Hip-Hop & Soul N°127 – 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 : The Roots, Snoop Dogg, Mario, Soulja Boy, Destiny’s Child, Lonyo, Dilated Peoples, Eve, Ne-Yo, Afroman, Kanye West, Ciara

They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Who provides the post-chorus vocals in Snoop Dogg's "Beautiful"?

  • A Pharrell Williams
  • B Uncle Charlie Wilson
  • C Snoop Dogg

2. Which early 2000s song by Mario features an interpolation of Biz Markie's "Just a Friend"?

  • A Let Me Love You
  • B Just a Friend 2002
  • C Braid My Hair

3. What is the dance associated with Soulja Boy's hit single "Crank That"?

  • A The Cha Cha Slide
  • B The Superman
  • C The Electric Slide

4. Who directed the music video for Destiny's Child's "Say My Name"?

  • A Joseph Kahn
  • B Hype Williams
  • C Spike Jonze

5. Which artist did Lonyo feature in the single "Garage Girls"?

  • A MC Onyx Stone
  • B Charlie Wilson
  • C Pharrell Williams

6. What does the song "This Way" by Dilated Peoples feature Kanye West prominently sampling?

  • A Cool and the Gang's "Summer Madness"
  • B "Old Men" by Jimmie & Vella Cameron
  • C Isaac Hayes' "Walk on By"

7. Which producer co-produced Eve's "Satisfaction"?

  • A Mike Will Made-It
  • B Dr. Dre
  • C Pharrell Williams

8. In Ne-Yo's "So Sick," what does the character wish to avoid after a breakup?

  • A Wedding Bells
  • B Love songs
  • C Movies

9. Afroman's "Crazy Rap" is also known by which nickname?

  • A Colt 45
  • B Chill Pill
  • C High Five

10. Which instrument's live section is prominently used in Kanye West's "Flashing Lights"?

  • A Guitar
  • B Violin
  • C Synthesizer

11. What is the theme of Ciara's "Like a Boy" music video?

  • A Confronting betrayal
  • B Embracing single life
  • C Cultural unity

12. "Candy Everybody Wants" by 10,000 Maniacs was the last studio album with which lead singer?

  • A Natalie Merchant
  • B Mary Ramsey
  • C Lili Taylor

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Tracklist

1 . The Roots - The Seed [2.0] (w/ Cody ChesnuTT)

Featured on the 2002 album "Phrenology".

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

2 . Snoop Dogg - Beautiful (w/ Pharrell Williams)

Featured on the 2002 album "Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss".

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

3 . Mario - Just A Friend

Featured on the 2002 album "Mario".

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

4 . Soulja Boy - Tell'em ~ Yahhh! / Report Card (w/ Arab)

Featured on the 2007 album "Souljaboytellem.com".

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

5 . Destiny's Child - Say My Name

Featured on the 1999 album "The Writings On The Wall".

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

6 . Lonyo - Garage Girls

Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

7 . Dilated Peoples - This Way (w/ Kanye West)

Featured on the 2004 album "Neighborhood Watch".

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

8 . Eve - Satisfaction

Featured on the 2002 album "Eve-Olution".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

9 . Ne-Yo - So Sick

Featured on the 2006 album "In My Own Words".

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

10 . Afroman - Crazy Rap

Featured on the 2000 album "Sell Your Dope".

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

11 . Kanye West - Flashing Lights (w/ Dwele)

Featured on the 2007 album "Graduation".

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

12 . Ciara - Like A Boy

Featured on the 2007 album "The Evolution".

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

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

1. Uncle Charlie Wilson provides the post-chorus vocals in "Beautiful." Pharrell handles the chorus, with the smooth delivery helping the track stay memorable.

2. "Just a Friend 2002" by Mario features an interpolation paying homage to Biz Markie's classic. Mario's version also includes a sample from Run-DMC's "Sucker M.C.'s."

3. The Superman dance is closely associated with "Crank That." The track’s catchy instructions have kept dance floors busy since its release in 2007.

4. Joseph Kahn directed the vibrant and color-shifting music video for "Say My Name." The visual complexity matched the song's energetic chorus.

5. Lonyo's "Garage Girls" features MC Onyx Stone. The collaboration brought a catchy edge to Lonyo's epitomization of garage tunes.

6. In "This Way," a sample of "Old Men" by Jimmie & Vella Cameron forms the backbone of the track. Kanye West’s production added melody and depth.

7. Dr. Dre co-produced "Satisfaction" for Eve, adding his iconic touch. His collaboration with Mike Elizondo rounded out the track's production.

8. After heartbreak, the character in "So Sick" yearns to avoid hearing love songs, as they remind him of his former relationship.

9. Afroman refers to "Crazy Rap" as "Colt 45," a nod to the repeated lyrical themes involving malt liquor and relaxation.

10. The violin's live section makes "Flashing Lights" memorable, blending hip-hop vibes with orchestral elements for an engaging listen.

11. Ciara's "Like a Boy" video examines betrayal, with a black-and-white contrast and Ciara’s mirror image sharply underscoring the lyrics.

12. "Candy Everybody Wants" was the final album featuring Natalie Merchant as 10,000 Maniacs’ lead singer before her departure to pursue a solo career.

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