How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mist, Koffee, Omarion, Flo Rida, Jay1, YK Osiris, Chris Brown, KSI, YNW Melly, Dappy, Nicki Minaj, J. Cole
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Mist – Can’t Stop Clocks |
| The music video is directed by DAPS. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Can’t Stop Clocks”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Koffee – Toast |
| The music video is directed by Xavier Damase. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Gifted”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Omarion – Post To Be (w/ Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko) |
| The music video is directed by Omarion, Jay Ahn and Taz. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Sex Playlist”. |
4 . Flo Rida – Who Dat Girl (w/ Akon) |
| The music video is directed by Ray Kay. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Only One Flo (Part 1)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Jay1 – Your Mrs |
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Featured on the 2019 album “One Wave”. |
6 . YK Osiris – Worth It |
| The music video is directed by Arrad Rahgoshay. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “The Golden Child”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Chris Brown – Look At Me Now (w/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “F.A.M.E.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . KSI – Lamborghini (w/ P Money) |
| The music video is directed by Jak X. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “The Guestlist”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . YNW Melly – Mixed Personalities (w/ Kanye West) |
| The music video is directed by Cole Bennett. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “We All Shine”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Dappy – Beautiful Me |
| The music video is directed by Caroline Hajny. |
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11 . Nicki Minaj – High School (w/ Lil Wayne) |
| The music video is directed by Benny Boom. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . J. Cole – She Knows (w/ Amber Coffman & Cults) |
| The music video is directed by Sam Pilling. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Born Sinner”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Mist’s “Can’t Stop Clocks” announced the Birmingham MC’s dynamic return in 2019. It paired reflective lyrics with a cinematic production style, showcasing Mist’s distinctive delivery.
2. During a visit to Haiti in 2018, Koffee penned her breakthrough track. The trip provided inspiration for her lyrics, helping her capture early experiences in music.
3. “Murder She Wrote” by Chaka Demus & Pliers was sampled in Omarion’s track from the album “Sex Playlist.” This 1993 hit lent a reggae touch to the collaboration.
4. Flo Rida featured his 2010 single with Akon on the album “Only One Flo (Part 1).” The track blends pop-rap and electropop elements under Dr. Luke’s production.
5. JAY1 released “Your Mrs” in 2019, cementing his place in the UK rap scene. Known for its catchy hook, the track mentions Coventry and Manchester.
6. “Worth It” by YK Osiris appears on his debut album “The Golden Child.” This R&B single, released in 2019, quickly gained traction on urban radio.
7. Chris Brown’s music video featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes unfolds in a graffiti-covered parking garage. The video included energetic dance sequences.
8. KSI’s debut single prominently features a Lamborghini. The track pays homage to speed and has references to gaming culture.
9. YNW Melly’s track “Mixed Personalities” features Kanye West. The collaboration appeared on Melly’s project “We All Shine,” receiving interest for its distinctive style.
10. Dappy’s single “Beautiful Me” peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The song addresses personal challenges faced by Dappy before its release.
11. Released through Young Money, Nicki Minaj’s track featuring Lil Wayne earned a 2× Platinum certification by the RIAA, confirming its commercial success.
12. “She Knows” features on J. Cole’s album “Born Sinner.” The track explores themes of knowledge and intuition, enriched by guest vocals from Amber Coffman and Cults.
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