How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : KSI & MNDM, Tinchy Stryder, Blanco Brown, Lethal Bizzle, Geko, Xxxtentacion, Amelia Monét, Kendrick Lamar, Blade Brown, 21 Savage, Headie One, Kanye West
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which music producer collaborated with KSI on the track released on 29 July 2016?
- A Benny Blanco
- B Calvin Harris
- C MNDM
2. What is the peak chart position of the “Third Strike” single on the UK Official Physical Singles Chart?
- A 10
- B 3
- C 13
3. Blanco Brown’s track leads which Billboard chart?
- A Pop Songs
- B Adult Contemporary
- C Hot Country Songs
4. What is the tempo of Lethal Bizzle’s single featuring JME and Tempa T?
- A 120 BPM
- B 148 BPM
- C 130 BPM
5. Which artist collaborated with Geko on the single released in 2018?
- A Drake
- B NSG
- C Stormzy
6. Who directed the music video for the track on XXXTentacion’s “?” album?
- A Alan Ferguson
- B Spike Jonze
- C JMP
7. Who is the featured artist on Amelia Monét’s 2018 single?
- A AJ Tracey
- B EO
- C Not3s
8. Which producers collaborated with Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna on their 2017 song?
- A DJ Dahi, Sounwave, and Terrace Martin
- B Max Martin, Shellback
- C Timbaland, Danja
9. Blade Brown and K-Trap collaborated on which 2019 track?
- A “Doing it Again”
- B “Joints”
- C “Best Life”
10. What does 21 Savage claim about creating the track from “Issa Album”?
- A He wrote the lyrics in jail.
- B He produced the melody, bass, sample, and hi-hats.
- C He collaborated with Dr. Dre on its production.
11. What famous music video platform released visual content for Headie One’s 2019 track?
- A Vimeo
- B Vevo
- C YouTube
12. Which artists are associated with the production of the track from Kanye West’s “Yeezus” album?
- A Pharrell Williams and Timbaland
- B Daft Punk and Kanye West
- C Rick Rubin and Metro Boomin
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . KSI & MNDM – Friends With Benefits |
| The music video is directed by Harrison Boyce. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Jump Around”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Tinchy Stryder – In My System |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Third Strike”. |
3 . Blanco Brown – The Git Up |
| The music video is directed by J. Kaviar. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Lethal Bizzle – Rari Workout (w/ JME & Tempa T) |
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5 . Geko – 6:30 (w/ NSG) |
| The music video is directed by Melissa Massey. |
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6 . Xxxtentacion – Sad! |
| The music video is directed by JMP. |
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7 . Amelia Monét – Baddest (w/ EO) |
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8 . Kendrick Lamar – Loyalty. (w/ Rihanna) |
| The music video is directed by The Little Homies, Dave Meyers. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “DAMN.“. |
9 . Blade Brown – Joints (w/ K Trap) |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Bags and Boxes 4”. |
10 . 21 Savage – Bank Account |
| The music video is directed by Matthew Swinsky. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Issa Album”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Headie One – Rubbery Bandz |
| The music video is directed by Jay Parpworth. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Music x Road”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Kanye West – Black Skinhead |
| The music video is directed by Nick Knight. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Yeezus“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track features MNDM, a Dutch production trio. This collaboration marked a distinctive pairing with KSI and was a notable addition to his EP “Jump Around”.
2. The single peaked at position 3 on the UK Official Physical Singles Chart. It marked a successful release under the 4th & Broadway and Island labels.
3. Blanco Brown’s track topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was a turning point for country-rap in mainstream spaces, with its dance becoming viral.
4. Lethal Bizzle’s single, featuring JME and Tempa T, is registered at approximately 148 BPM. High tempo typically complements its energetic grime style.
5. Geko collaborated with NSG on the 2018 track. The single was notable for its standalone release under 3 Beat Productions.
6. JMP directed the music video for XXXTentacion’s track from the album “?”. The video is recognized for its striking scenes and philosophical themes.
7. EO featured on Amelia Monét’s 2018 debut single. Together, they achieved traction on the UK Singles Chart, supported by both mainstream and digital promotions.
8. The collaboration with Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna involved DJ Dahi, Sounwave, and Terrace Martin. It gained critical acclaim and won a Grammy award.
9. Blade Brown and K-Trap’s track “Joints” became a focal point of their collaboration album. It exemplified their synergy and lyrical prowess.
10. 21 Savage claims he created the melody, bass, sample, and hi-hats himself. His detailed input shaped the track’s unique sound profile.
11. YouTube published visuals for Headie One’s track on the official channel. This was part of a strategic roll-out for the “Music x Road” mixtape.
12. The track was produced by Kanye West and Daft Punk for the “Yeezus” album. Their partnership introduced a unique blend of electronic and hip-hop elements.
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