How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Soulja Boy Tell’em, D-12, Snoop Dogg, Lil’ Kim, Guru’s Jazzmatazz, DMX, Kanye West, Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Cypress Hill, 50 Cent, TLC, Talib Kweli
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unique element is a central feature of Soulja Boy’s “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”?
- A A steelpan riff
- B A banjo solo
- C A piano loop
2. Which artist considers their verse on D12’s “Fight Music” one of their best performances?
- A Bizarre
- B Dr. Dre
- C Eminem
3. Which film is sampled in Snoop Dogg’s “That’s That”?
- A Coming to America
- B Scarface
- C Beverly Hills Cop
4. What community does Lil’ Kim’s “Lighters Up” caution listeners about?
- A Los Angeles
- B Brooklyn
- C Chicago
5. “Keep Your Worries” falls under which musical genres?
- A Hip hop and R&B
- B Country and pop
- C Jazz and blues
6. Who shares the vocals with DMX on “Who We Be”?
- A Nicki Minaj
- B Dustin Adams
- C Rihanna
7. What was unique about the creation of Kanye West’s “Heard ‘Em Say” involving Adam Levine?
- A It was recorded backstage at a Grammy rehearsal
- B It was a virtual collaboration
- C It was written live on TV
8. Which NBA player’s documentary featured “Forever” as part of its soundtrack?
- A Michael Jordan
- B Kobe Bryant
- C LeBron James
9. What role does Eric Bobo play in Cypress Hill’s “Trouble”?
- A Vocals
- B Drums
- C Bass guitar
10. What luxury location was the music video for 50 Cent’s “Window Shopper” filmed in?
- A Monaco
- B Dubai
- C Tokyo
11. TLC’s “Girl Talk” warns men about what issues?
- A Financial dependence
- B Performance in relationships
- C Hairstyling choices
12. Who produced Talib Kweli’s “I Try” featuring Mary J. Blige?
- A Timbaland
- B Kanye West
- C Pharrell Williams
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 50/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Soulja Boy Tell’em – Crank ThatFeatured on the 1998 album “souljaboytellem.com”.
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2 . D-12 – Fight MusicFeatured on the 2007 album “Devil’s Night”.
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3 . Snoop Dogg – That’s That (w/ R. Kelly)Featured on the 2001 album “Tha Blue Carpet Treatment”.
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4 . Lil’ Kim – Lighters UpFeatured on the 2006 album “The Naked Truth”.
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5 . Guru’s Jazzmatazz – Keep Your Worries (w/ Angie Stone)Featured on the 2005 album “Streetsoul”.
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6 . DMX – Who We BeFeatured on the 2000 album “The Great Depression”.
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7 . Kanye West – Heard ‘Em Say (w/ Adam Levine)Featured on the 2001 album “Late Registration“.
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8 . Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem – ForeverFeatured on the 2005 album “More Than A Game : Soundtrack”.
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9 . Cypress Hill – TroubleFeatured on the 2009 album “Stoned Raiders”.
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10 . 50 Cent – Window Shopper
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11 . TLC – Girl TalkFeatured on the 2005 album “3D”. |
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12 . Talib Kweli – I Try (w/ Mary J. Blige)Featured on the 2002 album “The Beautiful Struggle”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Soulja Boy’s “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” prominently features a steelpan riff, giving it a unique sound that helped it stick in listeners’ heads. The song’s simplistic beat combines finger clicks and hi-hat percussion.
2. Eminem regards his verse on “Fight Music” as one of his best. Produced by Dr. Dre, the song captures the intensity and energy of street fighting lyrics.
3. “That’s That” by Snoop Dogg samples a melody from the film *Coming to America*. The track was revamped by Dr. Dre before its successful release.
4. Lil’ Kim’s “Lighters Up” delivers a cautionary message about the dangers in certain parts of Brooklyn. The track climbed the charts in both the U.S. and the UK.
5. “Keep Your Worries” by Guru featuring Angie Stone blends genres like hip hop, R&B, and nu-jazz. Each adds a soulful layer to the Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul project.
6. DMX collaborates with Dustin Adams on “Who We Be.” The song’s exploration of social issues earned it a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance.
7. Kanye West presented an early version of “Heard ‘Em Say” to Adam Levine during a flight. The two artists managed to record the track quickly after an impromptu rehearsal.
8. “Forever” by Drake features in LeBron James’ documentary *More Than a Game*. The collaboration with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem further secured its place in hip-hop history.
9. Eric Bobo plays the drums on Cypress Hill’s “Trouble”. The song is a hallmark of the group’s consistency in blending rock influences with hip hop.
10. The music video for 50 Cent’s “Window Shopper” was filmed in Monaco. Luxurious settings like these highlight the themes of fame and wealth in the song.
11. “Girl Talk” by TLC addresses issues of relationship performance. The witty lyrics serve as a warning to men about meeting expectations.
12. Talib Kweli’s “I Try” was produced by Kanye West. The track benefits from a blend of alternative hip hop and R&B elements, with Mary J. Blige providing the vocals.
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