How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dizzee Rascal, Kyle, Ramz, Skepta, Chip, SL, Nicki Minaj, Offset, Dvbbs & Borgeous, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Dizzee Rascal – Bassline Junkie |
| The music video is directed by Joel Spencer. |
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2 . Kyle – Playinwitme (w/ Kehlani) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the album “Light of Mine”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Ramz – Family Tree |
| The music video is directed by Kaylum Dennis. |
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4 . Skepta – Man |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Adenuga. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Konnichiwa“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Chip – Champion (w/ Chris Brown) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Transition”. |
6 . SL – Genes (w/ Chip) |
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7 . Nicki Minaj – Barbie Tingz |
| The music video is directed by Giovanni Bianco. |
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8 . Offset – Clout (w/ Cardi B) |
| The music video is directed by Daniel Russell. |
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Featured on the album “Father of 4”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Dvbbs & Borgeous – Tsunami [Jump] (w/ Tinie Tempah) |
| The music video is directed by Fred Rowson. |
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10 . J. Cole – ATM |
| The music video is directed by Scott Lazer. |
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Featured on the album “KOD”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Kendrick Lamar – XXX (w/ U2) |
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Featured on the 2018 album “DAMN.”. |
12 . Khalid – OTW (w/ 6LACK, Ty Dolla $ign) |
| The music video is directed by Calmatic. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dizzee Rascal’s track is indeed bassline, selected for the vibrant mixtape and album. In 2012, this choice merged dance culture with lyrical grime elements.
2. Kyle’s duet with Kehlani owes its sound to a piano. This choice sets the mood, blending melody and emotion, a stark contrast to Kyle’s previous upbeat styles.
3. Ramz’s “Family Tree” hit the scene via Universal Music Operations Limited. The song capitalized on its timing with a robust release plan.
4. Skepta nods to Queens of the Stone Age by sampling “Regular John.” The 1998 riff seasoned “Man” with alt-rock authenticity.
5. Colin Tilley directed the video for Chip and Chris Brown’s collaboration. His visual flair keeps the viewer engaged, reminiscent of his high-profile projects.
6. SL’s work with Chip on “Genes” ties predominantly to UK drill. The genre echoes London’s gritty urban tales, with SL’s style being distinctive in the scene.
7. Minaj’s track, part of “Queen,” earned gold certification. Released by Young Money, it cemented her status as a persistent chart presence.
8. J. Cole’s “ATM” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. His simultaneous entries are testament to his consistent hit-making prowess.
9. Kendrick Lamar’s “XXX.” sees U2 lending Bono’s vocals. Their interludes add political weight, diversifying the album’s depth.
10. The vocal “Tsunami (Jump)” surged in March 2014 in the UK. Ministry of Sound successfully pushed this collaborative single to chart-topping heights.
11. J. Cole titled “ATM” as “Addicted To Money.” It’s a clever integration reflecting consumerism critique within compelling beats.
12. Khalid’s “OTW” features Ty Dolla $ign and 6LACK, both well-known collaborators. Together, they deliver smooth, R&B-rich vocals complementing Khalid’s style.
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