How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nelly, Kool G Rap, Jennifer Lopez, LL Cool J, Bow Wow, Jason Derulo, Romeo, Kelis, Dizzee Rascal, Nas, Taio Cruz, Lemar
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which track features Christina Aguilera and samples Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly”?
- A “Tilt Ya Head Back”
- B “My Life”
- C “I’m Real”
2. Which artist’s song from *The Giancana Story* features Kool G Rap?
- A Bow Wow
- B LL Cool J
- C Kool G Rap
3. Which Jennifer Lopez song includes a Murder Remix featuring Ja Rule?
- A “I’m Real”
- B “Luv U Better”
- C “No Other One”
4. Which song’s music video was inspired by the film *Pretty Woman*?
- A “I’m Real (Murder Remix)”
- B “Luv U Better”
- C “It’s All Gravy”
5. Bow Wow sheds a previous moniker in which single?
- A “Bridging the Gap”
- B “Jus’ a Rascal”
- C “Let’s Get Down”
6. Which Jason Derulo single samples Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek”?
- A “Someone Should Tell You”
- B “Jus’ a Rascal”
- C “Whatcha Say”
7. Which single features a sample from Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love”?
- A “Bridging the Gap”
- B “It’s All Gravy”
- C “Young, Fresh n’ New”
8. The Neptunes produced which Kelis song released from *Wanderland*?
- A “Young, Fresh n’ New”
- B “No Other One”
- C “Bridging the Gap”
9. What Dizzee Rascal song peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart in 2003?
- A “Young, Fresh n’ New”
- B “Jus’ a Rascal”
- C “Tilt Ya Head Back”
10. Which song features Nas’s father, Olu Dara, and samples Muddy Waters?
- A “No Other One”
- B “Bridging the Gap”
- C “Someone Should Tell You”
11. Which Taio Cruz track is known for its Europop-inspired sound and Auto-Tune?
- A “No Other One”
- B “It’s All Gravy”
- C “My Life”
12. “If There’s Any Justice” appears as which single’s live version on the CD release?
- A “Jus’ a Rascal”
- B “Someone Should Tell You”
- C “Whatcha Say”
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Nelly – Tilt Ya Head Back (w/ Christina Aguilera)Featured on the 2004 album “Sweat“.
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2 . Kool G Rap – My LifeFeatured on the 2002 album “The Giancana Story”.
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3 . Jennifer Lopez – I’m Real (w/ Ja Rule)Featured on the 2001 album “J.Lo”.
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4 . LL Cool J – Luv U BetterFeatured on the 2002 album “10”.
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5 . Bow Wow – Let’s Get Down (w/ Baby)Featured on the 2003 album “Unleashed”.
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6 . Jason Derulo – Whatcha SayFeatured on the 2009 album “Jason Derulo”.
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7 . Romeo – It’s All Gravy (w/ Christina Milian)Featured on the 2002 album “Solid Love”.
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8 . Kelis – Young Fresh N’ NewFeatured on the 2001 album “Wanderland”.
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9 . Dizzee Rascal – Jus’ A RascalFeatured on the 2003 album “Boy In da Corner“.
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10 . Nas – Bridging the Gap (w/ Olu Dara)Featured on the 2004 album “Street’s Disciple”.
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11 . Taio Cruz – No Other OneFeatured on the 2010 album “Rokstarr”. |
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12 . Lemar – Someone Should Tell YouFeatured on the 2006 album “The Truth About Love”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Tilt Ya Head Back” features Christina Aguilera due to Britney Spears being unavailable. Curtis Mayfield’s contribution stems from the appreciation of his iconic sample.
2. “My Life” by Kool G Rap reached notable rap chart positions with contributions from Talk Box artist G-Wise. It showcased the rapper’s storytelling prowess amidst challenging production dynamics.
3. The “I’m Real (Murder Remix)” is noted for its catchy collaboration with Ja Rule. The remix diverged from the original track’s pop sound, achieving considerable chart success.
4. LL Cool J’s “Luv U Better” drew visual inspiration from *Pretty Woman*. Nicole Narain’s role in the video as LL’s love interest spiced the narrative of romantic pursuit.
5. “Let’s Get Down” saw Bow Wow embrace a name change, as he transitioned from ‘Lil’. His artistic evolution was marked by thematic shifts in the single’s lyrics.
6. Jason Derulo’s “Whatcha Say” leveraged Imogen Heap’s haunting “Hide and Seek” to top charts. Its emotional theme resonated with audiences, propelled by the sample hook.
7. Romeo’s “It’s All Gravy” with Christina Milian borrowed from Mary J. Blige. The track sustained both artists in the charts, fueled by its catchy blend of rap and pop.
8. Kelis’s track, “Young, Fresh n’ New,” highlights Neptunes’ signature production style. Its underwhelming U.S chart performance was offset by club remix success.
9. Rising from the grime scene, “Jus’ a Rascal” climbed the UK Indie chart. Dizzee’s engagement with street culture narratives resonated with a broad audience.
10. “Bridging the Gap” not only brings Nas and Olu Dara together musically but bridges generational sounds with the inclusion of Muddy Waters’ influence.
11. “No Other One” by Taio Cruz is signature Europop. Known for integrating synthesizers and Auto-Tune, it exudes a characteristic dance-pop vibe.
12. Lemar’s “Someone Should Tell You” packaged live versions proving popular. In-studio remixes and live tracks enable diverse listening experiences.
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