How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Beverley Knight, The Beatnuts, Fat Joe, Andy Abraham, Cherish, Un-cut, Flo Rida, Lemar, D4L, Brassy, India Arie, Jill Scott
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 14/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Beverley Knight – Keep This Fire BurningFeatured on the 2005 album “Affirmation”.
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2 . The Beatnuts – Watch Out NowFeatured on the 1999 album “A Musical Massacre”.
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3 . Fat Joe – We Thuggin’ (w/ R. Kelly)Featured on the 2001 album “Jealous Ones Still Envy (JOSE)”.
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4 . Andy Abraham – Hang UpFeatured on the 2006 album “The Impossible Dream”.
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5 . Cherish – Killa (w/ Yung Joc)Featured on the 2008 album “The Truth”.
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6 . Un-cut – MidnightFeatured on the 2003 album “The Un-Calculated Some”.
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7 . Flo Rida – Be on you (w/ Ne-yo)Featured on the 2009 album “Roots”.
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8 . Lemar – Tick TockFeatured on the 2006 album “The Truth About Love”.
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9 . D4L – Laffy TaffyFeatured on the 2005 album “Down for Life”.
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10 . Brassy – Play Some DFeatured on the 2003 album “Gettin Wise”.
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11 . India Arie – Little ThingsFeatured on the 2002 album “Voyage to India”. |
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12 . Jill Scott – A Long WalkFeatured on the 2000 album “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 >“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Beatnuts’ “Watch Out Now” borrows its groove from “Hi-Jack” by Enoch Light. The sample later gained notoriety via Jennifer Lopez’s “Jenny from the Block.”
2. DJ Khaled, not one to miss out, makes an appearance in the vibrant “We Thuggin'” video, joined by Fat Joe and R. Kelly.
3. Prior to singing about missed calls, Andy Abraham was the runner-up on The X Factor UK’s second series in 2005.
4. “Killa” by Cherish sets its beat to scenes from “Step Up 2: The Streets,” a seamless blend of dance and drama.
5. Shirley Bassey’s take on “Light My Fire” inspired some sultry sax and strings in Un-Cut’s “Midnight.”
6. Flo Rida’s smooth single “Be on You” gets a soulful lift from guest vocalist Ne-Yo.
7. Lemar’s “Tick Tock” hits the low notes with Pino Palladino plucking away on bass guitar.
8. “Laffy Taffy,” a D4L dance staple, conjured up snap moves and catchy hooks back in 2005.
9. With its cheeky bravado, “Play Some D” is a standout track on Brassy’s debut album “Got It Made.”
10. “Little Things” finds its place on India.Arie’s acclaimed “Voyage to India,” echoing soulful simplicity.
11. A melodious retelling of a romantic encounter, “A Long Walk” gives listeners a date night to remember.
12. Hanson plugged into pop-rock rhythms for “Lost Without Each Other” on their third album “Underneath.”
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