How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : David Guetta, Same Difference, Joe Goddard, N.E.R.D, Lethal Bizzle, Yves V, Blonde, Pixie Lott, Example, Alexandra Burke, Kylie Minogue, Ferreck Dawn & Redondo
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What was the primary format of the initial release for “In the Air” by True Tiger?
- A CD
- B Vinyl
- C Digital download
2. Which single marked the stylistic shift for Same Difference from Disney pop to a harder pop style?
- A We R One
- B Shine On Forever (Photo Frame)
- C Sophie
3. Which artist provided vocals for Rusko’s “Hold On”?
- A Amber Coffman
- B Lana Del Rey
- C Ellie Goulding
4. What is the key of the hip-hop track featuring Stefflon Don and Tiggs Da Author?
- A C Major
- B F# Major
- C G Minor
5. Which genre fusion is “Party Right” known for?
- A Jazz-funk
- B Reggae-pop
- C Grime-alt pop
6. Who played the guitar solo in Paul McCartney’s “Press”?
- A Keith Richards
- B Brian May
- C Paul McCartney
7. What release strategy did Blonde employ for “Feel Good (It’s Alright)”?
- A Album exclusive
- B Part of an EP
- C Standalone single
8. In which year was Jason Derulo’s hit single from *Everything Is 4* released?
- A 2013
- B 2014
- C 2015
9. What music style shift is notable in Example’s “All The Wrong Places”?
- A Acoustic rock
- B Hardcore techno influences
- C Folk ballads
10. Which element is prominently featured in Alexandra Burke’s “Start Without You”?
- A Dubstep
- B Reggae fusion
- C Symphonic strings
11. What is the tempo of High Contrast’s “Racing Green”?
- A 120 BPM
- B 173 BPM
- C 94 BPM
12. What inspired the composition of Jimmy Nail’s 1992 single?
- A Beatles’ harmonies
- B Military cadences
- C Classical sonatas
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . David Guetta – Who’s That Chick? (w/ Rihanna) |
| The music video is directed by Jonas Åkerlund. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “One More Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Same Difference – Shine On Forever [Photo Frame] |
| The music video is directed by Lauren Pushkin. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Rest Is History”. |
3 . Joe Goddard – Gabriel (w/ Valentina) |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Gabriel EP”. |
4 . N.E.R.D – Hot-N-Fun (w/ Nelly Furtado) |
| The music video is directed by Jonas Åkerlund. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Nothing”. |
5 . Lethal Bizzle – Party Right (w/ Ruby Goe) |
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6 . Yves V – We Got That Cool (w/ Afrojack & Icona Pop) |
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7 . Blonde – Feel Good [It’s Alright] (w/ Karen Harding) |
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8 . Pixie Lott – All About Tonight |
| The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Young Foolish Happy”. |
9 . Example – All The Wrong Places |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Live Life Living”. |
10 . Alexandra Burke – Start Without You (w/ Laza Morgan) |
| The music video is directed by Max and Dania. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Overcome”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Kylie Minogue – Get Outta My Way |
| The music video is directed by AlexandLiane. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Aphrodite”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Ferreck Dawn & Redondo – Love Too Deep |
| The music video is directed by Sashinski. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “In the Air” was released primarily as a digital download. True Tiger collaborated with rapper Professor Green and singer Maverick Sabre, making this release a notable mix of genres.
2. “Shine On Forever (Photo Frame)” marked a harder pop style for Same Difference. It was the first single from their second studio album and represented a departure from their earlier Disney pop sound.
3. Amber Coffman provided vocals for Rusko’s “Hold On.” Her contribution added a unique vocal element to Rusko’s electronic style, and the song saw various remixes.
4. The track featuring Stefflon Don and Tiggs Da Author is in the key of F# Major. It blends hip-hop elements with contributions from both artists in English and Jamaican patois.
5. “Party Right” is known for its grime-alt pop fusion. Lethal Bizzle and Ruby Goe’s collaboration brought together grime with alt-pop elements, showcasing UK urban music influences.
6. Paul McCartney played the guitar solo in “Press.” This track from his *Press to Play* album shows McCartney’s experimentation with synthesizers and contemporary recording techniques.
7. Blonde’s “Feel Good (It’s Alright)” was released as part of an EP. Working with Karen Harding, it fits within the dance and electronic music genre.
8. Jason Derulo’s hit from *Everything Is 4* was released in 2015. The track reached number one on multiple charts and showcases Derulo’s solid pop presence.
9. “All The Wrong Places” by Example showcases influences from hardcore techno. Example shifts from rapping to a more electronic, vocal-driven style in this high-energy track.
10. “Start Without You” prominently features reggae fusion. Alexandra Burke’s single highlights her Caribbean heritage and was a commercial success on various charts.
11. High Contrast’s “Racing Green” has a tempo of 173 BPM. This track is a quintessential drum and bass piece from his album “High Society.”
12. Jimmy Nail’s 1992 single was inspired by military cadences. The rhythmic structure draws from *Full Metal Jacket*, while the lyrics weave in relationship themes.
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