How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lumidee, Ja Rule, Sonique, Lisa Maffia, Nelly, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Lethal Bizzle, Gabrielle, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Wyclef Jean
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was the peak position of Lumidee’s single “Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)” on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number one
- B Number two
- C Number three
2. Whose chorus does Bobby Brown interpolate in Ja Rule’s single from *The Last Temptation*?
- A Marvin Gaye
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Al Green
3. Which genre best describes Sonique’s version of “I Put a Spell on You”?
- A Blues
- B Rock
- C Dance-pop
4. Lisa Maffia’s track “Women of the World” is featured on which of her albums?
- A *Women’s Anthem*
- B *First Lady*
- C *Lady Power*
5. Which children’s game inspired the melody of Nelly’s “Country Grammar (Hot Shit)”?
- A Red Rover
- B Simon Says
- C Down Down Baby
6. What interrupted the production of Michael Jackson’s “One More Chance” music video?
- A Technical difficulties
- B Legal events
- C Creative disagreements
7. Who collaborated with Beyoncé on the remix of “Video Phone”?
- A Lady Gaga
- B Nicki Minaj
- C Rihanna
8. What unique feature does the title “Pow! (Forward)” reference in dancehall culture?
- A Fast beats
- B Lyric battles
- C Reload
9. Which compilation is Gabrielle’s track from 2001 included in?
- A *The Greatest Hits*
- B *Dreams Can Come True, Greatest Hits Vol. 1*
- C *Collection of Hits*
10. “MJB da MVP” is a cover of which track by The Game and 50 Cent?
- A “Hate It or Love It”
- B “Westside Story”
- C “How We Do”
11. Which song does Jay-Z rework in his track featuring Mr Hudson?
- A “Summer of ’69”
- B “Forever Young”
- C “Time After Time”
12. Whose lyrics feature in Wyclef Jean’s version of “Wish You Were Here”?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B The Beatles
- C Pink Floyd
Tracklist
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1 . Lumidee – Never Leave You [Uh Oh]Featured on the 1998 album “Almost Famous”.
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2 . Ja Rule – Thug Lovin’ (w/ Bobby Brown)Featured on the 2003 album “The Last Temptation”.
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3 . Sonique – I Put A Spell On YouFeatured on the 2002 album “Hear My Cry”.
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4 . Lisa Maffia – Women Of The WorldFeatured on the 2000 album “First Lady”.
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5 . Nelly – Country Grammar [Hot…]Featured on the 2003 album “Country Grammar”.
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6 . Michael Jackson – One More ChanceFeatured on the 2000 album “Number Ones”.
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7 . Beyoncé – Video Phone (w/ Lady Gaga)Featured on the 2003 album “I Am… Sasha Fierce“.
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8 . Lethal Bizzle – Pow
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9 . Gabrielle – Don’t Need The Sun To Shine [To Make Me Smile]Featured on the 2001 album “Dreams Can Come True – Greatest Hits Volume 1”.
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10 . Mary J. Blige – MJB Da MVPFeatured on the 2004 album “The Breakthrough“.
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11 . Jay-Z – Young Forever (w/ Mr. Hudson)Featured on the 2005 album “The Blueprint 3”. |
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12 . Wyclef Jean – Wish You Were HereFeatured on the 2009 album “The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The catchy tune peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Staying strong, it lingered in the top 10 for seven weeks.
2. Bobby Brown borrows the chorus from Stevie Wonder’s “Knocks Me Off My Feet.” Ja Rule adds his own twist to the melody.
3. Sonique’s version embraces the dance-pop genre. It’s a modern twist to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ original blues-rock style.
4. “Women of the World” can be found on Lisa Maffia’s debut album *First Lady*. The album marked her solo venture post-So Solid Crew.
5. The melody is inspired by the playful chant of “Down Down Baby.” It conjures a nostalgic vibe amidst Nelly’s raps.
6. Legal events abruptly halted the music video’s production. Michael Jackson’s “One More Chance” eventually saw a posthumous release.
7. The remix stars Lady Gaga alongside Beyoncé. A dynamic duo making headlines with their collaborative effort.
8. “Pow! (Forward)” nods to the dancehall ‘reload’ concept. It’s power with a spin of the vinyl for an encore.
9. The single appears in *Dreams Can Come True, Greatest Hits Vol. 1*. It’s a collection celebrating Gabrielle’s chart-topping career.
10. Mary J. Blige covered “Hate It or Love It.” The track incorporates elements of her journey in the music industry.
11. Jay-Z revisits Alphaville’s classic “Forever Young.” Mr Hudson leads the chorus while Jay-Z introduces new verses.
12. Wyclef Jean evokes Pink Floyd’s iconic lines. The cover stays true to its classic rock roots with a twist.
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