How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : D’Banj, Reggie ‘N’ Bollie, J Hus, Stefflon Don, Dappy, Big Shaq, Drake & Lil Baby, Slowthai, Skepta, Dj Khaled, Polo G, Tyler The Creator
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . D’Banj – Oliver Twist |
| The music video is directed by Sesan Ogunro. |
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2 . Reggie ‘N’ Bollie – New Girl |
| The music video is directed by Prince Dovlo and Sesan Ogunro.. |
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3 . J Hus – Spirit |
| The music video is directed by Hugo Jenkins. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Common Sense”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Stefflon Don – Senseless |
| The music video is directed by Steff. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Secure”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Dappy – Oh My (w/ Ay Em) |
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6 . Big Shaq – Man Don’t Dance |
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7 . Drake & Lil Baby – Yes Indeed |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Harder Than Ever”. |
8 . Slowthai – Inglorious (w/ Skepta) |
| The music video is directed by Crowns & Owls. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Nothing Great About Britain”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Skepta – Greaze Mode (w/ Nafe Smallz) |
| The music video is directed by Matt Walker. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Ignorance Is Bliss”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . DJ Khaled – Celebrate (w/ Travis Scott & Post Malone) |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Father of Asahd”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Polo G – Pop Out (w/ Lil Tjay) |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Die a Legend”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Tyler The Creator – Igor’s Theme |
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Featured on the 2019 album “IGOR”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Oliver Twist takes center stage in D’banj’s song, serving as a motif for wanting more, just like in the Dickensian narrative.
2. The music video for Reggie ‘N’ Bollie’s “New Girl” showcases Ghana’s vibrant locales, highlighting beach and street scenes.
3. Listeners affectionately dubbed the Drake and Lil Baby track “Pikachu,” a name never officially endorsed.
4. Tory Lanez featured in the remix of Stefflon Don’s catchy track, offering his distinctive style to enhance the original.
5. Michael Dapaah dons the persona of Big Shaq for “Man Don’t Dance,” continuing his comedic rap journey from “Man’s Not Hot.”
6. Dappy’s collaboration with Ay Em dives into the hip-hop/rap waters, marking a typical genre choice for both artists.
7. “Greaze Mode” is tucked into Skepta’s record “Ignorance Is Bliss,” a collection that echoes his signature grime style.
8. DJ Khaled himself is at the production helm of “Celebrate,” bringing together Travis Scott and Post Malone.
9. “Pop Out” by Polo G and Lil Tjay hit a high note with a quadruple platinum certification, indicating its wide-reaching success.
10. Slowthai collaborates with Skepta on “Inglorious,” laying down verses that mesh their distinctive British rap styles.
11. “Greaze Mode,” with Skepta and Nafe Smallz, stages a cinematic bank heist within its official music video.
12. Tyler, The Creator’s IGOR introduces listeners with a sample from Bob Welch’s “Attention,” setting a compelling sonic stage.
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