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.
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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