How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : D-Block Europe, Ceelo Green, Stefflon Don, A$ap Rocky, Tinchy Stryder, J. Cole, Osh, Missy Elliott, Not3S & Blade Brown, The Collective, Chip, Dr. Dre
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What key is D-Block Europe’s “Darling” composed in?
- A D minor
- B C major
- C F sharp minor
2. Which chart position did CeeLo Green’s “It’s OK” peak at in the UK?
- A 10
- B 20
- C 30
3. How did Stefflon Don and Skepta collaborate on “Ding-a-Ling”?
- A In separate studios
- B Together in the studio
- C Live performance recording
4. Which unreleased composition was sampled in “Fuckin’ Problems” by A$AP Rocky?
- A Static Major’s “Don’t Be Jealous”
- B Drake’s “Views”
- C Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya”
5. How many artists feature in Tinchy Stryder’s “Game Over”?
- A Five
- B Six
- C Seven
6. Whose perspective does J. Cole’s track from “4 Your Eyez Only” explore?
- A Cole’s own
- B James’s
- C Nina’s
7. What led to the popularity of OSH’s “My Yé Is Different”?
- A A viral freestyle
- B A major radio debut
- C A surprise album drop
8. Where was the music video for Missy Elliott’s “WTF (Where They From)” shot?
- A Times Square
- B Downtown Los Angeles
- C Central Park
9. Which artists collaborated on the GRM10 track released under Parlophone Records?
- A Not3s and Blade Brown
- B Skepta and Stefflon Don
- C Chip and Akon
10. Under what pseudonym did Harmony produce Chip’s “Flying High”?
- A H-Money
- B H-Dub
- C H-Beat
11. When was Dr. Dre’s “Kush” released for digital download?
- A November 18, 2010
- B December 10, 2010
- C September 20, 2010
12. What feature distinguishes “WTF (Where They From)” as a comeback for Missy Elliott?
- A Her first release in three years
- B The disco-themed choreography
- C Collaborating with Pharrell Williams
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . D-Block Europe – Darling |
| The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “The Blue Print – Us vs. Them”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . CeeLo Green – It’s Ok |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Lady Killer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Stefflon Don – Ding-A-Ling |
| The music video is directed by Matt Stawski. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Hurtin’ Me – The EP”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . A$AP Rocky – F**Kin’ Problems (w/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar) |
| The music video is directed by Luke Biggins, Stefflon Don. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “LONG.LIVE.A$AP”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Tinchy Stryder – Game Over |
| The music video is directed by Sam Lecca and Clark Jackson. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Third Strike”. |
6 . J. Cole – Ville Mentality |
| The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “4 Your Eyez Only”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Osh – My Yé Is Different |
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8 . Missy Elliott – WTF [Where They From] (w/ Pharrell Williams) |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers. |
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9 . Not3S & Blade Brown – Cash Train |
| The music video is directed by RAY FIASCO. |
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10 . The Collective – Teardrop |
| The music video is directed by Walter Stern. |
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11 . Chip – Flying High |
| The music video is directed by Rainer Thieding. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “I Am Chipmunk”. |
12 . Dr. Dre – Kush (w/ Snoop Dogg & Akon) |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Trials & Tribulations”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. D-Block Europe’s “Darling” is indeed composed in the key of D minor. Its fast tempo at 150 beats per minute plus explicit content helped the track stand out.
2. “It’s OK” by CeeLo Green found its footing in the UK by peaking at number 20. The track offered a classic soul vibe that resonated with fans.
3. Stefflon Don and Skepta managed to collaborate on “Ding-a-Ling” without ever meeting in a studio. Such remote collaborations are increasingly common.
4. “Fuckin’ Problems” sampled Static Major’s “Don’t Be Jealous.” A fine example of honoring musical legacies through sampling.
5. “Game Over” by Tinchy Stryder includes six guest artists. It showcased a myriad of voices from the UK’s urban music scene.
6. This track from “4 Your Eyez Only” highlights the life of James. His struggles offer a poignant narrative reflecting J. Cole’s background.
7. OSH’s “My Yé Is Different” gained traction through a viral freestyle. The catchy phrase “My yè is different to your yè” was a hit.
8. The video for “WTF (Where They From)” was shot in Downtown Los Angeles. Missy’s energetic visuals reasserted her creative prowess.
9. The GRM10 track saw Not3s and Blade Brown team up. This pairing blended diverse styles, amplifying its appeal.
10. Harmony, producing under the moniker H-Money, made “Flying High.” It’s a testament to the layered production behind Chip’s music.
11. Dr. Dre’s “Kush” made its digital debut on November 18, 2010. Featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon, the track added to Dre’s legacy.
12. “WTF (Where They From)” marked Missy Elliott’s return after three years. Her collaboration with Pharrell confirmed her timelessness.
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