How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : 6ix9ine, B.O.B, Usher, KSI, Nicki Minaj, Chris & Kem, Tinie Tempah, Ceelo Green, Krept & Konan, Sneakbo, blackbear, JME
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which fellow rapper contributed a guest verse over the phone for 6ix9ine and Bobby Shmurda’s collaboration?
- A ASAP Rocky
- B Bobby Shmurda
- C J. Cole
2. What natural phenomenon is depicted on the cover art of B.o.B’s “Strange Clouds”?
- A A nebula
- B A lightning storm
- C A solar eclipse
3. This track with Nicki Minaj and Pharrell was only included in a specific release of Usher’s album. Which edition featured it?
- A Deluxe Edition
- B Japanese Edition
- C Standard Edition
4. Who appears in the music video for KSI’s diss track “Adam’s Apple”?
- A NetNobody
- B Alesa
- C KSI’s brother Deji
5. What Sir Mix-a-Lot song does Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” prominently sample?
- A Posse On Broadway
- B My Hooptie
- C Baby Got Back
6. Which television reality show led to the creation of Chris & Kem’s musical duo?
- A The X Factor
- B Love Island
- C Britain’s Got Talent
7. The music video for “Wonderman” pays homage to which classic sci-fi television series?
- A Doctor Who
- B Blake’s 7
- C The Six Million Dollar Man
8. Cee Lo Green’s “Cry Baby” features which television actor in its music video?
- A Jaleel White
- B Neil Patrick Harris
- C John Stamos
9. Which musical duo released “For Me” as part of their project “7 Nights”?
- A Run The Jewels
- B Krept & Konan
- C Rae Sremmurd
10. Sneakbo’s track featuring Giggs is also part of which popular video game soundtrack?
- A FIFA 18
- B NBA 2K18
- C Madden NFL 18
11. Blackbear’s song remix featuring Gucci Mane was included on which of his studio albums?
- A Digital Druglord
- B Cybersex
- C ANONYMOUS
12. JME’s “Integrity” album is known for adhering strictly to which musical genre’s traditions?
- A Hip hop
- B Grime
- C Dubstep
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 41/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . 6ix9ine – Stoopid (w/ Bobby Shmurda) |
| The music video is directed by William Asher, The Don Canon, Trife Drew. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Dummy Boy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . B.O.B – Strange Clouds (w/ Lil Wayne) |
| The music video is directed by 1st Impressions. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Strange Clouds”. |
3 . Usher – She Came Ii Give It Ii U (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
| The music video is directed by Philip Andelman. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “UR”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . KSI – Adam’s Apple (w/ Alesa) |
| The music video is directed by Konstantin. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Disstracktions”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Nicki Minaj – Anaconda |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “The Pinkprint”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Chris & Kem – Little Bit Leave It |
| The music video is directed by Meji Alabi. |
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7 . Tinie Tempah – Wonderman (w/ Ellie Goulding) |
| The music video is directed by Robert Hales. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Disc-Overy”. |
8 . CeeLo Green – Cry Baby |
| The music video is directed by Mickey Finnegan. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Lady Killer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Krept & Konan – For Me |
| The music video is directed by KLVDR. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “7 Nights”. |
10 . Sneakbo – Active (w/ Giggs) |
| The music video is directed by Toxic. |
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11 . blackbear – Do Re Mi (w/ Gucci Mane) |
| The music video is directed by Megan Park. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “digital druglord”. |
12 . JME – Integrity |
| The music video is directed by Matt Walker. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Integrity>”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bobby Shmurda managed to participate in the track from behind bars, recording his verse via phone. The song showcases a seamless incorporation of trap and an audibly prominent siren sound paired with a diss against Ebro Darden.
2. The surreal cover art of “Strange Clouds” features a grassy landscape beneath a dreamy, nebula-like sky. This ethereal visual underpins the melodic fusion of dubstep and electro-hop in the track.
3. Usher’s collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Pharrell, intended for his album *Hard II Love*, was uniquely available only on the Japanese edition. The song thrives on the fusion of funk and soul with a trace of Haitian influence.
4. Alesa, NetNobody’s ex-wife, makes a notable appearance in the “Adam’s Apple” music video. Her presence adds weight to the diss track amidst the KSI versus NetNobody feud.
5. Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” famously samples Sir Mix-a-Lot’s iconic track “Baby Got Back.” The song broke Vevo records with its video release and achieved widespread commercial success.
6. Chris & Kem’s musical venture emerged from their chemistry on *Love Island*. Their debut single “Little Bit Leave It” featured catchy football jargons and references to their reality show escapades.
7. “Wonderman” creatively nods to the 1970s series “The Six Million Dollar Man” in its music video. Tinie Tempah plays a hero within this retro-themed supercharged narrative.
8. The music video for “Cry Baby” by Cee Lo Green stars Jaleel White, affectionately known for his role as Steve Urkel. The soul-infused track grooves through scenes of upbeat nostalgia.
9. “For Me” is a piece by Krept & Konan, adopted into their dual musical offering “7 Nights.” Their style marries engaging lyrical phrases with rhythmic rap verses.
10. Sneakbo’s energetic track with Giggs got a boost as part of the *FIFA 18* soundtrack. The song contributes to the game’s lively playlist while anchoring Sneakbo’s album *Brixton*.
11. Blackbear’s *Digital Druglord* features a remix with Gucci Mane, amplifying the track’s success. The remix paints a modern sonic landscape echoing through international charts.
12. JME’s album “Integrity” is a testament to the raw, untainted essence of grime. Celebrated for pushing the genre’s boundaries, the album solidified JME as a staunch advocate of authenticity.
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