How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pharrell Williams, M.O & Chip, Eminem, Scrufizzer, Madcon, Giggs, Yxng Bane, KSI, Tinie Tempah, Krept & Konan, Bobby Shmurda, Kano
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who provides the vocoder lines in “Gust of Wind”?
- A Pharrell Williams
- B Daft Punk
- C Mick Guzauski
2. What year was M.O’s “Wondering” originally released as a single?
- A 2018
- B 2020
- C 2019
3. Which Beastie Boys track is sampled in Eminem’s “Berzerk”?
- A Sabotage
- B Fight for Your Right
- C Intergalactic
4. “Kick It” by Scrufizzer has how many remixes on its digital release?
- A Four
- B Three
- C Five
5. What commercial certification did Madcon’s “Freaky Like Me” not achieve?
- A Gold in Germany
- B Platinum in Norway
- C Diamond in Austria
6. What’s the tempo of Giggs’s “Linguo” featuring Donae’o?
- A 90 BPM
- B 100 BPM
- C 105 BPM
7. Which label released the collaboration between Yxng Bane and OFB?
- A Disturbing London Records
- B Universal Music
- C Parlophone Records
8. What type of track is KSI’s “Two Birds One Stone” known as in his discography?
- A A Remix
- B A Diss Track
- C A Cover
9. “Invincible” by Tinie Tempah is a homage to which musical style?
- A Destiny’s Child R&B
- B Reggae
- C Jazz
10. Who mixed the track “Wo Wo Wo” by Krept & Konan?
- A Rachet
- B ADP
- C Geoff Pesche
11. “Hot N*gga” by Bobby Shmurda is associated with what viral dance?
- A Harlem Shake
- B Shmoney Dance
- C Floss
12. Which instrument does Jodi Milliner not play in Kano’s “Teardrops”?
- A Piano
- B Guitar
- C Bass
Tracklist
1 . Pharrell Williams – Gust Of Wind |
| The music video is directed by Edgar Wright. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “G I R L”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . M.O & Chip – Wondering |
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3 . Eminem – Berzerk |
| The music video is directed by Syndrome. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Scrufizzer – Kick It |
| The music video is directed by Mister Whitmore. |
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5 . Madcon – Freaky Like Me (w/ Ameerah) |
| The music video is directed by Christian Holm-Glad. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Contraband”. |
6 . Giggs – Linguo (w/ Donae’o) |
| The music video is directed by Myles Whittingham. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Wamp 2 Dem”. |
7 . Yxng Bane – Skrr (w/ OFB) |
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8 . KSI – Two Birds One Stone |
| The music video is directed by Rvbberduck. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Dissimulation”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Tinie Tempah – Invincible (w/ Kelly Rowland) |
| The music video is directed by Max & Dania. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Disc-Overy”. |
10 . Krept & Konan – Wo Wo Wo |
| The music video is directed by Noel Clarke. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “7 Days”. |
11 . Bobby Shmurda – Hot N*Gga |
| The music video is directed by Gregory Dark . |
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12 . Kano – Teardrops |
| The music video is directed by Aneil Karia. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Hoodies All Summer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Daft Punk provides the vocoder lines in “Gust of Wind”. Their electronic input complement’s Pharrell’s leading role.
2. Although released as a single in 2018, “Wondering” appeared later on the album “Modus Operandi” in 2020.
3. Eminem’s “Berzerk” samples “Fight for Your Right” by the Beastie Boys. Rubin’s production pays homage to 1980s rock-rap fusion.
4. The song “Kick It” includes five remixes on its digital release, expanding its accessibility across dance genres.
5. Despite its success, “Freaky Like Me” by Madcon did not receive Diamond certification in Austria.
6. “Linguo” navigates a tempo of 100 beats per minute, providing a steady backdrop for the collaboration.
7. The track by Yxng Bane with OFB was released under Disturbing London Records, maintaining their UK urban ties.
8. “Two Birds One Stone” is a diss track in KSI’s collection, aimed at addressing W2S’s prior remarks.
9. “Invincible” reflects the R&B style of Destiny’s Child, celebrating its influences and nostalgic vibes.
10. ADP mixed the track “Wo Wo Wo” for Krept & Konan, handling its audio balance and clarity.
11. Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N*gga” popularized the Shmoney Dance, a cultural sensation that swept across social media.
12. Jodi Milliner does not play guitar in Kano’s “Teardrops”, though he contributes on bass and piano.
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