How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lemar, Elephant Man, Dizzee Rascal, Janet Jackson, Amerie, Missy Elliott, Noisettes, Ne~Yo, Diddy, Destiny’s Child, Roll Deep, Truth Hurts
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was the peak chart position of Lemar’s 2003 lead single from the album “Dedicated” in the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 2
- B Number 5
- C Number 10
2. Which artist appears alongside Elephant Man in the 2004 “Head Gawn Version” remix release?
- A Twista
- B Snoop Dogg
- C Jay-Z
3. What is the title of the album featuring Dizzee Rascal’s 2009 single produced by Calvin Harris?
- A Tongue n’ Cheek
- B Boy in da Corner
- C Showtime
4. For which film’s soundtrack was Janet Jackson’s 2000 electropop R&B track recorded?
- A Shaft
- B Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
- C The Matrix
5. Who directed the music video for Amerie’s 2005 single?
- A Hype Williams
- B Chris Robinson
- C Paul Hunter
6. What genre does Missy Elliott’s 2006 single incorporate from The Sugarhill Gang’s version of “Apache”?
- A Jazz
- B Dance
- C Rap
7. Which singer is credited as the lead for the Noisettes’ album released in 2009?
- A Shingai Shoniwa
- B Billie Marten
- C Florence Welch
8. What professional role is highlighted in Ne-Yo’s 2008 hit “Miss Independent” as being “like a boss”?
- A Secretary
- B Lawyer
- C Woman
9. Which featured artist appears in the music video of 2007’s fourth single from Diddy’s “Press Play” album?
- A Nicki Minaj
- B Mario Winans
- C Ciara
10. In what year was Destiny’s Child’s final single featuring LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson released?
- A 1999
- B 2000
- C 2001
11. Which member was a part of Roll Deep during the release of their 2005 single?
- A Wiley
- B Dizzee Rascal
- C Skepta
12. Which guest artist features on the 2002 single by Truth Hurts from her album “Truthfully Speaking”?
- A Nas
- B Rakim
- C Jay-Z
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here
Tracklist
 |
1 . Lemar – Dance [With U]Featured on the 2003 album “Dedicated”.
|
|
|
2 . Elephant Man – Jook Gal Remix
|
|
|
3 . Dizzee Rascal – HolidayFeatured on the 2009 album “Tongue n’ Cheek”.
|
|
|
4 . Janet Jackson – Doesn’t Really MatterFeatured on the 2001 album “All for You“.
|
|
|
5 . Amerie – TouchFeatured on the 2005 album “Touch”.
|
|
|
6 . Missy Elliott – We Run ThisFeatured on the 2005 album “The Cookbook”.
|
|
|
7 . Noisettes – Wild Young HeartsFeatured on the 2009 album “Wild Young Hearts”.
|
|
|
8 . Ne~Yo – Miss IndependentFeatured on the 2008 album “Year of the Gentleman“.
|
|
|
9 . Diddy – Through The PainFeatured on the 2006 album “Press Play”.
|
|
|
10 . Destiny’s Child – Jumpin’ Jumpin’Featured on the 1999 album “The Writings On The Wall“.
|
|
|
11 . Roll Deep – The AvenueFeatured on the 2005 album “In At The Deep End”. |
|
|
12 . Truth Hurts – Addictive (w/ Rakim)Featured on the 2002 album “Truthfully Speaking”.
|
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart. It was a significant success for Lemar, charting high shortly after its release.
2. The remix features Twista. Along with YoungBloodZ and Kiprich, it provided a vibrant dancehall mix.
3. “Tongue n’ Cheek” is the album title, aligning with Dizzee Rascal’s signature style and innovative collaborations.
4. The track was for “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.” Jackson’s involvement and character portrayal lent themes to the song.
5. Directed by Chris Robinson, the video matched the song’s energetic and contemporary vibe.
6. The genre is rap. The song cleverly incorporates classic elements, giving it a nostalgically modern feel.
7. Shingai Shoniwa is credited as the lead singer, noted for her distinct style and powerful vocals.
8. The song praises an independent woman for her professional prowess. It celebrates self-sufficiency and confidence.
9. Mario Winans lends his vocals and presence to the video, enhancing its R&B appeal.
10. Released in 2000, it was the last to feature Luckett and Roberson, marking an era in the group’s history.
11. Wiley was involved with the collective and contributed to its production and public profile.
12. Rakim features prominently, adding to its acclaim and distinctive sound. His collaboration with Truth Hurts was pivotal.
For THE FULL HIP-HOP & SOUL COLLECTION click here
