How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Headie One, Future, Chris Brown, Not3s, Ciara, Chip, Bugzy Malone, Travis Scott, Chase & Status, Mist, Dappy, KSI
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Headie One – Back To Basics (w/ Skepta) |
| The music video is directed by Hugo Jenkins. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Music x Road”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Future – Pie (w/ Chris Brown) |
| The music video is directed by Nick Walker. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “HNDRXX”. |
3 . Chris Brown – Don’t Think They Know (w/ Aaliyah) |
| The music video is directed by Chris Brown. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “X”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Not3s – Aladdin |
| The music video is directed by Kirx. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Take Not3s”. |
5 . Ciara – I’m Out (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Ciara”. |
6 . Chip – Take Off (w/ Trey Songz) |
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7 . Bugzy Malone – Bruce Wayne |
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Featured on the 2017 album “King of the North”. |
8 . Travis Scott – Goosebumps (w/ Kendrick Lamar) |
| The music video is directed by BRTHR. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Chase & Status – Hitz (w/ Tinie Tempah) |
| The music video is directed by AG Rojas. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “No More Idols”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Mist – So High (w/ Fredo) |
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11 . Dappy – I’m Coming |
| The music video is directed by Morgan Keyz. |
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12 . KSI – Creature |
| The music video is directed by Gyo Gyimah. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for ‘Back To Basics’ is known for its glitchy and dimly-lit visuals. This complements the music’s raw energy and aesthetics connecting with both artists’ styles.
2. ‘Pie’ was added post-release to Future’s album *Hndrxx*. Initially not included, it became part of the album later, showcasing Future’s flexibility in releasing music.
3. Chris Brown’s ‘Don’t Think They Know’ features vocals from Aaliyah. These were unreleased prior to the song, providing a posthumous collaboration on his album.
4. Not3s’ track ‘Aladdin’ falls under the Afrobeat genre. The song also incorporates elements of UK rap, reflecting Not3s’ musical influences and style.
5. The ‘I’m Out’ video, featuring Ciara and Nicki Minaj, was inspired by Michael and Janet Jackson’s ‘Scream.’ This influence is seen in its futuristic and striking visuals.
6. ‘Take Off’ by Chip peaked on the UK Hip Hop/R&B chart. This demonstrates its popularity within the genre, assisted by Trey Songz’s feature.
7. Bugzy Malone’s ‘Bruce Wayne’ references Batman. The track draws parallels between Bugzy’s alter ego and the fictional superhero’s character themes.
8. Kendrick Lamar is featured on Travis Scott’s ‘Goosebumps.’ The collaboration added depth and quality to the song through Lamar’s distinct rap style.
9. ‘Hitz’ features British rapper Tinie Tempah and was released by Chase & Status. The song exemplifies their collaborative reach within the UK music industry.
10. ‘So High’ by Mist featuring Fredo bridges Birmingham and London rap artists. This collaboration highlights regional diversity within the UK rap scene.
11. ‘I’m Coming’ by Dappy, released in 2012, contained controversial lyrics. It attracted media attention due to its bold references to pop culture figures.
12. ‘Creature’ was independently released under KSI’s own label. This allowed him creative control over the production and direction of the song.
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