How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : 5 Seconds Of Summer, Major Lazer, The xx, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid, Friendly Fires, One Direction, Cher Lloyd, Naughty Boy, Twenty One Pilots, X Ambassadors, Jamie N Commons, Imagine Dragons, The 1975
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which film features the song “Girls Talk Boys” by 5 Seconds of Summer?
- A Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- B Ghostbusters: Answer the Call
- C Jurassic World
2. What is the primary theme explored in Major Lazer’s “Powerful”?
- A Romantic and physical attraction
- B Social justice
- C Environmentalism
3. What dance style influences are present in The xx’s song “Islands”?
- A Salsa
- B House music
- C Flamenco
4. Which award did Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” win for its music video?
- A MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography
- B Grammy Award for Best Music Video
- C BAFTA Award for Best Short Film
5. Which novel inspired the album name for Friendly Fires’ “Hawaiian Air”?
- A Island by Aldous Huxley
- B Brave New World
- C Lord of the Flies
6. What is the key signature of One Direction’s “Best Song Ever”?
- A E minor
- B C-sharp major
- C G major
7. What genre shift is notable in Cher Lloyd’s “Sirens”?
- A From classical to pop
- B From pop to electronic
- C From bubblegum pop to mature pop
8. Where was the music video for Naughty Boy’s “La La La” filmed?
- A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- B La Paz, Bolivia
- C Havana, Cuba
9. On which tour was the central bass riff of “Jumpsuit” by Twenty One Pilots developed?
- A The Blurryface Tour
- B Emotional Roadshow World Tour
- C Bandito Tour
10. Which advertising campaign prominently featured X Ambassadors’ “Jungle”?
- A Coca-Cola Happiness
- B Beats by Dre World Cup
- C Nike Just Do It
11. Which sport’s season named Imagine Dragons’ “Natural” as its anthem?
- A NFL Football
- B NBA Basketball
- C ESPN College Football
12. What inspired the lyrics to The 1975’s “Love It If We Made It”?
- A Novel excerpts
- B Tabloid headlines and social events
- C Shakespearean plays
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Tracklist
1 . 5 Seconds Of Summer – Girls Talk Boys |
| The music video is directed by Issac Rentz. |
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2 . Major Lazer – Powerful (w/ Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley) |
| The music video is directed by James Slater. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Peace Is the Mission”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . The xx – Islands |
| The music video is directed by Saam Farahmand. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “xx“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid – Brown Skin Girl |
| The music video is directed by Jenn Nkiru. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “The Lion King: The Gift”. |
5 . Friendly Fires – Hawaiian Air |
| The music video is directed by Chris Cottam. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Pala”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . One Direction – Best Song Ever |
| The music video is directed by Ben Winston. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Midnight Memories”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Cher Lloyd – Sirens |
| The music video is directed by Darren Craig. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Sorry I’m Late”. |
8 . Naughty Boy – La La La (w/ Sam Smith) |
| The music video is directed by Ian Pons Jewell. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Hotel Cabana”. |
9 . Twenty One Pilots – Jumpsuit |
| The music video is directed by Andrew Donoho. |
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10 . X Ambassadors, Jamie N Commons – Jungle |
| The music video is directed by Emile Rafael. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “VHS”. |
11 . Imagine Dragons – Natural |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Origins”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . The 1975 – Love It If We Made It |
| The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Girls Talk Boys” by 5 Seconds of Summer is part of the “Ghostbusters: Answer the Call” soundtrack. The song reflects the film’s playful and supernatural themes with its music video featuring the band in Ghostbusters attire.
2. The song “Powerful” by Major Lazer, featuring Ellie Goulding and Tarrus Riley, explores themes of romantic and physical attraction, metaphorically represented as electricity between individuals.
3. “Islands” by The xx incorporates elements of house music, contributing to its minimalist and rhythmic pop sound, complimented by a sparse instrumental composition.
4. “Brown Skin Girl” by Beyoncé, featuring Blue Ivy, won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video, celebrated for its artistic visuals and powerful theme of self-love and appreciation.
5. Friendly Fires’ album “Pala,” which includes “Hawaiian Air,” draws its name from Aldous Huxley’s novel “Island,” reflecting the band’s eclectic and vibrant sonic landscape.
6. One Direction’s “Best Song Ever” is written in the key of C-sharp major, giving it an upbeat and catchy melody that contributed to its success on international charts.
7. Cher Lloyd’s “Sirens” marks a departure to a more mature pop sound, showcasing her vocal depth and addressing more intense emotional themes compared to earlier work.
8. The music video for “La La La” by Naughty Boy, featuring Sam Smith, was filmed in La Paz, Bolivia, showcasing local landscapes and incorporating a mythological narrative.
9. The bass riff in “Jumpsuit” was developed by Twenty One Pilots during their Emotional Roadshow World Tour, lending the song a raw energy that characterizes much of the album “Trench.”
10. “Jungle” by X Ambassadors and Jamie N Commons gained prominence through a Beats by Dre World Cup advertisement, amplifying its high-energy and anthemic appeal.
11. “Natural” by Imagine Dragons was chosen as the anthem for the 2018 ESPN College Football season for its gritty tone and themes of overcoming adversity.
12. The 1975’s “Love It If We Made It” compiles headlines and social events from 2016 to 2018, reflecting the volatile political and cultural climate of the time through its incisive lyrics.
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