How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Enrique Iglesias, Jessie J, Daft Punk, Alesha Dixon, Duke Dumont, Ten Walls, David Guetta, Oliver Dollar & Jimi Jules, Avicii, G.R.L., Sigma, The Saturdays
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which of the following artists is featured in Enrique Iglesias’s track released in April 2014?
- A Daddy Yankee
- B Descemer Bueno
- C Maluma
2. “It’s My Party” by Jessie J shares its title with a hit from which other artist?
- A Kylie Minogue
- B Lesley Gore
- C Cher
3. What distinct setting is featured in the music video for Daft Punk’s “Lose Yourself to Dance”?
- A Space station
- B Desert
- C Nightclub
4. Alesha Dixon described the song “Drummer Boy” as having a distinctive and powerful sound. Which word did she specifically use?
- A Energetic
- B Feminine
- C Tough
5. What unusual method of escape is featured in the music video for Duke Dumont’s “Won’t Look Back”?
- A Roller skates
- B Pogo sticks
- C Unicycles
6. “Walking with Elephants” by Ten Walls became widely recognized during which season in Ibiza?
- A Summer 2014
- B Spring 2013
- C Winter 2014
7. What film genre influenced the track produced by David Guetta and features a chorus progression similar to Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”?
- A Sci-Fi
- B Spaghetti Western
- C Thriller
8. The collaboration between Oliver Dollar and Jimi Jules includes inspiration from which iconic house music figure?
- A Carl Cox
- B Frankie Knuckles
- C Derrick Carter
9. “You Make Me” by Avicii features uncredited vocals from which artist?
- A Adam Lambert
- B Sam Smith
- C Salem Al Fakir
10. The G.R.L. song “Ugly Heart” was included as the lead single from which release?
- A Greatest Hits
- B Self-titled EP
- C Debut Album
11. Where was the music video for the track by Sigma featuring Paloma Faith filmed?
- A Miami
- B Los Angeles
- C New York
12. The Saturdays’ track “All Fired Up” has its B-side titled what?
- A Wildfire
- B Ladykiller
- C Heartbreaker
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Enrique Iglesias – Bailando (w/ Sean Paul, Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona) |
| The music video is directed by Alejandro Perez. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Sex and Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Jessie J – It’s My Party |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Alive”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Daft Punk – Lose Yourself To Dance (w/ Pharrell Williams) |
| The music video is directed by Warren Fu, Paul Hahn & Cédric Hervet. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Random Access Memories“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Alesha Dixon – Drummer Boy |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Entertainer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Duke Dumont – Won’t Look Back |
| The music video is directed by Tim Main. |
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6 . Ten Walls – Walking With Elephants |
| The music video is directed by Nez Khammal. |
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7 . David Guetta – Lovers On The Sun (w/ Sam Martin) |
| The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Listen”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Oliver Dollar & Jimi Jules – Pushing On |
| The music video is directed by Ian Robertson. |
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9 . Avicii – You Make Me |
| The music video is directed by Sebastian Ringler. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “TRUE”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . G.R.L. – Ugly Heart |
| The music video is directed by Chris Marrs Piliero. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “G.R.L.”. |
11 . Sigma – Changing (w/ Paloma Faith) |
| The music video is directed by Craig Moore. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Life”. |
12 . The Saturdays – All Fired Up |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Hope. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “On Your Radar”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Descemer Bueno is one of the featured artists. The track also includes Gente de Zona and appears in both Spanish and Spanglish versions.
2. The title mirrors Lesley Gore’s 1963 hit, but Jessie J’s track is an original work premiered in the UK in 2013.
3. “Lose Yourself to Dance” showcases scenes in a nightclub, captured during the “Get Lucky” video shoot. Pharrell brings the groove.
4. Alesha Dixon described the sound of “Drummer Boy” as tough, marking the lead single from her third album.
5. The video sees a heist get away using pogo sticks, challenging conventional getaway methods in an amusing twist.
6. Summer 2014 was when “Walking with Elephants” thrived in Ibiza, celebrated as one of the season’s standout tracks.
7. Spaghetti Western scores provided creative fuel. The track notably mirrors Daft Punk’s catchy “Get Lucky” in its structure.
8. Frankie Knuckles’ influence is apparent in the track’s bass line. It’s a nod to the legacy of Chicago house music.
9. “You Make Me” features Salem Al Fakir’s uncredited vocals. Avicii included it as part of his debut album *True*.
10. “Ugly Heart” led G.R.L.’s debut EP. Its catchy hooks gained it top chart positions and notable performances.
11. Filmed amid the vibrant backdrop of Miami, this video aligns with the single’s lively and tropical sound.
12. “Ladykiller” complements “All Fired Up” on the B-side, adding to The Saturdays’ upbeat and synth-driven pop collection.
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