How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mary Mary, Richard Blackwood, Sean Paul, Len, Ginuwine, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Brandy, Gabrielle, Ll Cool J., Kanye West, Jordin Sparks, T~Pain
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
Tracklist
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1 . Mary Mary - Shackles [Praise You]Featured on the 2000 album "Thankful".
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2 . Richard Blackwood - Mama Who Da ManFeatured on the 2000 album "You'll Love to Hate This".
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3 . Sean Paul - TemperatureFeatured on the 2005 album "The Trinity".
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4 . Len - Cryptik Souls CrewFeatured on the 1999 album "You Can't Stop the Bum Rush".
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5 . Ginuwine - Hell YeahFeatured on the 2003 album "The Senior".
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6 . Eminem, Dr. Dre - Forgot About Dre (w/ Hittman)Featured on the 1999 album "2001".
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7 . Brandy - Another Day In Paradise (w/ Ray J)Featured on the 2001 album "Full Moon".
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8 . Gabrielle - Out Of ReachFeatured on the 2000 album "Rise".
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9 . LL Cool J - Control Myself (w/ Jennifer Lopez)Featured on the 2006 album "Todd Smith".
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10 . Kanye West - All Falls Down (w/ Syleena Johnson)Featured on the 2004 album "College Dropout".
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11 . Jordin Sparks - BattlefieldFeatured on the 2009 album "Battlefield". |
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12 . T~Pain - I'm SprungFeatured on the 2005 album "Rappa Ternt Sanga".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Mary Mary's "Shackles (Praise You)" is known for its blend of gospel and R&B/hip hop. The track achieved crossover success while staying true to Christian themes.
2. Richard Blackwood's debut single features a sample from his uncle, Junior Giscombe. The track reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.
3. In Sean Paul's 2005 single, the lyrics are inspired by violence in Jamaica. He expressed an intention to comfort and protect amidst the turmoil.
4. Canadian rapper Moka Only is featured in Len's track from their 1999 album. His guest vocals contribute to the song's unique style.
5. R. Kelly originally crafted the track for himself but later sold it to Ginuwine. The song appeared on Ginuwine's album "The Senior".
6. The music video transitions to Hittman's "Last Dayz" after Eminem and Dr. Dre's performance. The sequence features a mock newscast.
7. Brandy and Ray J released their cover of "Another Day in Paradise" in 2001. It was included in the Phil Collins tribute album "Urban Renewal".
8. Gabrielle's song was the lead single for "Bridget Jones's Diary". The track added a melodic touch to the romantic comedy's soundtrack.
9. LL Cool J's track with Jennifer Lopez samples Afrika Bambaataa's "Looking for the Perfect Beat". It also interpolates "Planet Rock".
10. Kanye West's single interpolates Lauryn Hill's "Mystery of Iniquity". Syleena Johnson re-sang parts originally performed by Hill.
11. "Battlefield" by Jordin Sparks features missile imagery in its music video. The single was released in 2009 and reached the top 10 on Billboard.
12. During his debut, T-Pain experimented with Auto-Tune. This technique became a hallmark of his unique sound and style.
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