How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lemar, Lupe Fiasco, Blazin Squad, Beyoncé, Joe, Joe Thomas, Spooks, Gabrielle, 2Pac, Mystikal, Ginuwine, Usher, Ciara
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 10/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lemar - Weight Of The WorldFeatured on the 2008 album "The Reason".
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2 . Lupe Fiasco - Superstar (w/ Matthew Santos)Featured on the 2007 album "Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool".
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3 . Blazin Squad - Here 4 OneFeatured on the 2003 album "Now or Never".
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4 . Beyoncé - IrreplaceableFeatured on the 2006 album "B'Day".
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5 . Joe, Joe Thomas - Ride Wit U (w/ G-Unit)Featured on the 2003 album "And Then…".
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6 . Spooks - Things I've SeenFeatured on the 2000 album "S.I.O.S.O.S., Vol. 1".
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7 . Gabrielle - RiseFeatured on the 1999 album "Rise".
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8 . 2Pac - Thugz Mansion (w/ Nas, J. Phoenix)Featured on the 2002 album "Better Dayz".
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9 . Mystikal - Danger [Been So Long] (w/ Nivea)Featured on the 2000 album "Let’s Get Ready".
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10 . Ginuwine - HollerFeatured on the 1999 album "100% Ginuwine".
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11 . Usher - Pop Ya CollarFeatured on the 2001 album "8701". |
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12 . Ciara - Goodies (w/ Petey Pablo)Featured on the 2004 album "Goodies".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The "Superstar" video by Lupe Fiasco prominently features a red carpet. The visual implies fame and public scrutiny, fitting for a song about superstardom.
2. "Flip Reverse" by Blazin' Squad achieved a higher chart position at number 2 in the UK than "Here 4 One," cementing its status as a bigger hit for the group.
3. Both the English version "Irreplaceable" and the Spanish version "Irreemplazable" were released by Beyoncé. The track showcases her linguistic versatility.
4. Joe collaborated with G-Unit on the track "Ride Wit U," blending smooth R&B with the iconic rap group's style.
5. "Things I've Seen" by Spooks deals with themes of personal and social realities, touching on violence, beauty, and wasted opportunities.
6. Gabrielle's "Rise" samples Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," with Dylan even receiving a writing credit, marking a friendly homage to his influence.
7. The nas acoustic version of 2Pac's "Thugz Mansion" features Nas, offering a unique harmony alongside the late rapper's verses.
8. The Neptunes, comprising Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, produced "Danger (Been So Long)," known for their distinct sound in the early 2000s.
9. Ginuwine is credited as Elgin Lumpkin, which is his real name, in the production of "Holler," a single from his 1996 debut album.
10. Usher's "Pop Ya Collar" was initially intended for the album "All About U," which was canceled after tracks leaked online.
11. Ciara's debut single "Goodies" features Petey Pablo, and marked her entry into the music industry with a catchy R&B/hip-hop fusion.
12. Adrian Gurvitz’s "Classic" was released in 1982, becoming a memorable track in the soft rock genre during that period.
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