How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nelly, Migos, The Plug, Naughty Boy, Trey Songz, Nafe Smallz, Tinie Tempah, Young Money, Dave, Travie Mccoy, Rizzle Kicks, Ramz
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Nelly – Just A Dream |
| The music video is directed by Sanji. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “5.0”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Migos – Bad And Boujee (w/ Lil Uzi Vert) |
| The music video is directed by Daps. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Culture”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . The Plug – How It Is (w/ Roddy Ricch, Chip & Yxng Bane) |
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Featured on the 2017 album ” “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Naughty Boy – Never Be Your Woman |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Hotel Cabana”. |
5 . Trey Songz – Bottoms Up (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Passion, Pain & Pleasure“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Nafe Smallz – Like A Film (w/ M Huncho) |
| The music video is directed by KC Locke. |
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Featured on the 2010 album ” “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Tinie Tempah – Girls Like (w/ Zara Larsson) |
| The music video is directed by Craig Moore. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Youth”. |
8 . Young Money – Bedrock |
| The music video is directed by Dayo & D. Carter. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “We Are Young Money”. |
9 . Dave – Hangman |
| The music video is directed by Dir.Lx & Jeaniq. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Hangman”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Travie Mccoy – Billionaire (w/ Bruno Mars) |
| The music video is directed by Mark Staubach. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Lazarus”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Rizzle Kicks – Down With The Trumpets |
| The music video is directed by Toby Lockerbie. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Stereo Typical”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Ramz – Barking |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Barking”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Bad and Boujee” has a runtime of 6 minutes. Directed by Daps, it features cameos by several artists and models, including Rubi Rose.
2. “How It Is” was released under Atlantic Records and The Plug Records. It features Roddy Ricch alongside Chip and Yxng Bane.
3. Wiley’s “Never Be Your Woman” samples the 1997 single “Your Woman” by White Town. It reimagines the track with vocals by Emeli Sandé.
4. The music video for “Bottoms Up” by Trey Songz and Nicki Minaj was directed by Anthony Mandler. Known for his cinematic style, Mandler created a visually compelling narrative.
5. Nafe Smallz and M Huncho joined forces on the mixtape “DNA.” Besides “Like a Film,” this project showcased their collaboration depth.
6. Tinie Tempah’s “Girls Like” music video was filmed in Cape Town. The vibrant backdrop matched the upbeat tempo of the track.
7. Omarion was replaced by Lloyd on the chorus for “BedRock.” Omarion’s departure from Young Money led to this switch.
8. Dave’s single “Hangman” was produced by Nana Rogues. The song addresses themes of urban life and personal struggles.
9. “Billionaire” by Travie McCoy drew inspiration from The Beatles’ “Can’t Buy Me Love.” The collaboration with Bruno Mars added a catchy hook.
10. The visuals for “Down with the Trumpets” were predominantly shot in Hove. Rizzle Kicks bring a playful energy to the seaside backdrop.
11. “Barking” by Ramz falls under the Afroswing genre. It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
12. Taio Cruz’s “Higher” was co-written by Sandy Vee. The track features Travie McCoy and is known for its high-energy chorus.
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