How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nas & Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Pitbull, Joyner Lucas, Charles Hamilton, Pusha T, Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Young Thug
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Nas & Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley – As We Enter |
| The music video is directed by NABIL. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Distant Relatives”. |
2 . Fat Joe – What’s Luv? (w/ Ashanti) |
| The music video is directed by Bille Woodruff. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Jealous One’s Envy”. |
3 . DJ Khaled – Wish Wish (w/ Cardi B & 21 Savage) |
| The music video is directed by Eif Rivera. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Father of Asahd”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Pitbull – Back In Time |
| The music video is directed by David Rousseau. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Global Warming”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Joyner Lucas – Isis (w/ Logic) |
| The music video is directed by Joyner Lucas, Ben Proulx.. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “ADHD”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Charles Hamilton – New York Raining (w/ Rita Ora) |
| The music video is directed by Max & Dania. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire”. |
7 . Pusha T – If You Know You Know |
| The music video is directed by Shomi Patwary. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Daytona”. |
8 . Ed Sheeran – Cross Me (w/ Chance The Rapper & PnB Rock) |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Staake. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “No.6 Collaborations Project”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Eminem – Shake That (w/ Nate Dogg) |
| The music video is directed by Plates Animation. |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Curtain Call: The Hits”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Drake – I’m Upset |
| The music video is directed by Karena Evans. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Scorpion”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Nicki Minaj – Pills N Potions |
| The music video is directed by Diane Martel. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “The Pinkprint”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Young Thug – The London (w/ J. Cole & Travis Scott) |
| The music video is directed by J. Cole and Travis Scott. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “So Much Fun”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track is known for sampling “Yegelle Tezeta” by renowned Ethiopian composer Mulatu Astatke. Its call-and-response nature highlights the blend of styles.
2. The music video for the track prominently features Ashanti and Ja Rule alongside Fat Joe, showcasing collaborations typical of the era.
3. This vibrant collaboration is a part of DJ Khaled’s album “Father of Asahd.” It aligns with previous successful tracks by Khaled’s star-studded companions.
4. Pitbull’s performance became the official anthem for “Men in Black 3,” emphasizing a crossover between music and film industries.
5. The single “Isis” is noted for rekindling professional rapport between Joyner Lucas and Logic after their earlier disputes.
6. Rita Ora teamed up with Charles Hamilton for this track, providing a blend of pop and hip-hop with a UK flair found in the “Empire” soundtrack series.
7. Kanye West’s production prowess is evident on Pusha T’s track with its intricate sampling from Air’s “Twelve O’ Clock Santanial.”
8. The song assures that harm to the woman’s reputation will be met with fierce reprisal, a theme highlighted in its catchy hook.
9. “Curtain Call: The Hits” features the G-funk collaboration, maintaining Eminem’s reputation for impactful partnerships.
10. The video for “I’m Upset” nostalgically showcases a reunion of Degrassi alumni, linking Drake’s past to his music present.
11. For “The Pinkprint,” Nicki Minaj teamed up with Ester Dean among others, resulting in notable chart performance globally.
12. “The London” refers to a luxury hotel in West Hollywood, signifying opulence alongside Young Thug’s assertive lyrics.
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