How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : B2K, P. Diddy, Bubba Sparxxx, Puff Daddy, Dem Franchize Boyz, Mis-Teeq, Maxee, Juelz Santana, Fun*dmental 03, Asian Dub Foundation, Skepta, Jaheim, Jin
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What element of Juelz Santana’s “There It Go (The Whistle Song)” made it instantly recognizable?
- A A catchy guitar riff
- B A distinctive whistling melody
- C A famous drum solo
2. Which format was initially used to promote Fun*dmental 03’s song “Jump”?
- A Digital download
- B CD single
- C Vinyl 12″ promo
3. “Real Great Britain” by Asian Dub Foundation addresses themes related to which country?
- A India
- B Great Britain
- C United States
4. Which famous song did Skepta sample in his track “Sunglasses at Night”?
- A “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- B “Sunglasses at Night” by Corey Hart
- C “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
5. Jaheim’s “Could It Be” samples which artists’ classic song?
- A Marvin Gaye
- B Diana Ross
- C Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.
6. Wyclef Jean contributed to Jin’s “Learn Chinese” in which role?
- A Producer and co-writer
- B Guest rapper
- C Mixing engineer
7. In the song “Another Place to Fall,” what format featured an acoustic B-side?
- A Digital download
- B CD single
- C Vinyl single
8. Bic Runga’s “Get Some Sleep” was described as reflecting on which personal experience?
- A Her childhood
- B Touring stress
- C A relationship breakup
9. Everclear’s “AM Radio” includes a sample from which sitcom theme song, later omitted?
- A “Happy Days”
- B “All in the Family”
- C “M*A*S*H”
10. What inspired Mumm-Ra’s band name?
- A Ancient mythology
- B A famous artist
- C A cartoon villain
11. Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong’s “Lonely Buoy” was criticized due to what major event in its album release?
- A The album’s early leak
- B The album’s last-minute cancellation
- C The album’s poor sales
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . B2K, P. Diddy – Bump, Bump, BumpFeatured on the 2002 album “Pandemonium!”.
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2 . Bubba Sparxxx – DeliveranceFeatured on the 2003 album “Deliverance”.
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3 . Puff Daddy – Victory (w/ The Notorious B.I.G. & Busta Rhymes)Featured on the 1997 album “No Way Out“.
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4 . Dem Franchize Boyz – I Think They Like Me (w/ Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow)Featured on the 2004 album “Dem Franchize Boyz”.
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5 . Mis-Teeq – ScandalousFeatured on the 2003 album “Eye Candy”.
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6 . Maxee – When I Look Into Your Eyes
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7 . Juelz Santana – There It Go [The Whistle Song]Featured on the 2005 album “What the Game’s Been Missing!”.
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8 . Fun*dmental 03 – Jump
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9 . Asian Dub Foundation – Real Great BritainFeatured on the 2000 album “Community Music”.
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10 . Skepta – Sunglasses At NightFeatured on the 2009 album “Microphone Champion”.
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11 . Jaheim – Could It BeFeatured on the 2001 album “Ghetto Love”. |
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12 . Jin – Learn ChineseFeatured on the 2004 album “The Rest Is History”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The standout feature of “There It Go (The Whistle Song)” is its whistling melody, which helped it become Juelz Santana’s highest-charting single.
2. Fun*dmental 03’s track “Jump” made its first promotional appearance as a vinyl 12″ promo, showcasing the song’s swing influence.
3. Asian Dub Foundation’s “Real Great Britain” critiques societal issues in the UK, aligning with the band’s politically charged music style.
4. Skepta’s “Sunglasses at Night” samples Corey Hart’s original 1984 hit, merging grime with pop elements and boosting the song’s recognition.
5. “Could It Be” creatively samples Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.’s “Nothing Can Stop Me,” blending classic R&B with modern production.
6. Wyclef Jean played a dual role in Jin’s “Learn Chinese” as both the producer and co-writer, adding to the track’s mainstream appeal.
7. An acoustic B-side of KT Tunstall’s “Another Place to Fall” was included in the vinyl single, enhancing the release’s collectible nature.
8. “Get Some Sleep” is autobiographical, depicting Bic Runga’s experiences with the stresses associated with touring as a musician.
9. Everclear’s “AM Radio” initially featured a sample from “All in the Family.” This was removed from subsequent versions despite early use.
10. Mumm-Ra drew their band name from the cartoon Thundercats villain, a choice allowing creative flexibility without stylistic constraints.
11. “Lonely Buoy” faced criticism due to the abrupt cancellation of Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong’s album, scrapped for not reflecting their current sound.
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