How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : One Bit, Noah Cyrus, D12, Fergie, The King Blues, Peace, Panic! At The Disco, Stealing Sheep, Zedd, Elley Duhé, Empire Of The Sun, Professor Green, Lewi White, Fono
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 two colors are predominantly featured in the music video for “My Way” by One Bit and Noah Cyrus?
- A Purple and Yellow
- B Pink and Blue
- C Red and Green
2. What change was made to D12’s “Purple Pills” for radio play?
- A The title was altered to “Purple Hills”
- B A new chorus was added
- C Eminem’s verses were removed
3. What does Fergie’s “M.I.L.F. $” acronym stand for?
- A Mothers I’d Like to Fraternize
- B Mothers I’d Like to Follow
- C Mothers I’d Like to Find
4. Which musical genre best describes The King Blues’ “Headbutt”?
- A Punk Rock
- B Jazz
- C Classical
5. Which UK city is the band Peace originally from?
- A Manchester
- B Worcester
- C Bristol
6. For which chart did Panic! At The Disco’s “Hey Look Ma I Made It” set a record?
- A Hot Rock Songs
- B Pop Songs
- C Dance Club Songs
7. What unusual premise inspired the lyrics of Stealing Sheep’s “Shut Eye”?
- A A dream sequence
- B Sleeping on a sofa for months
- C Alien abduction
8. Which event was the first live performance of Zedd and Elley Duhé’s “Happy Now” linked to?
- A Coachella
- B Zedd In the Park
- C Glastonbury
9. Which album features Empire Of The Sun’s “Alive” as the lead single?
- A Walking On A Dream
- B Two Vines
- C Ice on the Dune
10. Who produced “Are You Getting Enough?” by Professor Green featuring Miles Kane?
- A Kid Harpoon
- B Mark Ronson
- C Pharrell Williams
11. In Lewi White’s “Young Guns,” which element does Ed Sheeran embody in the music video?
- A Water
- B Fire
- C Earth
12. What notable achievement did Fono’s “Real Joy” receive in the UK music scene?
- A Grammy Award nomination
- B Mercury Prize win
- C UK Music Video Awards nomination
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 30/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . One Bit, Noah Cyrus – My Way |
| The music video is directed by Jenna Watt, Tripp Watt. |
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2 . D12 – Purple Pills |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Devil’s Night”. |
3 . Fergie – M.I.L.F. $ |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Double Dutchess”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . The King Blues – Headbutt |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Punk and Poetry”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Peace – Money |
| The music video is directed by Ninian Doff. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Happy People”. |
6 . Panic! At The Disco – Hey Look Ma I Made It |
| The music video is directed by Brandon Dermer. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Pray for the Wicked”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Stealing Sheep – Shut Eye |
| The music video is directed by Rivkah Gevinson. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Into the Diamond Sun”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Zedd, Elley Duhé – Happy Now |
| The music video is directed by Dori Oskowitz. |
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9 . Empire Of The Sun – Alive |
| The music video is directed by Alex Theurer. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Ice on the Dune”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Professor Green – Are You Getting Enough? (w/ Miles Kane) |
| The music video is directed by Henry Scholfield. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Growing Up In Public”. |
11 . Lewi White – Young Guns (w/ Devlin, Ed Sheeran, Yasmin, Griminal) |
| The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
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12 . Fono – Real Joy |
| The music video is directed by Simon Cahn. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video features distinct pink and blue color schemes, symbolizing contrasting themes in the song. These colors amplify the dinner party and dance sequences, enhancing the visual storytelling.
2. For radio and video play, “Purple Pills” was rebranded as “Purple Hills,” with lyrics cleaned up to remove explicit drug references, transforming its edgy theme into something more palatable.
3. The song “M.I.L.F. $” carries a dual meaning. The acronym stands creatively for “Mothers I’d Like to Follow,” celebrating empowered motherhood rather than the original, more risqué connotation.
4. “Headbutt” is characterized by its punk rock style, delivering fast-paced rhythms typical of the genre. The King Blues’ energetic performance further solidifies this musical categorization.
5. Peace hailed from Worcester, a city contributing to the UK’s vibrant indie rock scene. This regional distinction aligns them with the B-Town movement in local music culture.
6. “Hey Look Ma I Made It” broke records on the Hot Rock Songs chart, maintaining an unprecedented streak at number one. This achievement underlines its massive popularity and crossover appeal.
7. “Shut Eye” was penned during Becky Hawley’s prolonged stint of sofa surfing, reflecting her exhaustion. The lyrics subtly reveal the challenges of unconventional sleeping arrangements.
8. “Happy Now” debuted during Zedd In the Park, providing an initial live platform for the song. This premiere set the stage for its subsequent release and reception.
9. As the lead single, “Alive” anchored Empire Of The Sun’s “Ice on the Dune” album. The track delivered a prominent introduction to their distinctive electronic sound.
10. Kid Harpoon took charge of production on “Are You Getting Enough?” This collaboration highlighted his expertise, contributing to its distinctive soundscapes.
11. In the “Young Guns” video, Ed Sheeran represents the element of fire. The imagery connotes intensity and creativity, aligning with his artistic persona.
12. “Real Joy” garnered a nomination for “Best Dance Video – UK” at the UK Music Video Awards. The video stood out for its engaging narrative and dynamic presentation.