Vocabulary That Matters
The unfair treatment of others without a fair or proper reason.
What is "Discrimination"?
This 2011 song "No One Gonna Love You" by Jennifer Hudson was sampled by J. Cole in 2013 on his album "Born Sinner".
What is "Crooked Smile"?
Finish this phrase - "Bald Head Scallywag..."
What is "...Ain't Got No Hair in the Back"
Most people do not know that the genre of music - RAP - is actually an acronym for the way it started. It is a combination of spoken word with catchy bars, and a beat no matter the tempo. What does RAP stand for?
What is "Rhythm And Poetry"
This fellow rapper has recently exposed the way Drake (allegedly) steals songs and copies hip hop & gangster culture.
Who is "Kendrick Lamar"
A widely held but fixed idea of a particular type of person.
i.e.: All black people love watermelon.
What is "Stereotype"?
This 1993 song "Any Time, Any Place" by Janet Jackson was sampled by Kendrick Lamar in 2012 on his album "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City". This also named after a movie starring Janet Jackson.
What is "Poetic Justice"?
Your friend invites you to a party, and you're not sure that you will know anyone there, you ask?
What is "Who All Gone (or gonna) Be There?"
This New Orleans born producer revolutionized Southern Hip-Hop in the late 1990's to 2000's. He produced 22+ Billboard-charting hits and 22+ albums blending bounce music with heavy 808s and classical & brass instruments to create instrumentals for artists like Lil Wayne, Big Tymers, and Juvenile.
Who is "Mannie Fresh"
In 2022, DJ Khaled, Drake, and Lil Baby dropped a song titled "Staying Alive", what 1977 Bee Gees song did he copy the chorus from?
What is "Staying Alive"
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular doctrine or point of view.
i.e.: Advertising black on black crime to inflate scarcity and violence in certain neighborhoods.
What is "Propaganda"?
This 1971 movie "Fiddler on the Roof" featured a man signing this famous melody used by Louchie Lou & Michie One in 1993, Gwen Stefani & Eve in 2004, and Lay Bankz in 2023.
What is "If I Were a Rich Man/Girl"?
Your mom cooks dinner, but you ride past places to eat out and ask if you can go there. What might your parent ask you?
What is "You Got Mcdonalds Money?"
What are the 5 pillars/components that make up hip-hop?
What is "Knowledge, DJ, MC (Emcee), Graffiti, and Break Dancing"
In 2018, Drake released a song titled "Nice For What". He sampled 3 different songs - One by Lauryn Hill (1998), one by Big Tymers (2000), and one by The Showboys (1986). What were the 3 songs?
100 points per song named.
What is "Ex-Factor by Lauryn Hill, Get Your Roll On by Big Tymers, and Drag Rap by The Showboys"
A term(s) coined in the 1970's to describe this dialect of English spoken by many Black Americans. Both terms refer to a dialect with its own unique grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation rules distinct from standard American English.
What is "Ebonics" or "AAVE"?
This song by Lori Lieberman was released in 1972. It was uncharted until it became a #1 hit in 1973. 20 years later it won a Grammy after being sampled by the Fugees. What is the song and who originally took it to #1 on the charts?
What is "Killing Me Softly"?
Who is "Roberta Flack"?
If you will be home while your parent(s) are at work, what is the number 1 task you are expected to do before they get home?
What is "Take the Chicken Out the Freezer"
This New Orleans born rapper enjoyed success in the early 1990's bounce scene. She was the first female emcee to get a contract with a local and successful record label - "No Limit Records"
Who is "Mia X"
In 2015, Drake released this popular single, sampling song Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas (1972). It was later sampled by Erykah Badu in a song called Cel U Lar Device.
What is "Hotline Bling"
This term originated from 1930's government-backed maps that deemed minority areas "hazardous", it caused lasting segregation and wealth disparities. Today this is the reason we have different types of neighborhoods.
i.e: hoods vs suburbs.
What is "Red Lining"?
This 2001 song by Project Pat feat. Three6 Mafia & La Chat was sampled by Megan Thee Stallion in 2017 on her mixtape "Make It Hot".
What is "Chickenhead"?
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What is the most liable thing to get you cussed out by an elder at a family function?
What is "Walking In and Not Speaking"
This 1990's born genre of music blends 70's soul, funk, jazz, and contemporary hip-hop. It serves as a sophisticated, artistic alternative to mainstream r&b, featuring artists like Jill Scott, D'Angelo, and Lauryn Hill.
What is "Neo Soul"
In 2022, Drake dropped a song titled "Circo Loco", what 2000 Daft Punk song did he copy the chorus from?
What is 'One More Time'
Bonus points if anyone knows the original sample song by Eddie Johns.