How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : London Grammar, Future, Miley Cyrus, Zedd, Katy Perry, Kesha, Magnetic Man, The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, DJ Fresh vs. Jay Fay, Fall Out Boy, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What notable advertising event featured Imagine Dragons’ song “Shots”?
- A A Coca-Cola Super Bowl commercial
- B A Target live commercial during the 2015 Grammy Awards
- C A Nike World Cup advertisement
2. What unique setting was used in the music video for Katy Perry’s “Chained to the Rhythm”?
- A Oblivia amusement park
- B A haunted house
- C A tropical island
3. What sample is incorporated in Fall Out Boy’s “American Beauty/American Psycho”?
- A A Nirvana guitar riff
- B A Mötley Crüe song
- C A Beatles’ melody
4. Which genre fusion characterizes DJ Fresh’s “Dibby Dibby Sound”?
- A Jazz and punk
- B Moombahton, electro house, and trap
- C Country and hip-hop
5. In which animated film’s themes did Fall Out Boy find inspiration for “Immortals”?
- A Toy Story
- B Big Hero 6
- C Frozen
6. Which artist featured in Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s “White Walls”?
- A Jay-Z
- B Schoolboy Q
- C Drake
7. Which 90’s song does Le Youth’s “Dance with Me” sample?
- A TLC’s “No Scrubs”
- B Spice Girls’ “Wannabe”
- C Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way”
8. How did Aggro Santos collaborate with Kimberley Walsh on “Like U Like”?
- A Twitter poll fan request
- B Arranged through Gary Barlow
- C Music label mandate
9. What inspired Kesha’s “Blah Blah Blah” lyrics?
- A A noisy parroting pet
- B Studio debate over talkative genders
- C A comedy skit
10. Which old-school theme is present in the video for “How Love Begins”?
- A A 1920s silent film
- B 1980s workout videos
- C 1960s space race
11. The song “Hit the Lights” was part of a larger campaign celebrating which city?
- A Miami
- B Las Vegas
- C New York City
12. Which DJs collaborated on “C’mon (Catch ‘Em by Surprise)”?
- A Tiësto and Diplo
- B Tiësto and David Guetta
- C Calvin Harris and Avicii
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . London Grammar – Big Picture |
| The music video is directed by Rankin. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Truth Is a Beautiful Thing”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Future, Miley Cyrus – Real And True (w/ Mr Hudson) |
| The music video is directed by Warren Fu. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Honest”. |
3 . Zedd, Katy Perry – 365 |
| The music video is directed by Darren Craig. |
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4 . Kesha – C’Mon |
| The music video is directed by Diamond Dogs. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Warrior”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Magnetic Man – Getting Nowhere (w/ John Legend) |
| The music video is directed by Rory Kramer. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Magnetic Man”. |
6 . The Chainsmokers – You Owe Me |
| The music video is directed by Robert Hales. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Sick Boy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Imagine Dragons – Shots |
| The music video is directed by Mathew Cullen. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Smoke + Mirrors”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Katy Perry – Chained To The Rhythm (w/ Skip Marley) |
| The music video is directed by Syndrome. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Witness”. |
9 . Fall Out Boy – American Beauty/American Psycho |
| The music video is directed by The Sacred Egg. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “American Beauty/American Psycho“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . DJ Fresh vs. Jay Fay – Dibby Dibby Sound (w/ Ms Dynamite) |
| The music video is directed by Jim Yukich. |
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11 . Fall Out Boy – Immortals |
| The music video is directed by Jon Jon Augustavo. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “American Beauty/American Psycho“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – White Walls (w/ SchoolBoy Q & Hollis) |
| The music video is directed by Tim Nackashi. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The Heist”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. During the 2015 Grammy Awards, Imagine Dragons performed “Shots” in a live commercial for Target. This event set the bar high for live commercials with its million production cost.
2. “Chained to the Rhythm” whisks viewers away to a whimsical setting called Oblivia, an amusement park with retro-futuristic vibes. It’s a pointed commentary on modern society.
3. The track “American Beauty/American Psycho” features a sample from Mötley Crüe’s “Too Fast for Love,” blending classic rock influences with Fall Out Boy’s signature style.
4. “Dibby Dibby Sound” is a sonic casserole of Moombahton, electro house, and trap, topped with Brazilian drum beats for carnival authenticity.
5. Fall Out Boy found inspiration for “Immortals” in Big Hero 6, particularly resonating with its themes of brotherhood and teamwork.
6. “White Walls” enlists Schoolboy Q to contribute gritty verses alongside Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, adding an edge to the track’s narrative.
7. Le Youth’s track “Dance with Me” samples the 90’s hit “No Scrubs” by TLC, giving it a nostalgic yet fresh twist.
8. Gary Barlow orchestrated Aggro Santos’ collaboration with Kimberley Walsh for “Like U Like” after learning about Santos’ interest in working with her.
9. Kesha’s “Blah Blah Blah” dives into gender stereotypes, sparked by a studio debate asserting men, not women, as the chattier bunch.
10. Who needs leg warmers? The video for “How Love Begins” nods to 1980s workout videos, complete with enthusiastic dancers and synth beats.
11. “Hit the Lights,” with a featurette from Lil Wayne, was part of Las Vegas’ “Only Vegas” tourism campaign, spotlighting the city’s vibrant nightlife.
12. Tiësto collaborated with Diplo on “C’mon (Catch ‘Em by Surprise),” a high-energy track featuring Busta Rhymes and known for its global appeal.
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