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.
1. What notable feature does the music video for Headie One’s ‘Back To Basics’ have?
- A Neon colors
- B Glitchy aesthetics
- C Cartoon animations
2. What was unique about the addition of ‘Pie’ to Future’s album *Hndrxx*?
- A Released as a single first
- B Added after initial album release
- C Recorded live on stage
3. Which past artist’s vocals were featured posthumously in Chris Brown’s ‘Don’t Think They Know’ ?
- A Michael Jackson
- B Whitney Houston
- C Aaliyah
4. Which genre does Not3s’ ‘Aladdin’ primarily belong to?
- A Classical
- B Afrobeat
- C Jazz
5. Which family duet inspired Ciara’s ‘I’m Out’ music video with Nicki Minaj?
- A The Carters
- B The Jacksons
- C The Osbournes
6. On which chart did Chip’s ‘Take Off’ reach the highest position?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C UK Hip Hop/R&B chart
7. Which superhero is referenced in Bugzy Malone’s ‘Bruce Wayne’ ?
- A Superman
- B Batman
- C Spider-Man
8. Travis Scott’s ‘Goosebumps’ features which fellow artist?
- A Kanye West
- B Kendrick Lamar
- C Drake
9. Chase & Status partnered with which artist for the track ‘Hitz’ ?
- A Dizzee Rascal
- B Stormzy
- C Tinie Tempah
10. What is notable about the collaboration between Mist and Fredo in ‘So High’ ?
- A Both artists are new to music
- B Bridged regional rap scenes
- C First UK rap song to chart in the US
11. Which 2012 promotional single by Dappy included controversial lyrics?
- A No Regrets
- B I’m Coming
- C Rockstar
12. What notable aspect contributed to the song “Creature” on KSI’s *Space* EP?
- A Featured guest vocals
- B Independent label release
- C Symphony orchestra backing
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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