How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Krept & Konan, Eminem, Geko & Not3s, Soulja Boy, Sway, Dizzee Rascal, Tyga, Tinie Tempah, Tinchy Stryder & The Chuckle Brothers, AJ Tracey, KSI, Ms. Dynamite & Shy FX
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which Nigerian artist is featured on Krept & Konan’s track “G Love”?
- A Davido
- B Burna Boy
- C WizKid
2. For which record-breaking feat is Eminem’s “Rap God” famous?
- A Fastest rap verse
- B Most words in a hit single
- C Highest sales in first week
3. What activity do Geko and Not3s sing about in “Will Smith”?
- A Skydiving
- B Private karaoke
- C Playing tennis
4. Which video game console appears in the music video for “Turn My Swag On” by Soulja Boy?
- A PlayStation 5
- B Xbox 360
- C Nintendo Switch
5. Which British artist collaborated with KSI on the track “No Sleep”?
- A Dizzee Rascal
- B Skepta
- C Sway
6. In which key is Dizzee Rascal’s “Love This Town” set?
- A C Major
- B F Major
- C G Minor
7. Where do the events of the “Wait For A Minute” music video primarily take place?
- A A futuristic city
- B A labyrinthine house
- C An abandoned warehouse
8. What notable figure is referenced in Tinie Tempah’s lyrics?
- A Prince
- B Michael Jackson
- C Madonna
9. What is unique about the collaboration between Tinchy Stryder and the Chuckle Brothers?
- A It supported the ACLT charity
- B It featured a live concert tour
- C It included a TV show appearance
10. Which two artists are featured alongside AJ Tracey in his 2019 track?
- A Giggs and Drake
- B MoStack and Not3s
- C Stormzy and Dave
11. On which of KSI’s albums does the track, released on August 14, 2017, appear?
- A Dissimulation
- B Disstracktions
- C New Age
12. What chart position did Ms. Dynamite’s “Cloud 9” reach on the UK Dance chart?
- A Number 1
- B Number 5
- C Number 10
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Krept & Konan – G Love (w/ WizKid) |
| The music video is directed by KLVOR. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Revenge is Sweet”. |
2 . Eminem – Rap God |
| The music video is directed by Rich Lee. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Marshall Mathers LP 2“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Geko & Not3s – Will Smith |
| The music video is directed by Labi Odebunmi. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “22”. |
4 . Soulja Boy – Turn My Swag On |
| The music video is directed by Matt Alonzo. |
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Featured on the 2008 album “iSouljaBoyTellEm”. |
5 . Sway – No Sleep (w/ KSI, Tigger Da Author & Tubes) |
| The music video is directed by Jack Delaney. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “The Deliverance”. |
6 . Dizzee Rascal – Love This Town (w/ Teddy Sky) |
| The music video is directed by Ian Robertson. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Fifth”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Tyga – Wait For A Minute (w/ Justin Bieber) |
| The music video is directed by Krista Liney. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Tinie Tempah – Children Of The Sun (w/ John Martin) |
| The music video is directed by Jonathan Augustavo. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Demonstration”. |
9 . Tinchy Stryder & The Chuckle Brothers – To Me, To You [Bruv] |
| The music video is directed by Morgan Keyz. |
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10 . AJ Tracey – Floss (w/ Mostack & Not3S) |
| The music video is directed by Hamish Stephenson. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “AJ Tracey”. |
11 . KSI – Little Boy |
| The music video is directed by Jovan Thomas. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Disstracktions”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Ms Dynamite & Shy FX – Cloud 9 |
| The music video is directed by Courtney Phillips. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. WizKid joined Krept & Konan on “G Love,” continuing a trend of UK and Nigerian artist collaborations. His appearance was part of the duo’s album *Revenge Is Sweet*.
2. “Rap God” is noted for having the most words in a hit single, totaling 1,560 words. This relentless verbosity was officially recognized by Guinness.
3. In “Will Smith,” Geko and Not3s suggest an intimate karaoke experience. The track plays on themes of companionship.
4. The “Turn My Swag On” video features an Xbox 360, reinforcing Soulja Boy’s lavish lifestyle in a mansion setting.
5. Sway collaborated with KSI on “No Sleep,” a track released with Tigger Da Author and Tubes as part of Sway’s EP.
6. “Love This Town” by Dizzee Rascal is indeed set in F Major, with a tempo that encourages movement at 130 BPM.
7. The “Wait For A Minute” video sees Tyga and Bieber escaping from paparazzi in a modern, twist-filled home.
8. Tinie Tempah drops references to Michael Jackson’s moonwalk and “Black or White” in his lyrics, blending nostalgia with rhythm.
9. Tinchy Stryder and the Chuckle Brothers teamed up to benefit the ACLT charity, connecting entertainment with a good cause.
10. AJ Tracey’s 2019 song features MoStack and Not3s. This trio added to the deluxe offering of his independently released album.
11. KSI’s August 14, 2017, release was from the album “Disstracktions,” marking his continued presence in the music scene.
12. “Cloud 9” by Ms. Dynamite made it to number 10 on the UK Dance chart. This track was part of her collaborative work with Shy FX.
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