How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lil Tecca, Aitch, Machine Gun Kelly, Eminem, Kojo Funds, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Dizzee Rascal, Stormzy, Ill Blu, Mac Miller, Lil Pump & Kanye West
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. The song “Heartbreaker (At The End Of A Lonely Street)” by Dread Zeppelin combines elements of which artists’ work?
- A Led Zeppelin and Elvis Presley
- B The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan
- C Queen and David Bowie
2. What was unique about the promotion of Fall Out Boy’s “Centuries” prior to its release?
- A A hidden message in Morse code
- B A surprise flash mob performance
- C A live-streamed recording session
3. Which studio album by Kylie Minogue includes the single “Get Outta My Way”?
- A Fever
- B X
- C Aphrodite
4. Paloma Faith’s “Crybaby” addresses what social issue?
- A Climate change
- B Toxic masculinity
- C Economic inequality
5. “I Like” by Kojo Funds featuring Wizkid is associated with which genre?
- A Afroswing
- B Britpop
- C Reggae fusion
6. Which type of additional tracks were included with the release of INXS’s “Baby Don’t Cry”?
- A Acoustic versions
- B Instrumental versions
- C Rap remixes
7. “All Stars” by Martin Solveig features vocals from which artist?
- A ALMA
- B Sia
- C Zara Larsson
8. What musical element does “Money Right” by Dizzee Rascal sample?
- A A guitar riff from Led Zeppelin
- B A piano riff from David Sylvian
- C A violin solo from Vivaldi
9. In which 1986 film did Michael Jackson’s “Another Part of Me” originally appear?
- A The Wiz
- B Moonwalker
- C Captain EO
10. Which musical style is featured in “Chop My Money”?
- A UK grime
- B Jazz fusion
- C Classical rock
11. Which does The Weeknd’s track from “Beauty Behind the Madness” feature as a sample?
- A “Can’t Stop Loving You” by Soul Dog
- B “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- C “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
12. The Bee Gees’ track from the *Staying Alive* soundtrack was followed by which hit single in 1987?
- A Stayin’ Alive
- B You Win Again
- C Tragedy
Tracklist
1 . Lil Tecca – Love Me |
‘When we pull up to the party, man, the party get bigger’
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| In “Love Me,” 16-year-old Long Island rapper, Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe, known as Lil Tecca, showcases a unique style influenced by New York City’s diverse sounds, merging dancehall-inspired bounce and West Indies music with hip-hop. The music video is directed by David Del Rosario. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “We Love You Tecca”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Aitch – Buss Down (w/ Ziezie) |
| Manchester MC Aitch’s “Buss Down,” produced by Mojam, features British afroswing rapper ZieZie. The accompanying music video is directed by Darnell Depradine. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “AitcH2O”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Machine Gun Kelly – Rap Devil |
| Machine Gun Kelly’s “Rap Devil” is a diss and retaliation track targeting Eminem after Eminem mentioned him in his “Kamikaze” album. The lyrics criticize Eminem’s aging in the industry, his public persona versus private luxury, and his attempt to ban MGK from his radio station over a past tweet about his daughter. |
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4 . Eminem – Lucky You (w/ Joyner Lucas) |
‘I wish I could say, “What a wonderful feeling!’
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| In the official video directed by James Larese, Eminem and Joyner Lucas address the idea that Eminem has influenced a generation of rappers who mimic him. Set in an abandoned shipyard, the video features hooded, red-eyed figures copying Eminem and Lucas’s every move, sometimes silly. The message is clear, discussing Eminem’s comeback, critiquing current hip-hop trends, and addressing reliance on ghostwriters and meaningless mumble rap. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Kamikaze”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Kojo Funds – I Like (w/ Wizkid) |
| Kojo Funds has roots in Ghana and the West Indies. That explains why his single “I Like,” featuring Nigerian artist Wizkid and produced by Rymez and G.A, is a blend of UK rap, Afrobeats, dancehall, and what Kojo terms “Afro swing.” The music video is directed by Dir. LX. |
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6 . Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer (w/ Nicki Minaj &Ty Dolla $ign) |
‘Cause even in your new bitch, I can see a lot of me’
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| Directed by Munachi Osegbu, the music video for “Hot Girl Summer” features artists Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Ty Dolla $ign at a vibrant pool party. It also boasts cameo appearances from celebrities like Rico Nasty, La La Anthony, Ari Lennox, French Montana, and Summer Walker. The song, produced by Juicy J and sampling City Girls’ “Act Up,” celebrates the “hot girl summer” trend initiated by Megan. |
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7 . Cardi B – Bodak Yellow |
‘Honestly, don’t give a fuck ’bout who ain’t fond of me’
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| Cardi B’s debut “Bodak Yellow” features a minimalistic beat, a deep bassline, and a distinct piano tune emphasizing her bold lyrics and unique flow. The accompanying music video, directed by Picture Perfect and shot in Dubai, has Cardi B patting a tiger’s head and traversing the desert on camels. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Invasion of Privacy”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Dizzee Rascal – Money Right |
‘Forget my cheque and you will regret that’
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| In “Money Right,” grime superstars Dizzee and Skepta rap over a piano riff from David Sylvian and Japan’s 80s song “Night Porter.” The music video is directed by Romain Chassain. |
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9 . Stormzy – Sounds Of The Skeng |
‘But the truth is, they’re not realistic points’
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| London-based MC, Stormzy’s “Sound of the Skeng,” produced by grime expert Sir Spyro, reflects on his five-year career, his evolving style, and success. Directed by Henry Scholfield, the video features Stormzy in various roles, from a teacher to a boxer, while guiding his nephews, Allyas and Omari, on a London journey. |
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10 . Ill Blu – Chop My Money (w/ Krept & Konan, Loski & Ziezie) |
‘7 on a coat, and it don’t even keep me warm’
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| Producer duo iLL Blu’s single “Chop My Money” boasts melodic verses from established and emerging talents like ZieZie, Krept, Konan, and Loski, each adding their distinct flair. The accompanying music video is directed by LX. |
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11 . Mac Miller – Hurt Feelings |
| Mac Miller’s “Hurt Feelings,” produced by J. Cole, sees Miller addressing his authenticity in music and asserting his success against doubters. The accompanying video is directed by Anthony Gaddis and Eric Tilford with animation from LUTCH.TV. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Swimming”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Lil Pump & Kanye West – I Love It (w/ Adele Givens) |
| Adele Givens introduces and concludes “I Love It,” a track featuring Lil Pump and Kanye West. The music video, produced by Spike Jonze, showcases Pump and West following Givens like eager puppies, in oversized suits resembling characters from the game Roblox. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Harverd Dropout”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. A. Dread Zeppelin’s song combines Led Zeppelin’s and Elvis Presley’s works, featuring reggae and Elvis impersonation.
2. A. “Centuries” promotion included a Morse code teaser before its BBC Radio 1 premiere.
3. C. The track is part of Kylie’s eleventh studio album, *Aphrodite*.
4. B. The song’s lyrics explore themes of toxic masculinity and emotional expression.
5. A. The single is categorized under the afroswing genre, blending diverse musical influences.
6. B. The release included instrumental versions as additional tracks.
7. A. ALMA provided the featured vocals for the track “All Stars.”
8. B. “Money Right” samples a piano riff from David Sylvian, used by Ray Keith.
9. C. The song made its debut in the film *Captain EO* starring Michael Jackson.
10. A. The track showcases elements of UK grime and afroswing within its structure.
11. A. It samples “Can’t Stop Loving You” by Soul Dog.
12. B. “You Win Again” was the Bee Gees’ subsequent hit after the *Staying Alive* soundtrack single.
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 • When we pull up to the party, man, the party get bigger (Lil Tecca) • I wish I could say, “What a wonderful feeling! (Eminem) • Cause even in your new bitch, I can see a lot of me (Megan Thee Stallion) • Honestly, don’t give a fuck ’bout who ain’t fond of me (Cardi B) • Forget my cheque and you will regret that (Dizzee Rascal) • But the truth is, they’re not realistic points (Stormzy) • 7 on a coat, and it don’t even keep me warm (Ill Blu) •
Musicwise : Afroswing, Grime, Hip Hop, Pop Rap, R&B, Rap, Trap, Uk Hip Hop
