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Provide 10 answers to questions on a song page.

FAQ:

  • Do all of the answers have to be on the same song page? No, you can mix and match as long as you provide a link to your answer in the annotation.

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Complete all song facts for 5 songs or album pages. This includes data like writing credits, producer credits, sample credits, correct audio, and correct album.

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  • How do I know I’ve found all the song facts? Consult websites like Wikipedia, Discogs, and Whosampled. If your data is the same as, or more in-depth than their data, the song is considered complete.

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5 annotations created, or 5 complete edits* on a song on the above list, or on any song or album that is older than 30 days old. Please be mindful of editorial quality.

FAQ:

  • Do these “events” have to be on the same song? No, each of the 5 annotations or edits do not have to be on the same song.

  • Can I have a combination? Yes, however you must link 5 “events” in total. Ie, 3 annotations and 2 edits, 3 edits and 2 annotations, 4 annotations and 1 edit, or 4 edits and 1 annotation.

  • Is there a maximum per month? Yes, 10 [x] per month (totalling 500 iq)

*Complete edit: When an annotation requires no further editing. Things to include in your edit: high quality writing, punctuation, and applicable multimedia (links, videos, pictures etc).

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What is this?

The Genius annotation is the work of the Genius Editorial project. Our editors and contributors collaborate to create the most interesting and informative explanation of any line of text. It’s also a work in progress, so leave a suggestion if this or any annotation is missing something.

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Create 3 or completely edit* 3 album or artist bios.

Examples of completed album bios: The Life of Pablo by Kanye West, Currents by Tame Impala, Beauty Behind the Madness by The Weeknd, and ANTi by Rihanna.

Examples of completed artist bios: Beyoncé, Pusha T, Nicki Minaj, N.E.R.D, and Outkast.

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  • Is there a list for this award? No, any album or artist bio is fine.

  • Can I have a combination? Yes, however you must complete 3 actions.

  • Is there a maximum per month? Yes, 10 [x] per month (totalling 500 iq).

*Complete edit: When an annotation requires no further editing. Things to include in your edit: high quality writing, punctuation, and applicable multimedia (links, videos, pictures etc).

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5 completed song bios on any song from the above list. Examples of completed song bios: “Sorry” by Justin Bieber, “Famous” by Kanye West, “Work” by Rihanna, and “Formation” by Beyoncé.

FAQ:

  • Does a song bio not on this list count? No, only song bios on this list.

  • Do album or artist bios count? No, only bios on the above list. See here for album and artist bios.

  • Is there a maximum per month? Yes, 10 [x] per month (totalling 500 iq).

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What is this?

The Genius annotation is the work of the Genius Editorial project. Our editors and contributors collaborate to create the most interesting and informative explanation of any line of text. It’s also a work in progress, so leave a suggestion if this or any annotation is missing something.

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A combination of 20 accepted or rejected annotations from any song on the above list.

FAQ:

  • Do they all have to be from the same song? No.

  • Can I red remove from songs not on the list? It’s preferred that you do songs from the list, but not mandatory.

  • Is there a maximum per month? Yes, 10 [x] per month (totalling 500 iq).

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What is this?

The Genius annotation is the work of the Genius Editorial project. Our editors and contributors collaborate to create the most interesting and informative explanation of any line of text. It’s also a work in progress, so leave a suggestion if this or any annotation is missing something.

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10 complete edits* on any release within the last 30 days. Please be mindful of editorial quality.

FAQ:

  • Are annotations created counted on new releases? No, we’re pushing edits since you already receive iQ for annotations.

  • Is there a maximum per month? Yes, 10 [x] per month (totalling 500 iq).

*Complete edit: When an annotation requires no further editing. Things to include in your edit: high quality writing, punctuation, and applicable multimedia (links, videos, pictures etc).

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Evander Holyfield was a boxer who reigned as the undisputed champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions during the 1990’s, earning 29 knockouts throughout his career. He also grew up in 21’s hometown of Atlanta, GA.

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Kanye West -- Graduation

All of Ye’s albums have great covers (except maybe Pablo), but Graduation was the album that opened my ears to rap music that sounded different than your typical gangsta, trap, or East Coast Mafioso that had come before it. It’s cover conveyed that message as well, looking like it belonged on the front of a Japanese video game more than a rap album.

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As of this song’s release, Nicki has won 167 awards, been a part of 12 platinum singles, and has 3 platinum albums.

Nicki likely references NASDAQ, an American stock market exchange, to allude to her wealth. She is the richest female rapper of all time with an estimated net worth of $70 million and she was the only female rapper to land a spot on the Forbes' Cash Kings list.

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