How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : DJ Snake, Manic Street Preachers, Professor Green, Eminem, KT Tunstall, Internet Money, Ella Henderson, Professor Green, Wilkinson, DJ Fresh vs. Diplo, Beyoncé, Drumsound & Bassline Smith
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who among the following artists did *not* write the song released by DJ Snake featuring Lauv?
- A DJ Snake
- B Ed Sheeran
- C Tori Kelly
2. In which year did “(It’s Not War) Just the End of Love” by Manic Street Preachers make it to the UK Singles Chart?
- A 2010
- B 2012
- C 2009
3. What personal loss inspired the lyrics of Professor Green’s “Lullaby”?
- A His father
- B His grandmother
- C His dog
4. Which song marks the second collaboration between Eminem and Sia?
- A “Shady XV”
- B “Guts Over Fear”
- C “Love the Way You Lie”
5. KT Tunstall’s “(Still a) Weirdo” was written during which decade according to its music video narrative?
- A 1980s
- B 1970s
- C 1960s
6. Which Internet Money song features vocals from Lil Tecca and A Boogie wit da Hoodie?
- A “We Outside”
- B “Lemonade”
- C “Somebody”
7. In “Glow,” which specific chart position did Ella Henderson achieve in the UK?
- A 17
- B 7
- C 1
8. “Remedy” by Professor Green references which celebrity infamous for partying?
- A Lindsay Lohan
- B Paris Hilton
- C Charlie Sheen
9. Wilkinson described the production process of which song as his most challenging?
- A “Hopelessly Coping”
- B “Afterglow”
- C “Need To Know”
10. Which sample features in DJ Fresh’s track that later appeared in a film under a different name?
- A “Teach Me How to Dougie”
- B “Whoomp! (There It Is)”
- C “Jump Around”
11. In “Spirit” by Beyoncé, which film character’s themes does the song reference?
- A Simba
- B Mufasa
- C Scar
12. Which duo released a track on New State Music that peaked at number 49 on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Drumsound & Bassline Smith
- B Sigma
- C Fury & Trevor Smith
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . DJ Snake – A Different Way (w/ Lauv) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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2 . Manic Street Preachers – [It’s Not War] Just The End Of Love |
| The music video is directed by Alex Smith. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Postcards from a Young Man”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Professor Green – Lullaby (w/ Tori Kelly) |
| The music video is directed by Alex Herron. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Growing Up In Public”. |
4 . Eminem – Guts Over Fear (w/ Sia) |
| The music video is directed by Syndrome. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Shady XV”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . KT Tunstall – [Still A] Weirdo |
| The music video is directed by Paul Minor. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Tiger Suit”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Internet Money – Somebody (w/ A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Lil Tecca) |
| The music video is directed by Trey Lyons. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “B4 The Storm”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Ella Henderson – Glow |
| The music video is directed by Charles Mehling. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Chapter One”. |
8 . Professor Green – Remedy (w/ Ruth Anne) |
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Featured on the 2012 album “At Your Inconvenience”. |
9 . Wilkinson – Hopelessly Coping (w/ Thabo) |
| The music video is directed by Alex Hulsey. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Lazers Not Included”. |
10 . DJ Fresh vs. Diplo – Earthquake (w/ Dominique Young Unique) |
| The music video is directed by Jonas & François. |
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11 . Beyoncé – Spirit |
| The music video is directed by Jon Favreau. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “The Lion King: The Gift”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Drumsound & Bassline Smith – Close |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Wall of Sound”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. Tori Kelly did not write the song featuring DJ Snake and Lauv. The track was crafted by a notable team including Ed Sheeran and others, but she is not among the credited writers.
2. A. “(It’s Not War) Just the End of Love” reached the UK Singles Chart in the year 2010. It secured the 28th position, as the lead single from the band’s tenth studio album.
3. B. The song is a tribute to Professor Green’s grandmother. She passed away when he was thirteen and this loss shaped the emotive content of “Lullaby”.
4. B. “Guts Over Fear” is the second collaboration between Eminem and Sia. This track was notably featured in the film *The Equalizer*.
5. C. The music video for “(Still a) Weirdo” transports Tunstall back to the 1960s. Themes of enduring personal identity are explored through this retro journey.
6. C. “Somebody” features Lil Tecca and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. It appears on Internet Money’s album *B4 the Storm*, released in 2019.
7. B. The track “Glow” by Ella Henderson peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, reflecting a strong chart performance upon its release.
8. C. Charlie Sheen is humorously mentioned for his partying reputation within the lyrics of “Remedy” by Professor Green.
9. A. The creation of “Hopelessly Coping” proved particularly demanding for Wilkinson. Its complex development included numerous rewrites and production challenges.
10. A. The track features a sample from “Teach Me How to Dougie”. The version called “Motherquake” was included in the Kick-Ass 2 film.
11. A. Themes tied to Simba are reflected in “Spirit” by Beyoncé. The song aligns with the narrative of his journey in *The Lion King* remake.
12. A. Drumsound & Bassline Smith released “Close”, which peaked at number 49 on the UK Singles Chart in 2011.
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