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.
1. What is notable about the chart performance of Sean Paul’s “Ever Blazin” in France?
- A It reached number 1
- B It reached number 8
- C It didn’t chart
2. Which musical legend does Jay Sean’s music video pay homage to?
- A Prince
- B Michael Jackson
- C James Brown
3. What theme song does Nelly’s “Iz U” sample?
- A Mission: Impossible
- B Friends
- C The People’s Court
4. What key figure helped produce “Stand Up” by Ludacris?
- A Kanye West
- B Timbaland
- C Pharrell Williams
5. For whom was Pharrell Williams’ “Frontin'” originally written?
- A Prince
- B Justin Timberlake
- C Usher
6. What unique element is featured in the music video for “Lay Your Hands” by Simon Webbe?
- A A beach setting
- B A warehouse setting
- C A concert stage
7. What slang term did “Clap Back” by Ja Rule popularize?
- A Bounce back
- B Clap back
- C Chill out
8. Who featured in Snoop Dogg’s “From tha Chuuuch to da Palace”?
- A Lil Wayne
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Eminem
9. Which song was initially rejected by another group due to its maturity?
- A “If There’s Any Justice”
- B “Let It Be”
- C “With or Without You”
10. What kind of parody is present in Dizzee Rascal’s “Flex” music video?
- A American Idol
- B The X Factor
- C Britain’s Got Talent
11. Who did a distinctive version of “Winter Wonderland” for “Ally McBeal: A Very Ally Christmas”?
- A Vonda Shepard
- B Macy Gray
- C Mariah Carey
12. On which UK variety show did Chipmunk first perform “Look for Me” live?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Alan Carr: Chatty Man
- C The X Factor
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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