How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alicia Keys, Joe, Pretty Ricky, Jaheim, Plies, Keisha White, Mystikal, Ollie And Jerry, Toni Braxton, Superfunk, G-Unit, De La Soul
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which production duo worked on Mystikal’s track “Bouncin’ Back (Bumpin’ Me Against the Wall)”?
- A Timbaland and Missy Elliott
- B Dr. Dre and Scott Storch
- C The Neptunes
2. What 1984 dance-pop single by Ollie & Jerry became their one-hit wonder?
- A Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us
- B Footloose
- C Flashdance… What a Feeling
3. What element distinguishes Toni Braxton’s “Hit the Freeway” music video?
- A A car chase
- B A concert performance
- C A romantic dinner
4. Which artist’s song does Superfunk’s “Lucky Star” sample?
- A Chris Rea
- B Donna Summer
- C Barry White
5. Who directed the music video for G-Unit’s “Poppin’ Them Thangs”?
- A Director X
- B Hype Williams
- C Spike Jonze
6. Which De La Soul single celebrated body positivity?
- A Me Myself and I
- B Baby Phat
- C Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)
7. Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor” was co-written by a member of which band?
- A The Beatles
- B The New Radicals
- C ABBA
8. Aqua’s “Cartoon Heroes” features the band as what?
- A Superheroes
- B Aliens
- C Robots
9. What tableau does The Darkness’s “Is It Just Me?” music video feature?
- A A haunted house
- B A psychedelic setting
- C A beach party
10. What is the origin of the Klaxons’ track title “Golden Skans”?
- A A nightclub
- B A performance light
- C A painting
11. What inspires the costume theme in Girls Aloud’s “Can’t Speak French” music video?
- A Futurism
- B 18th century France
- C 1960s Mod
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Alicia Keys – Like You’ll Never See Me AgainFeatured on the 2007 album “As I Am“.
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2 . Joe – Where You At (w/ Papoose)Featured on the 2007 album “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Me”.
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3 . Pretty Ricky – Your BodyFeatured on the 2005 album “Bluestars”.
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4 . Jaheim – FabulousFeatured on the 2002 album “Still Ghetto”.
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5 . Plies – Hypnotized (w/ Akon)Featured on the 2007 album “The Real Testament”.
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6 . Keisha White – Don’t Care Who KnowsFeatured on the 2005 album “Seventeen “.
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7 . Mystikal – Bouncin’ Back [Bumpin’ Me Against The Wall]Featured on the 2001 album “Tarantula”.
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8 . Ollie And Jerry – There’s No Stopping UsFeatured on the 1984 album “Breakin’: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”.
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9 . Toni Braxton – Hit The Freeway (w/ Loon)Featured on the 2002 album “More Than a Woman“.
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10 . Superfunk – Lucky Star (w/ Ron Carroll)Featured on the 2000 album “Hold Up”.
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11 . G-Unit – Poppin’ Them ThangsFeatured on the 2003 album “Beg for Mercy”. |
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12 . De La Soul – Baby PhatFeatured on the 2001 album “AOI: Bionix”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. Mystikal’s track “Bouncin’ Back (Bumpin’ Me Against the Wall)” was produced by The Neptunes, marking his third consecutive successful collaboration with the duo.
2. A. “Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us” by Ollie & Jerry was their breakout hit, gaining fame as the theme for the film “Breakin'” and reaching top chart positions.
3. A. The music video for “Hit the Freeway” features a freeway chase where Toni Braxton is pursued by her ex, aligning with the song’s theme of moving on.
4. A. Superfunk’s “Lucky Star” samples Chris Rea’s “Josephine” and became a breakthrough hit for the French electronic group.
5. A. The music video for “Poppin’ Them Thangs” was directed by Director X, known for depicting G-Unit in a narrative involving gang confrontations.
6. B. “Baby Phat” by De La Soul celebrates plus-size women with lyrics promoting body positivity, featuring contributions from Devin the Dude and Yummy Bingham.
7. B. “Murder on the Dancefloor” was co-written by Gregg Alexander of The New Radicals, contributing to the song’s immense popularity and chart success.
8. A. In the music video for “Cartoon Heroes,” Aqua portray themselves as superheroes, fitting the whimsical and catchy nature of the song.
9. B. The video for “Is It Just Me?” by The Darkness places the band in a psychedelic setting, complementing Justin Hawkins’ characteristic vocal style.
10. B. The title “Golden Skans” refers to a performance luminaire, encapsulating the Klaxons’ exploration of eclectic sounds and themes in their music.
11. B. Girls Aloud’s “Can’t Speak French” features costumes inspired by 18th century France, adding a visual playfulness that matches the song’s jazzy pop sound.
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