How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Avant, Ghostface Killah, Nate Dogg & Mark Ronson, Kelis, Damian Marley, Amerie, Shaggy, Lloyd Banks, The Game, Destiny’s Child, Ja Rule
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was the initial working title for Mary J. Blige’s song produced by Dr. Dre?
- A Fragile
- B Frail
- C Delicate
2. Which element is featured in the music video for Chris Brown’s song off the *Graffiti* album?
- A Robots
- B Hooded ninjas
- C Space aliens
3. Who originally intended to include “Lie About Us” on their solo album before it was used by Avant?
- A Beyoncé
- B Nicole Scherzinger
- C Rihanna
4. What object does Mark Ronson have shaved into his head in the “Ooh Wee” video?
- A A lightning bolt
- B His album’s title
- C A sun
5. Which sample is featured in Kelis’s song with André 3000?
- A “Rapper’s Delight”
- B “La Di Da Di”
- C “The Show”
6. What societal issues does Damian Marley address in “Welcome to Jamrock”?
- A Education and technology
- B Crime and corruption
- C Environment and health
7. Which soap opera used Amerie’s debut single in its promotional material?
- A *Days of Our Lives*
- B *The Bold and the Beautiful*
- C *The Young and the Restless*
8. What riddim was used in Shaggy’s single featuring Brian and Tony Gold?
- A Diwali Riddim
- B Sexy Lady Explosion Riddim
- C Sleng Teng Riddim
9. Which rapper features prominently on Lloyd Banks’ track, “Hands Up”?
- A Eminem
- B 50 Cent
- C Snoop Dogg
10. Destiny’s Child’s “Lose My Breath” incorporates percussion inspired by what?
- A Military-style
- B Jazz rhythms
- C Classical beats
11. Which sample forms the base of The Game’s single featuring Junior Reid?
- A “One Love” by Bob Marley
- B “One Blood” by Junior Reid
- C “Welcome To Jamrock” by Damian Marley
12. Which actor appears in the music video for Ja Rule’s “Reign”?
- A Vin Diesel
- B Patrick Swayze
- C Samuel L. Jackson
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Mary J. Blige – Family AffairFeatured on the 2001 album “No More Drama”.
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2 . Chris Brown – I Can Transform Ya (w/ Swizz Beatz, Lil’ Wayne)Featured on the 2009 album “Graffiti”.
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3 . Avant – Lie About Us (w/ Nicole Scherzinger)Featured on the 2006 album “Director”.
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4 . Ghostface Killah, Nate Dogg & Mark Ronson – Ooh WeeFeatured on the 2003 album “Here Comes The Fuzz”.
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5 . Kelis – MillionaireFeatured on the 2003 album “Tasty”.
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6 . Damian Marley – Welcome To JamrockFeatured on the 2005 album “Welcome to Jamrock”.
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7 . Amerie – Why Don’t We Fall in LoveFeatured on the 2002 album “All I Have”.
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8 . Shaggy – Hey Sexy Lady (w/ Brian & Tony Gold)Featured on the 2002 album “Lucky Day”.
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9 . Lloyd Banks – Hands Up (w/ 50 Cent)Featured on the 2006 album “Rotten Apple”.
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10 . The Game – It’s Okay [One Blood] (w/ Junior Reid)Featured on the 2006 album “Doctor’s Advocate”.
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11 . Destiny’s Child – Lose My BreathFeatured on the 2004 album “Destiny Fulfilled”. |
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12 . Ja Rule – The ReignFeatured on the 2002 album “The Last Temptation”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dre’s early version of the Mary J. Blige track was aptly titled “Fragile.” It’s a name that stayed in the background while the song became a dance anthem.
2. Chris Brown’s video cleverly features hooded ninjas. It matches the song’s flashy transformation theme, courtesy of its *Transformers* inspiration.
3. Nicole Scherzinger initially planned to feature “Lie About Us” on her solo album. However, Avant’s album got the lucky inclusion.
4. In the “Ooh Wee” video, Mark Ronson boasts his album title, “Here Comes the Fuzz,” etched in his haircut. Certainly a bold marketing strategy.
5. “La Di Da Di” by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick serves as the sample in Kelis and André 3000’s track. It’s nostalgia wrapped in modern grooves.
6. “Welcome to Jamrock” moves to the pulse of societal shifts, addressing crime and corruption in Jamaica. It’s reggae with a conscience.
7. Amerie’s track made the cut for promo material on *The Young and the Restless*. It’s daytime drama meets R&B flair.
8. Shaggy’s popular tune sits on the Sexy Lady Explosion Riddim. It adds a groovy beat to any playlist.
9. Lloyd Banks has 50 Cent’s backing on the catchy hook of “Hands Up.” It’s a sure-fire G-Unit collaboration.
10. The beat of “Lose My Breath” is a salute to military precision, driving Destiny’s Child’s powerful dance single.
11. The Game uses Junior Reid’s “One Blood” to add a reggae twist to his track. It’s a sample that resonates with rhythm lovers.
12. An odd pairing, perhaps, but Patrick Swayze makes an appearance in Ja Rule’s “Reign” music video, lending some cinematic charm.
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