How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Christina Milian, Chamillionaire, Lucy Pearl, Sean Kingston, Prince, The Game, Hollie Cook, Twista, Fabolous, Kandi, Tinchy Stryder, Gabrielle
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What artist collaborated with Christina Milian on the track “Whatever U Want”?
- A R. Kelly
- B Joe Budden
- C Timbaland
2. With which track did Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone win a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group?
- A Ridin’
- B Get Up
- C Turn It Up
3. What was notable about Lucy Pearl’s track “Don’t Mess With My Man”?
- A It was their only No. 1 hit
- B It’s their only studio album
- C It featured a guest artist
4. Which classic song is prominently sampled in Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls”?
- A “Stand by Me”
- B “Spanish Harlem”
- C “Under the Boardwalk”
5. What is the predominant theme depicted in Prince’s “Cinnamon Girl” music video?
- A School politics
- B Religious introspection
- C Racism
6. Which producer worked on The Game’s “Put You on the Game”?
- A Just Blaze
- B Timbaland
- C Dr. Dre
7. What genre does Hollie Cook’s “Dance in the Sunshine” belong to?
- A Tropical pop
- B Synthwave
- C Country
8. Who directed the music video for “So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)”?
- A Chris Robinson
- B Marcus Raboy
- C Benny Boom
9. “Breathe” by Fabolous incorporates a sample from which band’s work?
- A Fleetwood Mac
- B Supertramp
- C Pink Floyd
10. Which injury did Kandi Burruss manage while filming the “Don’t Think I’m Not” video?
- A Wrist sprain
- B Ankle fracture
- C Leg injury
11. Tinchy Stryder’s “You’re Not Alone” is an interpolation of which track?
- A “Watching You”
- B “You’re Not Alone” by Olive
- C “Smile”
12. Gabrielle’s “Should I Stay” samples music from which cultural institution?
- A BBC News
- B CNN
- C Sky Sports
Tracklist
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1 . Christina Milian – Whatever U Want (w/ Joe Budden)Featured on the 2004 album “It’s About Time”.
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2 . Chamillionaire – Ridin’ (w/ Krayzie Bone)Featured on the 2005 album “The Sound of Revenge”.
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3 . Lucy Pearl – Don’t Mess With My ManFeatured on the 2000 album “Lucy Pearl”.
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4 . Sean Kingston – Beautiful GirlsFeatured on the 2007 album “Sean Kingston”.
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5 . Prince – Cinnamon GirlFeatured on the 2004 album “Musicology”.
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6 . The Game – Put You On The GameFeatured on the 2005 album “The Documentary”.
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7 . Hollie Cook – Dance in the SunshineFeatured on the 2019 album “Dance in the Sunshine / Dub in the Sunshine”.
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8 . Twista – So Sexy Chapter II [Like This] (w/ R. Kelly)Featured on the 2004 album “Kamikaze”.
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9 . Fabolous – BreatheFeatured on the 2004 album “Real Talk”.
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10 . Kandi – Don’t Think I’m NotFeatured on the 2000 album “Hey Kandi…”.
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11 . Tinchy Stryder – You’re Not AloneFeatured on the 2009 album “Catch 22”. |
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12 . Gabrielle – Should I StayFeatured on the 2000 album “Rise”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Joe Budden contributed a rap verse to Christina Milian’s track “Whatever U Want”. The song combined R&B with a hint of hip-hop, cementing its place in early 2000s playlists.
2. Chamillionaire’s rambunctious collaboration with Krayzie Bone, “Ridin'”, earned a Grammy accolade. It became a cultural reference, symbolizing the hidden struggles of profiling.
3. Lucy Pearl’s “Don’t Mess With My Man” is memorable as part of their only album. The trio’s fleeting existence is an enticer for R&B enthusiasts and nostalgia seekers alike.
4. “Beautiful Girls” leans heavily on Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me”, drawing poignantly on its timeless melody. Kingston’s youthful lament juxtaposed this familiarity with his carefree beats.
5. “Cinnamon Girl” by Prince tackles themes of racism, with its video blending art and message. It spectralizes the inner world of a girl confronting cultural prejudice.
6. Timbaland, known for his signature beats, produced The Game’s “Put You on the Game”. Notably, the track echoes and propels the drama of rivalry in the hip-hop scene.
7. Hollie Cook shares her cosmic blend of tropical pop in “Dance in the Sunshine”. Her roots in punk/reggae cross currents create an uplifting, sunlit rhythm.
8. Marcus Raboy took the helm of the “So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)” video. His direction paired Twista’s rapid verses with a suave, polished visual accompaniment.
9. Fabolous’s “Breathe” features a notable sample from Supertramp’s “Crime of the Century”. The New York rapper combined this with urban narratives and robust beats.
10. While filming “Don’t Think I’m Not”, Kandi Burruss dealt with a leg injury, resulting in constrained choreography. The showbiz tenet of perseverance was on full display.
11. Tinchy Stryder reworked “You’re Not Alone” by Olive into his own hit, introducing it to a new audience. Olive’s nod suggests enduring appeal transcending generations.
12. Gabrielle’s “Should I Stay” slyly borrowed from the BBC News theme, meshing serious tones with her soulful lyrics. Its integration in *Blackpool* tied its media relevance neatly together.
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