How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Beyoncé, Avelino, Dj Khaled, Eminem, Rick Ross, Lizzo, Dj Khaled, Hardy Caprio, Dr. Dre, D-Block Europe, Misha B, Magnetic Man
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which deity is mentioned lyrically in Beyoncé’s “Mood 4 Eva”?
- A Hera
- B Oshun
- C Hecate
2. Where was the music video for “Boasy” filmed?
- A Ibiza
- B Narragansett Bay
- C Miami Beach
3. Which album includes DJ Khaled’s “No Brainer”?
- A Major Key
- B Father of Asahd
- C Grateful
4. What distinguishes Eminem’s track “Not Afraid” from many others in hip hop?
- A Use of heavy Auto-Tune
- B Incorporates a live orchestra
- C Lack of Auto-Tune
5. Who directed the music video for Rick Ross’s “Gold Roses”?
- A Hype Williams
- B Colin Tilley
- C Melina Matsoukas
6. In Lizzo’s “Good As Hell,” which type of scene is featured prominently in the original music video?
- A School cafeteria
- B Barber shop
- C Hair salon
7. “For Free” by DJ Khaled prominently features interpolations from other artists. Which artist’s song is NOT referenced?
- A Too Short
- B Madonna
- C Akinyele
8. What essential element from UK music is sampled in Hardy Caprio’s “Unsigned”?
- A Dizzee Rascal’s “Bonkers”
- B Giggs’s “Talkin the Hardest”
- C Stormzy’s “Shut Up”
9. Which initially considered artist was replaced by Skylar Grey for the chorus in “I Need A Doctor”?
- A Lady Gaga
- B Fergie
- C Rihanna
10. On what chart did D-Block Europe’s “Home P*ssy” peak at number 20?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B Canadian Hot 100
- C UK Official Singles Chart
11. In what context did Misha B originally release “Home Run”?
- A Alongside a novel
- B As part of a mixtape
- C For a film soundtrack
12. Which grime artist features in Magnetic Man’s “Anthemic”?
- A Skepta
- B P Money
- C Lethal Bizzle
Tracklist
1 . Beyoncé – Mood 4 Eva (w/ Jay-Z, Childish Gambino, Oumou Sangaré) |
| The music video is directed by Beyoncé, Dikayl Rimmasch. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “The Lion King: The Gift”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Avelino – Boasy (w/ Not3s) |
| The music video is directed by Jay Parpworth. |
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3 . Dj Khaled – No Brainer (w/ Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper & Quavo) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Father of Asahd”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Eminem – Not Afraid |
| The music video is directed by Rich Lee. |
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5 . Rick Ross – Gold Roses (w/ Drake) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Port of Miami 2”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Lizzo – Good As Hell |
| The music video is directed by Alan Ferguson. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Coconut Oil”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Dj Khaled – For Free (w/ Drake) |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Major Key”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Hardy Caprio – Unsigned (w/ One Acen) |
| The music video is directed by Wowa. |
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9 . Dr. Dre – I Need A Doctor (w/ Eminem, Skylar Grey) |
| The music video is directed by Allen Hughes. |
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10 . D Block Europe – Home P*ssy |
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Featured on the 2019 album “PTSD”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Misha B – Home Run |
| The music video is directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. |
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12 . Magnetic Man – Anthemic (w/ P Money) |
| The music video is directed by James Copeman. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Magnetic Man”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song references Oshun, the Yoruba deity, among other influential figures. It’s a nod to powerful symbolism within African mythology.
2. The video captures the vibrant atmosphere typical of Ibiza, aligning with the track’s party essence led by Jay Parpworth.
3. “No Brainer” takes its place on DJ Khaled’s album *Father of Asahd*, extending the collaboration of artists intrigued by chart success.
4. “Not Afraid” intentionally avoids Auto-Tune, focusing instead on the richness of Eminem’s natural voice and emotive delivery.
5. Colin Tilley brought “Gold Roses” to life through visual storytelling, an element he’s well-versed in across the music industry.
6. The original video’s hair salon setting portrays relaxation and empowerment themes, matching the song’s upbeat positivity.
7. DJ Khaled’s track cleverly blends with previous works, yet Madonna is unmistakably absent from the mix of influences.
8. Sampling Giggs’s “Talkin the Hardest,” the track connects with UK rap, demonstrating Caprio’s respect for its legacy.
9. Lady Gaga nearly voiced the chorus, but Grey’s vocal fit maintained the track’s integral sound upon Eminem’s insistence.
10. “Home P*ssy” resonated well within the UK, peaking on the UK Official Singles Chart, thanks to its relatable themes.
11. Before making its standalone debut, “Home Run” enriched Misha B’s initial mixtape, laying her groundwork in the industry.
12. Joining Magnetic Man, P Money adds his grime style to the mix, making “Anthemic” a crossover component of their album.
