How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Afrojack, Fifth Harmony, Martin Solveig, Secondcity, Kiesza, Afrojack, Blonde, Oliver Heldens, BTS, Prettymuch, Calvin Harris & Alesso, DJ Fresh & Sigma
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . Afrojack – Take Over Control (w/ Eva Simons) |
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2 . Fifth Harmony – Bo$$ |
| The music video is directed by Fatima Robinson. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Reflection”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Martin Solveig – +1 (w/ Sam White) |
| The music video is directed by Martin Solveig. |
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4 . Secondcity – What Can I Do (w/ Ali Love) |
| The music video is directed by Laurie Lynch. |
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5 . Kiesza – No Enemiesz |
| The music video is directed by Syndrome. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Sound of a Woman”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Afrojack – The Spark (w/ Spree Wilson) |
| The music video is directed by Tim Nackashi. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Forget the World”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Blonde – I Loved You (w/ Melissa Steel) |
| The music video is directed by Jack Laurance. |
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8 . Oliver Heldens – Last All Night [Koala] (w/ KStewart) |
| The music video is directed by Remy Cayuela. |
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9 . BTS – Mic Drop [Steve Aoki Remix] |
| The music video is directed by Woogie Kim. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Love Yourself: Answer”. |
10 . Prettymuch – No More (w/ French Montana) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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11 . Calvin Harris & Alesso – Under Control (w/ Hurts) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Motion”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . DJ Fresh & Sigma – Lassitude |
| The music video is directed by Rollo Jackson. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Take Over Control” reached number one on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart for six consecutive weeks. It was Afrojack’s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 41.
2. Fifth Harmony’s “BO$$” was certified platinum by the RIAA. Its themes include feminism and female empowerment.
3. Secondcity’s “What Can I Do” features a mix in Db Major. This single includes collaborations with Ali Love.
4. Kiesza’s “No Enemiesz” music video was directed by Syndrome. The track was part of her “Sound of a Woman” album.
5. The music video for Blonde’s “Higher Ground” is inspired by “Thelma & Louise.” It portrays the friendship of two women in Mexico City.
6. Oliver Heldens released “Last All Night (Koala)” through FFRR Records. This label is based in London and run by Pete Tong.
7. The rapper Desiigner contributed to the Steve Aoki remix of “MIC Drop” by BTS. The remix also involved various other producers and songwriters.
8. “No More” by PRETTYMUCH was officially released on December 1, 2017. It features French Montana and was performed on The X Factor finale.
9. “Under Control” was a joint effort by Calvin Harris and Alesso. It featured vocals by Theo Hutchcraft of Hurts and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart.
10. “Lassitude” is a drum and bass track by DJ Fresh and Sigma. It reached number 11 on the UK Dance Chart.
11. KStewart is the featured vocalist on Oliver Heldens’ “Last All Night (Koala).” The track continues Heldens’ dance music legacy after “Gecko (Overdrive).”
12. “BO$$” appeared on Fifth Harmony’s debut album, Reflection. The album marked the group’s transition into mainstream success.
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