How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Migos, Sak Noel, Song A Day, Fugative, Wretch 32, Laidback Luke, Unknown T, Wstrn, Box Bottom, Childish Gambino, ,
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . Migos – T-Shirt |
| The music video is directed by Daps, Quavo. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Culture”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Sak Noel – Loca People |
| The music video is directed by Sak Noel. |
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3 . Song A Day – Chocolate Chip Cookie Dance |
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4 . Fugative – Supafly |
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5 . Wretch 32 – Tell Me (w/ Kojo Funds, Jahlani) |
| The music video is directed by Labi Odebunmi. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “FR32”. |
6 . Laidback Luke – Turbulence |
| The music video is directed by Punit Dhesi. |
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7 . Unknown T – Throwback (w/ Crazy Cousinz) |
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8 . Wstrn – Round Here (w/ Skrapz) |
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9 . Box Bottom – Bounce N Boom (w/ Big Babba) |
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10 . Childish Gambino – Redbone |
| The music video is directed by Ludwig Göransson. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Awaken, My Love!”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Directed by DAPS and Quavo, the music video for “T-Shirt” set a snowy scene on a snowy mountain near Lake Tahoe. Released on January 6, 2017, it features the group as Arctic hunters.
2. Esthera Sarita lent her vocals to the dance hit “Loca People.” Her part came together spontaneously in Sak Noel’s studio and remained prominent in the track’s success.
3. “Supafly” by Fugative hit number 48 on the UK Singles Chart. The song mixed pop elements with hip-hop, capturing attention during its early release.
4. “Tell Me” saw its release on September 22, 2017. Wretch 32 collaborated with Kojo Funds and Jahlani to prepare audiences for his upcoming album.
5. Released by Island Records, Unknown T’s track saw meticulous production. The song benefited from a collaboration between Remedee and prominent industry mixers.
6. “Round Here” is part of WSTRN’s mixtape titled *DOU3LE 3AK*. Released in 2018, it highlighted their collaborative prowess with Skrapz.
7. “Bounce ‘n’ Boom” became closely associated with Vimto through advertising. This campaign helped propel the song to newfound popularity in 2011.
8. “Redbone” showcases a distinct vocal style achieved by using a different singing technique, rather than pitch-shifting. Its unique sound captivated many listeners.
9. “Walk on Water” features indirect references to Jesus. Beyoncé’s vocals explore the divine theme while acknowledging human limitations and struggles.
10. In 1988, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole recorded his renowned medley. Captured in a Honolulu studio in a single take, it was included in his 1993 album “Facing Future.”
11. Earning a Silver certification, “T-Shirt” resonated strongly in the UK. Its performance mirrored its success across various international charts.
12. Breaking barriers, “Redbone” made its cinematic mark in the opening scene of “Get Out.” The song’s haunting tone contributed significantly to the film’s atmosphere.
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