How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tion Wayne, Digga D & Russ Millions, T Mulla, Kojo Funds, Jay-Z, Asco x Loski, Fetty Wap, Trey Songz, Eminem, Bugzy Malone, Yogi, Lethal Bizzle
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What notable tempo characterizes Tion Wayne’s “Drive By” featuring Swarmz?
- A 120 BPM
- B 109 BPM
- C 140 BPM
2. What significant aspect made Digga D & Russ Millions’ “Mr Sheeen” stand out in the UK drill scene?
- A Its Grammy nomination
- B Being one of the first UK drill songs to enter the UK top 10
- C Featuring a well-known film actor
3. On which chart did T Mulla’s “Droptop” with Hardy Caprio reach the top position?
- A Official UK Singles Chart
- B Official Independent Singles Chart
- C Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart
4. What unique filming inspiration is seen in the music video for Kojo Funds’ “Who Am I?” featuring Bugzy Malone?
- A Fast and Furious 3
- B James Bond
- C Mad Max
5. Which sample is prominently used in Jay-Z’s “The Story Of O.J.”?
- A Nina Simone’s “Four Women”
- B Miles Davis’ “So What”
- C Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”
6. From which mixtape is the single “Cheque” by Asco and Loski?
- A *Checkmate*
- B *Better Late Than Never*
- C *Street Kings*
7. What notable element helped boost Fetty Wap’s “My Way” featuring Monty?
- A A feature by Drake on a remix
- B A viral dance challenge
- C A guest appearance by Jay-Z
8. Which Grammy category did Trey Songz’s “Heart Attack” receive a nomination for?
- A Record of the Year
- B Best R&B Song
- C Song of the Year
9. What makes Eminem’s “Headlights” featuring Nate Ruess unique in his discography?
- A It features no profanity
- B It’s an apology to his mother
- C It includes a jazz solo
10. In what way is the track “Through The Night” by Bugzy Malone notable album-wise?
- A It’s the title track of his debut album
- B Part of his *King of the North* EP
- C It’s performed live at every concert
11. What record label initially released Yogi’s “Burial” featuring Pusha T?
- A Roc Nation
- B OWSLA
- C Republic Records
12. Which producer is credited on Lethal Bizzle’s “Playground” featuring Shakka?
- A Diztortion
- B Hit-Boy
- C Timbaland
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – 2010s Music Videos – week 30/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Tion Wayne – Drive By (w/ Swarmz) |
| The music video is directed by Wowa. |
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2 . Digga D & Russ Millions – Mr Sheeen |
| The music video is directed by Myles Suave. |
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3 . T Mulla – Droptop (w/ Hardy Caprio) |
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4 . Kojo Funds – Who Am I? (w/ Bugzy Malone) |
| The music video is directed by KLVDR. |
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5 . Jay-Z – The Story Of O.J. |
| The music video is directed by Jay-Z & Mark Romanek. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “4:44”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Asco x Loski – Cheque |
| The music video is directed by Kaylum Dennis. |
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7 . Fetty Wap – My Way (w/ Monty) |
| The music video is directed by Danny Erb. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Fetty Wap“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Trey Songz – Heart Attack |
| The music video is directed by Benny Boom. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Chapter V”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Eminem – Headlights (w/ Nate Ruess) |
| The music video is directed by Spike Lee. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Marshall Mathers LP 2“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Bugzy Malone – Through The Night (w/ DJ Luck & MC Neat) |
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11 . Yogi – Burial (w/ Pusha T, Moody Good, Trollphace) |
| The music video is directed by Grant Singer. |
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12 . Lethal Bizzle – Playground (w/ Shakka) |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Drive By” by Tion Wayne and Swarmz grooves at a distinctive 109 beats per minute, setting it apart in the musical landscape. The track reached notable chart success peaking at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart.
2. “Mr Sheeen” by Digga D & Russ Millions made waves by being one of the pioneering UK drill tracks to crack the UK top 10, cementing its place in the genre’s history.
3. “Droptop” by T Mulla, featuring Hardy Caprio, topped the Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart. Its success showed the crossover appeal of the track in the independent music scene.
4. The “Who Am I?” music video by Kojo Funds and Bugzy Malone draws its neon-lit style from “Fast and Furious 3: Tokyo Drift”. The striking visuals match the song’s energetic vibe.
5. Jay-Z’s “The Story Of O.J.” creatively samples Nina Simone’s “Four Women”. Simone’s haunting melody underscores the song’s themes of identity and race relations.
6. “Cheque” by Asco and Loski finds its home on the mixtape *Better Late Than Never*. Their collaboration showcases the individual talents and joint dynamics of both artists.
7. Fetty Wap’s “My Way” saw a boost with an unofficial remix featuring Drake. This remix stirred excitement and helped elevate the song’s reach in the charts.
8. Trey Songz’s “Heart Attack” was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 2013 Grammy Awards, highlighting its standings within the genre’s landscape.
9. Eminem’s “Headlights”, featuring Nate Ruess, is memorable for its candid apology to his mother, diverging from past contentious references and offering a heartfelt narrative.
10. Bugzy Malone’s “Through The Night” appears on his EP, *King of the North*. The project showcased his grime influences and collaborative efforts, including guest appearances.
11. Yogi’s “Burial” featuring Pusha T, saw its initial release under the label OWSLA. The track exemplifies the electronic/hip-hop crossover aesthetic the label’s known for.
12. “Playground”, a single by Lethal Bizzle featuring Shakka, owes its sonic flair to Diztortion, whose production adds a layer of electronic energy to the grime track.
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