How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Juice WRLD, Shakka, Ceelo Green, KSI, Nevada, Doja Cat, Tyga, Tory Lanez, Kanye West, Lil Baby, Future, Rae Sremmurd, D-Block Europe
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What distinguishes the music video of Juice WRLD’s “Armed and Dangerous”?
- A It features an animated storyline
- B Re-uploaded after licensing issues
- C Live performance at Coachella
2. In which music genre is Shakka’s single featuring JME classified?
- A Tropical house
- B Grime
- C Pop
3. CeeLo Green’s “Music To My Soul” features which cultural tradition in its video?
- A New Orleans brass bands
- B Samba parade
- C Bollywood dance
4. What event is directly mentioned in KSI’s song from his album *Dissimulation*?
- A Grammy Awards
- B His boxing match with Logan Paul
- C A birthday party
5. Which of the following describes “The Mack” by Nevada?
- A Original ambient track
- B A reinterpretation of a 90s hit
- C A collaboration with Drake
6. The music video for Doja Cat’s “Juicy” features what theme?
- A Tropical paradise
- B Fruit-themed visuals
- C Gothic horror
7. When was Tory Lanez’s song, which samples T-Pain, released?
- A November 8, 2019
- B December 25, 2015
- C July 4, 2020
8. Which family member is a thematic focus in Kanye West’s song from *Jesus Is King*?
- A His mother
- B His father
- C His sister
9. Which dance move is prominent in Lil Baby’s “Woah” video?
- A The moonwalk
- B The Woah dance
- C The floss dance
10. In “Used to This” by Future featuring Drake, which country’s national team is represented?
- A Argentina
- B Mexico
- C Brazil
11. Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles” became associated with which viral trend?
- A The Ice Bucket Challenge
- B The Mannequin Challenge
- C Planking
12. D-Block Europe’s single “Nassty” is best described as?
- A A jazz instrumental
- B An R&B ballad
- C A non-album single
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 46/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Juice WRLD – Armed And Dangerous |
| The music video is directed by Cole Bennett. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Goodbye & Good Riddance”. |
2 . Shakka – Say Nada [Remix] (w/ JME) |
‘Motions of her wave says she knows how to hula’
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3 . CeeLo Green – Music To My Soul |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Heart Blanche”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . KSI – Down Like That (w/ Rick Ross, Lil Baby & S-X) |
| The music video is directed by Nayip Ramos. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Dissimulation”. |
5 . Nevada – The Mack (w/ Mark Morrison, Fetty Wap) |
| The music video is directed by Chris Ranson. |
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6 . Doja Cat, Tyga – Juicy |
‘She keep it juicy just for papi’
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| The music video is directed by Jack Begert. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Hot Pink”. |
7 . Tory Lanez – Jerry Sprunger (w/ T-Pain) |
‘Got me doing things I’ll never do’
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| The music video is directed by Mid Jordan, Tory Lanez. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Chixtape 5”. |
8 . Kanye West – Follow God |
| The music video is directed by Jake Schreier. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Jesus Is King”. |
9 . Lil Baby – Woah |
‘She said she miss it and sendin’ emojis’
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| The music video is directed by Edgar Esteves. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “My Turn”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Future – Used To This (w/ Drake) |
‘Stack of booty bitches, I got used to this’
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Featured on the 2017 album “Future”. |
11 . Rae Sremmurd – Black Beatles |
’15 hundred on my feet, I’m tryna kill these haters’
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| The music video is directed by Motion Family. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “SremmLife 2”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . D-Block Europe – Nassty (w/ Young Adz, Dirtbike LB & Lil Pino) |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Armed and Dangerous” by Juice WRLD was re-uploaded due to initial licensing issues. It showcases concert footage and backstage scenes.
2. Shakka’s single featuring JME is classified in the grime genre, a style known for its fast-paced beats and lyrics.
3. CeeLo Green’s “Music To My Soul” video features a New Orleans-style second line funeral procession, celebrating resilience and community.
4. KSI’s track from *Dissimulation* references his boxing match against Logan Paul, which occurred one day after the song’s release.
5. Nevada’s “The Mack” is a reinterpretation of Mark Morrison’s 1996 hit “Return of the Mack,” featuring new elements by Fetty Wap.
6. Doja Cat’s “Juicy” music video incorporates fruit-themed costumes and vibrant settings, aligning with the song’s playful style.
7. Tory Lanez released the single sampling T-Pain, “I’m Sprung,” on November 8, 2019, as part of *Chixtape 5*.
8. The song from Kanye West’s *Jesus Is King* album focuses on his relationship with his father, Ray West, and explores themes of faith.
9. Lil Baby’s “Woah” video demonstrates the Woah dance, a contemporary move highlighting the track’s energetic vibe.
10. “Used to This” by Future and Drake represents the Mexico women’s national football team, donned in jerseys and holding the flag.
11. The song “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd is historically tied to the Mannequin Challenge, a viral video trend from 2016.
12. The single “Nassty” by D-Block Europe is a non-album release, offering sexually explicit lyrics consistent with the group’s style.
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 • Motions of her wave says she knows how to hula (Shakka) • She keep it juicy just for papi (Doja Cat, Tyga) • Got me doing things I’ll never do (Tory Lanez) • She said she miss it and sendin’ emojis (Lil Baby) • Stack of booty bitches, I got used to this (Future) • 15 hundred on my feet, I’m tryna kill these haters (Rae Sremmurd) •
Music-wise : Atl Trap, British Soul, Canadian Pop, Dance Pop, Dirty South Rap, Gangster Rap, Hip Hop, Instrumental Grime, Melodic Rap, R&B, Uk Hip Hop
