How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jason Derulo, Sean Paul, Le Youth, Fleur East, Icona Pop, Beyoncé, Meduza, Goodboys, Dominique Young Unique, Elton John vs. Pnau, Usher, Jodie Connor, Marlon Roudette
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What song by Jason Derulo contains a sample from “Hermetico” by Balkan Beat Box?
- A “Talk Dirty”
- B “Whatcha Say”
- C “Wiggle”
2. Which song by Sean Paul features the Diwali Riddim produced by Steven “Lenky” Marsden?
- A “Temperature”
- B “Get Busy”
- C “We Be Burnin'”
3. What Cassie song does Le Youth’s “C O O L” prominently sample?
- A “Long Way 2 Go”
- B “Official Girl”
- C “Me & U”
4. Fleur East’s debut single “Sax” achieved significant success, peaking at which position on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 3
- B 5
- C 10
5. Which 2012 electropop hit by Icona Pop features Charli XCX and topped the UK Singles Chart in 2013?
- A “Manners”
- B “I Love It”
- C “Girlfriend”
6. “Before I Let Go” is a cover by which artist from an original song by Frankie Beverly and Maze?
- A Solange
- B Beyoncé
- C Rihanna
7. Which production trio created “Piece of Your Heart” along with the British vocal trio Goodboys?
- A Swedish House Mafia
- B Meduza
- C Cheat Codes
8. Dominique Young Unique’s debut solo release, “Throw It Down”, reached the charts in which country?
- A United States
- B France
- C Belgium
9. Elton John collaborated with which Australian duo for the single “Sad”?
- A Pnau
- B Empire of the Sun
- C The Presets
10. Usher’s track “Scream” features which music video show?
- A Fuerza Bruta
- B Cirque du Soleil
- C The Illusionists
11. Which feature artist collaborates with Jodie Connor on the single “Bring It”?
- A Skepta
- B Tinchy Stryder
- C Dizzee Rascal
12. Marlon Roudette’s single “Electric Soul” topped the charts in which country?
- A Austria
- B Germany
- C Switzerland
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Jason Derulo – Talk Dirty (w/ 2 Chainz) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Tattoos”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Sean Paul – Get Busy |
| The music video is directed by Little X. |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Dutty Rock”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Le Youth – C O O L |
| The music video is directed by Renata Raksha. |
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4 . Fleur East – Sax |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Love, Sax and Flashbacks”. |
5 . Icona Pop – I Love It (w/ Charli XCX) |
| The music video is directed by Fredrik Etoall. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Icona Pop”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Beyoncé – Before I Let Go |
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Featured on the 2019 album “HOMECOMING: THE LIVE ALBUM”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Meduza, Goodboys – Piece Of Your Heart |
| The music video is directed by Tash Tung. |
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8 . Dominique Young Unique – Throw It Down |
| The music video is directed by Philip Andelman. |
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9 . Elton John vs. Pnau – Sad |
| The music video is directed by Julian House. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Good Morning To The Night”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Usher – Scream |
| The music video is directed by BB GUN. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Looking 4 Myself”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Jodie Connor – Bring It (w/ Tinchy Stryder) |
| The music video is directed by Luke Biggins & Yasha Malekzad. |
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12 . Marlon Roudette – When The Beat Drops Out |
| The music video is directed by Alexander Brown. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Electric Soul”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty” samples “Hermetico” by Balkan Beat Box. The song marked his first collaboration with a guest performer, 2 Chainz.
2. Sean Paul’s “Get Busy” uses the Diwali Riddim, notable for its handclap-heavy sound, and appeared in multiple media.
3. Le Youth’s debut, “C O O L,” samples Cassie’s “Me & U,” and was his breakthrough in electronic music.
4. “Sax” by Fleur East peaked at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart as her lead single from “Love, Sax and Flashbacks.”
5. Icona Pop’s “I Love It” with Charli XCX hit number one in the UK, boosting their international fame in 2013.
6. Beyoncé covered “Before I Let Go,” adding her style to Frankie Beverly and Maze’s classic for her “Homecoming” album.
7. Italian trio Meduza worked with Goodboys on “Piece of Your Heart,” achieving international chart success.
8. “Throw It Down” by Dominique Young Unique charted in Belgium, marking her first solo release with Sony Records.
9. Elton John and Pnau released “Sad,” integrating samples from John’s extensive catalog into a modern track.
10. Usher’s “Scream” video showcased scenes from the Off-Broadway production Fuerza Bruta.
11. Jodie Connor collaborates with Tinchy Stryder on “Bring It,” blending R&B and dance-pop styles.
12. “Electric Soul” by Marlon Roudette topped the charts in Germany, reflecting his commercial success.
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