How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Disclosure, Aston Merrygold, MK, Disclosure, Tieks, Enrique Iglesias, The Chainsmokers, JLS, Cedric Gervais, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Example
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which Disclosure track featuring Mary J. Blige was nominated for a Grammy Award?
- A “Latch”
- B “F For You”
- C “Omen”
2. Where does the music video for Aston Merrygold’s “Get Stupid” take place?
- A A shopping mall in Torrance, California
- B A beach in Miami, Florida
- C A nightclub in London, UK
3. During which year did MK’s track “Always” peak on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart?
- A 1993
- B 1999
- C 1989
4. Which video game soundtrack features Disclosure’s song “Omen”?
- A FIFA 15
- B FIFA 16
- C FIFA 17
5. Which animal features prominently in the music video for Tieks’ “Sunshine”?
- A Cats
- B Dachshunds
- C Parrots
6. In which country was the music video for Enrique Iglesias’s “Subeme La Radio” filmed?
- A Cuba
- B Spain
- C Puerto Rico
7. Which artist features on The Chainsmokers’ track “Side Effects”?
- A Camila Cabello
- B Emily Warren
- C Dua Lipa
8. Which popular musical’s title song lyrics were sampled in JLS’s “The Club Is Alive”?
- A Les Misérables
- B Wicked
- C The Sound of Music
9. Which track by Cedric Gervais is classified as acid house and inspired a Tyga song?
- A “Molly”
- B “Summertime Sadness”
- C “Spirit in My Life”
10. Which movie’s soundtrack featured Flo Rida’s “Club Can’t Handle Me”?
- A Step Up 3D
- B Pitch Perfect
- C Fast & Furious 6
11. In Pitbull’s song “Rain Over Me”, who provides additional vocals?
- A Marc Anthony
- B Enrique Iglesias
- C Sean Paul
12. Which producer worked on Example’s “Kickstarts”?
- A Calvin Harris
- B Sub Focus
- C David Guetta
Tracklist
1 . Disclosure – F For You (w/ Mary J. Blige) |
| The music video is directed by Bullion Collective, Ross McDowell, Ben Murray. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Settle”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Aston Merrygold – Get Stupid |
| The music video is directed by James Lees. |
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3 . MK – Always (w/ Alana) |
| The music video is directed by Courtney Phillips. |
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4 . Disclosure – Omen (w/ Sam Smith) |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Hope. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Caracal”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Tieks – Sunshine (w/ Dan Harkna) |
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6 . Enrique Iglesias – Subeme La Radio (w/ Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox) |
| The music video is directed by Alejandro Pérez. |
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7 . The Chainsmokers – Side Effects) (w/ Emily Warren) |
| The music video is directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Sick Boy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . JLS – The Club Is Alive |
| The music video is directed by Frank Borin. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Outta This World”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Cedric Gervais – Molly |
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10 . Flo Rida – Club Can’t Handle Me (w/ David Guetta) |
| The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Step Up 3D Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Pitbull – Rain Over Me (w/ Marc Anthony) |
| The music video is directed by David Rousseau. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Planet Pit”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Example – Kickstarts |
| The music video is directed by James Copeman. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Won’t Go Quietly”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “F For You” featuring Mary J. Blige was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. This remix reinforced Disclosure’s electronic sound with Blige’s signature soulful influence.
2. Aston Merrygold’s “Get Stupid” video showcases an energetic dance sequence in a Torrance, California shopping mall. The video celebrated Merrygold’s transition from boy band member to solo artist.
3. MK’s “Always” reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in 1993. The track’s lasting appeal is attested by its repeated chart success and numerous remixes.
4. Disclosure’s “Omen” is part of the FIFA 16 soundtrack. This collaboration with Sam Smith also highlighted their ongoing musical synergy since “Latch”.
5. The “Sunshine” video by Tieks is memorable for its playful dachshunds. These canine stars helped propel the song’s viral success, paired with Dan Harkna’s vocals.
6. The video for Enrique Iglesias’s “Subeme La Radio” was filmed in Cuba. The vibrant visual celebrated Havana’s rich cultural backdrop, enhancing the song’s Latin flair.
7. “Side Effects” features Emily Warren, known for her frequent collaborations with The Chainsmokers. Her voice brought an underlying emotive layer to the upbeat track.
8. JLS’s “The Club Is Alive” samples “The Sound of Music.” The iconic opening lines from the famed musical elevated their lead single’s catchy appeal.
9. Cedric Gervais’s “Molly” was an impactful acid house track, later sampled by Tyga. Its party theme and infectious beat made it a hit in clubs.
10. “Club Can’t Handle Me” is in the Step Up 3D soundtrack. Flo Rida’s rhythmic flair combined with Guetta’s production made it a dance anthem.
11. Pitbull’s “Rain Over Me” features Marc Anthony. Their collaboration merged Latin rhythms with pop elements, delivering a global club hit in the early 2010s.
12. “Kickstarts” by Example was produced by Sub Focus. This ensured an electronic-heavy production style, contributing significantly to its chart success.
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