How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Brandy, Jennifer Lopez, Missy Elliott, Morcheeba, M.V.P., Method Man & Redman, Roots Manuva, Outkast, Lina, Jamelia, Eminem, Blackout
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What genre blend is characteristic of Roots Manuva’s “Too Cold”?
- A Hip-hop and rock
- B Hip-hop and electronic
- C Hip-hop and country
2. “The Way You Move” by Outkast features a prominent section reminiscent of which famous band?
- A Earth, Wind & Fire
- B The Beatles
- C The Rolling Stones
3. Lina’s song “Playa No Mo” uniquely combines which musical eras?
- A 1980s and 1990s
- B 1960s and 1970s
- C 1920s and modern
4. Which classic rock song is sampled in Jamelia’s “No More”?
- A “Born to Run”
- B “Golden Brown”
- C “Sweet Child O’ Mine”
5. Eminem’s “Sing for the Moment” prominently features a sample from which band?
- A Led Zeppelin
- B Aerosmith
- C Pink Floyd
6. Blackout’s track “Mr DJ” was released in what year?
- A 1999
- B 2003
- C 2001
7. What was unique about Nik Kershaw’s song “Wide Boy” before its release on “The Riddle”?
- A It was instrumental
- B It was originally for “Human Racing”
- C It was never recorded
8. “Sheep” by The Housemartins was not as commercially successful as which song?
- A “Think for a Minute”
- B “Caravan of Love”
- C “Build”
9. Grace Jones’ cover of “Love Is the Drug” gained attention in which year due to a remix?
- A 1980
- B 1986
- C 1992
10. Talk Talk’s “Living in Another World” draws musical inspiration from whom?
- A Miles Davis
- B John Coltrane
- C Herbie Hancock
11. Bill Wyman’s “A New Fashion” can be classified into which genre?
- A Synth-pop
- B Glam rock
- C Punk rock
12. Who wrote “New Toy” for Lene Lovich?
- A Thomas Dolby
- B David Bowie
- C Gary Numan
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Brandy – Who Is She 2 UFeatured on the 2004 album “Afrodisiac“.
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2 . Jennifer Lopez – Feelin’ So Good (w/ Fat Joe, Big Pun)Featured on the 1999 album “On the 6”.
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3 . Missy Elliott – I’m Really HotFeatured on the 2003 album “This Is Not a Test!”.
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4 . Morcheeba – World Looking InFeatured on the 2003 album “Charango”.
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5 . M.V.P. – Bounce Shake Move Stop!Featured on the 2006 album “Now That’s What I Call Music!”.
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6 . Method Man & Redman – How High Part 2Featured on the 1995 album “The Show: Soundtrack”.
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7 . Roots Manuva – Too ColdFeatured on the 2005 album “Awfully Deep”.
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8 . Outkast – The Way You Move (w/ Sleepy Brown)Featured on the 2003 album “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below“.
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9 . Lina – Playa No MoFeatured on the 2002 album “Stranger on Earth”.
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10 . Jamelia – No MoreFeatured on the 2006 album “Walk with Me”.
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11 . Eminem – Sing For The MomentFeatured on the 2002 album “The Show“. |
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12 . Blackout – Mr DJ
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Inferior options may exist, but “Too Cold” combines hip-hop and electronic elements with some dub influence for good measure. Rodney Hylton Smith brings a personal narrative into this sonic potluck.
2. Big Boi and Sleepy Brown might have moved you, but “The Way You Move” horns summon the spirits of Earth, Wind & Fire. Reminiscent, yet distinctly Outkast.
3. Lina’s “Playa No Mo” is a smorgasbord of 1920s jazz and modern R&B. It’s the Gatsby party, but with better sound equipment.
4. Jamelia didn’t shy away from classic influences. “No More” liberally samples The Stranglers’ “Golden Brown,” keeping it retro while staying fresh.
5. Eminem got his rock on with “Sing for the Moment,” sampling Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” It’s a rap track with an aging rock star sensibility.
6. “Mr DJ” has been taking up space in your memory since 2001. Alas, like Blackout, it didn’t stick around long on the charts.
7. “Wide Boy” had its inception in the era of “Human Racing,” but got polished for “The Riddle.” Like Kershaw, it was left on the bench for a while.
8. The Housemartins didn’t quite hit it big with “Sheep,” trailing behind more commercially viable tunes like “Caravan of Love.”
9. Grace Jones found new fans in 1986 when the remix of “Love Is the Drug” breathed life into her electropop take on a Roxy Music classic.
10. While Talk Talk may not help you live in another world, at least you can thank Miles Davis for inspiring their musical paths, as heard in “Living in Another World.”
11. Bill Wyman showed his love for synths with “A New Fashion”. It was quite a departure from the Stones’ classic rock roots.
12. Lene Lovich’s single “New Toy” wasn’t just another shiny object — Thomas Dolby penned it, providing a taste of his burgeoning Fairlight synthesizer fascination.
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