How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : City High, Ramz, RV & Headie One, 50 Cent, Deno, Angel, Kendrick Lamar, Stormzy, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, Giggs, Skepta
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which novel’s protagonist is referenced in Kendrick Lamar’s “King Kunta”?
- A Oliver Twist
- B Kunta Kinte
- C Tom Sawyer
2. What musical genre predominantly influences Stormzy’s “First Things First”?
- A Gospel
- B Rock
- C Grime
3. “No Frauds” by Nicki Minaj is a response to which diss track?
- A Hit ‘Em Up
- B Shether
- C Takeover
4. What musical element features prominently in Tory Lanez’s “Freaky”?
- A Flute-driven beat
- B Heavy bass
- C Acoustic guitar
5. Who features alongside Giggs in “Don’t Go There”?
- A B.o.B
- B Drake
- C J. Cole
6. What distinctive sound does Skepta’s “Bad Boy” incorporate?
- A Jazz
- B Electro-grime
- C Classical
7. In what city was the music video for Kendrick Lamar’s “King Kunta” filmed?
- A Chicago
- B Compton
- C New York
8. Which chart did Stormzy’s “First Things First” peak at number 4?
- A UK Pop Chart
- B UK R&B Chart
- C UK Rock Chart
9. What notable event location features in the music video for Nicki Minaj’s “No Frauds”?
- A Eiffel Tower
- B Brooklyn Bridge
- C Westminster Bridge
10. Which alias did Tory Lanez use during his early career?
- A Canada Goose
- B Argentina Fargo
- C Toronto Flyer
11. Which album did “Don’t Go There” appear on?
- A Walk in da Park
- B Let Em Ave It
- C The Blueprint
12. Whose collective did Skepta co-found?
- A Wu-Tang Clan
- B Boy Better Know
- C G-Unit
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . City High – What Would You Do? |
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Featured on the 2001 album “City High”. |
2 . Ramz – Hold You Down |
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3 . RV & Headie One – Match Day |
| The music video is directed by Eif Rivera. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Drillers x Trappers II”. |
4 . 50 Cent – Pilot |
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5 . Deno – Lifestyle |
| The music video is directed by Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini. |
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6 . Angel – Go In Go Hard (w/ Wretch 32) |
| The music video is directed by Director X. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “About Time”. |
7 . Kendrick Lamar – King Kunta |
| The music video is directed by KLVDR. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “To Pimp A Butterfly“. |
8 . Stormzy – First Things First |
| The music video is directed by Benny Boom. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Gang Signs & Prayer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne – No Frauds |
| The music video is directed by Christian Breslauer. |
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10 . Tory Lanez – Freaky |
| The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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11 . Giggs – Don’t Go There (w/ B.O.B.) |
| The music video is directed by Staple House. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Let Em Ave It”. |
12 . Skepta – Bad Boy |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kunta Kinte is the protagonist in Alex Haley’s novel “Roots,” making a historical nod in the song. Combining Haley’s narrative with powerful beats, Lamar adapts a defiant tone.
2. “First Things First” blends grime and gospel, reflecting Stormzy’s personal and musical journeys. It’s an eclectic opener to “Gang Signs & Prayer.”
3. Nicki Minaj’s “No Frauds” fires back at Remy Ma’s “Shether,” highlighting the rivalry with sharp-witted critique.
4. A flute-driven beat underscores “Freaky,” adding a unique touch to Lanez’s rap-sung hybrid delivery.
5. Giggs partners with B.o.B in “Don’t Go There,” marking a cross-Atlantic collaboration highlighted on his second album.
6. Skepta fuses electro-grime in “Bad Boy,” a signature sound for a track reaching notable chart positions.
7. “King Kunta” was filmed in Compton, paying homage to Lamar’s roots and classic West Coast hip-hop visuals.
8. “First Things First” peaked at number 4 on the UK R&B Chart, embedding Stormzy’s genre-mixing prowess.
9. The controversial inclusion of Westminster Bridge in “No Frauds” drew mixed reactions shortly after its tragic events.
10. Initially known as Argentina Fargo, Tory Lanez claimed a spot in the music scene before his current stardom.
11. “Don’t Go There” features on “Let Em Ave It,” aiding in escalating Giggs’ presence in UK hip-hop.
12. Skepta co-founded Boy Better Know, a collective influencing grime’s rise, signing key artists of the genre.
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