How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sean Paul, Jay Sean, Nelly, Ludacris, Pharrell, Simon Webbe, Ja Rule, Snoop Dogg, Lemar, Dizzee Rascal, Macy Gray, Chipmunk
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
Tracklist
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1 . Sean Paul – Ever Blazin’Featured on the 2005 album “The Trinity”.
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2 . Jay Sean – Do You Remember (w/ Sean Paul, Lil Jon)Featured on the 2009 album “All or Nothing”.
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3 . Nelly – Iz U
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4 . Ludacris – Stand Up (w/ Shawnna)Featured on the 2003 album “Chicken-n-Beer”.
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5 . Pharrell – Frontin’ (w/ Jay~Z)Featured on the 2003 album “The Neptunes Present… Clones”.
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6 . Simon Webbe – Lay Your HandsFeatured on the 2005 album “Sanctuary”.
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7 . Ja Rule – Clap BackFeatured on the 2003 album “Blood in My Eye”.
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8 . Snoop Dogg – From Tha Chuuch To Da PalaceFeatured on the 2002 album “Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss”.
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9 . Lemar – If There’s Any JusticeFeatured on the 2004 album “Time to Grow”.
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10 . Dizzee Rascal – FlexFeatured on the 2007 album “Maths + English”.
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11 . Macy Gray – Winter Wonderland
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12 . Chipmunk – Look For Me (w/ Talay Riley)Featured on the 2009 album “I Am Chipmunk”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Ever Blazin” reached its highest chart position in France at number 8, marking a notable success for Sean Paul in that country.
2. The music video by Jay Sean nods to Michael Jackson’s iconic “The Way You Make Me Feel”, featuring a lively block party theme.
3. Nelly’s “Iz U” cleverly incorporates the dramatic theme song from “The People’s Court,” adding a legal flair to its beat.
4. Kanye West lent his production prowess to “Stand Up” by Ludacris, contributing to its chart-topping success and critical acclaim.
5. Pharrell Williams originally crafted “Frontin'” for Prince, although it ultimately became a successful single for Pharrell himself.
6. The music video for Simon Webbe’s “Lay Your Hands” highlights a dramatic warehouse setting, emphasizing its themes of support.
7. “Clap Back” by Ja Rule ushered the phrase into the mainstream, coining it as a term for witty comebacks in disputes or criticism.
8. Pharrell Williams collaborates in Snoop Dogg’s “From tha Chuuuch to da Palace,” blending smooth vocals with catchy hooks.
9. “If There’s Any Justice” by Lemar was initially deemed too mature by Hear’Say, before achieving its own commercial success.
10. Dizzee Rascal’s “Flex” creatively parodies “The X Factor” in its video, titled “Flex Factor,” featuring entertaining celebrity cameos.
11. Macy Gray’s raspy rendition of “Winter Wonderland” graced the “Ally McBeal” Christmas album, offering a unique holiday touch.
12. Chipmunk first showcased “Look for Me” on “Alan Carr: Chatty Man,” bringing his hit to wider audiences through the popular show.
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