How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gym Class Heroes, Alicia Keys & Jack White, Sean Paul, Usher, Jill Scott, Sway, Alexandra Burke, Ja Rule, Rihanna, Whitney Houston, Big Brovaz, Ty
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Gym Class Heroes – Cookie Jar (w/ The~Dream)Featured on the 2008 album “The Quilt”.
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2 . Alicia Keys & Jack White – Another Way To DieFeatured on the 2008 album “Quantum of Solace : Soundtrack”.
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3 . Sean Paul – Give It Up To Me (w/ Keyshia Cole)Featured on the 2005 album “The Trinity”.
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4 . Usher – Yeah! (w/ Lil Jon, Ludacris)Featured on the 2004 album “Confessions“.
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5 . Jill Scott – GoldenFeatured on the 2004 album “Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2“.
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6 . Sway – Mercedes-BenzFeatured on the 2009 album “Mercedes-Benz “.
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7 . Alexandra Burke – Bad Boys (w/ Flo Rida)Featured on the 2009 album “Overcome”.
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8 . Ja Rule – Wonderful (w/ R. Kelly, Ashanti)Featured on the 2004 album “R.U.L.E.”.
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9 . Rihanna – We RideFeatured on the 2006 album “A Girl like Me“.
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10 . Whitney Houston – Million Dollar BillFeatured on the 2009 album “I Look to You”.
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11 . Big Brovaz – Nu FlowFeatured on the 2002 album “Nu-Flow”. |
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12 . Ty – Wait a MinuteFeatured on the 2003 album “Upwards”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “cookie jar” metaphor in Gym Class Heroes’ “Cookie Jar” symbolizes temptations in relationships. Travis McCoy drew from personal experiences to express the struggle with fidelity through sweet imagery.
2. The first duet in a Bond film, “Quantum of Solace,” features Jack White and Alicia Keys. Their collaborative style brought a new dimension to the series’ musical legacy.
3. A special version of a Sean Paul and Keyshia Cole track was crafted for the “Step Up” soundtrack. This version highlights its contribution to the film’s dance-centric theme.
4. Usher’s song from *Confessions* was a breakthrough in Crunk&B, blending crunk and R&B. Lil Jon’s production defined this commanding sound.
5. Jill Scott’s “Golden” features in the Grand Theft Auto IV radio station, The Vibe 98.8. The song complements the game’s urban landscape vibe.
6. Sway’s “Mercedes-Benz” is abound with luxury allusions, spotlighting the Mercedes. It’s a metaphor for status and glamour amid a party lifestyle.
7. Alexandra Burke premiered “Bad Boys” live on The X Factor, matching the song’s release timeline. This performance further catapulted its popularity.
8. Ja Rule’s track from *R.U.L.E.* features R. Kelly and Ashanti. Their contributions helped skyrocket the single’s chart performance.
9. Rihanna’s “We Ride” video was shot in Miami and the Florida Keys. This scenic setting mirrors the song’s reflective tone.
10. Whitney Houston’s “Million Dollar Bill” includes a sample from Loleatta Holloway. This dance groove samples 70s disco to energize Houston’s final studio album.
11. Big Brovaz’ “Nu Flow” topped charts in New Zealand and Norway. Its infectious rhythm secured significant international acclaim.
12. Ty released “Wait a Minute” in 2003 under Big Dada. The track underscores his noteworthy contributions to UK hip hop.
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