How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bruno Mars, Imagine Dragons, Major Lazer, Katy Perry, Jessie J, Florence + The Machine, Chase & Status, Bring Me The Horizon, David Guetta & Sia, Selena Gomez, Awolnation, Ed Sheeran
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which genre best describes Bruno Mars’s “The Lazy Song”?
- A Country pop
- B Reggae-pop
- C Indie rock
2. What iconic event is parodied in the music video for Imagine Dragons’ “On Top Of The World”?
- A Woodstock Festival
- B Apollo 11 Moon landing
- C Berlin Wall fall
3. In Major Lazer’s “Powerful,” released with Ellie Goulding, what unusual element is highlighted in the lyrics?
- A Superhero abilities
- B Intense attraction
- C Cosmic travel
4. What significant achievement is associated with Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night [T.G.I.F.]”?
- A First female solo artist with six consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number-ones
- B First female solo artist with five number-one singles from one album
- C First female solo artist with two charting singles in every continent
5. What reoccurring theme does Jessie J address in “Nobody’s Perfect”?
- A Desire for perfection
- B Striving for fame
- C Imperfection and regret
6. What unique narrative theme is explored in Florence + The Machine’s “Ship To Wreck”?
- A Celestial voyages
- B Self-destruction
- C Political intrigue
7. Which gaming franchise featured Chase & Status’s “Blind Faith” on its soundtrack?
- A Need for Speed
- B Call of Duty
- C Forza Horizon
8. “Throne” by Bring Me The Horizon was selected as a theme for what type of event?
- A Olympic opening ceremony
- B Super Bowl halftime show
- C WWE NXT TakeOver
9. With whom did David Guetta collaborate for the song “Flames”?
- A Ariana Grande
- B Sia
- C Rihanna
10. Selena Gomez’s “Fetish” includes influences from which music genre?
- A Alternative R&B
- B Disco-funk
- C Bluegrass
11. What distinguishes Awolnation’s “Sail” in terms of chart achievement?
- A Shortest time on Billboard Hot 100
- B Longest time on Billboard Hot 100 for an independent artist
- C Most weeks at number one on Billboard Hot 100
12. What inspired Ed Sheeran to write “I See Fire” for *The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug*?
- A Personal travel experiences
- B Director Peter Jackson’s request
- C A New Zealand myth
Tracklist
1 . Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song |
| The music video is directed by Bruno Mars & Cameron Dudd. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Imagine Dragons – On Top Of The World |
| The music video is directed by Matt Eastin & Corey Fox.. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “0”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Major Lazer – Powerful (w/ Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley) |
| The music video is directed by James Slater. |
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4 . Katy Perry – Last Friday Night [T.G.I.F.] |
| The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld. |
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5 . Jessie J – Nobody’s Perfect |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Who You Are”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Florence + The Machine – Ship To Wreck |
| The music video is directed by Vincent Haycock. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Chase & Status – Blind Faith (w/ Liam Bailey) |
| The music video is directed by Daniel Wolfe. |
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8 . Bring Me The Horizon – Throne |
| The music video is directed by Oliver Sykes & Plastic Kid. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “That’s the Spirit”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . David Guetta & Sia – Flames |
| The music video is directed by Lior Molcho. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “7”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Selena Gomez – Fetish (w/ Gucci Mane) |
| The music video is directed by Petra Collins. |
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11 . Awolnation – Sail |
| The music video is directed by Cameron Duddy. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Megalithic Symphony”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Ed Sheeran – I See Fire |
| The music video is directed by Shane Ramirez. |
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Featured on the 2013 album ” (The Hobbit Soundtrack)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars falls squarely into the reggae-pop genre, featuring elements characteristic of roots reggae and ska. It has been celebrated for its laid-back, relaxation-themed lyrics.
2. The music video for “On Top Of The World” by Imagine Dragons humorously tackles conspiracy theories surrounding the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing. The video casts the band members in a staged moon landing scenario.
3. Major Lazer’s “Powerful” focuses on the potent effects of intense attraction, using metaphors of electricity and power. This metaphor extends to the sensation when lovers connect.
4. “Last Friday Night [T.G.I.F.]” by Katy Perry marked a significant milestone, making her the first female solo artist to achieve five number-one singles from a single album, *Teenage Dream*.
5. Jessie J’s song “Nobody’s Perfect” deals with themes of imperfection and regret over past mistakes. The song suggests an acceptance of faults and difficult life choices.
6. In Florence + The Machine’s “Ship To Wreck,” the lyrics delve into self-destructive behavior. The song highlights the tension between creating and destroying one’s own achievements.
7. Chase & Status’s “Blind Faith” found its way onto the soundtrack of the racing video game *Forza Horizon*. It also graced the *Dirt 3* game soundtrack.
8. Bring Me The Horizon’s “Throne” was chosen as an official theme for WWE NXT TakeOver: Respect in 2015, reinforcing its powerful and energetic appeal.
9. For “Flames,” David Guetta partnered with Sia, continuing their prolific collaboration history, which includes hits like “Titanium.”
10. Selena Gomez’s “Fetish” incorporates alternative R&B influences, alongside trap-pop and electro hip hop elements, contributing to its distinct sound.
11. Awolnation’s “Sail” achieved the longest run on the Billboard Hot 100 for an independent artist, remaining on the chart for 79 weeks.
12. Ed Sheeran was inspired to write “I See Fire” after a request from *The Hobbit* director Peter Jackson. Sheeran crafted the song on the spot after viewing the film.
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