How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Swede Mason, Tough Love, Vic Mensa, Ne-Yo, Solardo & Eli Brown, Joe Stone, Duke Dumont, Klangkarussell, Cheat Codes & Dante Klein, Skrillex & Poo Bear, Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden, The Saturdays
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What unique stylistic approach did Swede Mason use in the track “Masterchef Synesthesia (Buttery Biscuit Base)”?
- A Acoustic folk
- B Audiovisual mash-up
- C Classical symphony
2. Which R&B artist collaborated with Tough Love on the single “Pony (Jump on It)”?
- A Ginuwine
- B Usher
- C R. Kelly
3. Which genre influences are prominently featured in Vic Mensa’s debut single?
- A Blues
- B Hip-house
- C Classical
4. What visual theme is included in the cover art of Ne-Yo’s single from the album “Libra Scale”?
- A Urban skyline
- B Forest scene
- C Desert landscape
5. What month in 2019 did Solardo and Eli Brown release their collaborative single?
- A May
- B July
- C September
6. Which artist’s track did Joe Stone rework for the single “The Party (This Is How We Do It)”?
- A Montell Jordan
- B Will Smith
- C Michael Jackson
7. Which city was the music video for Duke Dumont’s single filmed in?
- A London
- B New York
- C Los Angeles
8. What additional title is given to the vocal version of Klangkarussell’s “Sonnentanz”?
- A Sun Don’t Shine
- B Shine Forever
- C Sun Glow
9. What is the connection of Dante Klein’s track with a previous hit by Kevin Lyttle?
- A Complete remake
- B Based on lyrics
- C Elements incorporated
10. Who is the featured longboarder in Skrillex and Poo Bear’s music video?
- A Luc Robitaille
- B Milan Somerville
- C Tony Alva
11. During which sports event was Dizzee Rascal’s track performed?
- A World Cup 2010
- B London 2012 Olympics
- C Super Bowl 2015
12. Which album featured The Saturdays’ single released in 2014?
- A Chasing Lights
- B Finest Selection: The Greatest Hits
- C Headlines!
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Swede Mason – Masterchef Synesthesia [Buttery Biscuit Bass] (w/ Gregg Wallace & John Torrode) |
| The music video is directed by Swedemason. |
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2 . Tough Love – Pony [Jump On It] ft. Ginuwine |
| The music video is directed by Michael Lucero. |
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3 . Vic Mensa – Down On My Luck |
| The music video is directed by Ben Dickinson, Dimetri Hogan. |
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4 . Ne-Yo – Beautiful Monster |
| The music video is directed by Wayne Isham. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Libra Scale”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Solardo & Eli Brown – XTC |
| The music video is directed by Zac Ella. |
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6 . Joe Stone – The Party [This Is How We Do It] (w/ Montell Jordan) |
| The music video is directed by Hype Williams. |
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7 . Duke Dumont – Ocean Drive |
| The music video is directed by Ben Wolin and GoodBoyShady. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Blasé Boys Club, Pt. 1”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Klangkarussell – Sonnentanz [Sun Don’t Shine] (w/ Will Heard) |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Netzwerk”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Cheat Codes & Dante Klein – Let Me Hold You [Turn Me On] |
| The music video is directed by Chris Campbell. |
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10 . Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever |
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11 . Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden – Bonkers |
| The music video is directed by Anders Forsman. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Tongue n’ Cheek”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . The Saturdays – What Are You Waiting For? |
| The music video is directed by Sarah Chatfield. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Finest Selection: The Greatest Hits”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Swede Mason used an audiovisual mash-up approach, clipping dialogue from “MasterChef” presenters and crafting it into a rhythmic track. Masterful kitchen sounds.
2. Ginuwine lent newly recorded vocals to the reworked version of his 1996 hit “Pony” for Tough Love’s 2015 track “Pony (Jump on It).” The collaboration galloped onto the charts.
3. Vic Mensa’s debut single showcases hip-house influences, merging Chicago’s house beats with rap vocals. The track loops through lyrical narratives of ambition and artistry.
4. Ne-Yo’s single from “Libra Scale” features cover art with a forest scene. It’s a curious choice for a track from an album exploring desires and reality.
5. Solardo and Eli Brown released their collaboration in July 2019, a midsummer night’s groove through house beats and beats per minute.
6. Joe Stone’s “The Party (This Is How We Do It)” reworks Montell Jordan’s 1995 classic. It’s a nostalgic nod, jumping back a couple of decades with a modern twist.
7. Duke Dumont’s single was filmed in Los Angeles, the city of stars, where palm trees and beats mix under a digital sun.
8. Klangkarussell’s “Sonnentanz” with Will Heard vocals is titled “Sun Don’t Shine,” casting a musical light on what happens when the sun dips below the horizon line.
9. Elements from Kevin Lyttle’s “Turn Me On” were incorporated into the Cheat Codes and Dante Klein track, adding a classic flair to this modern dance release.
10. The music video for Skrillex and Poo Bear’s track features longboarder Milan Somerville, known as “The Hairy Longboarder,” scribing curves down the hills.
11. Dizzee Rascal’s track was part of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. It’s a sporting anthem with a celebrated podium finish on the charts.
12. The Saturdays’ 2014 single is from “Finest Selection: The Greatest Hits,” a greatest hits compilation proving that the band knows how to package a pop legacy.
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