How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Diddy, Mark Morrison, Missy Elliott, Damage, D12, Ciara, N.E.R.D., Gnarls Barkley, Ray J, R. Kelly, Akon, Jay-Z
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
Tracklist
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1 . Diddy - Last Night (w/ Keyshia Cole)Featured on the 2006 album "Press Play".
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2 . Mark Morrison - Innocent Man (w/ DMX)Featured on the 2006 album "Innocent Man".
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3 . Missy Elliott - 4 My People (w/ Eve)Featured on the 2001 album "Miss E... So Addictive".
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4 . Damage - Still Be Lovin' YouFeatured on the 2001 album "Since You've Been Gone".
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5 . D12 - My Band (w/ Cameo)Featured on the 2004 album "D12 World".
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6 . Ciara - 1, 2 Step (w/ Missy Elliott)Featured on the 2004 album "Goodies".
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7 . N.E.R.D. - She Wants To MoveFeatured on the 2004 album "Fly or Die".
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8 . Gnarls Barkley - CrazyFeatured on the 2006 album "St. Elsewhere".
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9 . Ray J - One WishFeatured on the 2005 album "Raydiation".
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10 . R. Kelly - The Storm Is Over NowFeatured on the 2000 album "TP-2.com".
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11 . Akon - Don't MatterFeatured on the 2006 album "Konvicted". |
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12 . Jay-Z - AnythingFeatured on the 1999 album "Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. DMX joins Mark Morrison in "Innocent Man." The track was part of Morrison's second studio album and highlights themes of injustice and resilience.
2. "4 My People" benefits from Timbaland's additional production. Missy Elliott frequently collaborates with him, evident in the track's hip house style.
3. Damage, known for smooth harmonies, performs "Still Be Lovin' You." It's emblematic of their 90s R&B sound.
4. Eminem humorously stars as D12's "lead singer" in "My Band." The track satirizes group roles and egos through comedic narration.
5. Missy Elliott features in Ciara's "1, 2 Step," adding her signature flair. The song became a staple of mid-2000s dance tracks.
6. Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, as N.E.R.D., created "She Wants to Move." The duo crafted a signature sound blending rock and hip-hop.
7. "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley first topped the UK chart through downloads alone. Its viral appeal led to its temporary withdrawal to maintain interest.
8. Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins produced Ray J's "One Wish." Known for his R&B hits, he gives the track its polished sound.
9. "The Storm Is Over Now" is on the Hardball soundtrack. R. Kelly aimed for a soulful message of overcoming adversity.
10. "Don't Matter" samples Marley's "Zimbabwe," earning him a songwriting credit. Akon blends reggae influences with contemporary R&B.
11. Jay-Z samples Lionel Bart's "I'd Do Anything" in "Anything." The track contrasts optimistic melodies with streetwise lyrics.
12. Whitney Houston's "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" was recorded in New York. Producers overcame her hesitance to turn it into a hit single.
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