Potent Potables
TLC song where the group encourages us to "please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to."
What is Waterfalls?
Drake, "Kiki, do you love me? Are you riding?
Say you'll never ever leave from beside me
'Cause I want ya, and I need ya
And I'm down for you always
KB, do you love me? Are you riding?" (8 words)
What is, "Say you'll never ever leave from beside me"
This is what R&B stands for, first used by Billboard magazine in the late 1940’s
What is Rhythm and Blues
It might seem crazy what I'm about to say
Sunshine she's here, you can take a break
I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don't care baby by the way
What is Happy
This talented singer passed in a plane crash, she also played an ancient vampire in the movie adaptation of Anne Rice's "Queen of the Damned."
Who is Aaliyah?
Lil Durk, "I decided I had to finish, but the media called me a menace
I done sat with the mayor and politicians, I'm tryna change the image
You can't blame my past no more, I come from the trenches" (12 words)
What is, "Some said I'd never be a superstar, but I know I'm different"
Shaun Carter is also known as …
Who is Jay Z?
Name one song from the Superbowl that was performed by Kendrick Lamar (7 were performed)
What is any of the following: "Squabble Up," "Humble," "DNA," "All The Stars," "Not Like Us," "Luther," or "TV Off"
Salt N. Peppa: "Here I go, here I go, here I go again..." (5 words)
Girls what's my weakness? Men
This duo was awards the first Rap Grammy in 1989
Who are Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince?
In the "Lemonade" album, Beyonce claims "I'ma keep running, 'cause a winner don't quit on themselves" in the song with Kendrick Lamar
What is "Freedom."
An African American cultural movement during the 1920's when art (including music) flourishes and had it's epicenter in NY
The Harlem Renaissance
Notorious B.I.G (Biggie), "Biggie, Biggie, Biggie, can't you see?
Sometimes your words just hypnotize me
And I just love your flashy ways" (8 words)
Guess that's why they broke, and you're so paid
This late rapper was known for his barking and growling while rapping and eventually retired from rapping to focus on church and his family
Who is DMX (Earl Simmons)
Marvin Gaye sang, "picket lines and picket signs, don't punish me with brutality" in this song released during the Vietnam war.
What is "What's Going On."
Whitney Houston appropriately played a famous singer in this movie with Kevin Costner and her songs from the soundtrack won numerous awards, including “I Will Always Love You.”
What is The Bodyguard
Boys II Men, "Although we've come
To the end of the road
Still I can't let go" (10 words)
What is "It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you"
This was the first rap song to be played on American radio in 1979
What is "Rappers Delight"
What is "Save Your Tears"