How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : will.i.am, Nicki Minaj, Duck Sauce, Jamiroquai, Sneakbo, Cobra Starship, Dnce, Jason Derulo, Fuse ODG, Wolfgang Gartner, Roll Deep, Lucenzo & Qwote, Jack Ü
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which 1979 song is sampled in the collaboration between will.i.am and Nicki Minaj?
- A “Video Killed the Radio Star”
- B “Heart of Glass”
- C “I Will Survive”
2. What unique element is featured in the “Big Bad Wolf” music video by Duck Sauce?
- A Human heads on the body’s genitalia
- B A wolf pack dancing
- C Talking animals
3. What vehicle does Jay Kay pursue in the video for Jamiroquai’s first single from “Rock Dust Light Star”?
- A A Lamborghini Huracán
- B A Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
- C A Ferrari Testarossa
4. What genre is Sneakbo’s “The Wave” classified under?
- A Electro hop
- B Reggaeton
- C Dubstep
5. Who directed the official music video for Cobra Starship’s track featuring Sabi?
- A Rich Lee
- B Kai Regan
- C Jon M. Chu
6. Which model featured in DNCE’s music video described as provocative?
- A Charlotte McKinney
- B Gigi Hadid
- C Kendall Jenner
7. Which song did Jason Derulo sample in “The Sky’s the Limit”?
- A “Flashdance… What a Feeling”
- B “Maniac”
- C “Gloria”
8. Who is the featured artist on Fuse ODG’s track “T.I.N.A.”?
- A Shatta Wale
- B Angel
- C Sean Paul
9. What genre classification fits the Wolfgang Gartner and will.i.am collaboration?
- A Electro house
- B Deep house
- C Chillwave
10. What location served as the filming site for Roll Deep’s “Take Control” music video?
- A A London rooftop
- B A multi-storey car park in Peckham
- C A Brighton beach
11. Who performs the refrain in “Danza Kuduro (Throw Your Hands Up)”?
- A Lucenzo
- B Qwote
- C Pitbull
12. Which singer features on Jack Ü’s debut single “Take Ü There”?
- A Kiesza
- B Sia
- C Kimbra
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . will.i.am, Nicki Minaj – Check It Out |
| The music video is directed by Rich Lee. |
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2 . Duck Sauce – Big Bad Wolf |
| The music video is directed by Keith Schofield. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Quack”. |
3 . Jamiroquai – White Knuckle Ride |
| The music video is directed by Howard Greenhalgh. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Rock Dust Light Star”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Sneakbo – The Wave |
| The music video is directed by Klash. |
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5 . Cobra Starship – You Make Me Feel… (w/ Sabi) |
| The music video is directed by Kai Regan. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Night Shades”. |
6 . Dnce – Body Moves |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “DNCE”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Jason Derulo – The Sky’s The Limit |
| The music video is directed by Ethan Lader, Kevin Shulman. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Jason Derulo”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Fuse ODG – T.I.N.A. (w/ Angel) |
| The music video is directed by Max & Dania. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “T.I.N.A.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Wolfgang Gartner – Forever (w/ will.i.am) |
| The music video is directed by NABIL. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Weekend in America”. |
10 . Roll Deep – Take Control (w/ Alesha Dixon) |
| The music video is directed by Rock Jacobs. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Winner Stays On”. |
11 . Lucenzo & Qwote – Danza Kuduro [Throw Your Hands Up] (w/ Pitbull) |
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12 . Jack Ü – Take Ü There (w/ Kiesza) |
| The music video is directed by Kyle dePinna. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Video Killed the Radio Star” was indeed the sampled song in the track by will.i.am and Nicki Minaj. This nod to early electronic music was part of its pop rap and electropop blend.
2. If strange characters are your style, this video caters. “Big Bad Wolf” by Duck Sauce immortalizes disembodied heads, making it unforgettable for better or worse.
3. In Jamiroquai’s music video, Jay Kay chases after a Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. The scene is set against a cinematic desert backdrop.
4. Sneakbo’s infectious track croons over an electro hop beat, which propelled it to multiple UK chart positions including a Silver certification.
5. Kai Regan, known for visual flair, delivers a lively video for Cobra Starship’s club-themed track featuring Sabi. Spot a few celebrity cameos if you watch closely.
6. Charlotte McKinney made headlines in the DNCE video, where Joe Jonas and the band charmed viewers in a display labeled provocative.
7. A nod to the past, “The Sky’s the Limit” revamps Irene Cara’s “Flashdance… What a Feeling” for Jason Derulo’s last single from his debut album.
8. In a collaboration furthering an African pride message, Angel lent vocals to Fuse ODG’s “T.I.N.A.,” embodying the track’s celebration of new horizons.
9. Electro house is the genre of choice for Wolfgang Gartner and will.i.am’s creation. The composition is a mix of relentless beats and techno influences.
10. Daring the elements in Peckham, Roll Deep and Alesha Dixon braved rain in a gritty car park for the “Take Control” video.
11. Lucenzo belts out the Portuguese refrain in “Danza Kuduro (Throw Your Hands Up),” carrying the kuduro beat to lively international acclaim.
12. Jack Ü welcomed Kiesza on their debut collaboration, making “Take Ü There” a dance floor staple, earning certification in the million-unit club.
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