How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lethal Bizzle, Tinchy Stryder, Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Mann, Skepta, Aloe Blacc, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, A$ap Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Stormzy, The Tunesters
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . Lethal Bizzle – Wobble (w/ Stefflon Don) |
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2 . Tinchy Stryder – Game Over (w/ Tinie Tempah) |
| The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Third Strike”. |
3 . Clement Marfo & The Frontline – Mayhem (w/ Kano) |
| The music video is directed by Mike Sharpe. |
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4 . Mann – The Mack (w/ Snoop Dogg, Iyaz) |
| The music video is directed by Jessy Terrero. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Mann’s World”. |
5 . Skepta – Bullet From A Gun |
| The music video is directed by Duncan Loudon and Skepta . |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Ignorance Is Bliss”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Aloe Blacc – The Man |
| The music video is directed by Matt Barnes. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Lift Your Spirit”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Kendrick Lamar – Element. |
| The music video is directed by Dave Free. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “DAMN.“. |
8 . J. Cole – Kevin’s Heart |
| The music video is directed by J Cole and Scott Lazer. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “KOD”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . A$ap Rocky – A$ap Forever (w/ Moby) |
| The music video is directed by Dexter Navy. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “TESTING”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Kendrick Lamar – DNA. |
| The music video is directed by Nabil Elderkin. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “DAMN.“. |
11 . Stormzy – Mr Skeng |
| The music video is directed by Henry Scholfield. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Gang Signs & Prayer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . The Tunesters – Are You Not Entertained |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Wobble (feat. Stefflon Don)” was released by Stay Dench Records in collaboration with Virgin EMI. The track marks Stefflon Don’s early contribution to the mid-2010s music scene.
2. The producer for Tinchy Stryder’s “Game Over” is Eshraque “iSHi” Mughal. The single includes a notable lineup of UK grime and rap artists.
3. Clement Marfo & The Frontline and Kano filmed their music video in a derelict East London location. This setting featured a live-performance visual theme.
4. Mann’s “The Mack” is a cover of Mark Morrison’s 1996 classic “Return of the Mack.” The cover version blends hip-hop with R&B elements from the original.
5. The tempo of Skepta’s track is 135 beats per minute. It serves as the introductory song on his album *Ignorance Is Bliss.*
6. Aloe Blacc’s song includes an interpolation from Elton John’s “Your Song.” It blends modern production with a touch of classic Elton John songwriting.
7. Kid Capri introduces Kendrick Lamar as “Kung Fu Kenny” on “ELEMENT.” This alias appears directly in the song’s skits and references.
8. J. Cole’s song on the album *KOD* refers to comedian Kevin Hart. The lyrics reflect on the themes of cheating and its repercussions.
9. “A$AP Forever” contains a sample from Moby’s “Porcelain.” The track is part of A$AP Rocky’s album *Testing.*
10. Kendrick Lamar’s track from *DAMN.* was featured in the *Creed II* trailer. The song’s inclusion helped underscore the movie’s intense themes.
11. “Mr Skeng” is on Stormzy’s *Gang Signs & Prayer.* This debut album solidified Stormzy’s place in the music industry.
12. The 1920s band *The Tunesters* is known for early jazz arrangements. Their recordings included brass-heavy, dance-oriented rhythms.
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