How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Inna, Alma, French Montana, Afrojack & Steve Aoki, Pitbull, Tinchy Stryder, Luvbug, Ne-Yo, Watermät, Mohombi, Sander van Doorn, Martin Garrix, DVBBS, Andy C & Fiora, Skream
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who was initially supposed to provide vocals for the song before Inna?
- A Anna
- B Alessia
- C Alexandra
2. Which artist did not contribute to the songwriting of this Finnish-American collaboration song?
- A Charli XCX
- B Sasha Sloan
- C Flo Rida
3. What city was the official music video for this EDM track shot in?
- A Las Vegas
- B Miami
- C Ibiza
4. Which compilation album included Pitbull’s “Fireball” track?
- A Now That’s What I Call Music
- B Billboard Hot 100
- C Grammy Nominees
5. Which chart position did Tinchy Stryder’s collaboration with Taio Cruz achieve in the UK Singles Chart?
- A 10
- B 22
- C 5
6. What genre does LuvBug’s debut single fall under?
- A Rock
- B Jazz
- C Dance
7. Which music video did Ne-Yo first release from his fifth studio album?
- A Closer
- B Forever Now
- C Miss Independent
8. What unique visual concept did the video for Watermät’s “Bullit” include?
- A Amusement park rides
- B Hula girls in a photograph
- C Space exploration
9. What feature is notable about the “Miss Me” digital release?
- A Includes remixes
- B Acapella version
- C Instrumental only
10. Where was the official music video for “Gold Skies” filmed?
- A Greenland
- B Iceland
- C Hawaii
11. Which record label released Andy C’s “Heartbeat Loud”?
- A Atlantic Records
- B Universal Music
- C Sony BMG
12. Which element is not part of the track’s style by Skream and Sam Frank?
- A Dubstep
- B Drum & Bass
- C Reggae
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Inna – Deja Vu (w/ Bob Taylor & INNA) |
| The music video is directed by Tom Boxer. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Hot”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Alma, French Montana – Phases |
| The music video is directed by Charli XCX. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Heavy Rules Mixtape”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Afrojack & Steve Aoki – No Beef (w/ Miss Palmer) |
| The music video is directed by Punit Dhesi. |
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4 . Pitbull – Fireball (w/ John Ryan) |
| The music video is directed by David Rousseau. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Globalization”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Tinchy Stryder – Second Chance (w/ Taio Cruz) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Third Strike”. |
6 . Luvbug – Resonance (w/ Talay Riley) |
| The music video is directed by Rob Chiu. |
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7 . Ne-Yo – Forever Now |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Pallotta. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “R.E.D.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Watermät – Bullit |
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9 . Mohombi – Miss Me (w/ Nelly) |
| The music video is directed by Dayo. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “MoveMeant”. |
10 . Sander van Doorn, Martin Garrix, DVBBS– Gold Skies (w/ Aleesia) |
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11 . Andy C & Fiora – Heartbeat Loud |
| The music video is directed by Wilkins & Maguire. |
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12 . Skream – Anticipate (w/ Sam Frank) |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Inna replaced Alessia’s vocals after a compensation dispute. The initial version with Alessia still made the rounds before the official release.
2. Flo Rida was not involved in the songwriting process. The track involved Alma, French Montana, and a few other notable collaborators.
3. The glitzy visuals of this EDM track were set in Las Vegas, highlighting its connection to nightlife culture.
4. “Fireball” found its way onto “Now That’s What I Call Music,” cementing its pop culture presence.
5. Tinchy Stryder’s tune climbed to number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, making a respectable showing.
6. LuvBug’s single is a classic in the dance genre, timed perfectly for club rotation.
7. Ne-Yo’s “Forever Now” was his first video release from his R.E.D. album, introduced to audiences on X Factor Germany.
8. The video for “Bullit” creatively trapped characters within a photograph with hula girls, adding a surreal touch.
9. “Miss Me” by Mohombi featured remixes among its digital offerings, enhancing its chart appeal.
10. “Gold Skies” took a breath of fresh air in Iceland, using rugged landscapes as a visual backdrop.
11. “Heartbeat Loud” was released under Atlantic Records, marking a new chapter in Andy C’s career.
12. The track by Skream and Sam Frank blends dubstep and drum & bass, but reggae elements are not part of the mix.
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