How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sia, Twenty One Pilots, Riton & Oliver Heldens, Years & Years, Nero, Bring Me The Horizon, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey, Post Malone, Mac Miller, Birdy, Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which artist collaborated with Sia on “The Greatest”?
- A Kendrick Lamar
- B Drake
- C J. Cole
2. What theme is prominently featured in the lyrics of “Heathens” by Twenty One Pilots?
- A Alien invasion
- B Outsider status and caution
- C Urban legends
3. Which classic track is prominently sampled in Riton and Oliver Heldens’ collaboration?
- A “Blue Monday” by New Order
- B “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder
- C “Don’t Go” by Yazoo
4. What distinguishes Years & Years’ track “King” in the UK charts?
- A It did not chart
- B It was their first UK chart-topping single
- C It reached number 11
5. The song “Two Minds” by Nero signifies a shift towards which musical style?
- A Punk rock
- B Classical
- C Pop
6. Who directed the music video for Bring Me the Horizon’s “True Friends”?
- A Greg Jardin
- B Oliver Sykes
- C Daniel Askill
7. “Don’t Call Me Angel” features which trio of artists?
- A Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus
- B Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Halsey
- C Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato
8. What emotional themes does “Take What You Want” by Post Malone explore?
- A Joy and celebration
- B Heartbreak and betrayal
- C Wishlist and desire
9. “Self Care” by Mac Miller features a scene inspired by which film?
- A Kill Bill: Volume 2
- B Pulp Fiction
- C Reservoir Dogs
10. What imagery is used in the music video for “Let It All Go” by Rhodes and Birdy?
- A Desert landscape
- B Surreal, pink-hued landscape
- C Urban cityscape
11. Who produced the lead single from Lana Del Rey’s album released on September 12, 2018?
- A Pharrell Williams
- B Jack Antonoff
- C Timbaland
12. Which single by The Weeknd achieved diamond certification in multiple countries?
- A “The Hills”
- B “Blinding Lights”
- C “Can’t Feel My Face”
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Tracklist
1 . Sia – The Greatest (w/ Kendrick Lamar) |
‘Letdowns will get you, and the critics will test you’
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| Written by Sia and Greg Kurstin, Sia’s song “The Greatest” underscores the preciousness of life. The accompanying music video, directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, makes reference to the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, even if the song was written before. With its 49 dancers symbolizing the 49 victims in Orlando, with rainbows on her cheeks and a black wig, the song and the video, potentially resonate deeply in the aftermath. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “This Is Acting”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Twenty One Pilots – Heathens |
‘Please don’t make any sudden moves’
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| Twenty One Pilots’ “Heathens” is blended in the soundtrack of the movie “Suicide Squad.” Written by the band frontman Josh Dun, the lyrics dig into the band’s relationship with their long-time and new fans. The music video, directed by Andrew Donoho, is set in the Belle Reve prison, incorporating a snippet of Harley Quinn in action and ending with inmates attending a Twenty One Pilots private concert. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Suicide Squad (soundtrack)”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Riton & Oliver Heldens – Turn Me On (w/ Vula) |
‘You know just what I needed, Doctor Love’
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| Oliver Heldens and Riton’s track “Turn Me On” is a modern revisit of the 1982 classic “Don’t Go” by Yazoo, a reimagining approved by Yazoo songwriter, Vince Clarke. While the iconic synth lead from the original is present, Vula’s vocals turn it into a disco-house anthem. The music video is directed by Elliot Simpson. |
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4 . Years & Years – King |
‘I wanna feel like you’ve let me go, so let me go’
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| Directed by Nadia and choreographed by Ryan Heffington, the music video for “King” by Years & Years – comprising members Olly Alexander, Emre Turkmen, and Mikey Goldsworthy – showcases a blend of ’90s-inspired pop synthesizer and house music beats. The song’s lyrics revolve around seeking release from a past relationship. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Communion”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Nero – Two Minds |
| Characterized by its reverberating vocals, piano chords, and synths, Nero’s track “Two Minds” merges EDM, trap, and trance and touches on the disconnect in relationships due to differing values. The music video is directed by Greg Jardin. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Between II Worlds”. |
6 . Bring Me The Horizon – True Friends |
| Bring Me the Horizon’s “True Friends,” infused with powerful guitar riffs, melodic strings and vocalist Oli Sykes’s signature screams, digs into themes of friendship, betrayal, and karma. The music video, co-directed by Sykes, features dead horses, bloody messages, a murder plot and British actor Steve Oram as a detective haunted by past wrongs. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “That’s the Spirit”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey – Don’t Call Me Angel [Charlie’s Angels] |
‘Don’t you know that I bite when the sun set? ‘
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| Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Lana Del Rey collaborate on “Don’t Call Me Angel,” the lead single from the “Charlie’s Angels” reboot. The music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, presents the trio as secret agents indulging in various antics and a lavish feast before being reprimanded by the movie’s director Elizabeth Banks. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Charlie’s Angels: Original Soundtrack”. |
8 . Post Malone – Take What You Want (w/ Ozzy Osbourne & Travis Scott) |
| Post Malone’s “Take What You Want” showcases his ability to blend genres, incorporating contributions from metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and rapper Travis Scott before concluding with an electric guitar outro. The music video is directed by Adam DeGross. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Hollywood’s Bleeding”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Mac Miller – Self Care |
‘But it’d get kinda hard to see, that’s no surprise though’
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| Mac Miller’s song “Self Care” exudes a mellow tone, with lyrics hinting at self-improvement and the struggles of finding oneself. Directed by Christian Weber, the music video depicts Miller trapped in a coffin underground carving “Memento Mori” (Latin for “Remember you must die”) and, as such, carries a symbolic weight, especially considering his untimely passing. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Swimming”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Birdy – Let It All Go |
| A collaboration between Birdy and British artist Rhodes, “Let It All Go” is characterized by its haunting piano melody and its lyrics convey a message about releasing the past and embracing an uncertain future with a loved one. Directed by Sing J. Lee, the music video depicts the duo’s painful decision to part ways in a purple landscape and under a sky filled with stars and auroras. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Wishes”. |
11 . Lana Del Rey – Mariners Apartment Complex |
| Influenced by a conversation with a former partner, Lana Del Rey’s “Mariners Apartment Complex” is a 1970s-inspired folk-rock dreamy ballad with psychedelic elements, co-produced with Jack Antonoff. The video, filmed by Lana’s sister Chuck Grant, showcases a vintage aesthetic, reminiscent of Super-8 or 16mm film. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Norman Fucking Rockwell!”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . The Weeknd – The Hills |
| The Weeknd’s song “The Hills” speaks of the appeal and perils of toxic relationships and combines haunting instrumentals with his signature R&B vocals. The accompanying music video, directed by Grant Singer, depicts a car crash aftermath where Abel Tesfaye a.k.a. The Weeknd, injured and disoriented, emerges from the wreckage, leaving two distraught women behind, and venturing into an eerie mansion inhabited by mysterious figures. |
‘When I’m fucked up, that’s the real me’
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Featured on the 2015 album “Beauty Behind the Madness”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “The Greatest” features a contributing verse from Kendrick Lamar. It solidified Sia’s spot on international charts and touched on themes resonating with significant global events.
2. “Heathens” delves into outsider status and cautious social interactions. These themes fit perfectly with the film *Suicide Squad*, enhancing its association with atypical characters.
3. The 2019 track prominently samples “Don’t Go” by Yazoo. This nod to the past helped it dance its way to the top of Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart.
4. “King” by Years & Years was a hit, marking the band’s first number-one single in the UK. It put their synth-pop sound squarely on the musical map.
5. “Two Minds” by Nero embraced a pop orientation, marking a notable shift from their previous hardcore electronic style. This paved the way for broader appeal.
6. Oliver Sykes took a directorial turn for “True Friends”. This visual complement resonated strongly with the band’s evolving sound profile.
7. Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, and Miley Cyrus team up on “Don’t Call Me Angel”. The song was a blockbuster lead to the *Charlie’s Angels* soundtrack, parading star power.
8. Post Malone’s “Take What You Want” explores heartbreak and betrayal, themes strengthened by Ozzy Osbourne’s rock legacy. The collaboration was a genre-bending resonance.
9. “Self Care” nods to the film *Kill Bill: Volume 2*, showing Miller’s signature creativity. Released posthumously, it became his enduring testament to resilience.
10. Directed by Sing J Lee, the video for “Let It All Go” evokes an ethereal world. Its pink palette and serene depiction highlight the song’s emotive narrative.
11. Jack Antonoff lent his production prowess to Lana Del Rey’s single, creating a polished soundscape. It signaled an ongoing collaboration with the ever-stylish Del Rey.
12. “The Hills” achieved diamond status globally, signifying The Weeknd’s artistic peak. This track, known for its haunting narrative, captivated audiences worldwide.
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NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • Letdowns will get you, and the critics will test you (Sia) • Please don’t make any sudden moves (Twenty One Pilots) • You know just what I needed, Doctor Love (Riton & Oliver Heldens) • I wanna feel like you’ve let me go, so let me go (Years & Years) • Don’t you know that I bite when the sun set? (Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey) • But it’d get kinda hard to see, that’s no surprise though (Mac Miller) • When I’m fucked up, that’s the real me (The Weeknd)
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