Deep Cuts / Nerd
Frank Ocean’s Endless was released in this format before Blonde.
What is a visual album (streaming video project)?
This 2003 50 Cent album debuted at #1 and includes “Many Men.”
What is Get Rich or Die Tryin’?
This 2010 Arcade Fire album won Album of the Year at the Grammys.
What is The Suburbs?
This French duo released Discovery in 2001.
Who are Daft Punk?
This term refers to the speed of a piece of music.
What is tempo?
The guitar riff in Arctic Monkeys’ “Do I Wanna Know?” is played in this time signature.
What is 4/4?
This 2000 OutKast album includes “Ms. Jackson” and “B.O.B.”
What is Stankonia?
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker is originally from this country.
What is Australia?
This Swedish DJ produced Avicii’s breakout hit “Levels.”
Who is Avicii?
Most modern pop and hip-hop songs are written in this time signature.
What is 4/4?
Mac Miller’s alter ego used for his jazz-influenced 2012 project.
Who is Larry Lovestein?
This Clipse album was entirely produced by The Neptunes and released in 2006.
What is Hell Hath No Fury?
The 1975’s 2018 album title begins with “A Brief Inquiry…”
What is A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships?
Calvin Harris’ 2012 album 18 Months featured this Florence Welch collaboration.
What is “Sweet Nothing”?
This term describes the pattern of strong and weak beats in music.
What is meter?
This 2010 album was recorded partly in Hawaii with a rotating cast of artists.
What is My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy?
T.I.’s 2008 album Paper Trail features this Rihanna collaboration.
What is “Live Your Life”?
This Vampire Weekend album features the track “Harmony Hall.”
What is Father of the Bride?
Skrillex rose to fame with this 2010 EP featuring “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.”
What is Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites?
When two notes are played at the same time, they create this.
What is harmony? (chord accepted)
This 2016 album features the track “Ain’t It Funny.”
What is Atrocity Exhibition?
Lupe Fiasco’s debut album was executive produced by this rapper.
Who is Jay-Z?
Bon Iver’s 2011 self-titled album was recorded partly in this Wisconsin town.
What is Eau Claire?
Fred again.. frequently builds tracks around these types of recordings from real conversations.
What are voice notes / sampled personal recordings?
This term refers to the organized sequence of chords that forms the foundation of a song.
What is a chord progression?