How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Maejor, Ynw Melly, Labrinth, Childish Gambino, Chris Brown, Gucci Mane, Mike Will Made-It, Kanye West, Unknown T, Kid Ink, Die Antwoord, Nelly
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What style of music video does “Lolly” by Maejor Ali, Juicy J, and Justin Bieber feature?
- A Animated characters
- B Neon-lit studio with dancers
- C Live concert performance
2. The song “223’s” by YNW Melly mentions which significant location?
- A Chicago
- B Las Vegas
- C Albuquerque, New Mexico
3. Which of the following genres influences Labrinth’s “Let It Be”?
- A Reggae
- B Gospel
- C Latin
4. What does Childish Gambino’s track primarily reflect?
- A Romantic love
- B Existentialism and loneliness
- C Political protest
5. “New Flame” by Chris Brown, Usher, and Rick Ross features which notable music video setting?
- A Desert landscape
- B Neon cityscape
- C Luxurious pool area
6. Who performs the first verse and chorus in “Curve” by Gucci Mane ft. The Weeknd?
- A Gucci Mane
- B The Weeknd
- C Nav
7. What is distinctive about Miley Cyrus’s performance in “23”?
- A First time singing pop ballads
- B First time singing rap vocals
- C First time playing guitar
8. “Bound 2” by Kanye West samples which artists?
- A Elvis Presley and The Beatles
- B Ponderosa Twins Plus One and Brenda Lee
- C Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin
9. “Homerton B” by Unknown T had what notable impact on UK music?
- A First UK drill song to chart in the US
- B First UK drill song to receive Silver certification
- C First UK drill song to win a Grammy
10. Which country’s charts did Kid Ink’s track, featuring Usher and Tinashe, not reach?
- A Germany
- B Australia
- C Canada
11. The song “Enter The Ninja” by Die Antwoord samples which track?
- A Thriller by Michael Jackson
- B Butterfly by Smile.dk
- C Vogue by Madonna
12. What unique visual element is featured in the “Get Like Me” music video?
- A Colorful fireworks
- B Black-and-white minimalist rooms
- C Psychedelic animations
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Maejor – Lolly (w/ Juicy J, Justin Bieber) |
| The music video is directed by Matt Alonzo. |
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2 . YNW Melly – 223’s (w/ 9Lokknine) |
| The music video is directed by DrewFilmedit, YNW Melly. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Melly vs. Melvin”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Labrinth – Let It Be |
| The music video is directed by Us (Luke Taylor and Christopher Barrett). |
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4 . Childish Gambino – 3005 |
| The music video is directed by Hiro Murai. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Because the Internet”. |
5 . Chris Brown – New Flame (w/ Usher & Rick Ross) |
| The music video is directed by Chris Brown. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “X”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Gucci Mane – Curve (w/ The Weeknd) |
| The music video is directed by David Helman. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Mr. Davis”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Mike Will Made-It – 23 (w/ Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J) |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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8 . Kanye West – Bound 2 |
| 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 |
9 . Unknown T – Homerton B |
| The music video is directed by Jay Parpworth. |
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10 . Kid Ink – Body Language (w/ Usher & Tinashe) |
| The music video is directed by Darren Craig. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Full Speed”. |
11 . Die Antwoord – Enter The Ninja |
| The music video is directed by Rob Malpage. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “$O$”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Nelly – Get Like Me (w/ Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “M.O.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “Lolly” music video is neon-lit with dancers. Matt Alonzo directed it, incorporating lollipop imagery and an energetic studio vibe.
2. “223’s” references Albuquerque, New Mexico, in connection with a police chase and related incidents, contributing to its narrative context.
3. Labrinth’s “Let It Be” includes gospel influences. It blends various elements, including soul and rock, to bolster its thematic depth.
4. Childish Gambino’s track reflects existentialism and loneliness. It’s not a typical love song, but rather an introspective on solitude.
5. The music video for “New Flame” showcases a luxurious pool area, aligning with the opulent atmospheric style often seen in R&B videos.
6. In “Curve,” The Weeknd performs the first verse and chorus, while Gucci Mane takes the second verse, setting the track’s dynamic delivery.
7. Miley Cyrus’s “23” marks her debut in rap vocals, diversifying her musical repertoire beyond pop with hip-hop influences.
8. “Bound 2” samples Ponderosa Twins Plus One and Brenda Lee. These samples create a nostalgic yet innovative soundscape.
9. “Homerton B” received Silver certification as the first UK drill track to do so, illustrating its significant impact on the genre’s recognition.
10. Kid Ink’s track featured on multiple charts, excluding Australia’s, despite achieving notable success in other regions.
11. “Enter The Ninja” samples Smile.dk’s “Butterfly,” a song famously associated with the Dance Dance Revolution game series.
12. “Get Like Me” features black-and-white minimalist rooms, with sleek visuals enhancing the song’s stripped-back percussion-centric beat.
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