Hip-Hop & Soul N°119 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Destiny’s Child, Flo Rida, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Notorious B.I.G., Kelis, Akon, Akon ft. Snoop Dogg, Cam’Ron, Eminem, Beyoncé, David Jordan, Nu Generation

They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which classic hit is prominently sampled in Flo Rida's "Right Round"?

  • A "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive
  • B "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley
  • C "Take On Me" by A-ha

2. Which year saw Corinne Bailey Rae's "Put Your Records On" become a Grammy-nominated track?

  • A 2005
  • B 2006
  • C 2007

3. Which unique location does the music video for "Nasty Girl" by The Notorious B.I.G. feature?

  • A A rooftop in Tokyo
  • B A party honoring Biggie
  • C A concert in Central Park

4. What celestial theme features in Kelis' "Lil Star" music video?

  • A A lunar eclipse
  • B A constellation sequence
  • C A meteor shower

5. Which Olympic athlete is referenced in Akon's "I'm So Paid"?

  • A Michael Phelps
  • B Usain Bolt
  • C Serena Williams

6. Who originally intended to record Akon's "I Wanna Love You" before Snoop Dogg?

  • A Trick Daddy
  • B T-Pain
  • C Plies

7. In Cam'ron's "Hey Ma", which Commodores song is sampled?

  • A "Nightshift"
  • B "Brick House"
  • C "Easy"

8. Which award did "Crack a Bottle" by Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent win?

  • A MTV Video Music Award
  • B Grammy Award
  • C American Music Award

9. Which film featured Beyoncé's "Check on It" as its main theme?

  • A The Pink Panther
  • B Austin Powers
  • C Dreamgirls

10. David Jordan’s track "Sun Goes Down" rose to prominence in which country?

  • A France
  • B United States
  • C United Kingdom

11. Which decade is reimagined in Nu Generation's "Rescue Me (In Your Arms)"?

  • A 1960s
  • B 1980s
  • C 1990s

12. Which late-night TV show featured Portishead performing "Only You" in 1998?

  • A The Tonight Show
  • B Saturday Night Live
  • C Late Night with Conan O'Brien

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Tracklist

1 . Destiny's Child - Soldier (w/ T.I. , Lil' Wayne)

Featured on the 2004 album "Destiny Fulfilled".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

2 . Flo Rida - Right Round (w/ Ke$ha)

Featured on the 2009 album "R.O.O.T.S.".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

3 . Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Featured on the 2006 album "Corinne Bailey Rae".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . The Notorious B.I.G. - Nasty Girl

Featured on the 2005 album "Duets: The Final Chapter".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

5 . Kelis - Lil Star (w/ Cee-Lo)

Featured on the 2006 album "Kelis Was Here".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

6 . Akon - I'm So Paid (w/ Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy)

Featured on the 2008 album "Freedom".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . Akon - I Wanna Love You (w/ Snoop Dogg)

Featured on the 2006 album "Konvicted".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

8 . Cam'Ron - Hey Ma (w/ Juelz Santana)

Featured on the 2002 album "Come Home with Me".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : YouTube

9 . Eminem - Crack A Bottle (w/ Dr. Dre & 50 Cent)

Featured on the 2009 album "Relapse".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

10 . Beyoncé - Check On It (w/ Bun B, Slim Thug)

Featured on the 2005 album "Number 1's".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

11 . David Jordan - Sun Goes Down

Featured on the 2007 album "Set the Mood".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

12 . Nu Generation - Rescue Me [In Your Arms]

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive is the major sample in "Right Round". The recognizability of its hook adds a retro dimension to the track.

2. Despite being released in 2006, "Put Your Records On" received two Grammy nominations in 2007. Its smooth, hopeful melody charmed many listeners and judges alike.

3. "Nasty Girl" video features a themed party to honor Biggie. Even without the late rapper present, his impact on hip-hop is evident in this celebratory atmosphere.

4. Kelis appears amidst star constellations in "Lil Star". This visual symbolizes the track's theme of individual brilliance and recognition.

5. Both Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps are name-dropped in "I'm So Paid". Their athletic achievements mirror the song's braggadocious theme.

6. Originally, "I Wanna Love You" was meant for Trick Daddy. However, after Plies' legal hurdles, Snoop Dogg stepped in to finalize the track.

7. "Hey Ma" uses elements from "Easy" by the Commodores. This sample provides a throwback feel, layering nostalgia into the modern track.

8. "Crack a Bottle" snagged a Grammy Award in 2010. The collaboration between Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent was highlighted for its lyrical finesse.

9. Though "Check on It" was the main theme for "The Pink Panther", it didn’t make the soundtrack. Its upbeat tempo matched the comedic tone of the film.

10. "Sun Goes Down" peaked significantly in the UK. Its catchy beat and feel-good vibe captured the attention of music fans and party-goers alike.

11. Nu Generation's track pays homage to the 1960s original by Fontella Bass. Its early rhythm and blues resonance still appeals in modern remixes.

12. Portishead delivered a unique performance of "Only You" on Saturday Night Live. The ethereal delivery captured the attention of its studio audience.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 15, 2026