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.
1. What unusual feature disrupts the high school gym class in the music video for N.E.R.D.’s single?
- A A capuchin monkey
- B A robot
- C A marching band
2. Who inspired the lyrics for Lemar’s track about preserving virginity?
- A A teacher
- B A young woman
- C A peer counselor
3. On which chart did Craig David’s second single from “Born to Do It” debut at number one?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Billboard Hot 100
- C Australian Singles Chart
4. What unique feature defines the vocal presentation on the UK garage track from “They Don’t Know”?
- A Each verse is exactly 36 seconds
- B Each rapper has 21 seconds
- C Each vocalist sings the chorus
5. Who is NOT featured in the official remix for M.O.P.’s track from “Warriorz”?
- A Remy Ma
- B Lil’ Kim
- C Busta Rhymes
6. Which artist collaborated with Shontelle on her track from “Shontelligence”?
- A Ne-Yo
- B Akon
- C The Heavyweights
7. Which sample is NOT part of Akon’s “Belly Dancer (Bananza)”?
- A Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth”
- B Fun Boy Three’s “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)”
- C ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”
8. Which feature does NOT describe the music video for G. Dep’s single?
- A Black and white visuals
- B Directed by Director X
- C Appears in color
9. What musical element makes Mis-Teeq’s “Can’t Get It Back” distinctive?
- A A kazoo solo
- B Evelyn King’s sample
- C Gregorian chants
10. Which cover is the B-side to Maria Lawson’s debut single?
- A “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt
- B “Creep” by Radiohead
- C “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
11. The remix version of the Bittersweet album track features which additional artist?
- A Sean Kingston
- B Sean Paul
- C Sean Combs
12. What theme does Beyoncé explore in her track from “4”?
- A Heartbreak and despair
- B Appreciation for a partner
- C Alien abductions
- A Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth”
- B Fun Boy Three’s “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)”
- C ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”
8. Which feature does NOT describe the music video for G. Dep’s single?
- A Black and white visuals
- B Directed by Director X
- C Appears in color
9. What musical element makes Mis-Teeq’s “Can’t Get It Back” distinctive?
- A A kazoo solo
- B Evelyn King’s sample
- C Gregorian chants
10. Which cover is the B-side to Maria Lawson’s debut single?
- A “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt
- B “Creep” by Radiohead
- C “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
11. The remix version of the Bittersweet album track features which additional artist?
- A Sean Kingston
- B Sean Paul
- C Sean Combs
12. What theme does Beyoncé explore in her track from “4”?
- A Heartbreak and despair
- B Appreciation for a partner
- C Alien abductions
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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