How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tinie Tempah, Fetty Wap, Jay-Z & Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Melissa Steel, Stefflon Don, Azealia Banks, Brookes Brothers, Bugzy Malone, Trippie Redd, Drake, Travis Scott
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which rapper is featured on Tinie Tempah’s track “Trampoline”?
- A Jay-Z
- B Drake
- C 2 Chainz
2. What illegal activity is hinted at in Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen”?
- A Car theft
- B Drug dealing
- C Bank robbery
3. Which two rappers collaborated on the single “Niggas in Paris”?
- A Jay-Z and Kanye West
- B Eminem and 50 Cent
- C Drake and Lil Wayne
4. Who directed the music video for Nicki Minaj’s “Barbie Dreams”?
- A Hype Williams
- B Dave Meyers
- C Chris Robinson
5. Melissa Steel’s debut single “Kisses for Breakfast” prominently features which musical genre?
- A Pop
- B Reggae
- C Rock
6. What does the track “Senseless” by Stefflon Don primarily feature in terms of language?
- A English
- B Patois
- C Spanish
7. Who collaborated with Azealia Banks on her debut single “212”?
- A Diplo
- B Lazy Jay
- C Skrillex
8. With which vocalist did Brookes Brothers team up for their single “Carry Me On”?
- A Emeli Sandé
- B Chrom3
- C Sam Smith
9. What is the duet between Bugzy Malone and Rag’n’Bone Man titled?
- A Run
- B Race
- C Rush
10. What instrument did Stevie Wonder contribute to Travis Scott’s “Stop Trying to Be God”?
- A Piano
- B Harmonica
- C Guitar
11. Which feature artist appears on Drake’s single “Take Care”?
- A Rihanna
- B Beyoncé
- C Selena Gomez
12. For which album was Trippie Redd’s single “Taking a Walk” a promotional single?
- A Beware the Book of Eli
- B Life’s a Trip
- C Pegasus
Tracklist
1 . Tinie Tempah – Trampoline (w/ 2 Chainz) |
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| UK rapper Tinie Tempah releases the video for “Trampoline,” an urban-rap & twerk anthem produced by Diplo. Featuring 2 Chainz, the video embodies energy, style (and bikinis), inspired by Tinie’s dynamic stage jumps. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Demonstration”. |
2 . Fetty Wap – Trap Queen |
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| Trap Queen by Fetty Wap combines the empowerment of rap with the emotion of R&B, reminiscent of Teena Marie’s “Ooo La La La.” Fetty’s unique singing feels spontaneous, capturing the roller coaster of love. The lyrics depict a couple à la Bonnie and Clyde, building their future, juxtaposing romance with the risky business of “cookin’” narcotics. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Fetty Wap”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Jay-Z & Kanye West – Ni**As In Paris |
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| Kanye and Jay-Z’s collaboration on Niggas in Paris” began when Kanye received numerous beats from Hit-Boy. They insisted on recording in person, spanning sessions globally from NYC to Paris. The video, a blend of studio and live versions, showcased their dynamic live performances, featuring rapid cuts and lasers. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Watch the Throne”. |
4 . Nicki Minaj – Barbie Dreams |
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| In “Barbie Dreams,” Nicki Minaj humorously calls out, as a a nod to The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Just Playing (Dreams)”, numerous male rappers, including Drake, DJ Khaled, and 50 Cent. While the jabs are playful, Minaj clarified on her Beats 1 radio show that they were meant for those who can take a joke. The song’s video features many of these rappers as Muppet-style puppets. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Queen”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Melissa Steel – Kisses For Breakfast (w/ Popcaan) |
| In “Kisses for Breakfast” featuring Popcaan, 21-year-old Steel brings her unique R&B-reggae fusion. produced by Wundah and Richie Flores. Popcaan introduced Steel to his hometown’s culture, making the video shot in Kingston full of summer vibes with beach fun and dancing in the sun. |
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6 . Stefflon Don – Pretty Girl (w/ Tiggs Da Author) |
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| The light-hearted and enjoyable “Pretty Girl” is a dancehall-infused single where East London’s Stefflon collaborates with Tiggs Da Author. The lively video portrays Stefflon as a rebellious student causing chaos at her prestigious British boarding school : smoking in her dorm, dancing in showers, and causing mischief in classes. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Secure”. |
7 . Azealia Banks – 212l (w/ Lazy Jay) |
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| Azealia Banks bursts onto the scene with the distinct style, fiery lyricism and unforgettable chorus of “212” featuring Lazy Jay, showcasing her unique fusion of hip-hop and house. The New York artist’s black-and-white video, shot in Montreal in 2011, features Banks in a Mickey Mouse sweater, against a brick wall, with cameos from producers Lunice and Jacques Greene. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Broke with Expensive Taste”. |
8 . Brookes Brothers – Carry Me On (w/ Chrom3) |
| Following the success of “In Your Eyes” and “Loveline,””Carry Me On,” featuring Chrom3’s vocals, blends radio-friendly tunes with dancefloor energy. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Orange Lane”. |
9 . Bugzy Malone – Run (w/ Rag’N’Bone Man) |
| Run by Bugzy Malone, featuring Rag’n’Bone Man, narrates the journey of a boy navigating a city, seeking a “home.” |
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Featured on the 2018 album ” B. Inspired”. |
10 . Trippie Redd – Taking A Walk |
| Co-produced by iconic Scott Storch and with the help of beatsmith AVEDON, the track showcases 19-year-old Ohio artist Trippie delving into themes of life with lyrics touching on perceptions of his well-being and external pressures, blending introspection with his signature style. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Life’s a Trip”. |
11 . Drake – Take Care (w/ Rihanna) |
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| Take Care, the title track from Drake’s album, samples Jamie xx’s remix of Gil Scott-Heron’s “I’ll Take Care of You.” Featuring Rihanna, it digs into a couple’s past, capturing the nuances of love, loss, and hope for rekindled passion since their chemistry shines despite their complex history. The video is directed by Yoann Lemoine, using minimalist art to depict the relationship’s highs and lows, intertwined with symbolic animal and nature imagery. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Take Care”. |
12 . Travis Scott – Stop Trying To Be God (w/ James Blake) |
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| Symbolizing the balance between seeking love and desiring worship Travis Scott’s “Stop Trying to Be God” from his Astroworld album features Stevie Wonder and James Blake. Directed by Dave Meyers, the video is filled with biblical imagery, including a Christ-like figure, baptism scenes, singing sheep and appearances by Blake and Kylie Jenner. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Astroworld “. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Trampoline” is a track by Tinie Tempah featuring 2 Chainz. Released in 2013, it charted well in the UK.
2. “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap includes references to drug dealing, using “cookin’ pies” to imply crack cocaine production.
3. “Niggas in Paris” is a collaboration between Jay-Z and Kanye West, from their album “Watch the Throne”.
4. The music video for “Barbie Dreams” by Nicki Minaj was directed by Hype Williams, known for his vibrant style.
5. Melissa Steel’s “Kisses for Breakfast” embraces reggae influences, reflecting its upbeat dancehall vibe.
6. Stefflon Don’s “Senseless” includes both English and Jamaican Patois in its lyrical delivery.
7. Azealia Banks’s single “212” features collaboration with Lazy Jay, based on his track “Float My Boat”.
8. The Brookes Brothers’ single “Carry Me On” features Chrom3 as a vocalist, contributing to its catchy chorus.
9. The song “Run” is a collaboration between Bugzy Malone and Rag’n’Bone Man, released in 2018.
10. Stevie Wonder’s harmonica performance provides a unique element to Travis Scott’s “Stop Trying to Be God”.
11. Rihanna lent her vocals to Drake’s single “Take Care”, adding depth to the emotive track.
12. “Taking a Walk” was released as part of the promotional cycle for Trippie Redd’s album “Life’s a Trip”.
For THE FULL HIP-HOP & SOUL COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
