How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Akon, Omarion, Obie Trice, Nas, Nelly, WC, Mary J. Blige, The Isley Brothers, Beenie Man, Jay Sean, M.I.A., Childish Gambino
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Akon - Smack That (w/ Eminem)Featured on the 2006 album "Konvicted ".
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2 . Omarion - Ice BoxFeatured on the 2006 album "21".
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3 . Obie Trice - Got Some TeethFeatured on the 2003 album "Cheers ".
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4 . Nas - Got Ur Self A...Featured on the 2001 album "Stillmatic".
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5 . Nelly - Dilemma (w/ Kelly Rowland)Featured on the 2002 album "Nellyville".
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6 . WC - The Streets (w/ Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg)Featured on the 2002 album "Ghetto Heisman".
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7 . Mary J. Blige - Just FineFeatured on the 2007 album "Growing Pains".
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8 . The Isley Brothers - BustedFeatured on the 2003 album "Body Kiss".
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9 . Beenie Man - Street LifeFeatured on the 2002 album "Tropical Storm ".
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10 . Jay Sean - TonightFeatured on the 2008 album "My Own Way".
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11 . M.I.A. - Paper PlanesFeatured on the 2007 album "Kala". |
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12 . Childish Gambino - Sober
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Akon's "Smack That" music video involves a brief jail release to find a woman, complete with Eminem cameo and a fast car. An odd probation system indeed.
2. Timbaland's distinctive style seeps into "Ice Box," even without the credit nod. His involvement is as obvious as winter in a song about emotional chill.
3. In the video for "Got Some Teeth," Eminem tends bar. A role switch from rapper to publican; minus the lager-logging duties.
4. "Got Ur Self a Gun" samples the theme from "The Sopranos." Hence why it lyrically leans toward mafioso charm rather than gangster grit.
5. Nelly's sister suggested Kelly Rowland for "Dilemma." Her sound advice presumably resulted in sibling brownie points, not Grammy royalties.
6. "The Streets" video features a mock "Ghetto Olympics." Events like fence-jumping suggest athletic prowess of the more unconventional variety.
7. "Just Fine" made its video debut on MTV's TRL. Capturing fans' hearts before music streams became the norm.
8. In "Busted," the narrative centers on a revealing piece of surveillance footage. A foray into domestic espionage for Mr. Biggs.
9. Beenie Man’s “Street Life” involves collaboration with Janet Jackson. A Caribbean king meets pop royalty—they should’ve asked for diplomatic immunity.
10. Jay Sean’s “Tonight” spotted its first international release on iTunes. Had it been a cassette, its portable legacy might be quite tangled.
11. "Paper Planes" deconstructs immigrant stereotypes. M.I.A. explores cultural perceptions with sonic finesse rather than chart-topping pretense.
12. In "Sober," Gambino impressively dances in a restaurant. Cheers to creativity over sobriety—by the ice machine, naturally.
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