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Study Guide: Drake: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' - Production, Reception, and Impact

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Drake: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' - Production, Reception, and Impact Study Guide

Song Genesis and Production

'Hold On, We're Going Home' was released as a single from Drake's second studio album, *Take Care*.

Answer: False

Explanation: The song 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was released as a single from Drake's third studio album, *Nothing Was the Same*, not *Take Care*.

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The genres attributed to 'Hold On, We're Going Home' include R&B, synth-pop, and disco.

Answer: True

Explanation: The genres attributed to 'Hold On, We're Going Home' are R&B, synth-pop, and disco, reflecting its blend of contemporary rhythm and blues with electronic and dance music elements.

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The track 'Hold On, We're Going Home' has a duration of exactly 4 minutes and 7 seconds.

Answer: False

Explanation: The actual duration of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is 3 minutes and 47 seconds, not 4 minutes and 7 seconds.

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OVO Sound and Young Money Entertainment were among the record labels involved in the release of 'Hold On, We're Going Home'.

Answer: True

Explanation: OVO Sound, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, Republic Records, and Aspire were all involved in the release of 'Hold On, We're Going Home'.

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The song 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was exclusively produced by Noah '40' Shebib.

Answer: False

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was produced by Majid Jordan, Noah '40' Shebib, and Nineteen85, indicating it was not exclusively produced by Noah '40' Shebib.

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Drake envisioned 'Hold On, We're Going Home' as a rap record, emphasizing its lyrical complexity.

Answer: False

Explanation: Drake explicitly stated in an MTV News interview that 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was 'not a rap record,' instead aiming for a 'timeless' sound.

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What is the title of the song released by Drake featuring Majid Jordan in 2013?

Answer: Hold On, We're Going Home

Explanation: The song released by Drake featuring Majid Jordan in 2013 is titled 'Hold On, We're Going Home'.

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From which of Drake's albums was 'Hold On, We're Going Home' released as a single?

Answer: *Nothing Was the Same*

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was released as a single from Drake's third studio album, *Nothing Was the Same*.

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Which of the following genres is NOT attributed to 'Hold On, We're Going Home'?

Answer: Hip-hop

Explanation: The genres attributed to 'Hold On, We're Going Home' are R&B, synth-pop, and disco; hip-hop is not listed among them.

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What is the exact length of the song 'Hold On, We're Going Home'?

Answer: 3 minutes and 47 seconds

Explanation: The precise duration of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is 3 minutes and 47 seconds.

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Which of these record labels was NOT involved in the release of 'Hold On, We're Going Home'?

Answer: Def Jam Recordings

Explanation: The record labels involved in the release of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' include OVO Sound, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, Republic Records, and Aspire; Def Jam Recordings is not listed.

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Who among the following is NOT credited as a songwriter for 'Hold On, We're Going Home'?

Answer: Micah Fitzgerald

Explanation: Aubrey Graham (Drake), Noah Shebib (40), Majid Al Maskati (Majid Jordan), Jordan Ullman (Majid Jordan), and Paul Jefferies (Nineteen85) are credited as songwriters. Micah Fitzgerald is noted as portraying a mobster in the music video, not as a songwriter.

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Who were the producers of 'Hold On, We're Going Home'?

Answer: Majid Jordan, Noah '40' Shebib, and Nineteen85

Explanation: The song 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was produced by Majid Jordan, Noah '40' Shebib, and Nineteen85.

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What was Drake's stated vision for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' in an MTV News interview?

Answer: To channel a Quincy Jones/Michael Jackson production duo for a 'timeless' song.

Explanation: In an MTV News interview, Drake expressed his vision for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' as channeling a 'Quincy Jones/Michael Jackson production duo' to create a 'timeless' song, explicitly stating it was 'not a rap record'.

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Release and Promotion

Drake's preceding single before 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was 'Started from the Bottom'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Drake's preceding single before 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was 'No Guns Allowed', not 'Started from the Bottom'.

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After the 2013 OVO Fest, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was initially released for digital download.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the 2013 OVO Fest, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was initially made available to the public via digital download.

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'Hold On, We're Going Home' was serviced to mainstream and rhythmic contemporary radio on August 7, 2013.

Answer: False

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was serviced to mainstream and rhythmic contemporary radio on August 13, 2013, not August 7, 2013.

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When was 'Hold On, We're Going Home' officially released as a single?

Answer: August 7, 2013

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was officially released as a single on August 7, 2013.

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What was Drake's preceding single before 'Hold On, We're Going Home' in his singles chronology?

Answer: No Guns Allowed

Explanation: According to Drake's singles chronology, 'No Guns Allowed' was his preceding single before 'Hold On, We're Going Home'.

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How was 'Hold On, We're Going Home' initially made available to the public after the 2013 OVO Fest?

Answer: Digital download

Explanation: After the 2013 OVO Fest, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was initially released for digital download.

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When was 'Hold On, We're Going Home' serviced to mainstream and rhythmic contemporary radio?

Answer: August 13, 2013

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was serviced to mainstream and rhythmic contemporary radio on August 13, 2013.

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Critical Reception and Accolades

Pitchfork Media named 'Hold On, We're Going Home' the best song of 2013.

Answer: True

Explanation: Pitchfork Media indeed praised 'Hold On, We're Going Home', naming it the best song of 2013.

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Which publication named 'Hold On, We're Going Home' the best song of 2013?

Answer: Pitchfork Media

Explanation: Pitchfork Media named 'Hold On, We're Going Home' the best song of 2013.

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Music Video

The music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is a short film set in Miami in 1985.

Answer: True

Explanation: The music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is described as a short film, with its setting explicitly stated as Miami in 1985.

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The music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was directed by Hype Williams.

Answer: False

Explanation: The music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was directed by Bill Pope, not Hype Williams.

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In the music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home', Drake's character attempts to rescue his kidnapped sister from a rival gang.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the music video, Drake's character is a kingpin who attempts to rescue his kidnapped lover, Ashley Moore, not his sister.

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ASAP Rocky and Fredo Santana made cameo appearances in the 'Hold On, We're Going Home' music video.

Answer: True

Explanation: ASAP Rocky and Fredo Santana are explicitly listed among the notable figures who made cameo appearances in the 'Hold On, We're Going Home' music video.

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Who directed the music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home'?

Answer: Bill Pope

Explanation: The music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was directed by Bill Pope.

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When was the music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' released?

Answer: September 24, 2013

Explanation: The music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was released on September 24, 2013.

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In the music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home', who portrays Drake's kidnapped lover?

Answer: Ashley Moore

Explanation: In the music video for 'Hold On, We're Going Home', Ashley Moore portrays Drake's kidnapped lover.

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Which of the following artists made a cameo appearance in the 'Hold On, We're Going Home' music video?

Answer: ASAP Rocky

Explanation: ASAP Rocky is listed among the notable figures who made cameo appearances in the 'Hold On, We're Going Home' music video.

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Chart Performance (Domestic)

'Hold On, We're Going Home' debuted at number one on the US *Billboard* Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Answer: False

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' debuted at number five on the US *Billboard* Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, not number one.

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With 'Hold On, We're Going Home', Drake surpassed Lil Wayne for the most top ten hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Answer: False

Explanation: With 'Hold On, We're Going Home', Drake broke a tie with R. Kelly for the second-most top ten hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but he still trailed Lil Wayne, who had more.

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'Hold On, We're Going Home' peaked at number five on the Canadian Hot 100, making it Drake's highest-charting single in Canada at that time.

Answer: True

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' did indeed peak at number five on the Canadian Hot 100, and this was Drake's highest-charting single in his native Canada at that specific time.

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In 2013, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was Drake's sole top ten hit on the US *Billboard* Hot 100.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2013, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was one of four top ten hits Drake achieved on the US *Billboard* Hot 100, alongside 'Fuckin' Problems', 'Started from the Bottom', and 'Love Me'.

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For the year 2013, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' ranked at position 34 on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 year-end chart.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2013, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was indeed ranked at position 34 on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 year-end chart.

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What was the highest position 'Hold On, We're Going Home' achieved on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 chart?

Answer: Number four

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' reached number four on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 chart.

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What was the debut position of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' on the US *Billboard* Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart?

Answer: Number five

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' debuted at number five on the US *Billboard* Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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With 'Hold On, We're Going Home', Drake broke a tie with which artist for the second-most top ten hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart?

Answer: R. Kelly

Explanation: With 'Hold On, We're Going Home', Drake broke a tie with R. Kelly for the second-most top ten hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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What was the peak position of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' on the Canadian Hot 100?

Answer: Number five

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' peaked at number five on the Canadian Hot 100.

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How many top ten hits did Drake achieve on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 in 2013, including 'Hold On, We're Going Home'?

Answer: Four

Explanation: In 2013, Drake achieved four top ten hits on the US *Billboard* Hot 100, including 'Hold On, We're Going Home', 'Fuckin' Problems', 'Started from the Bottom', and 'Love Me'.

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What was the year-end chart position for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 in 2013?

Answer: Position 34

Explanation: For the year 2013, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' ranked at position 34 on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 year-end chart.

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On the Decade-End Charts for Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (2010-2019), 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was positioned at which number?

Answer: Number 41

Explanation: On the Decade-End Charts for Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (2010-2019), 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was positioned at number 41.

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Chart Performance (International)

'Hold On, We're Going Home' achieved the number one position on the singles charts in both South Africa and Canada.

Answer: False

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' reached number one in South Africa, but only peaked at number five on the Canadian Hot 100.

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The UK Singles Chart peak position for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' was later surpassed by Drake's song 'Hotline Bling'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The UK Singles Chart peak position for 'Hold On, We're Going Home' (number four) was later surpassed by Drake's song 'One Dance' in 2016, not 'Hotline Bling'.

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In which country did 'Hold On, We're Going Home' reach the number one position on the singles charts?

Answer: South Africa

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' peaked at number one on the singles chart in South Africa.

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What was the peak position of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' on the UK Singles Chart?

Answer: Number four

Explanation: 'Hold On, We're Going Home' reached a peak position of number four on the UK Singles Chart.

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Sales and Certifications

By January 2014, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' had sold over one million copies in the United States.

Answer: False

Explanation: By January 2014, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' had sold over two million copies in the United States, exceeding one million.

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In 2013, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' sold 207,000 copies in Canada.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2013, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' indeed sold 207,000 copies in Canada.

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'Hold On, We're Going Home' is certified 5x Platinum in the United States by the RIAA.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the United States, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is certified Diamond by the RIAA, which signifies 10,000,000 units, not 5x Platinum.

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In Australia, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is certified 8x Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), representing 560,000 units.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) certified 'Hold On, We're Going Home' 8x Platinum in Australia, corresponding to 560,000 units in sales and streaming.

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'Hold On, We're Going Home' received a 2x Platinum certification for sales in Denmark.

Answer: False

Explanation: In Denmark, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' received a Gold certification for sales (15,000 units) and a 2x Platinum certification for streaming (3,600,000 units), not 2x Platinum for sales.

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By January 2014, how many copies of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' had been sold in the United States?

Answer: Over two million

Explanation: By January 2014, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' had sold over two million copies in the United States.

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What is the certification status of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' in the United States by the RIAA?

Answer: Diamond

Explanation: In the United States, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is certified Diamond by the RIAA.

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In Australia, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is certified 8x Platinum, representing how many units in sales and streaming?

Answer: 560,000 units

Explanation: In Australia, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' is certified 8x Platinum by ARIA, representing 560,000 units in sales and streaming.

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Notable Covers and Tributes

Arctic Monkeys and Foster the People are among the artists who have covered 'Hold On, We're Going Home'.

Answer: True

Explanation: Arctic Monkeys and Foster the People are indeed listed among the various artists who have covered 'Hold On, We're Going Home'.

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Christina Grimmie covered 'Hold On, We're Going Home' during the seventh season of *The Voice* in 2015.

Answer: False

Explanation: Christina Grimmie covered 'Hold On, We're Going Home' during the sixth season of *The Voice* in May 2014, not the seventh season in 2015.

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Pia Mia's cover of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' gained over 10 million views, making it a viral success.

Answer: True

Explanation: Pia Mia's cover of 'Hold On, We're Going Home' achieved viral success by accumulating over 10 million views.

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Which of these artists covered 'Hold On, We're Going Home' on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge in June 2014?

Answer: Foster the People

Explanation: Foster the People covered 'Hold On, We're Going Home' on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge in June 2014.

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