How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lil Bow Wow, Kanye West, Jay~Z, Big Pun, Ne-Yo, OutKast, Shaggy, K.I.G., Eminem, Jamelia, Big Brovaz, Mya
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Lil Bow Wow - Bow Wow [Thats My Name] (w/ Snoop Dogg)Featured on the 2000 album " Beware of Dog".
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2 . Kanye West - HomecomingFeatured on the 2007 album "Graduation".
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3 . Jay~Z - Excuse Me Miss (w/ Pharrell)Featured on the 2003 album " The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse".
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4 . Big Pun - Still Not a Player (w/ Joe)Featured on the 1998 album " Capital Punishment".
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5 . Ne-Yo - Because Of YouFeatured on the 2007 album " Because of You".
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6 . OutKast - The Whole World (w/ Killer Mike)Featured on the 2001 album " Big Boi and Dre Present... Outkast".
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7 . Shaggy - Wasnt Me (w/ Rik Rok)Featured on the 2000 album " Hot Shot".
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8 . K.I.G. - Head Shoulders Kneez & ToezFeatured on the 2008 album " Head, Shoulders, Kneez & Toez".
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9 . Eminem - We Made YouFeatured on the 2009 album "Relapse".
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10 . Jamelia - Thank YouFeatured on the 2003 album " Thank You".
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11 . Big Brovaz - O.K.Featured on the 2003 album " Nu-Flow". |
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12 . Mya - Case Of The Ex [Whatcha Gonna Do]Featured on the 2000 album " Fear of Flying".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Chicago is the city personified as Wendy in Kanye West's song "Homecoming." The track delves into West's relationship with his hometown.
2. Jay-Z's "Excuse Me Miss" samples Luther Vandross's "Take You Out." The track boasts a luxurious lifestyle theme.
3. "Still Not a Player" is a remix of Big Pun's "I'm Not a Player," featuring a catchy hook by Joe and elements of pop-rap.
4. Ne-Yo's "Because of You" features production by StarGate. This duo is known for crafting numerous hits in the pop and R&B genres.
5. OutKast's "The Whole World" features a guest appearance by Killer Mike. The song showcases a diverse mix of hip-hop influences.
6. RikRok is credited for the guest vocals in Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me." His voice plays a key role in the storytelling aspect of the track.
7. K.I.G's "Head Shoulders Kneez & Toez" samples the traditional children's song "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes," giving it a UK Funky twist.
8. Eminem returned with "We Made You" after a four and a half year hiatus. The track marked his re-entry into the music scene in 2009.
9. Jamelia's international edition of "Thank You" includes the duet "Universal Prayer" with Tiziano Ferro.
10. Big Brovaz's song "OK" falls under the genre of hip-hop. The track was a part of their debut album *Nu-Flow*.
11. Mýa's song "Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)" was co-written by Tricky Stewart. It's a well-crafted pop-R&B hit.
12. Dr. Feelgood's "Milk and Alcohol" was inspired by John Lee Hooker. The song creatively channels an experience related to Hooker into its narrative.
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