How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nelly, The Black Eyed Peas, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Morcheeba, Flo Rida, Lil’ Mo, Wookie, Sonique, Black Rob, Eminem, McAlmont & Butler, Estelle
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which song sampled Chuck Brown’s “Bustin’ Loose” in its production?
- A Hot In Herre
- B Let’s Get It Started
- C Got Your Money
2. What element from the original version of Black Eyed Peas’ “Let’s Get It Started” was altered for its single release?
- A The song title
- B The music video
- C The track duration
3. Which artist featured on Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Got Your Money” before releasing their own debut single?
- A Dani Stevenson
- B Kelis
- C Tiffany Villarreal
4. Which song’s music video was produced by Malcolm Venville?
- A Battle
- B It Feels So Good
- C Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
5. “In The Ayer” by Flo Rida includes a sample of which 1984 song?
- A Lazy Susan
- B Jam the Box
- C Bustin’ Loose
6. Which track is identified as Lil’ Mo’s single from her debut album that features Fabolous?
- A Superwoman Pt. II
- B Battle
- C Whoa!
7. What genre is Wookie’s “Battle” recognized for contributing to?
- A Trip hop
- B UK garage
- C Eurodance
8. Sonique’s hit “It Feels So Good” reached number one on the charts in several countries. Which genre is it associated with?
- A Reggae
- B Trance
- C Hip-hop
9. Which song was Black Rob’s lead single that became his most prominent solo hit?
- A Falling
- B Whoa!
- C Beautiful
10. “Beautiful” by Eminem samples which band during their 2005-2006 tour?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B Queen + Paul Rodgers
- C Led Zeppelin
11. Which McAlmont & Butler song marked their reunion in 2002?
- A 1980
- B Falling
- C Battle
12. What sample was incorporated into Estelle’s debut single “1980”?
- A Lazy Susan
- B There’s a World
- C Jam the Box
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Nelly – Hot In HerreFeatured on the 2002 album “Nellyville”.
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2 . The Black Eyed Peas – Let’s Get It StartedFeatured on the 2003 album “Elephunk“.
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3 . Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Got Your Money (w/ Kelis)Featured on the 1999 album “Nigga Please”.
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4 . Morcheeba – Rome Wasn’t Built In A DayFeatured on the 2000 album “Fragments of Freedom“.
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5 . Flo Rida – In The Ayer (w/ Will.i.am)Featured on the 2008 album “Mail on Sunday”.
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6 . Lil’ Mo – Superwoman (w/ Fabolous)Featured on the 2001 album “Based on a True Story”.
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7 . Wookie – Battle (w/ Lain Gray)Featured on the 2000 album “Wookie”.
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8 . Sonique – It Feels So GoodFeatured on the 2000 album “Hear My Cry”.
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9 . Black Rob – Whoa!Featured on the 2000 album “Life Story”.
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10 . Eminem – BeautifulFeatured on the 2009 album “Relapse“.
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11 . McAlmont & Butler – FallingFeatured on the 2002 album “Bring It Back”. |
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12 . Estelle – 1980Featured on the 2004 album “The 18th Day”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Hot In Herre,” produced by The Neptunes, cleverly uses a sample of Chuck Brown’s “Bustin’ Loose” to create its catchy rhythm. The song’s success was immense, topping charts and earning a Grammy.
2. The original song title of “Let’s Get It Started” was changed from “Let’s Get Retarded” to make it more radio-friendly. The revised version gained greater commercial success.
3. Kelis lent her voice to the chorus of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Got Your Money,” marking her first major appearance prior to her own solo debut. This collaboration played a role in her early recognition.
4. The music video for “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day” by Morcheeba was produced by Malcolm Venville. The song enjoyed international chart success, including a prominent ranking in New Zealand.
5. Flo Rida’s “In The Ayer” samples “Jam the Box” by Pretty Tony, blending it into the track’s infectious party beat. This single played an anthem-like role for the Baltimore Orioles in their home games.
6. “Superwoman Pt. II,” featuring Fabolous, helped Lil’ Mo gain mainstream attention. This track became notable for Fabolous’s guest appearance, contributing to its success on the Billboard charts.
7. Wookie’s “Battle,” featuring Lain Gray, left a lasting impact within the UK garage scene, celebrated for its dynamic blend of rhythms and soulful vocals that captured audiences worldwide.
8. Sonique’s “It Feels So Good” is associated with the trance genre. Its 2000 re-release brought the song massive success, especially in the UK where it stayed on charts for several weeks.
9. “Whoa!” by Black Rob is remembered as his defining solo hit. Its inclusion in several Bad Boy Entertainment compilations solidified its place in hip-hop history.
10. “Beautiful” by Eminem samples “Reaching Out” performed by Queen + Paul Rodgers. The song reflects Eminem’s introspection, part of the artist’s “Relapse” album journey.
11. McAlmont & Butler’s “Falling” marked their musical reunion in 2002. Joined by notable collaborators, the song fortified their legacy in the indie rock genre.
12. Estelle’s “1980” uses a sample from Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Lazy Susan.” The song details her upbringing in London, achieving significant chart success in the UK and beyond.
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