How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : A$Ap Rocky, Lethal Bizzle, Fetty Wap, Cadet, Deno, Eminem, Bugzy Malone, Lil Tjay, Kano, Juice WRLD, Lil Tecca, Lil Wayne
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which producer worked on KRS-One’s track from his second solo album?
- A Dr. Dre
- B DJ Premier
- C Timbaland
2. What is the tempo of Lethal Bizzle’s “Rari WorkOut”?
- A 120 BPM
- B 148 BPM
- C 100 BPM
3. Which guest artist is featured on Baby Cham’s “Ghetto Story Chapter 2”?
- A Alicia Keys
- B Sean Paul
- C Rihanna
4. Who makes a guest appearance on Arcade Fire’s “Reflektor”?
- A David Bowie
- B Brian Eno
- C Björk
5. In what unusual setting did Tracy Chapman perform “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution” in 2020?
- A The White House
- B Late Night with Seth Meyers
- C A subway station
6. What prompted the production of Machine Gun Kelly’s “Rap Devil”?
- A A feud with Jay-Z
- B A diss from Eminem
- C Personal frustrations
7. What was Ann Lee’s single “2 Times” initially released in?
- A Italy
- B UK
- C Australia
8. Which artist collaborated with J Balvin on a remix of his hit with Willy William?
- A Shakira
- B Beyoncé
- C Selena Gomez
9. Where was the music video for Kano’s “Upside” filmed?
- A Brixton
- B Camden Town
- C Canning Town
10. What is the tempo of Lil Tecca’s track released on his debut mixtape *We Love You Tecca*?
- A 204 BPM
- B 120 BPM
- C 180 BPM
11. Which film inspired the music video for Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “The Kill”?
- A Psycho
- B The Shining
- C Nightmare on Elm Street
12. Who was originally intended to feature on Lil Wayne’s “She Will” alongside Drake?
- A Jay-Z
- B Rick Ross
- C Kendrick Lamar
Tracklist
1 . A$Ap Rocky – Babushka Boi |
‘Praise to the Lord, give him grace’
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| The music video for A$AP Rocky’s “Babushka Boi,” directed by Nadia Lee Cohen, draws inspiration from Dick Tracy and features, next to A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, and Schoolboy Q. The narrative explores the dual meaning of “babushka,” with Rocky donning scarves on his head and interacting with elderly Russian women who assist in his crimes. |
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2 . Lethal Bizzle – Rari Workout (w/ JME & Tempa T) |
| On “‘Rari WorkOut,” produced by Diztortion, Lethal Bizzle collaborates with grime icons JME and Tempa T. The music video covers “casual” activities like working out at the gym, skateboarding, and cruising in a Ferrari. |
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3 . Fetty Wap – 679 (w/ Remy Boyz) |
‘I brought a lot of loud, lot of Remy to sip on’
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| The music video for “679,” featuring Remy Boyz – that is Montana Buckz (aka Monty) and P-Dice, captures a lively party, complete with half-naked women and their signature drink, Remy Martin Cognac 1738. The title “679” is derived from Fetty Wap’s birthday, June 7, 1990. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Fetty Wap”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Cadet – Gang Gang |
‘Let me tell you who I am’
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| The posthumously released single “Gang Gang” by rapper Cadet addresses the systemic injustices black men face from law enforcement. Produced by LA Beats, the track maintains Cadet’s brutally honest lyrical content. Directed by Simon Awkes, shot in London and completed two weeks before Cadet’s death, the accompanying video employs an interrogative concept to offer a nuanced look at personal bias and societal constructs affecting policing. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “The Rated Legend”. |
5 . Deno – Change (w/ Digdat) |
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6 . Eminem – Fall |
‘But I’m not gonna fall, bitch! (Yeah)’
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| The music video for Eminem’s “Fall,” directed by James Larese, serves as a defiant response to critics of his previous album “Revival” and features disses aimed at hip-hop figures like Joe Budden and Tyler, The Creator. Pursued and caught by a shadowy figure, possibly a metaphor for his inner demons or a reference to the Venom symbiote, Eminem is turning into his alter-ego, Slim Shady. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Kamikaze”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Bugzy Malone – Run (w/ Rag’N’Bone Man) |
‘Running through the city’s got this young boy breathless’
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Featured on the 2018 album “B. Inspired”. |
8 . Lil Tjay – F.N |
| Produced by MB13 Beatz, “F.N,” Bronx-native rapper Lil Tjay’s track digs into themes of betrayal, skepticism about the loyalty of those around him, rising fame, and the complexities of adulthood. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “True 2 Myself”. |
9 . Kano – Upside (w/ Michelle Breeze) |
‘Askin me questions I don’t know’
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| Kano’s track “Upside” features a collaboration with Why Why Peaches vocalist Michelle Breeze. Directed by Henry Schofield and filmed in Canning Town, the music video portrays Kano as a boxer faced with the moral dilemma between morality and temptation of throwing a fight due to pressure from two fixers. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Method to the Maadness”. |
10 . Juice WRLD – Lucid Dreams |
‘You left me falling and landing inside my grave’
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| The music video for Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” is directed by Cole Bennett and features the rapper haunted by a woman resembling a character from the horror film “The Ring.” The track samples Sting’s “Shape of My Heart,” which serves as the core around which the entire song revolves. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Goodbye & Good Riddance”. |
11 . Lil Tecca – Did It Again |
| The single “Did It Again” by Lil Tecca is produced by Nick Mira. The music video showcases the rapper flaunting a lavish lifestyle replete with luxury cars, designer clothes, etc., encapsulating the aspirational themes often found in hip-hop : rise to fame and the material rewards that come with it. |
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12 . Lil Wayne – She Will (w/ Drake) |
| Produced by T-Minus, Lil Wayne’s “She Will” is a collaboration with his Young Money signee, Drake, who contributes to the hook, adding his own flair to the song’s narrative about authenticity and relationships. The visuals for the song, directed by Tim Fox and featuring art by Daniel Crossan, offer a dystopian, comic book-like world inspired by Grand Theft Auto and The Dark Knight. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Tha Carter IV“.Tha+Carter+IV+vinyl+album&tag=radiovideom05-20′ target=’_blank’ rel=’noopener’> Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. DJ Premier produced the track, adding his signature touch at D&D Studios in New York. Known for his work in the hip-hop scene, Premier’s involvement brought a distinctive sound to the project.
2. Lethal Bizzle’s “Rari WorkOut” grooves along at 148 beats per minute, keeping the tempo energetic. The track exemplifies Bizzle’s blend of grime with dance elements.
3. Alicia Keys contributes her signature vocals to “Ghetto Story Chapter 2,” enhancing the reggae fusion. Her collaboration with Cham added a unique twist to the track.
4. David Bowie, known for his eclectic musical style, made a memorable guest appearance on “Reflektor.” His involvement enriched the track’s theme of reflection and introspection.
5. Tracy Chapman performed “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution” on Late Night with Seth Meyers, updating its lyrics to “Go Vote.” Her performance marked a contemporary take on the classic.
6. Machine Gun Kelly’s “Rap Devil” was a direct response to Eminem, fueling a well-publicized rap feud. The diss track landed significant attention in 2018.
7. Ann Lee’s single “2 Times” first dropped in Italy before achieving international success in the late ’90s. It became a dancefloor staple in several countries.
8. J Balvin and Willy William’s hit received a star-studded remix featuring Beyoncé, adding another layer of global appeal. The collaboration helped the song gain even wider popularity.
9. The music video for Kano’s “Upside” was shot in Canning Town, East London, showcasing the rapper in his neighborhood. Director Henry Scholfield captured the local essence.
10. Lil Tecca’s track on his mixtape clocks in at a brisk 204 BPM, setting a fast-paced backdrop. The song’s energy resonates with listeners far and wide.
11. The Shining inspired Thirty Seconds to Mars’ music video for “The Kill,” with Jared Leto directing under a pseudonym. The visual homage captured the film’s eerie essence.
12. Rick Ross was initially considered for “She Will,” but Drake’s involvement reshaped the track. The final version featured the rapper duo instead.
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!
Rap Quotes • Praise to the Lord, give him grace (A$Ap Rocky) • I brought a lot of loud, lot of Remy to sip on (Fetty Wap) • Let me tell you who I am (Cadet) • But I’m not gonna fall, bitch! (Yeah) (Eminem) • Running through the city’s got this young boy breathless (Bugzy Malone) • Askin me questions I don’t know (Kano) • You left me falling and landing inside my grave (Juice WRLD) •
Musicwise : Grime, Hip Hop, Melodic Rap, Rap, Trap
