How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Baha Men, De La Soul, N.E.R.D., Alicia Keys, Zed Bias, J~Kwon, Keisha White, Bobby V., Brooke Valentine, Wyclef Jean, Tyrese, Nas
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What song by Baha Men was featured in the film ‘Big Fat Liar’ ?
- A ‘Who Let the Dogs Out’
- B ‘Move It Like This’
- C ‘Best Years of Our Lives’
2. Who plays a nightclub doorman in De La Soul’s ‘Oooh’ music video?
- A Redman
- B Dave Chappelle
- C Rah Digga
3. Which N.E.R.D. song comments on social habits in nightclub bathrooms?
- A ‘She Wants to Move’
- B ‘Lapdance’
- C ‘Everyone Nose’
4. Alicia Keys’ cover of ‘How Come You Don’t Call Me’ was originally written by which artist?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Prince
- C Marvin Gaye
5. Zed Bias’ ‘Neighbourhood’ is a notable track from which music genre?
- A Drum and Bass
- B UK Garage
- C Dubstep
6. J-Kwon’s hit ‘Tipsy’ prominently samples which famous rock anthem?
- A ‘Eye of the Tiger’
- B ‘We Will Rock You’
- C ‘Smoke on the Water’
7. In the music video for ‘Don’t Mistake Me,’ which actor makes an appearance?
- A Idris Elba
- B Colin Firth
- C Colin Salmon
8. What production style does Bobby V.’s ‘Anonymous’ share with a Justin Timberlake hit?
- A ‘Cry Me a River’
- B ‘My Love’
- C ‘Rock Your Body’
9. Which rapper collaborated with Brooke Valentine on ‘Girlfight’ ?
- A T.I.
- B Lil Jon
- C Ludacris
10. Wyclef Jean’s ‘Perfect Gentleman’ references a piece by which comedian?
- A Eddie Murphy
- B Richard Pryor
- C Chris Rock
11. Tyrese’s track ‘How You Gonna Act Like That’ features production by which producer duo?
- A The Neptune’s
- B The Underdogs
- C Trackmasters
12. What aspect of artistic expression does Nas’ ‘Hero’ address?
- A Censorship
- B Sampling
- C Auto-tune
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 29/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Baha Men – Move It Like ThisFeatured on the 2002 album “Move It Like This”.
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2 . De La Soul – Oooh (w/ Redman)Featured on the 2000 album “Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump”.
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3 . N.E.R.D. – Everyone Nose [All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom]Featured on the 2008 album “Seeing Sounds”.
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4 . Alicia Keys – How Come You Don’t Call MeFeatured on the 2001 album “Songs in A Minor“.
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5 . Zed Bias – Neighbourhood (w/ Nicky Prince & MC Rumpus)Featured on the 2000 album “Neighbourhood”.
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6 . J~Kwon – TipsyFeatured on the 2004 album “Hood Hop”.
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7 . Keisha White – Don’t Mistake MeFeatured on the 2005 album “Out of My Hands”.
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8 . Bobby V. – Anonymous (w/ Timbaland)Featured on the 2007 album “Special Occasion”.
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9 . Brooke Valentine – GirlfightFeatured on the 2004 album “Chain Letter”.
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10 . Wyclef Jean – Perfect GentlemanFeatured on the 2000 album “The Ecleftic -2 Sides II A Book”.
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11 . Tyrese – How You Gonna Act Like ThatFeatured on the 2002 album “I Wanna Go There”. |
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12 . Nas – Hero (w/ Keri Hilson)Featured on the 2008 album “Untitled”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘Move It Like This’ brought its energetic dance-pop vibes to “Big Fat Liar.” Released as a single from Baha Men’s seventh album, it reached number 11 in New Zealand.
2. In ‘Oooh,’ Dave Chappelle adds his comedic touch as the nightclub bouncer, contributing to the video’s alternative take on ‘The Wizard of Oz.’
3. ‘Everyone Nose’ by N.E.R.D. unflinchingly riffs on the illicit nightlife trends, highlighted through its hook about women lined up for bathroom breaks.
4. Alicia Keys’ soulful rendition of ‘How Come You Don’t Call Me’ stems from Prince’s earlier classic, gracing her debut album.
5. Among UK Garage’s defining moments, Zed Bias’ ‘Neighbourhood’ secured a spot in the charts, capturing the movement’s exhilarating rise.
6. ‘Tipsy’ rocks the J-Kwon’s party-anthem status with its nod to Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You,’ contributing to its climb on the charts.
7. Colin Salmon’s charming presence is one highlight in the music video for Keisha White’s ‘Don’t Mistake Me,’ adding a cinematic touch.
8. Timbaland’s touch on Bobby V.’s ‘Anonymous’ evokes the polished beats similar to his work on Justin Timberlake’s ‘My Love.’
9. In ‘Girlfight,’ Lil Jon makes his voice heard alongside Brooke Valentine, adding the crunk flair that propelled it on charts.
10. Chris Rock humorously echoes in Wyclef’s ‘Perfect Gentleman,’ seeding dialogue around conventions and societal norms.
11. The Underdogs ensured Tyrese’s ‘How You Gonna Act Like That’ resonated with listeners, marking its success in the R&B scene.
12. Nas’ ‘Hero’ tackles the weight of artistic censorship, famously glossing over industry name-dropping in its commentary.
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