How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shaun Escoffery, Kano, Beverley Knight, Lynden David Hall, Kanye West, Angie Stone, Unklejam, Ja Rule, Keisha White, Dead Prez, Corinne Bailey Rae, Nathan
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Shaun Escoffery – Space RiderFeatured on the 2002 album “Shaun Escoffery”.
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2 . Kano – Typical MeFeatured on the 2005 album “Home Sweet Home”.
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3 . Beverley Knight – Shoulda Woulda CouldaFeatured on the 2002 album “Who I Am”.
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4 . Lynden David Hall – Forgive me
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5 . Kanye West – Through The WireFeatured on the 2003 album “College Dropout“.
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6 . Angie Stone – Brotha Part II (w/ Alicia Keys & Eve)Featured on the 2001 album “Mahogany Soul”.
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7 . Unklejam – Love YaFeatured on the 2007 album “Unklejam”.
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8 . Ja Rule – Between Me & You (w/ Christina Milian)Featured on the 2000 album “Rule 3:36”.
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9 . Keisha White – The Weakness In MeFeatured on the 2005 album “Seventeen”.
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10 . Dead Prez – Hip HopFeatured on the 2000 album “Let’s Get Free”.
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11 . Corinne Bailey Rae – Like A StarFeatured on the 2006 album “Corinne Bailey Rae“. |
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12 . Nathan – Come Into My RoomFeatured on the 2005 album “Masterpiece”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Love Ya was Unklejam’s debut single, a blend of electro, R&B, and soul. It appeared on BBC playlists and was included in NBA Live 2008.
2. “Between Me & You” served as the lead single from Ja Rule’s album “Rule 3:36,” marking his first major crossover hit.
3. Joan Armatrading was the original performer of “The Weakness In Me,” which was later covered by Keisha White.
4. “Hip-Hop” by Dead Prez is well-known as the opening theme for Chappelle’s Show, gaining significant recognition through this use.
5. “Like a Star” by Corinne Bailey Rae was nominated for Song of the Year at the Grammys, reflecting its broad acclaim.
6. Nathan, later known as Starboy Nathan, participated in The X Factor in 2012, reaching the Judges Houses round.
7. “I’m Leavin'” was featured on the album “The Bricks” by Outsidaz, combining pop and hip-hop elements.
8. The production duo Absolute, consisting of Andy Watkins and Paul Wilson, worked on Honeyz’s “Won’t Take It Lying Down.”
9. Bubba Sparxxx’s “Lovely” samples “Don’t Stop the Music” by Yarbrough and Peoples, emphasizing his unique Southern hip-hop style.
10. “Back Again” by Dilated Peoples was featured in the video game MLB 06: The Show, expanding its audience beyond hip-hop fans.
11. “Shake What Ya Mamma Gave Ya” featured General Levy, adding his reggae vocals to the eclectic track.
12. “Memory Lane” by Choong Family sampled Minnie Riperton, blending UK hip-hop with classic soul influences.
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