How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Mitchell Brothers, Beenie Man, Calvin Richardson, Ja Rule, Nelly, Jamelia, Cypress Hill, N.E.R.D., Timbaland & Magoo, City High, Marques Houston, Chris Brown
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which song by Cypress Hill reuses a bassline from a classic Clash track?
- A “What’s Your Number?”
- B “Rock Superstar”
- C “Insane in the Brain”
2. Which media featured the provocative track “Lapdance” by N.E.R.D.?
- A True Crime: Streets of LA
- B Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
- C Need for Speed: Underground
3. Which influential duo collaborated with Missy Elliott on “Cop That Shit”?
- A DJ Premier and Guru
- B Timbaland & Magoo
- C Eric B. & Rakim
4. What elements are notably mixed in City High’s song “Caramel”?
- A Jazz and classical
- B EDM and rock
- C R&B and hip hop
5. Whose alter ego is credited on Marques Houston’s hit “Clubbin'”?
- A Puff Daddy
- B Pied Piper
- C Ziggy Stardust
6. Which milestone did “Run It!” by Chris Brown achieve?
- A Debut single to top Billboard
- B First single in the Top 10 UK
- C First Grammy win for Best New Artist
7. What inspired the visual style of Sandra’s song “Heaven Can Wait” music video?
- A French New Wave films
- B Ibiza nightlife
- C Alfred Hitchcock films
8. Who is known as the “First Lady of House Music” behind the track “Got to Get You Back”?
- A Jocelyn Brown
- B CeCe Peniston
- C Kym Mazelle
9. Which iconic director is alluded to in the music video for Kate Bush’s “Hounds of Love”?
- A Stanley Kubrick
- B Alfred Hitchcock
- C Quentin Tarantino
10. Which notable feature is associated with “Lovin’ On Next To Nothin'” by Gladys Knight & The Pips?
- A Last No. 1 R&B hit
- B First song featuring samples
- C Last album produced by Louil Silas Jr.
11. Which Blow Monkeys’ single featured in a Police Academy film?
- A “Digging Your Scene”
- B “It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way”
- C “Wait”
12. What was a chart highlight for Skipworth & Turner’s “Thinking About Your Love”?
- A No. 1 on UK Singles Chart
- B No. 1 on US Dance Chart
- C Top 10 on US R&B Chart
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Mitchell Brothers – Routine Check (w/ Kano & The Streets)Featured on the 2005 album “A Breath Of Fresh Attire”.
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2 . Beenie Man – Girls Dem Sugar (w/ Mya)Featured on the 2000 album “Art and Life”.
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3 . Calvin Richardson – I’ve got to MoveFeatured on the 2003 album “2:35 PM”.
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4 . Ja Rule – Always On TimeFeatured on the 2001 album “Pain Is Love”.
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5 . Nelly – Grillz (w/ Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp)Featured on the 2005 album “Sweatsuit”.
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6 . Jamelia – Money (w/ Beenie Man)Featured on the 2000 album “Drama”.
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7 . Cypress Hill – What’s Your Number? (w/ Tim Armstrong)Featured on the 2004 album “Till Death Do Us Part”.
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8 . N.E.R.D. – LapdanceFeatured on the 2001 album “In Search of…”.
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9 . Timbaland & Magoo – Cop That Shit (w/ Missy Elliot)Featured on the 2003 album “Under Construction, Part II”.
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10 . City High – Caramel (w/ Eve)Featured on the 2001 album “City High”.
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11 . Marques Houston – Clubbin (w/ Joe Budden)Featured on the 2003 album “MH”. |
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12 . Chris Brown – Run It! (w/ Juelz Santana)Featured on the 2005 album “Chris Brown”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “What’s Your Number?” incorporates a bassline from The Clash’s “The Guns of Brixton.” This nod to punk rock integrates the familiar groove into a new, hip-hop context.
2. “Lapdance” by N.E.R.D. found its way into multiple media, such as True Crime: Streets of LA. The gritty game complements the track’s edgy vibe.
3. Timbaland & Magoo featured Missy Elliott in “Cop That Shit,” a track that cleverly updates notable rap lyrics. It’s a nostalgic nod to classics wrapped in modern issues.
4. City High’s “Caramel” smartly blends R&B and hip hop. The song’s commercial success can be attributed to this smooth fusion.
5. The track “Clubbin'” features an alias of R. Kelly — Pied Piper. This moniker hints at his involvement in production.
6. “Run It!” made Chris Brown the first male artist since Diddy to have a debut single top the Billboard Hot 100, marking an impressive launch.
7. Sandra’s video for “Heaven Can Wait” drew inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock films. The director’s signature suspense complements the song’s mood.
8. Kym Mazelle is celebrated as the “First Lady of House Music.” Her vocal work helped transport this genre across the Atlantic.
9. Alfred Hitchcock is paid homage to in Kate Bush’s “Hounds of Love” video. His influence is seen in the visual narrative.
10. “Lovin’ On Next To Nothin'” was Gladys Knight & The Pips’ last number-one R&B hit, marking the end of an illustrious era.
11. “It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way” by The Blow Monkeys appeared in Police Academy 4. The film helped widen the song’s exposure.
12. “Thinking About Your Love” by Skipworth & Turner reached No. 1 on the US Dance Chart. It was a defining hit for the duo.
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