How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Chingy, Outkast, Ms. Dynamite, Craig David, Lisa Roxanne, Prince, Faithless, Akon, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Faith Evans, Kat DeLuna
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
Tracklist
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1 . Chingy - One Call AwayFeatured on the 2003 album "Jackpot".
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2 . Outkast - So Fresh So CleanFeatured on the 2000 album "Stankonia".
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3 . Ms. Dynamite - It Takes MoreFeatured on the 2005 album "A Little Deeper".
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4 . Craig David - RendezvousFeatured on the 2000 album "Born to Do It".
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5 . Lisa Roxanne - No Flow
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6 . Prince - FuryFeatured on the 2006 album "3121".
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7 . Faithless - Mass DestructionFeatured on the 2004 album "No Roots".
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8 . Akon - LonelyFeatured on the 2004 album "Trouble".
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9 . Rihanna - SOSFeatured on the 2006 album "A Girl like Me".
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10 . Chris Brown - ForeverFeatured on the 2008 album "Exclusive".
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11 . Faith Evans - AgainFeatured on the 2005 album "The First Lady". |
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12 . Kat DeLuna - Run The Show (w/ Busta Rhymes)Featured on the 2008 album "9 Lives".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jason Weaver, credited as J-Weav, features on the chorus. This collaboration contributed to the single's success and appeal.
2. Organized Noize is responsible for producing the track. Their unique touch helped shape Outkast's innovative sound.
3. Ms. Dynamite released her debut album, "A Little Deeper," in 2002, marking her breakthrough in the UK music scene.
4. Craig David's track achieved number eight on the UK Singles Chart. It maintained a top 10 presence, evidencing its popularity.
5. The Original Mix of "No Flow" is featured in the music video. This version captures the essence of the song's groove.
6. Prince premiered "Fury" on Saturday Night Live. The performance predated the single's official release, boosting anticipation.
7. Faithless's track was produced by Sister Bliss and P*nut. Their collaboration molded the distinct sound of the hit single.
8. Akon's song "Lonely" includes a sample from "Mr. Lonely." The sample gave the track its distinctive hook.
9. Rihanna's hit single uses a sample from "Tainted Love." Its incorporation created a nostalgic yet fresh soundscape.
10. Chris Brown's "Forever" was linked to a chewing gum campaign. Despite its commercial origins, it soared to chart success.
11. "Again" by Faith Evans reflects on her drug arrest in 2004. This personal angle added genuine emotion to the track.
12. Busta Rhymes features in the single version of Kat DeLuna’s track. His verse adds an energetic dynamic to the song.
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