How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lethal Bizzle, J Hus, Loski, Meridian Dan, Sway, Lil Pump, KSI, Nicki Minaj, M Huncho, 6Ix9Ine, Geko, French Montana & Ay Em, Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee, Slim Jxmmi
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Lethal Bizzle – Fester Skank (w/ Diztortion) |
| The music video is directed by Iain Simpson. |
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2 . J Hus – Daily Duppy |
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3 . Loski – Forrest Gump |
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Featured on the album “Call Me Loose”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Meridian Dan – German Whip (w/ Big H & JME) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “I Am London”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Sway – Level Up (w/ Kelsey) |
| The music video is directed by Sheridan De Myers. |
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6 . Lil Pump – Esskeetit |
| The music video is directed by Ben Griffin. |
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Featured on the album “Harverd Dropout”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . KSI – Pull Up (w/ JME) |
| The music video is directed by Konstantin. |
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8 . Nicki Minaj – Chun-Li |
| The music video is directed by Steven Klein. |
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Featured on the album “Queen”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . M Huncho – Ocho Cinco |
| The music video is directed by Craig Capone. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Utopia”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . 6ix9ine – Gotti |
| The music video is directed by Cole Bennett. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Day69: Graduation Day”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Geko, French Montana & Ay Em – New Money |
| The music video is directed by LABI. |
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12 . Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee, Slim Jxmmi – Guatemala |
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Featured on the album “SR3MM”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Stormzy is among the artists featured on Lethal Bizzle’s official remix. The remix adds further diversity to the track’s genre-spanning appeal.
2. TSB and Nyge produced the musical backdrop for J Hus’s “Daily Duppy” freestyle, contributing to its distinct sound within the series.
3. Loski’s “Forrest Gump” draws its title from the famed film, using cultural touchstones to enhance its thematic impact.
4. Mercedes-Benz is the automotive icon cleverly referenced through slang in Meridian Dan’s catchy and street-smart debut.
5. Kelsey McHugh’s contribution to Sway’s 2012 track remained officially uncredited, adding a layer of mystery to the single’s production.
6. “Esskeetit” is derived from Lil Pump’s exuberant catchphrase. The term reflects the carefree attitude intertwined with his persona.
7. In KSI and Jme’s music video, KSI channels Al Capone in a narrative twist that complements the song’s historical visual theme.
8. Chun-Li, from the Street Fighter game series, lends her name and image to Nicki Minaj’s single, tackling themes of empowerment and resilience.
9. M Huncho is known for consistently wearing a mask during performances, adding a distinct visual style to his public persona.
10. Scenes for 6ix9ine’s track were shot in the Dominican Republic, adding authentic local color and atmosphere to the music video.
11. French Montana lent his rap stylings to Geko’s 2019 hit, helping amplify the track’s international and cross-cultural flair.
12. The video for Rae Sremmurd’s single was creatively shot amid the rich landscapes of Guatemala, enhancing the music’s global reach.
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