How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Beyoncé, Iyaz, Khalid, AJ Tracey, The Weeknd, Busta Rhymes, Hardy Caprio, DigDat & Loski, A$ap Rocky, Fuse ODG, YG, Far East Movement
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What stage name did Hardy Caprio initially use in his music career?
- A Profitz
- B Capriz
- C Caprioz
2. For how many weeks did \”No Cap\” by DigDat and Loski remain on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 1 week
- B 10 weeks
- C 3 weeks
3. Where was the music video for A$AP Rocky’s \”Wild for the Night\” filmed?
- A Dominican Republic
- B Puerto Rico
- C Jamaica
4. Which of these certifications did \”Million Pound Girl (Badder Than Bad)\” by Fuse ODG receive from BPI?
- A Platinum
- B Gold
- C Silver
5. Who produced the track \”My Nigga\” by YG?
- A DJ Mustard
- B Dr. Dre
- C Metro Boomin
6. Which jet is referenced in the song \”Like a G6\” by Far East Movement?
- A G5
- B G6
- C G4
7. What chart position did \”Lights On\” by Katy B reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 1
- B Number 4
- C Number 10
8. How many weeks did Bruno Mars’s \”That’s What I Like\” top the US Hot R&B Songs chart?
- A 10 weeks
- B 15 weeks
- C 20 weeks
9. Which award did Rihanna’s song \”Only Girl (In the World)\” win at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards?
- A Best Pop Vocal
- B Best Dance Recording
- C Best R&B Song
10. Who provided the vocals for Martin Jensen’s \”Solo Dance\”?
- A Theresa Rex
- B Zara Larsson
- C Dua Lipa
11. What peak position did \”Shut It Down\” by Pitbull and Akon reach on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number 42
- B Number 85
- C Number 100
12. Which artist collaborated with Sigala on the song \”Lullaby\”?
- A Jess Glynne
- B Paloma Faith
- C Ellie Goulding
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Beyoncé – XO |
| The music video is directed by Terry Richardson. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Beyoncé“.Beyoncé+vinyl+album&tag=radiovideom05-20′ target=’_blank’ rel=’noopener’> |
2 . Iyaz – Replay |
| The music video is directed by Rock Jacobs. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Replay”. |
3 . Khalid – Location |
| The music video is directed by Alex Di Marco. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “American Teen”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . AJ Tracey – Psych Out! |
| The music video is directed by Hamish Stephenson. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “AJ Tracey”. |
5 . The Weeknd – Reminder |
| The music video is directed by Kid Studio. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Starboy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Busta Rhymes – Thank You (w/ Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne) |
| The music video is directed by Director X. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Thank You”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Hardy Caprio – Rapper |
| The music video is directed by WoWa. |
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8 . DigDat & Loski – No Cap |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Mad Move”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . A$ap Rocky – Wild For The Night (w/ Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam) |
| The music video is directed by Chris Robinson, Christopher Robinson, A$AP Rocky. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Long.Live.A$AP”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Fuse ODG – Million Pound Girl [Badder Than Bad] |
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Featured on the 2013 album “T.I.N.A (This Is New Africa)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . YG – My Nigga (w/ Jeezy, Rich Homie Quan) |
| The music video is directed by Motion Family. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “My Krazy Life”. |
12 . Far East Movement – Like A G6 (w/ The Cataracs) |
| The music video is directed by Matt Alonzo. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Free Wired”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Initially, Hardy Caprio performed under the name Profitz. He made his first musical mark with this stage name before adopting Hardy Caprio in 2017.
2. DigDat and Loski’s song \”No Cap\” spent a modest three weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 51 during its tenure.
3. The music video for A$AP Rocky’s \”Wild for the Night\” was filmed in the Dominican Republic. It spotlights cultural landscapes and vibrant scenes.
4. Fuse ODG’s track “Million Pound Girl (Badder Than Bad)” received a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry for its substantial sales.
5. DJ Mustard produced “My Nigga” by YG. The song also featured Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan and reached significant commercial success.
6. “Like a G6” by Far East Movement references a G650 jet, known in the song simply as G6, highlighting a trendier-than-ever lifestyle.
7. Katy B’s \”Lights On\” climbed to number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, underscoring its popularity in the vibrant UK music scene.
8. Bruno Mars’s track “That’s What I Like” impressively held the top spot on the US Hot R&B Songs chart for 20 consecutive weeks.
9. “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna won the Best Dance Recording award at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, showcasing its wide acclaim.
10. Theresa Rex provided the vocals for Martin Jensen’s “Solo Dance,” although her identity was revealed only after a year of the song’s success.
11. “Shut It Down” by Pitbull and Akon reached number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it a notable hit for both artists.
12. “Lullaby” was a collaboration between Sigala and Paloma Faith, a pairing that resonated well on charts, particularly in the UK.
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