How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mostack, Octavian, Stormzy, Not3S, Tinchy Stryder, Lupe Fiasco, Taio Cruz, Logic, Wiz Khalifa, Xxxtentacion, T-Pain, Roddy Ricch, Chip & Yxng Bane
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who makes a cameo appearance in the music video for “Hangover” by Taio Cruz?
- A Snoop Dogg
- B Bobby Lee
- C Justin Bieber
2. What notable achievement did Logic’s mixtape “Bobby Tarantino II” secure upon its release?
- A Grammy nomination
- B Number one on US Billboard 200
- C MTV Award for Best Mixtape
3. Which city’s official flag colors are referenced in Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow”?
- A Philadelphia
- B Pittsburgh
- C Miami
4. “Sad!” by XXXTentacion became the first posthumous number one on Billboard Hot 100 since which artist?
- A 2Pac
- B The Notorious B.I.G.
- C Amy Winehouse
5. Which instrument heavily features in T-Pain’s “Up Down (Do This All Day)”?
- A Roland 808 drum machine
- B Electric guitar
- C Grand piano
6. In “How It Is,” which two UK rappers collaborated with Roddy Ricch?
- A Skepta and Stormzy
- B Chip and Yxng Bane
- C Dave and AJ Tracey
7. What alter ego does will.i.am use in Steve Aoki’s “I’m in the House”?
- A Zuper Blahq
- B The Black Eyed Pea
- C Will Power
8. What technological method was used in the music video for Sugababes’ “Wear My Kiss”?
- A Stop-motion
- B Green screen
- C Motion capture
9. What controversy surrounded Shakira’s “Waka Waka” track?
- A Lyrics plagiarism
- B Use of autotune
- C Choice of a non-local artist for World Cup
10. What classic song does Gramophonedzie’s “Why Don’t You” sample?
- A “Fever”
- B “Why Don’t You Do Right?”
- C “Sing, Sing, Sing”
11. Where was the music video for Martin Solveig’s “Places” filmed?
- A Ibiza
- B Mykonos
- C Bora Bora
12. Which UK chart did “First Time” by M-22 and Medina peak at number 3?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B UK Dance Chart
- C UK Indie Chart
Tracklist
1 . Mostack – What I Wanna |
| The music video is directed by Kaylum Dennis. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Stacko”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Octavian – Bet (w/ Skepta & Michael Phantom) |
| The music video is directed by Armin Druzanovic. |
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Featured on the 2022 album “Bet”. |
3 . Stormzy – Know Me From |
| The music video is directed by Jaiden Ramgeet. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Know Me From”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Not3S – Sit Back Down (w/ Maleek Berry) |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Take Not3s”. |
5 . Tinchy Stryder – Bright Lights (w/ Pixie Lott) |
| The music video is directed by Dale Resteghini. |
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Featured on the 2015 album ” “. |
6 . Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On |
| The music video is directed by Hiro Murai. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Lasers”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Taio Cruz – Hangover (w/ Flo Rida) |
| The music video is directed by Martin Weisz. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “TY.O”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Logic – Contra |
| The music video is directed by Mike Holland. |
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Featured on the 2011 album ” “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Wiz Khalifa – Black And Yellow |
| The music video is directed by Bill Paladino. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Rolling Papers”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Xxxtentacion – Sad! |
| The music video is directed by JMP. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “?”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . T-Pain – Up Down [Do This All Day] (w/ B.O.B) |
| The music video is directed by G Visuals. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Happy Hour: The Greatest Hits”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Roddy Ricch, Chip & Yxng Bane – How It Is |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bobby Lee appears in the “Hangover” video, humorously dressed as a bear. His quirky presence adds a comedic touch to the party atmosphere the video portrays.
2. Logic’s “Bobby Tarantino II” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his second consecutive entry to top the chart, evidenced by strong streaming figures.
3. Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” aptly references Pittsburgh’s colors, notably connected to its sports teams and cultural identity, making it an anthem for the city.
4. “Sad!” by XXXTentacion posthumously topped the Billboard Hot 100, much like The Notorious B.I.G., who achieved this feat in 1997, highlighting the enduring impact of their music.
5. T-Pain’s “Up Down” heavily features the Roland 808 drum machine, adding signature booming bass lines and snappy beats that characterize DJ Mustard’s production style.
6. “How It Is” saw collaborations between Roddy Ricch and UK rappers Chip and Yxng Bane, merging their diverse styles into a successful UK chart-topping blend.
7. In “I’m in the House,” will.i.am adopts his alter ego Zuper Blahq, contributing an eccentric flair to Steve Aoki’s debut single, enhancing its club-ready appeal.
8. “Wear My Kiss” utilized green screen technology to multiply the Sugababes, showcasing a visually striking performance amidst a digital clone-filled backdrop.
9. Shakira faced backlash for “Waka Waka” being performed by a non-local artist. Despite this, its global acclaim at the World Cup became a cultural milestone.
10. “Why Don’t You” remixes “Why Don’t You Do Right?” into a jazzy house hit, reviving Peggy Lee’s sultry classic through Gramophonedzie’s modern lens.
11. Martin Solveig’s “Places” video was shot in Ibiza, capturing the island’s vibrant nightlife and scenic locations including iconic party spots like Pacha.
12. M-22’s “First Time,” featuring Medina, hit number 3 on the UK Dance Chart, reflecting its popularity within club circuits and dance music enthusiasts.
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