How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paloma Faith, Take That, Fake That, Panic! At The Disco, Lil Nas X, Will Young, Stargate, Miike Snow, Nav, Zayn, Mnek, Taylor Swift, London Grammar
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What inspired the sound of Miike Snow’s “Paddling Out”?
- A Nina Simone’s jazz classics
- B Disco nights in Stockholm
- C ABBA’s former recording studio
2. Which city serves as the setting for the “Price on My Head” music video by Nav and The Weeknd?
- A New York
- B Los Angeles
- C Toronto
3. How did Zayn Malik’s “Befour” single mark his career transition?
- A It was his last song with One Direction
- B It was a tribute to his solo debut
- C It coincided with his novel launch
4. What unique feature is highlighted in Taylor Swift’s “Delicate” music video?
- A Her invisibility in a crowded mall
- B Her superpower guitar
- C Her pet cat’s concert
5. London Grammar’s “Hey Now” appeared in a commercial for which brand?
- A Dior
- B Gucci
- C Prada
6. Which element from Trey Songz’s “Na Na” reflects the 90s era?
- A A Jackson 5 sample
- B Fu-Gee-La chorus interpolation
- C A Nirvana riff
7. Who features on the “Lost in Japan – Remix” by Shawn Mendes?
- A Calvin Harris
- B Zedd
- C Diplo
8. What visual theme accompanies the “Remind Me to Forget” music video?
- A Time travel adventures
- B A cataclysmic dance-off
- C A historic reenactment
9. How did N-Dubz’s “Say It’s Over” initially chart?
- A From a live performance
- B Through album downloads
- C Via an award show exclusive
10. What certification did Jonas Blue’s “What I Like About You” achieve in the UK?
- A Silver
- B Platinum
- C Gold
11. The setting for the music video of Dean Lewis’s “Stay Awake” takes place in:
- A The Australian outback
- B The Norwegian fjords
- C The Californian desert
12. From which album is Kygo’s “Remind Me to Forget” a single?
- A Stargazing
- B Cloud Nine
- C Kids in Love
Tracklist
1 . Paloma Faith – Can’t Rely On You |
| The music video is directed by Paul Gore. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “A Perfect Contradiction”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Take That, Fake That – Happy Now |
| The music video is directed by Richard Curtis, Tom Harper. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Progress”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Panic! At The Disco – Say Amen [Saturday Night] |
| The music video is directed by Daniel ‘Cloud’ Campos. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Pray for the Wicked”. |
4 . Lil Nas X – Old Town Road (w/ Billy Ray Cyrus) |
| The music video is directed by Calmatic. |
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Featured on the 2014 album ” “. |
5 . Will Young – Losing Myself |
| The music video is directed by Henry Scholfield. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Echoes”. |
6 . Stargate – Waterfall |
| The music video is directed by Malia James. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Waterfall”. |
7 . Miike Snow – Paddling Out |
| The music video is directed by Andreas Nilsson. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Happy to You”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Nav – Price On My Head (w/ The Weeknd) |
| The music video is directed by Kid. Studio. |
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Featured on the 2022 album “Bad Habits”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Zayn – Befour |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Hope. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Mind of Mine”. |
10 . Mnek – The Rhythm |
| The music video is directed by Clemens Habicht. |
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Featured on the 2012 album ” “. |
11 . Taylor Swift – Delicate |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Reputation”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . London Grammar – Hey Now |
| The music video is directed by Chris Ullens. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “If You Wait”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. The sound of “Paddling Out” was influenced by Miike Snow recording in ABBA’s former studio, adding a hint of disco to their electronic stylings. Such neighboring spirits, indeed.
2. C. “Price on My Head” by Nav and The Weeknd immerses itself in the chaos of Toronto, an artistic representation reminiscent of a cinematic adventure.
3. B. Zayn Malik’s “Befour” was an ode to his solo journey post-One Direction, a nod to newfound creative independence.
4. A. In the “Delicate” music video, Taylor Swift becomes invisible, taking her carefree dance moves through eerily oblivious public spaces.
5. A. London Grammar’s “Hey Now” featured in a Dior commercial, adding an elegant yet moody ambiance to the high-end fragrance ad.
6. B. Trey Songz’s “Na Na” puts a nostalgic spin on things by interpolating the chorus from Fugees’ “Fu-Gee-La,” grounding it in ’90s R&B glory.
7. B. The “Lost in Japan – Remix” by Shawn Mendes is enlivened by Zedd’s production, transforming the dreamy original into a dance-ready track.
8. B. “Remind Me to Forget”‘s video visualizes a choreography of chaos, as ballerinas and singers express emotion amid impending cataclysm.
9. B. N-Dubz’s “Say It’s Over” made it to the UK charts through determined album downloads, emphasizing digital prowess over promotional fanfare.
10. B. In the UK, Jonas Blue’s “What I Like About You” earned a Platinum certification, testament to its resounding club appeal and catchy melody.
11. C. The “Stay Awake” video journeyed through the Californian desert, metaphorically aligning with the song’s theme of crossroads in love.
12. C. Kygo’s “Remind Me to Forget” hails from his album “Kids in Love,” where tropical rhythms play host to heartache narratives.
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