How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G., Cypress Hill, Q-Tip, Killer Mike, Ty, Spooks, Santigold, Bravehearts, Joe, Lil’ Kim, Platinum 45
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Mary J. Blige – Give Me YouFeatured on the 1999 album “Mary“.
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2 . The Notorious B.I.G. – Spit Your GameFeatured on the 2005 album “Duets: The Final Chapter”.
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3 . Cypress Hill – [Rock] SuperstarFeatured on the 2000 album “Skull & Bones”.
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4 . Q-Tip – Vivrant ThingFeatured on the 1999 album “Amplified”.
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5 . Killer Mike – A.D.I.D.A.S. (w/ Big Boi)Featured on the 2003 album “Monster”.
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6 . Ty – Oh You Want MoreFeatured on the 2003 album “Upwards”.
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7 . Spooks – Karma HotelFeatured on the 2000 album “S.I.O.S.O.S. Volume One”.
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8 . Santigold – L.E.S ArtistesFeatured on the 2008 album “Santogold”.
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9 . Bravehearts – Oochie Wally
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10 . Joe – I Wanna KnowFeatured on the 2000 album “My Name Is Joe”.
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11 . Lil’ Kim – The Jump Off (w/ Mr. Cheeks)Featured on the 2003 album “La Bella Mafia”. |
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12 . Platinum 45 – Oi! (w/ More Fire Crew)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Known for masterful string work, Eric Clapton lends his skills to this Mary J. Blige track, maintaining bluesy undertones.
2. “The composition in question” features a seamless blend of Swizz Beatz production and Webb’s timeless melody via sampling.
3. Chino Moreno’s contribution can be found on “Skull & Bones,” bringing a unique texture to Cypress Hill’s sound.
4. Q-Tip collaborated with J Dilla, whose sampling magic and beat-making prowess rounded the track’s feel.
5. Ween’s quirky rock serves as the basis for Killer Mike’s track, blending genres unexpectedly.
6. “Upwards” captures Ty’s distinctive style, showcasing his growth in the British hip-hop scene.
7. “Karma Hotel” cemented Spooks’ place in hip-hop memory, combining narrative depth with haunting hooks.
8. New York City’s Lower East Side fosters the duality of artsy reference and accessible pop in “L.E.S. Artistes.”
9. Gong’s eclectic sound colors the Nas track, pairing sampled ’70s vibes with modern hip-hop grit.
10. “I Wanna Know” straddles the line between sultry R&B charm and cinematic storytelling.
11. Lost Boyz’ ’90s essence propels Lil’ Kim’s contemporary club juggernaut, merging past and present.
12. “Oi” heralds More Fire Crew’s entry into the grime landscape, blending raw energy with rhythmic intensity.
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