How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Redlight, Joel Compass, Scissor Sisters, Shift K3Y, Example, Laidback Luke, Capital Cities, Leona Lewis, Avicii, Olly Alexander, Years & Years, Pendulum, Bashy, Danny Byrd, Dizzee Rascal
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which musical genres influenced Redlight’s track “9TS (90s Baby)”?
- A Jazz and Blues
- B Dancehall and House
- C Pop and Rock
2. Under which label was Joel Compass’s single “Girlfriends” released?
- A Outsiders Recorded Music Limited
- B Columbia Records
- C Capitol Records
3. Which artist provided uncredited backing vocals on Scissor Sisters’ “Any Which Way”?
- A Kylie Minogue
- B Madonna
- C Lady Gaga
4. Where was the music video for Shift K3Y’s “I Know” filmed?
- A Los Angeles
- B Ibiza
- C New York
5. In how many countries was the song “Natural Disaster” released as a single?
- A Two
- B Three
- C Five
6. What folk song influenced the trumpet melody in Capital Cities’ single?
- A “Scarborough Fair”
- B “Dona, Dona”
- C “Greensleeves”
7. Where was the video for “Collide” filmed?
- A Malibu, California
- B Miami, Florida
- C Sydney, Australia
8. Which soundtrack featured Years & Years’ song “Meteorite”?
- A *Bridget Jones’s Baby*
- B *La La Land*
- C *The Greatest Showman*
9. Who wrote Pendulum’s “The Island Pt. I (Dawn)”?
- A Rob Swire
- B Gareth McGrillen
- C Paul Harding
10. Which song does Bashy’s track “Fantasy” interpolate?
- A “Let Me Be Your Fantasy”
- B “Fantasy by Mariah Carey”
- C “Imagine”
11. What video game featured Danny Byrd’s “Ill Behaviour”?
- A FIFA 11
- B F1 2011
- C Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
12. What genre is Dizzee Rascal’s “Something Really Bad” classified as?
- A Hip Hop
- B Grime
- C Dance Pop
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Tracklist
1 . Redlight – 9Ts [90S Baby] |
| The music video is directed by Henry Scholfield. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Fifth”. |
2 . Joel Compass – Girlfriends |
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3 . Scissor Sisters – Any Which Way |
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4 . Shift K3Y – I Know |
| The music video is directed by Ace Norton Production. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Night Work”. |
5 . Example, Laidback Luke – Natural Disaster |
| The music video is directed by Scott Altman. |
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6 . Capital Cities – Safe And Sound |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Playing in the Shadows”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Leona Lewis, Avicii – Collide |
| The music video is directed by Grady Hall. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “In a Tidal Wave of Mystery”. |
8 . Olly Alexander, Years & Years– Meteorite |
| The music video is directed by Ethan Ladder. |
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9 . Pendulum – The Island Pt. I [Dawn] |
| The music video is directed by Ollie Wolf. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Bridget Jones’s Baby OST”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Bashy – Fantasy |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Immersion”. |
11 . Danny Byrd – Ill Behaviour (w/ I-Kay) |
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12 . Dizzee Rascal – Something Really Bad (w/ will.i.am) |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Rave Digger”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Redlight’s track borrows styles from dancehall and house, inspired by his roots in Bristol’s rave scene. A lively nod to the eclectic 90s UK electronic landscape.
2. Joel Compass’s single “Girlfriends” was released under Outsiders Recorded Music Limited, licensed to Polydor Ltd. An indie launch before his production-heavy career.
3. In a quiet vocal cameo, Kylie Minogue lent her voice to “Any Which Way.” Her contribution isn’t credited, but it’s an open secret among fans.
4. Shift K3Y chose the vibrant shores of Ibiza for “I Know”. The Spanish isle’s party vibe perfectly matches the upbeat track.
5. “Natural Disaster” saw releases both in the United States and the United Kingdom, making it a transatlantic hit with the essence of Laidback Luke and Example.
6. Capital Cities enriched their track with a trumpet melody drawing from “Dona, Dona”. This touch added depth to the already infectious tune.
7. “Collide” found its visual setting in Malibu, California. The waves and sunsets lend cinematic romance to the summer-ready song.
8. Years & Years’ song “Meteorite” was seen in the film *Bridget Jones’s Baby*. Celestial metaphors paired well with romantic misadventures.
9. Penned by Rob Swire, “The Island Pt. I (Dawn)” offers a sonic journey. Swire’s knack for weaving electronic with narrative themes shines through.
10. Bashy’s “Fantasy” reimagines Baby D’s classic, “Let Me Be Your Fantasy”. The fusion brings a nostalgic twist to the drum and bass track.
11. Danny Byrd’s “Ill Behaviour” rolls into the racing sphere with a spot in F1 2011. A drum and bass beat as fast as the cars themselves.
12. Dizzee Rascal explores grime in “Something Really Bad”, featuring will.i.am. The track moves within his genre synonymous with raw urban beats.
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