How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Field Mob, Seal, Dizzee Rascal, Gym Class Heroes, Mario Winans, Ying Yang Twins, Eve, MIMS, Flo Rida, Jeremih, Shade Sheist, Wale
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which music video features Field Mob, Ciara, and is credited to Geffen Records?
- A Run the World
- B So What
- C One, Two Step
2. Apollo 440’s track drew inspiration from which band’s song?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B Status Quo
- C The Beatles
3. Dizzee Rascal’s “Stand Up Tall” was featured in which 2005 video game?
- A FIFA Street
- B Need for Speed: Underground 2
- C GTA: San Andreas
4. What song does Gym Class Heroes’ “Clothes Off!!” sample?
- A Material Girl
- B Thriller
- C We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off
5. Which artist’s song is sampled in Mario Winans’ “Never Really Was”?
- A Madonna
- B Mariah Carey
- C Celine Dion
6. Which 2005 video features the Ying Yang Twins whispering the lyrics?
- A Salt Shaker
- B Whisper Song
- C Badd
7. Which DJ released “I Want Your Soul” in 2007?
- A Calvin Harris
- B Armand Van Helden
- C David Guetta
8. Whose viral phrase led to the creation of a 2019 track featuring Megan Thee Stallion?
- A Hot Girl Summer
- B Savage Remix
- C Body
9. The 1992 song co-written by Kim Wilde reflects on what topic?
- A Obsession
- B Fame
- C Love
10. For which film was the ballad “Out Here On My Own” written?
- A Fame
- B Footloose
- C Flashdance
11. Which Jamaican artist features in Foxy Brown’s “Oh Yeah”?
- A Sean Paul
- B Shaggy
- C Spragga Benz
12. What phobia is central to the track dealing with darkness?
- A Acrophobia
- B Nyctophobia
- C Agoraphobia
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Field Mob – So What (w/ Ciara)Featured on the 2006 album “Light Poles and Pine Trees”.
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2 . Seal – Get It TogetherFeatured on the 2003 album “Seal IV”.
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3 . Dizzee Rascal – Stand Up TallFeatured on the 2004 album “Showtime”.
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4 . Gym Class Heroes – Clothes Off!! (w/ Patrick Stump)Featured on the 2006 album “As Cruel as School Children”.
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5 . Mario Winans – Never Really WasFeatured on the 2004 album “Hurt No More”.
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6 . Ying Yang Twins – Wait [The Whisper Song]Featured on the 2005 album “U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)”.
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7 . Eve – TambourineFeatured on the 2007 album “SPARKLE: UTA♥HIME♥HITS”.
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8 . MIMS – Like ThisFeatured on the 2007 album “Music Is My Savior”.
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9 . Flo Rida – JumpFeatured on the 2009 album “R.O.O.T.S.”.
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10 . Jeremih – Birthday SexFeatured on the 2009 album “Jeremih”.
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11 . Shade Sheist – Where I Wanna Be (w/ Nate Dogg & Kurupt)Featured on the 2002 album “Informal Introduction”. |
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12 . Wale – Chillin (w/ Lady Gaga)Featured on the 2009 album “Attention Deficit”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “So What” features Field Mob and Ciara and was distributed by Geffen Records. The visually engaging video remains a notable entry in their collaborative efforts, released in vivid color.
2. The track by Apollo 440 drew inspiration from Status Quo’s “Caroline.” Such cross-genre influences underscore its big beat musical style.
3. Dizzee Rascal’s “Stand Up Tall” was featured in the video game FIFA Street. This appearance helped solidify its cultural impact in the mid-2000s.
4. Gym Class Heroes’ song “Clothes Off!!” samples “We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off” by Jermaine Stewart. The sample plays a key role in its nostalgic appeal.
5. Mario Winans’ track “Never Really Was” incorporates Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach.” The sample adds emotional depth to the 2004 single.
6. The Ying Yang Twins’ “Whisper Song” video is characterized by its subdued vocal delivery and distinctive performance style.
7. “I Want Your Soul” was released by Armand Van Helden. It charted successfully in various countries, marking a high point in his career.
8. “Hot Girl Summer” originated as a viral phrase from Megan Thee Stallion. This track, upon release, mirrored the widespread cultural phenomenon.
9. Co-written by Kim Wilde, the 1992 song discusses fame with a hint of disillusionment, capturing a sober reflection on celebrity life.
10. “Out Here On My Own,” performed by Irene Cara, was written for the film Fame. Its memorable balladry secured a spot on the US charts.
11. Foxy Brown’s track “Oh Yeah” features Spragga Benz. The collaboration added a dynamic reggae influence to the 2001 hip-hop single.
12. The song focuses on nyctophobia, fear of the dark, playing into horror-like themes to illustrate adult anxieties through its eerie narrative.
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