How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : YNW Melly, Cardi B & Bruno Mars, Blocboy JB, Juice Wrld, Offset, Drake, Migos, Lethal Bizzle, Calvin Harris, Jay Rock, Nicki Minaj, Fredo
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who originally created the beat for Migos’ “Stir Fry”?
- A Drake
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Timbaland
2. Which sequel track features grime artists like JME and Wiley?
- A Pow 2011
- B Grits 2020
- C Hammer Time
3. What sound did Calvin Harris abandon with “Nuh Ready Nuh Ready”?
- A Jazz fusion
- B Funk Wav
- C Dubstep
4. Which film’s soundtrack features Jay Rock’s “King’s Dead”?
- A Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- B Black Panther
- C Thor: Ragnarok
5. Who is featured alongside Nicki Minaj in “Moment 4 Life”?
- A Drake
- B Lil Wayne
- C Rihanna
6. What was Eric Prydz’s signature style in “Niton (The Reason)”?
- A Tropical house
- B Progressive house
- C Techno
7. What award did Rudimental’s “Waiting All Night” win in 2014?
- A Best New Artist Grammy
- B British Single of the Year BRIT Award
- C MTV Video Music Award
8. Which version of Usher’s “More” hit number one in Canada?
- A Acoustic Version
- B Original Album Version
- C RedOne Jimmy Joker Remix
9. Which city’s skyline was featured in Disclosure’s “White Noise” video?
- A Detroit
- B London
- C New York
10. Who provided uncredited vocals on LuvBug’s “Revive (Say Something)”?
- A Drake
- B Mark Asari
- C Ed Sheeran
11. What was the collaboration style of “Miami 2 Ibiza”?
- A Trance-country mix
- B EDM-pop fusion
- C EDM-rap crossover
Tracklist
1 . YNW Melly – Murder On My Mind |
| The music video is directed by Gabriel Hart. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “I Am You”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Cardi B & Bruno Mars – Please Me |
| The music video is directed by Florent Dechard & Bruno Mars. |
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3 . Blocboy JB – Look Alive (w/ Drake) |
| The music video is directed by Frederick Ali. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Simi”. |
4 . Juice Wrld – Robbery |
| The music video is directed by Cole Bennett. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Death Race for Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Offset – Red Room |
| The music video is directed by Aisultan Seitov. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Red Room”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Drake – Started From The Bottom |
| The music video is directed by Director X. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Nothing Was the Same”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Migos – Stir Fry |
| The music video is directed by Sing Lee and Quavo. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Culture II”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Lethal Bizzle – Pow 2011 |
| The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
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9 . Calvin Harris – Nuh Ready Nuh Ready (w/ Partynextdoor) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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10 . Jay Rock – King’s Dead (w/ Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake) |
| The music video is directed by Dave Free and Jack Begert. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Black Panther: The Album”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Nicki Minaj – Moment 4 Life (w/ Drake) |
| The music video is directed by Chris Robinson. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Pink Friday”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Fredo – Rappin’ & Trappin’ |
| The music video is directed by TV Toxic. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Tables Turn”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Stir Fry” by Migos had its beat originally crafted by Pharrell Williams back in 2008 for rapper T.I. before finding its way to Migos, marking a sonic shift for the group.
2. “Pow 2011” reassembles grime’s elite, with Lethal Bizzle teaming up with prominent artists like JME and Wiley to follow up on the energy of the 2004 original, “Pow! (Forward)”.
3. “Nuh Ready Nuh Ready” marks Calvin Harris’s departure from his “Funk Wav” sound, embracing a new dancehall flair and collaboration with PartyNextDoor.
4. “King’s Dead” is a staple of the “Black Panther” soundtrack. Featuring Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and Future, it contributed to the film’s powerful auditory appeal.
5. “Moment 4 Life” sees Nicki Minaj collaborating with fellow Young Money artist Drake. The duo crafts a fairy tale narrative of dreams turned reality within the song.
6. Eric Prydz’s “Niton (The Reason)” puts his progressive house prowess on display, reminiscent of his hit “Pjanoo” with its infectious piano lines.
7. Rudimental’s “Waiting All Night” snagged the British Single of the Year award at the 2014 BRIT Awards, recognizing its commercial impact and critical acclaim.
8. In Canada, the RedOne Jimmy Joker Remix of Usher’s “More” was a chart-topper, giving the track an electro-house punch that diverged from the original R&B style.
9. “White Noise” by Disclosure features the gritty yet iconic skyline of Detroit, capturing the city’s resilient spirit through its electrifying visual backdrops.
10. LuvBug’s “Revive (Say Something)” includes uncredited vocals by Mark Asari, infusing the dance track with soulful melody without a named spotlight in the credits.
11. “Miami 2 Ibiza” represents an EDM-rap crossover, smoothly combining Swedish House Mafia’s electronic production with Tinie Tempah’s lyrical flow.
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