How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ludacris, Sergio Mendes, Black Eyed Peas, Mis-Teeq, Samantha Mumba, Beyonce, Natty, Bobby V., Sean Paul, Tinchy Stryder, Amerie, Common, Akala
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unique feature does the music video for Ludacris’s “Rollout (My Business)” include?
- A Flying cars
- B Animated characters
- C Exaggerated visual effects
2. Which track by Black Eyed Peas sampled their own song “Hey Mama”?
- A Boom Boom Pow
- B Mas Que Nada
- C I Gotta Feeling
3. Mis-Teeq’s “Roll On / This Is How We Do It” includes a cover of which artist’s song?
- A Montell Jordan
- B R. Kelly
- C Usher
4. What nationality is Samantha Mumba, the singer of “Gotta Tell You”?
- A British
- B Irish
- C Canadian
5. Which 1985 music video inspired Beyoncé’s “Green Light” video?
- A Madonna’s “Material Girl”
- B Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
- C Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love”
6. In which month and year was Natty’s “July” released as a single?
- A July 2008
- B August 2007
- C June 2009
7. Who produced Bobby V.’s debut single “Slow Down”?
- A The Neptunes
- B Tim & Bob
- C Darkchild
8. Sean Paul’s “Never Gonna Be The Same” was produced by whom?
- A Don Corleon
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Timbaland
9. Tinchy Stryder’s “Stryderman” debuted on which UK chart position?
- A 73
- B 50
- C 90
10. Which artist’s song is sampled in Amerie’s “Gotta Work”?
- A Otis Redding
- B Erma Franklin
- C Aretha Franklin
11. What film inspired the lyrical direction of Common’s “GO!”?
- A Ray
- B Walk the Line
- C Dreamgirls
12. Akala’s “Shakespeare” is part of which album?
- A The Pre Raphaelite
- B It’s Not a Rumour
- C DoubleThink
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Ludacris – Rollout [My Business]Featured on the 2001 album “Word of Mouf”.
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2 . Sergio Mendes, Black Eyed Peas – Mas Que NadaFeatured on the 2006 album “Timeless“.
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3 . Mis-Teeq – Roll On / This Is How We Do ItFeatured on the 2001 album “Lickin’ On Both Sides”.
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4 . Samantha Mumba – Gotta Tell YouFeatured on the 2000 album “Gotta Tell You”.
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5 . Beyonce – Green LightFeatured on the 2007 album “B’Day“.
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6 . Natty – JulyFeatured on the 2008 album “Man like I”.
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7 . Bobby V. – Slow DownFeatured on the 2005 album “Bobby Valentino”.
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8 . Sean Paul – Never Gonna Be The SameFeatured on the 2005 album “The Trinity”.
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9 . Tinchy Stryder – StrydermanFeatured on the 2009 album “Catch 22”.
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10 . Amerie – Gotta WorkFeatured on the 2007 album “Because I Love It”.
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11 . Common – GO!Featured on the 2005 album “Be“. |
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12 . Akala – ShakespeareFeatured on the 2006 album “It’s Not a Rumour”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Rollout (My Business)” includes exaggerated visual effects applied to Ludacris’s appearance. It showcases him driving through Atlanta, distinguishing it in production creativity.
2. “Mas Que Nada,” a collaboration with Sergio Mendes, samples the Black Eyed Peas’ own song “Hey Mama.” The track effectively blends samba with hip-hop influences.
3. Mis-Teeq’s double A-side includes a cover of Montell Jordan’s 1995 hit “This Is How We Do It.” The single features both “Roll On” and their rendition of Jordan’s classic.
4. Samantha Mumba is an Irish singer and songwriter. Her debut single “Gotta Tell You” reached number one in Ireland, solidifying her success in her home country and abroad.
5. Beyoncé’s music video for “Green Light” was inspired by Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love.” The homage includes stylistic similarities such as bold, synchronized visuals.
6. Natty released his single “July” in July 2008. The track marked his debut, and his genre-blending style was later encapsulated in his album *Man Like I*.
7. Bobby V.’s “Slow Down” was produced by the duo Tim & Bob. Their production contributed to the song’s R&B groove, which led to its chart-topping success.
8. Sean Paul’s track “Never Gonna Be The Same” was produced by Don Corleon. The song was part of his third studio album “The Trinity,” recorded entirely in Jamaica.
9. “Stryderman” by Tinchy Stryder debuted at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart. The single contributed to his rising popularity, leading to later releases and collaborations.
10. Amerie’s “Gotta Work” samples Erma Franklin’s rendition of “Hold On, I’m Comin’.” The track’s energetic “go-go soul” style complements Amerie’s vibrant lyrical delivery.
11. The lyrical direction of Common’s “GO!” was inspired by the film *Ray*. The song features contributions from Kanye West and John Mayer, underscored by a sample of “Old Smokey.”
12. Akala’s “Shakespeare” appears on his debut album *It’s Not a Rumour*. The track creatively merges hip-hop with classical literature, reflecting Akala’s unique artistic vision.
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