How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kelis, Will Smith, T.I., Next, Kanye West, Tweet, J~Kwon, Obie Trice, The Black Eyed Peas, Sean Paul, Big Brovaz, Dizzee Rascal
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What year did Candlebox’s “Far Behind” peak at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A 1994
- B 1995
- C 1996
2. Who directed the music video for Houston’s “I Like That”?
- A Jeremy Rall
- B Hype Williams
- C Dave Meyers
3. Which artist features alongside T.I. in “Let’s Get Away”?
- A Jazze Pha
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Timbaland
4. What notable award did Next’s “Wifey” receive in 2001?
- A Grammy Award
- B ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award
- C MTV Music Video Award
5. Which band did Jet’s single draw heavy inspiration from?
- A Led Zeppelin
- B AC/DC
- C Nirvana
6. When did Nine Inch Nails first perform “The Perfect Drug” live?
- A 1997
- B 2008
- C 2018
7. Which chart position did J-Kwon’s “Tipsy” achieve on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number 1
- B Number 2
- C Number 3
8. What style is “Your Missus Is a Nutter” known for?
- A Parody
- B Ballad
- C Electro-pop
9. In which revolutionary context was “People of the Sun” by Rage Against the Machine written?
- A Mexican War of Independence
- B The Zapatista revolution
- C Cuban Revolution
10. What relation is Talia Shire to the lead singer of Rooney, featured in “When Did Your Heart Go Missing?”?
- A Sister
- B Cousin
- C Mother
11. Whose verse is featured in the single version of “Redemption Days”?
- A Kanye West
- B Ghostface Killah
- C Nas
12. What iconic song elements are incorporated in Spiritualized’s “Run”?
- A “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- B “Call Me the Breeze” by J.J. Cale
- C “Paranoid Android” by Radiohead
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Kelis – Bossy (w/ Too $hort)Featured on the 2006 album “Kelis Was Here”.
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2 . Will Smith – Black Suits Comin’ [Nod Ya Head] (w/ TRÂ-Knox)Featured on the 2002 album “Born to Reign”.
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3 . T.I. – Let’s Get AwayFeatured on the 2003 album “Trap Muzik”.
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4 . Next – WifeyFeatured on the 2000 album “Welcome II Nextasy”.
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5 . Kanye West – Jesus WalksFeatured on the 2004 album “College Dropout“.
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6 . Tweet – Call MeFeatured on the 2002 album “Southern Hummingbird”.
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7 . J~Kwon – TipsyFeatured on the 2004 album “Hood Hop”.
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8 . Obie Trice – Snitch (w/ Akon)Featured on the 2006 album “Second Round’s on Me”.
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9 . The Black Eyed Peas – Don’t LieFeatured on the 2005 album “Monkey Business”.
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10 . Sean Paul – So FineFeatured on the 2009 album “Imperial Blaze”.
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11 . Big Brovaz – Baby BoyFeatured on the 2002 album “Nu-Flow”. |
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12 . Dizzee Rascal – Fix up Look SharpFeatured on the 2003 album “Boy In da Corner“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Candlebox’s “Far Behind” peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1994. It remained a staple of 1990s alternative rock. Eventually, it gained a spot on various compilation albums.
2. Jeremy Rall directed the music video for Houston’s “I Like That.” His work contributed to its international chart success.
3. T.I.’s “Let’s Get Away” features Jazze Pha. The collaboration added to its chart presence in 2004.
4. Next’s “Wifey” received the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award in 2001. It remains a significant hit in their discography.
5. Jet’s single drew heavy inspiration from AC/DC. The song showcases a hard rock style reminiscent of their influential sound.
6. Nine Inch Nails first performed “The Perfect Drug” live in 2018. Despite popular interest, it took over two decades to hit the stage.
7. J-Kwon’s “Tipsy” reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It marked a significant debut for the artist.
8. “Your Missus Is a Nutter” is known for its parody style. Goldie Lookin Chain uses satire to critique hip hop culture.
9. “People of the Sun” addresses the Zapatista revolution. The lyrics reflect Zack de la Rocha’s experiences in Chiapas, Mexico.
10. Talia Shire is the mother of Rooney’s lead singer, Robert Carmine. She appears in the music video for “When Did Your Heart Go Missing?”
11. The single version of “Redemption Days” features a verse by Ghostface Killah. His contribution brought additional attention to the track.
12. Spiritualized’s “Run” incorporates elements from “Call Me the Breeze” by J.J. Cale. The song fuses influences to create its unique soundscape.
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