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Hip-hop and R&B bingo
Hip-hop and R&B produce a music bingo with a completely different rhythm from the average sing-along night. Recognition sits in the beat and the opening line, and that often happens faster than with pop music.
This theme works best with a crowd that has a connection to it: a younger audience, a student society or a group of friends. For a broad company party you are better off slipping a few hip-hop tracks into a wider list.
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Classics or today's hits
Choose deliberately. The classics of the nineties and noughties are known by heart to people in their thirties and forties; today's hits speak to a younger audience. Mix the two and half the room checks out during every block.
Adding local rap
Rap in your own language has grown so much in recent years that there are plenty of recognisable tracks for half a game. It also works better than English-language rap for people who want to follow the words.
Watch the lyrics
With a crowd that includes children or colleagues it is wise to check the lyrics beforehand. The app plays the recognisable part, and in hip-hop that is often precisely the chorus.
Or grab the ready-made list
Rather not hunt for songs? The app has Hip-Hop '90s waiting, curated and checked for playable previews. Open it, start it, play. Pasting your own playlist still works too.
Example songs for this theme
For inspiration: these are songs that tend to work well with this theme. You are not tied to any of them — you build your own list, so use them, extend them or ignore them completely.
- Hey Ya! — OutKast
- Crazy in Love — Beyonce
- Lose Yourself — Eminem
- No Diggity — Blackstreet
- Drop It Like It's Hot — Snoop Dogg
- Umbrella — Rihanna
- Gold Digger — Kanye West
- Ms. Jackson — OutKast
How to make this music bingo yourself
Paste your playlist
A link from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or Deezer, or type your own list of songs. The app collects the titles and removes duplicates.
Choose playing time and win pattern
The app works out how many songs you need and picks the card size.
Print the unique bingo cards
Two cards per A4 with cut lines, with a matching emoji above every title, plus a checklist for the host.
Play the hits
The Bingo Master plays the recognizable part of every song and verifies each bingo through the card code.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hip-hop bingo?
A music bingo where the songs on the card come from hip-hop and R&B.
Which audience does this suit?
Mainly a younger crowd or a group of friends who follow the genre.
Can I use rap in my own language?
Yes, there are now plenty of well-known tracks for a full game.
How many songs do I need?
About 55 for half an hour and 110 for an hour of play.
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