How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP, M.O, Lotto Boyzz & Mr Eazi, Katy Perry, The Wanted, Mk, Kove, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, John Newman, Basshunter, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, John Gibbons, Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which 1956 track does “We No Speak Americano” sample?
- A “That’s Amore” by Dean Martin
- B “Volare” by Domenico Modugno
- C “Tu Vuò Fà L’Americano” by Renato Carosone
2. Which collaboration style blends best describes “Bad Vibe”?
- A Pop and rock
- B Hip hop and RnB/swing
- C Classical and jazz
3. What inspired “California Gurls” by Katy Perry?
- A Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ song “Empire State of Mind”
- B A road trip through California
- C A surf documentary
4. Which song was The Wanted’s biggest hit in the US?
- A “Glad You Came”
- B “Walks Like Rihanna”
- C “All Time Low”
5. Who are the uncredited vocals on MK’s “17” by?
- A Becky Hill
- B Carla Monroe
- C Ella Eyre
6. What is a key feature of “Way We Are” by Kove?
- A Prominent jazz influences
- B A catchy bassline and smooth vocals
- C Extensive orchestral arrangement
7. Which artist features on the remix of “Despacito”?
- A Shakira
- B Justin Bieber
- C Enrique Iglesias
8. Who produced “Come And Get It” by John Newman?
- A Calvin Harris
- B Mark Ronson
- C Greg Kurstin and John Newman
9. Which track’s beat and melody are sampled in “Saturday” by Basshunter?
- A “Rhythm is a Dancer” by Snap!
- B “I Like to Move It” by Reel 2 Real
- C “What is Love” by Haddaway
10. Who provided additional vocals on “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis?
- A Susannah Wetzel
- B Mary Lambert
- C Ryan Lewis
11. Which Michael Jackson song does “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” by John Gibbons sample?
- A “Billie Jean”
- B “Beat It”
- C “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”
12. Where was the music video for the vocal version of “Reload” filmed?
- A Ibiza and Mykonos
- B Iceland and Guatemala
- C Brazil and Argentina
Tracklist
1 . Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP – We No Speak Americano |
| The music video is directed by Andy Hylton. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “We No Speak Americano”. |
2 . M.O, Lotto Boyzz & Mr Eazi – Bad Vibe |
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3 . Katy Perry – California Gurls (w/ Snoop Dogg) |
| The music video is directed by Mathew Cullen. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Teenage Dream”. |
4 . The Wanted – Glad You Came |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Battleground”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Mk – 17 |
| The music video is directed by Francis Wallis. |
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6 . Kove – Way We Are (w/ Melissa Steel) |
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7 . Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee – Despacito (w/ Justin Bieber) |
| The music video is directed by Carlos Perez. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Vida”. |
8 . John Newman – Come And Get It |
| The music video is directed by Alex Heron. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Revolve”. |
9 . Basshunter – Saturday |
| The music video is directed by Alex Herron. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Bass Generation”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Can’t Hold Us (w/ Ray Dalton) |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Lewis, Jason Koenig & Jon Jon Augustavo. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The Heist”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . John Gibbons – P.Y.T. [Pretty Young Thing] |
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12 . Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin – Reload |
| The music video is directed by Jonathan Desbiens. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Until Now”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “We No Speak Americano” samples “Tu Vuò Fà L’Americano” by Renato Carosone. The 1956 song’s swing and jazz stylings were given an upbeat dance twist, gaining global popularity.
2. “Bad Vibe” combines hip hop, pop, and RnB/swing. British group M.O, lotto Boyzz, and Mr Eazi unite these influences for a distinctive sound reminiscent of Afro-trap.
3. Katy Perry crafted “California Gurls” as a counterpart to “Empire State of Mind.” It celebrates California with bright pop energy, challenging the song about New York.
4. “Glad You Came” was The Wanted’s lone top ten hit in the US. The upbeat track achieved significant international chart success, including number one in several countries.
5. The vocals on MK’s “17” are by Carla Monroe, though uncredited. This track hit high chart positions, solidifying MK’s presence in dance music since the 1990s.
6. “Way We Are” by Kove features a catchy bassline alongside Melissa Steel’s smooth vocals. The song blends house with drum and bass, marking its chart success.
7. Justin Bieber features on “Despacito” remix, adding English lyrics. This collaboration elevated the reggaeton hit’s international impact, winning several awards.
8. “Come And Get It” by John Newman was produced with Greg Kurstin. This funk-influenced track led Newman’s second album, earning widespread recognition.
9. Basshunter’s “Saturday” samples Reel 2 Real’s “I Like to Move It.” This Eurodance track’s recognizable beat helped it achieve notable chart spots globally.
10. In “Can’t Hold Us,” actress Susannah Wetzel contributed additional vocals. This adds depth to the already energetic track by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
11. John Gibbons’s “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” samples Michael Jackson’s track of the same name. It achieved notable chart and commercial success, especially in Ireland.
12. “Reload” music video was filmed in Iceland and Guatemala. The video showcases stunning landscapes augmented with CGI, enhancing the adventurous theme.
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