How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mist, Chris Brown, Tyga, Common, John Legend, Chase & Status, Deno, M.I.A., Fredo, Dave, Giggs, J. Cole, D-Block Europe, Kanye West, Jay-Z
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . MIST – Wish Me Well (w/ Jessie Ware) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Diamond in the Dirt”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Chris Brown, Tyga – Bitches N Marijuana (w/ Schoolboy Q) |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Fan of a Fan: The Album”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Common, John Legend – Glory |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Selma (soundtrack)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Chase & Status – Hypest Hype |
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Featured on the 2011 album “No More Idols”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Deno – First Days [Cadet Tribute] |
| The music video is directed by Romain Gavras. |
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6 . M.I.A. – Bad Girls |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Matangi”. |
7 . Fredo – Playin’ For Keeps (w/ Asco) |
| The music video is directed by David Omoregie, Nathan James Tettey, Edem Wornoo.. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Tables Turn”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Dave – Black |
| The music video is directed by Myles Whittingham. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Psychodrama”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Giggs – 187 |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Big Bad…”. |
10 . J. Cole – For Whom The Bell Tolls |
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Featured on the 2016 album “4 Your Eyez”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . D-Block Europe – Kettle Pouring |
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Featured on the 2019 album “PTSD”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Kanye West, Jay-Z – H•A•M |
| The music video is directed by Nez Khammal. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Watch the Throne”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Dance with Me” samples TLC’s “No Scrubs” and Jermaine Dupri’s “The Party Continues”. This makes it a collage of late ’90s pop and hip-hop sounds. The song received praise for maintaining its originality with a slinky electro sound.
2. The music video for “Like U Like” features Aggro Santos and Kimberley Walsh in a lighthearted setting. This matches the track’s upbeat and playful tone, marking Walsh’s first solo venture outside Girls Aloud.
3. Sean Foreman co-wrote “Blah Blah Blah” alongside Kesha, Benny Blanco, and Neon Hitch. The song’s catchy chorus and playful lyrics contributed to its commercial success across multiple markets.
4. The music video for “How Love Begins” pays homage to 1980s workout videos. It features various settings, including a courtroom and a jail, with Dizzee Rascal appearing as a news presenter.
5. “Hit the Lights” by Jay Sean and Lil Wayne was released under Cash Money Records. At its release, Sean was preparing for his sophomore album “Freeze Time”.
6. “C’mon (Catch ‘Em by Surprise)” primarily involved artists from the USA. It showcases an international collaboration between Dutch and American DJs, with Busta Rhymes providing vocal excitement.
7. Although Flo Rida’s verse is included in “Feel It”, he does not appear in the music video. Filmed in Las Vegas, the video features appearances by Sean Kingston and Three 6 Mafia.
8. After releasing “You Used to Hold Me”, Calvin Harris shifted his focus from singing to music production and featuring guest vocalists. His choice allowed him to concentrate on crafting big dance hits.
9. The music video for “Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)” was directed by David Rousseau. Known for high-energy visuals, he captured the club vibe that the song embodies.
10. Sigma’s “Rudeboy” predominantly belongs to the drum and bass genre. It features vocals from Doctor and received support from BBC Radio 1Xtra for its classic jungle sound.
11. “Won’t Go Quietly” is the title song of Example’s album released in 2010. The track exemplifies his blend of introspective lyrics with contemporary hip-hop production.
12. Bebe Rexha provides background vocals on the remixed acoustic version of Hardwell’s “Dare You”. The acoustic version showcases a different dimension of the track’s emotive strength.
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