How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Us3, B2K, City High, Jamelia, Beyoncé, Chamillionaire, Terror Squad, Jordin Sparks, The 411, Ne~Yo, 50 Cent, Pretty Ricky
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which genre does Us3’s “You Can’t Hold Me Down” mainly exemplify?
- A Acid jazz
- B Heavy metal
- C Classical
2. Who directed the music video for B2K’s single “Uh Huh”?
- A Erik White
- B Spike Jonze
- C Hype Williams
3. Which film soundtrack originally featured City High’s debut single?
- A *Bad Boys*
- B *Life*
- C *The Matrix*
4. Whose song did Jamelia cover with her single “Superstar”?
- A Britney Spears
- B Christina Aguilera
- C Christine Milton
5. Which two artists collaborated on the song from Beyoncé’s debut solo album featuring a dancehall influence?
- A Jay-Z and Sean Paul
- B Sean Paul and Robert Waller
- C Jay-Z and Usher
6. What profession do Chamillionaire and Slick Rick portray in the music video of their 2007 single?
- A Detectives
- B Doctors
- C Astronauts
7. Which musician’s dance move was popularized in the song “Lean Back”?
- A Usher
- B Fat Joe
- C Chris Brown
8. Which artist released a dance-pop track as the second single from their album “Battlefield”?
- A Jordin Sparks
- B Katy Perry
- C Rihanna
9. Which group is associated with the R&B single “Dumb” that charted in several countries in 2004?
- A Destiny’s Child
- B The 411
- C Little Mix
10. What is the title of Ne-Yo’s single from 2007 that features a smooth, laid-back vibe?
- A Sexy Love
- B Closer
- C Can We Chill
11. Who is featured alongside 50 Cent in the remix of “Outta Control”?
- A Mobb Deep
- B Eminem
- C Ja Rule
12. What is notable about Pretty Ricky’s “Grind With Me” in relation to their album *Bluestars*?
- A It was their debut single
- B It was only a bonus track
- C It didn’t chart
Tracklist
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1 . Us3 – You Can’t Hold Me DownFeatured on the 2001 album “An Ordinary Day In An Unusual Place”.
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2 . B2K – Uh HuhFeatured on the 2002 album “B2K”.
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3 . City High – What Would You Do?Featured on the 2001 album “City High”.
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4 . Jamelia – SuperstarFeatured on the 2003 album “Thank You”.
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5 . Beyoncé – Baby Boy (w/ Sean Paul)Featured on the 2003 album “Dangerously in Love“.
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6 . Chamillionaire – Hip Hop Police/Evening News (w/ Slick Rick)
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7 . Terror Squad – Lean Back (w/ Fat Joe, Remy Ma)Featured on the 2004 album “True Story”.
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8 . Jordin Sparks – S.O.S. [Let The Music Play]Featured on the 2009 album “Battlefield”.
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9 . The 411 – DumbFeatured on the 2004 album “Between the Sheets”.
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10 . Ne~Yo – Can We ChillFeatured on the 2007 album “Because of You”.
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11 . 50 Cent – Outta Control (w/ Mobb Deep)Featured on the 2005 album “The Massacre”. |
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12 . Pretty Ricky – Grind With MeFeatured on the 2005 album “Bluestars”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “You Can’t Hold Me Down” is a fine example of acid jazz, blending jazz elements with hip hop. Us3’s trademark fusion keeps the listener engaged.
2. The “Uh Huh” video was cleverly directed by Erik White, highlighting B2K’s dance moves and charisma in a party-like atmosphere.
3. City High’s breakthrough track made a splash in the *Life* soundtrack, later getting a makeover with a Dr. Dre sample.
4. Christine Milton was the originator of “Superstar” before Jamelia’s cover took it to international acclaim.
5. Beyoncé collaborated with Sean Paul on this track, merging dancehall and R&B vibes for a hit from her debut album.
6. The video for Chamillionaire’s 2007 single sees him and Slick Rick as detectives, tackling the metaphorical crimes of hip-hop.
7. Courtesy of Fat Joe, “Lean Back” introduced a shoulder move tailor-made for club nights and casual get-togethers.
8. Jordin Sparks ventured into dance-pop territory with her album “Battlefield,” marking a stylistic shift in her catalog.
9. UK group The 411 found success with “Dumb,” their infectious R&B groove earning them a solid chart presence.
10. Ne-Yo’s “Can We Chill” brings sincere romantic vibes, though it didn’t quite manage to scale the U.S. charts.
11. 50 Cent and Mobb Deep joined forces on “Outta Control” (Remix), combining notable talents for a chart-topping result.
12. As the first single from Bluestars, “Grind With Me” underpinned Pretty Ricky’s early success and spotlighted their blend of R&B and pop rap.
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