How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bingo Players, Marina, Reconnected, Pet Shop Boys, Henry Krinkle, The Magician, Britney Spears, BTS, Pet Shop Boys, Icona Pop, Gorgon City, MK, Nero
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What classic hit did “Cry (Just a Little)” by Bingo Players interpolate in its lyrics?
- A Piano in the Dark
- B I Cry
- C Just a Little
2. Which producer duo worked with Marina and the Diamonds on the song “Radioactive”?
- A Stargate
- B Chuckie & Lenssen
- C Swedish House Mafia
3. In which city was the music video for Pet Shop Boys’ “Thursday” filmed?
- A New York
- B Shanghai
- C London
4. Which Alicia Keys song was sampled in Henry Krinkle’s “Stay”?
- A Fallin’
- B No One
- C Un-thinkable
5. Who provided the guest vocals on The Magician’s “Sunlight”?
- A Olly Alexander
- B Sam Smith
- C Jack Garratt
6. What is unusual about the time signature of Pet Shop Boys’ “Together”?
- A 4/4
- B 5/4
- C 3/4
7. In Britney Spears’ “Work Bitch,” what does she mostly encourage listeners to do?
- A Dance a lot
- B Get to work
- C Call friends
8. What metaphor is used in BTS’s “DNA” to describe love?
- A A bridge
- B Genetics
- C A river
9. Where was Icona Pop’s “All Night” music video filmed?
- A Miami
- B New York City
- C Los Angeles
10. Which two artists collaborated on the single “There for You”?
- A Gorgon City and MK
- B Disclosure and Khalid
- C Calvin Harris and Sam Smith
11. Who sang lead vocals on Nero’s track involving a sample from Kano?
- A Hall & Oates
- B Daryl Hall
- C Daniel Stephens
12. What year did Bingo Players release “Cry (Just a Little)” digitally in Belgium?
- A 2010
- B 2011
- C 2012
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Tracklist
1 . Bingo Players – Cry [Just A Little] |
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2 . Marina – Radioactive |
| The music video is directed by Hype Williams. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Electra Heart”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Reconnected – Time Of Our Lives |
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4 . Pet Shop Boys – Thursday (w/ Example) |
| The music video is directed by Caspar Balslev. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Electric”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Henry Krinkle – Stay |
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6 . The Magician – Sunlight (w/ Years & Years) |
| The music video is directed by Justyn Field. |
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7 . Britney Spears – Work Bitch |
| The music video is directed by Jeppe Kolstrup. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Britney Jean”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . BTS – DNA |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Love Yourself: Her”. |
9 . Pet Shop Boys – Together |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Ultimate”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Icona Pop – All Night |
| The music video is directed by Young-seok Choi. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “This Is… Icona Pop”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Gorgon City, MK – There For You |
| The music video is directed by Peeter Rebane. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Escape”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Nero – Reaching Out |
| The music video is directed by Dori Oskowitz. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Welcome Reality”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Cry (Just a Little)” features a lyrical interpolation from Brenda Russell’s “Piano in the Dark.” Its credit to Russell emphasizes the art of subtle homage.
2. The Norwegian duo Stargate produced “Radioactive,” showing their knack for catchy Eurodance tunes. They’ve worked with major artists, establishing their signature sound.
3. “Thursday” by Pet Shop Boys takes us on a visual journey through Shanghai, adding an international flair to their electronic beats.
4. In “Stay,” Henry Krinkle uses a sample from Alicia Keys’ “Un-thinkable,” a choice that highlights its emotive vocal range.
5. Olly Alexander from Years & Years lent his voice to The Magician’s “Sunlight,” bridging synth-pop flair with house beats.
6. Pet Shop Boys’ “Together” uses a 3/4 time signature, unusual in pop music but fitting for its waltz-inspired rhythm.
7. Through “Work Bitch,” Britney Spears prompts listeners to “get to work” with predominantly spoken lyrics over EDM beats.
8. BTS’s “DNA” uses genetic metaphors to discuss themes of fate and preordained connections, blending science with sentiment.
9. Icona Pop’s anthem “All Night” captures the vibrant nightlife of New York City, fitting the upbeat tempo of the track.
10. Gorgon City teamed up with MK on “There for You,” merging deep house sounds with danceable rhythms.
11. Daryl Hall lends his iconic voice to Nero’s track, drawing on Hall & Oates’ “Out of Touch” for inspiration.
12. “Cry (Just a Little)” was released digitally in Belgium in 2011, before hitting the UK later that year. It marked a key moment for Bingo Players.
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