How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Akon, Aaliyah, Heather Small, MIMS, Will Smith, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, DMX, Snoop Dogg, Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, Dizzee Rascal, Lynden David Hall
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
Tracklist
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1 . Akon - Locked Up (w/ Styles P)Featured on the 2004 album "Trouble".
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2 . Aaliyah - Rock The BoatFeatured on the 2001 album "Aaliyah".
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3 . Heather Small - ProudFeatured on the 2000 album "Proud".
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4 . MIMS - This Is Why I'm HotFeatured on the 2007 album "Music Is My Savior".
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5 . Will Smith - SwitchFeatured on the 2005 album "Lost and Found".
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6 . Chris Brown - QuestionsFeatured on the 2017 album "Heartbreak on a Full Moon".
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7 . Busta Rhymes - Pass The Courvoisier Part II (w/ P. Diddy, Pharrell)Featured on the 2002 album "Genesis".
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8 . DMX - X Gon' Give It To YaFeatured on the 2003 album "Cradle 2 the Grave: The Soundtrack".
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9 . Snoop Dogg - Signs (w/ Justin Timberlake & Charlie Wilson)Featured on the 2004 album "R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece".
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10 . Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley - Beautiful (w/ Bobby Brown)Featured on the 2006 album "Welcome to Jamrock".
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11 . Dizzee Rascal - I Luv UFeatured on the 2003 album "Boy In da Corner". |
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12 . Lynden David Hall - Sleeping with VictorFeatured on the 2000 album "The Other Side".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Akon's collaboration with Styles P is featured on his debut album "Trouble." The lyrics navigate complex themes such as incarceration and personal hardship.
2. Aaliyah's track features influences from Caribbean genres and 1970s funk. Its rich layers of influence contribute to its atmospheric sound.
3. Heather Small's track became synonymous with sports broadcasts. It served as a musical motif for athletic events, reinforcing themes of achievement.
4. Mims’ debut single topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It captures the dynamic, cross-regional appeal described in its lyrics.
5. Will Smith's 2005 track was co-produced by Kwame “K Mil.” The production maintained a sleek, rhythmic quality aligned with early 2000s hip hop.
6. Chris Brown's "Heartbreak on a Full Moon" includes a track that interpolates Kevin Lyttle's "Turn Me On." This fusion showcases the blend of R&B and dancehall influences.
7. Busta Rhymes included guest vocals from P. Diddy and Pharrell. Both contributed to the track's commercial appeal and high-profile collaborations.
8. DMX’s single captures cityscapes and urban narratives, aligning with "Cradle 2 the Grave." Charting success reiterated DMX's impact in hip hop.
9. Snoop Dogg's song incorporated elements from the 1980s. Using notable interpolations, it bridges past and present musical eras.
10. Damian Marley’s album "Welcome to Jamrock" features the track with Bobby Brown. The collaboration highlights Marley's fusion of reggae and international pop sounds.
11. Dizzee Rascal's debut single led his first album "Boy in da Corner." It marked an impactful entrance onto the music scene, gaining critical acclaim.
12. "Sleeping with Victor" peaked at number 49 on the UK Singles Chart. This modest position did not overshadow Lynden David Hall's influence on UK neosoul.
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