Ol’ Dirty Bastard. This classic interjection adds a nostalgic flavor to the modern dancehall track.
7. M.I.A. incorporated Tamil folk rhythms into “XXXO”, a track that combines diverse elements to talk about romance in the digital age. It cleverly amalgamates pop and traditional sounds.
8. Taio Cruz co-wrote “Little Bad Girl” along with David Guetta and Ludacris. The result was an energetic track that merged multiple musical talent and styles.
9. “Take Back the Night” by Justin Timberlake was hyped with a clever teaser featuring previous releases. This disco and R&B single continued the “20/20 Experience” narrative.
10. Example filmed his hit single at the Ministry of Sound club, including real fans for an authentic feel. This track went on to top the UK Singles Chart, bolstered by its genuine atmosphere.
11. “Hot Right Now” by DJ Fresh, reaching first-ever drum and bass number one on the UK chart, was a landmark in the genre’s history. It marked an essential point for drum and bass in mainstream music.
12. Venice Beach, California, served as the backdrop for the music video of Duke Dumont’s vocal remix. Its scenic coastal location visually complements the track’s deep house sounds.
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