How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nico & Vinz, Russ Millions & Tion Wayne, Ambush Buzzworl, Tinie Tempah, French Montana, Dj Khaled, 6Ix9Ine, Dave, Angel, Bugzy Malone, Lukas Graham, Stormzy
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What former name did Nico & Vinz use when they initially released “Am I Wrong” in 2013?
- A Envy
- B Zealous
- C Visionaries
2. Who directed the music video for Russ Millions & Tion Wayne’s “Keisha & Becky [Remix]”?
- A Wowa
- B Dave Meyers
- C Colin Tilley
3. Which UK rap artist featured alongside Ambush Buzzworl and Chip in the 2018 remix of “Jumpy”?
- A Skepta
- B Stormzy
- C Dizzee Rascal
4. What music genre influences can be found in Tinie Tempah’s “Pass Out”?
- A Jazz
- B Drum and Bass
- C Classical
5. How many beats per minute does French Montana’s track “A Lie” have?
- A 110 BPM
- B 121 BPM
- C 135 BPM
6. Which producer is credited with the track “I’m On One” for DJ Khaled?
- A Noah “40” Shebib
- B Timbaland
- C Pharrell Williams
7. On which 6ix9ine album does the single “Fefe” appear as a bonus track?
- A Legend
- B Dummy Boy
- C King of New York
8. What beverage is specifically mentioned in Dave’s track “Tequila”?
- A Whiskey
- B Tequila
- C Champagne
9. Which chart position did Angel’s “Wonderful” reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 9
- B Number 15
- C Number 22
10. What is the tempo of Bugzy Malone’s song “Memory Lane”?
- A 120 BPM
- B 141 BPM
- C 160 BPM
11. Which age range is a key theme in Lukas Graham’s “7 Years”?
- A 7, 11, 20, 30, 60
- B 10, 12, 25, 35, 70
- C 8, 16, 22, 40, 80
12. What was the peak chart position of Stormzy’s “Crown” on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 8
- B Number 4
- C Number 10
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Tracklist
1 . Nico & Vinz – Am I Wrong |
| The music video is directed by Kavar Singh. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Black Star Elephant”. |
2 . Russ Millions & Tion Wayne – Keisha & Becky [Remix] (w/ Aitch, Jay1, Sav’O & Swarmz) |
| The music video is directed by Wowa. |
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3 . Ambush Buzzworl – Jumpy (w/ Chip & Skepta) |
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4 . Tinie Tempah – Pass Out |
| The music video is directed by Tim Bown. |
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5 . French Montana – A Lie (w/ The Weeknd, Max B) |
| The music video is directed by Spiff TV and French. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Jungle Rules”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Dj Khaled – I’M On One (w/ Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne) |
| The music video is directed by Gil Green. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “We the Best Forever”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . 6ix9ine‘>6ix9ine – Fefe (w/ Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz]) |
| The music video is directed by William Asher, Trife Drew. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Dummy Boy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Dave – Tequila |
| The music video is directed by Dir. Lx. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Psychodrama”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Angel – Wonderful |
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Featured on the 2012 album “About Time”. |
10 . Bugzy Malone – Memory Lane (w/ Tom Grennan] |
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Featured on the 2020 album “The Resurrection”. |
11 . Lukas Graham – 7 Years |
| The music video is directed by René Sascha Johannsen. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Lukas Graham (Blue Album)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Stormzy – Crown |
| The music video is directed by Charlie Sarsfield. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Heavy Is the Head”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Nico & Vinz released “Am I Wrong” under the name Envy in 2013, aiming to differentiate themselves from other artists. The track enjoyed widespread success across various countries.
2. The music video for “Keisha & Becky [Remix]” was directed by Wowa, showcasing the collaboration of its ensemble cast. It was released in tandem with the remix in 2019.
3. Skepta joined Ambush Buzzworl and Chip in the remix of “Jumpy”. The track’s release marked a significant milestone for Ambush in the UK rap scene.
4. “Pass Out” by Tinie Tempah is infused with drum and bass influences, adding to its dynamic energy. The track became a hit across multiple charts.
5. French Montana’s “A Lie” operates at 121 BPM, matching its mid-tempo vibe. The song features contributions from The Weeknd and Max B.
6. Noah “40” Shebib contributed to the production of DJ Khaled’s “I’m On One”. This track marked a chart milestone for both Khaled and Rick Ross.
7. “Fefe” appears as a bonus track on Nicki Minaj’s album Queen. The single achieved high chart positions, furthering 6ix9ine’s prominence.
8. Dave mentions tequila in his aptly titled track “Tequila”, centering themes around nightlife and travel encounters.
9. Angel’s “Wonderful” reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, marking his first Top 10 single and securing significant recognition.
10. “Memory Lane” by Bugzy Malone has a tempo of 141 BPM. The track combines his grime style with Tom Grennan’s soulful vocals.
11. In “7 Years”, Lukas Graham reflects on major life points at ages 7, 11, 20, 30, and 60. These ages outline key narratives of growth and advice.
12. Stormzy’s “Crown” peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, ahead of his high-profile Glastonbury set in 2019.
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