How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : N.E.R.D., Lemar, Craig David, So Solid Crew, M.O.P., Shontelle, Akon, G. Dep, Mis~Teeq, Maria Lawson, Blu Cantrell, Beyoncé
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
Tracklist
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1 . N.E.R.D. - Rock StarFeatured on the 1986 album "In Search of...".
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2 . Lemar - Don't Give It UpFeatured on the 2004 album "Time To Grow".
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3 . Craig David - 7 DaysFeatured on the 2001 album "Born to Do It".
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4 . So Solid Crew - 21 SecondsFeatured on the 2006 album "They Don't Know".
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5 . M.O.P. - Ante Up (w/ Busta Rhymes, Teflon, Remy Martin)Featured on the 2000 album "Warriorz".
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6 . Shontelle - Battle CryFeatured on the 2008 album "Shontelligence".
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7 . Akon - Bananza [Belly Dancer]Featured on the 2000 album "Trouble".
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8 . G. Dep - Let's Get It (w/ P. Diddy & Black Rob)Featured on the 2001 album "Child of the Ghetto".
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9 . Mis~Teeq - Can't Get It BackFeatured on the 2002 album "Blaque Out".
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10 . Maria Lawson - SleepwalkingFeatured on the 2001 album "Maria Lawson".
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11 . Blu Cantrell - BreatheFeatured on the 2003 album "Bittersweet". |
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12 . Beyoncé - Dance for YouFeatured on the 2006 album "4".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. A gym class descends into chaos with a capuchin monkey’s appearance, adding simian zest to rhythmic chaos.
2. The song drew words from a young woman’s conversation with Lemar, painting challenges of peer pressure’s art.
3. Craig David’s hit topped the UK Singles Chart, thanks to infectious beats and slick lyrical prowess.
4. 21 seconds of fame for each crew member showcased the mathematics of lyrical brevity.
5. Among familiar voices, Lil’ Kim stays absent, leaving rhymes to other guests on the remix.
6. Production credits go to The Heavyweights, lending layers to the tune’s rhythmic fabric.
7. Akon avoids Dancing Queen, spinning other tunes into his rhythmic belly dance mix.
8. Color steals the spotlight in G. Dep’s video under Director X’s keen eye.
9. Mis-Teeq’s track borrows the spark of Evelyn King, channeling disco echoes into vibrant beats.
10. Maria’s take on “You’re Beautiful” by Blunt pairs familiarity with her soulful debut.
11. Dancehall flair came courtesy of Sean Paul on the remixed cut, blending beats anew.
12. Emotions loop with notes of partner praise, as Beyoncé’s track echoes appreciation's theme.
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