How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : K Koke, Cher, Rex Orange County, Beyoncé, Just Blaze, NF, Coldplay, Emma’s Imagination, Calvin Harris, Elbow, Lostprophets, Ab-Soul
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . K Koke – My Time |
| The music video is directed by Matthew Walker. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “I Ain’t Perfect”. |
2 . Cher – Fernando |
| The music video is directed by Ol Parker. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Rex Orange County – Amazing |
| The music video is directed by Chris Ullens. |
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Featured on the 2023 album “WHO CARES?”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Beyoncé – Video Phone (w/ Lady Gaga) |
| The music video is directed by Hype Williams. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “I Am… Sasha Fierce“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Just Blaze – Higher |
| The music video is directed by Nabil. |
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6 . NF – Hope |
| The music video is directed by NF & Patrick Tohill. |
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Featured on the 2023 album “HOPE”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “A Head Full of Dreams“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Emma’s Imagination – This Day |
| The music video is directed by Vanessa Caswill. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Stand Still”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Calvin Harris – Miracle (w/ Ellie Goulding) |
| The music video is directed by Taz Tron Delix. |
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Featured on the 2023 album “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Elbow – Golden Slumbers |
| The music video is directed by Michel Gondry. |
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11 . Lostprophets – For He’s A Jolly Good Felon |
| The music video is directed by David Allen. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Betrayed”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Ab-Soul – Bloody Waters (w/ Anderson .Paak & James Blake) |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Black Panther The Album Music From And Inspired By”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The video was directed by Matthew Walker, linking his creative eye to the song’s themes of overcoming life’s roller coasters, visually interpreting ambition and perseverance.
2. Cher’s rendition of “Fernando” for the film involves the Mexico–Guatemala conflict of 1959, which ties into her character’s narrative and shared history with Fernando.
3. Rex Orange County’s “Amazing” clocks in at an exact 3 minutes and 29 seconds. This timing complements its smooth bedroom pop style with soul and jazz influences.
4. “Video Phone” featuring Lady Gaga and Beyoncé achieved one award win among its six nominations, reiterating its lasting influence despite its relatively modest trophy count.
5. Filming “Higher” faced interruptions due to monsoon weather in Kerala, adding a degree of unpredictability to the creative process despite appropriate casting and artistic vision.
6. NF’s track “Hope” found its way into Winter Guard International performances in 2025, enriching the visual arts scene with its introspective exploration of personal growth.
7. Sonam Kapoor graces the video for “Hymn for the Weekend,” adding a touch of Bollywood glamour amid Coldplay’s pop-rock and R&B blend as it soars across screens.
8. Emma Gillespie wrote “This Day” at Glasgow Green, tailoring her lyrics to capture the essence of feeling alive on a sunny day, a sentiment that resonated widely after her TV appearances.
9. “Miracle” features heavy trance influences, paying homage to the early days of Calvin Harris’ career with its techno and Eurodance roots neatly intertwined with Goulding’s vocals.
10. Lostprophets’ “For He’s a Jolly Good Felon” is from “The Betrayed,” with lyrics underscoring gritty Welsh council estate origins, capturing a slice of life through alt-rock lenses.
11. The video for the K Koke and Bridget Kelly track was helmed by Matthew Walker, weaving visual artistry with lyrical narratives of overcoming adversity.
12. The track from the “Black Panther: The Album” soundtrack features a unique beat reminiscent of dripping water, harmonizing with the thematic elements of survival and confrontation.
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