Who Sings It Hip-Hop Edition is easy to play and leverages the play-along attraction of interactive games on the air. It works for almost all stations in any format. Some talk stations also play music trivia games occasionally, which is a good one for that as well.

Before you begin, follow the guidelines for playing games in the Game Strategy section here.

Then, choose the best method to play this game based on your show and how you’ll use the game.

And finally, follow the specific guidelines for playing Who Sings It here.

Who Sings It Hip-Hop Edition

The game is a bit like Name That Tune, which works for the same reason Shazam and other song identification apps are popular.

The premise is simple: Play a hook or a small part of a song. Contestants (or listeners if using it as a feature) guess who sings it. Describe the song or provide some lyrics to give a clue.

Examples

Question: Who sang “California Love”?
Answer: 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman (1996) – This West Coast anthem received two Grammy nominations.

Question: Who sang “Mo Money Mo Problems”?
Answer: The Notorious B.I.G featuring Puff Daddy and Mase (1997) – This posthumous hit reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Question: Who sang “Stan”?
Answer: Eminem featuring Dido (2000) – This song was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards and introduced “Stan” into cultural vernacular.

Question: Who sang “Empire State of Mind”?
Answer: Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys (2009) – This song won two Grammy Awards and became an anthem for New York City.

Question: Who sang “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)”?
Answer: Jay-Z (1998) – The song samples a tune from the musical “Annie” and received a Grammy nomination.

Question: Who sang “In Da Club”?
Answer: 50 Cent (2003) – This song was a commercial success and received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rap Solo Performance.

Question: Who sang “Gin and Juice”?
Answer: Snoop Dogg (1994) – This classic track from Snoop Dogg’s debut album was nominated for a Grammy.

Question: Who sang “Ms. Jackson”?
Answer: OutKast (2000) – This song won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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Question: Who sang “Fight the Power”?
Answer: Public Enemy (1989) – This song was specifically made for Spike Lee’s film “Do the Right Thing.”

Question: Who sang “Juicy”?
Answer: The Notorious B.I.G. (1994) – This song is often cited as one of the greatest hip-hop songs ever.

Question: Who sang “HUMBLE.”?
Answer: Kendrick Lamar (2017) – This song won several Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance.

Question: Who sang “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang”?
Answer: Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg (1992) – This song was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.

Question: Who sang “Regulate”?
Answer: Warren G featuring Nate Dogg (1994) – This song received a Grammy nomination and became an iconic G-funk track.

Question: Who sang “Lose Yourself”?
Answer: Eminem (2002) – This song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, a first for rap music.

Question: Who sang “Old Town Road”?
Answer: Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (2019) – This crossover hit received two Grammy Awards and broke several streaming records.

Question: Who sang “Big Pimpin'”?
Answer: Jay-Z featuring UGK (2000) – This song is one of Jay-Z’s most popular and was nominated for a Grammy.

Question: Who sang “Rapper’s Delight”?
Answer: Sugarhill Gang (1979) – Widely considered to be the song that popularized rap music.

Question: Who sang “Crossroads”?
Answer: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (1996) – This song won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Question: Who sang “Hot in Herre”?
Answer: Nelly (2002) – This song won a Grammy for Best Male Rap Solo Performance.

Question: Who sang “Sicko Mode”?
Answer: Travis Scott (2018) – This song received Grammy nominations for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance.

Question: Who sang “C.R.E.A.M.”?
Answer: Wu-Tang Clan (1993) – The song’s title stands for “Cash Rules Everything Around Me.”

Question: Who sang “The Message”?
Answer: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1982) – This is one of the first prominent hip-hop songs to provide social commentary.

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Question: Who sang “Paid in Full”?
Answer: Eric B. & Rakim (1987) – This song is considered a landmark in hip-hop production and lyricism.

Question: Who sang “Alright”?
Answer: Kendrick Lamar (2015) – This song became an anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Question: Who sang “Stronger”?
Answer: Kanye West (2007) – This song samples Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” and won a Grammy.

Question: Who sang “Money Trees”?
Answer: Kendrick Lamar featuring Jay Rock (2012) – This song is from Kendrick’s critically acclaimed album “good kid, m.A.A.d city.”

Question: Who sang “O.P.P.”?
Answer: Naughty by Nature (1991) – This song received a Grammy nomination and helped popularize rap music in mainstream culture.

Question: Who sang “Grindin'”?
Answer: Clipse (2002) – This song is famous for its distinct, catchy beat produced by The Neptunes.

Question: Who sang “Love the Way You Lie”?
Answer: Eminem featuring Rihanna (2010) – This song received multiple Grammy nominations and topped charts worldwide.

Question: Who sang “I’ll Be Missing You”?
Answer: Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans and 112 (1997) – This tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Question: Who sang “Day ‘n’ Nite”?
Answer: Kid Cudi (2008) – This song is considered a classic in the alternative hip-hop genre.

Question: Who sang “The Real Slim Shady”?
Answer: Eminem (2000) – This song won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.

Question: Who sang “Work It”?
Answer: Missy Elliott (2002) – This song won a Grammy for Best Female Rap Solo Performance.

Question: Who sang “Mama Said Knock You Out”?
Answer: LL Cool J (1990) – This song won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.

Question: Who sang “Thrift Shop”?
Answer: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz (2012) – This song won two Grammy Awards and was a commercial success.

Question: Who sang “Fancy”?
Answer: Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX (2014) – This song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and received multiple award nominations.

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Question: Who sang “Bodak Yellow”?
Answer: Cardi B (2017) – This song made Cardi B the first female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 since 1998.

Question: Who sang “Run’s House”?
Answer: Run-DMC (1988) – This song is considered one of the group’s signature tracks.

Question: Who sang “Get Ur Freak On”?
Answer: Missy Elliott (2001) – This song received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.

Question: Who sang “Rosa Parks”?
Answer: OutKast (1998) – This song received a Grammy nomination and led to a lawsuit by the civil rights icon Rosa Parks.

Question: Who sang “Passin’ Me By”?
Answer: The Pharcyde (1993) – This song is considered an alternative hip-hop classic.

Question: Who sang “Gangsta’s Paradise”?
Answer: Coolio featuring L.V. (1995) – This song won a Grammy and was featured in the film “Dangerous Minds.”

Question: Who sang “X Gon’ Give It to Ya”?
Answer: DMX (2003) – This song became one of DMX’s most popular and enduring hits.

Question: Who sang “Mass Appeal”?
Answer: Gang Starr (1994) – This song is a critique of commercial hip-hop and is considered a classic.

Question: Who sang “Sabotage”?
Answer: Beastie Boys (1994) – This song received a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance.

Question: Who sang “It Takes Two”?
Answer: Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock (1988) – This song’s breakbeat is one of the most sampled in music history.

Question: Who sang “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)”?
Answer: UGK featuring OutKast (2007) – This song received a Grammy nomination and is considered a Southern hip-hop classic.

Question: Who sang “Gucci Gang”?
Answer: Lil Pump (2017) – This song gained viral popularity and led to various memes.

Question: Who sang “Gasolina”?
Answer: Daddy Yankee (2004) – This song became a massive hit and was one of the early reggaeton songs to gain international popularity.

Question: Who sang “This Is America”?
Answer: Childish Gambino (2018) – This song won multiple Grammy Awards, including Record and Song of the Year, and became a cultural phenomenon with its powerful video.

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