How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Clipse, Kevin Lyttle, Trick Daddy, Santana, Dilated Peoples, Method Man, Donell Jones, Jon B., Lil’ Kim, Oxide & Neutrino, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The Black Eyed Peas
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 21/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Clipse – Ma, I Don’t Love Her (w/ Faith Evans)Featured on the 2002 album “Lord Willin'”.
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2 . Kevin Lyttle – Last Drop (w/ Spragga Benz)Featured on the 2004 album “Kevin Lyttle”.
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3 . Trick Daddy – Sugar [Gimme Some] (w/ Cee-Lo Green , Lil Kim)Featured on the 2004 album “Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets”.
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4 . Santana – Cry Baby Cry (w/ Sean Paul & Joss Stone)Featured on the 2005 album “All That I Am“.
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5 . Dilated Peoples – The PlatformFeatured on the 2000 album “The Platform”.
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6 . Method Man – What’s Happenin (w/ Busta Rhymes)Featured on the 2003 album “Tical : The Prequel”.
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7 . Donell Jones – Shorty Got Her Eyes On MeFeatured on the 1999 album “Where I Wanna Be”.
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8 . Jon B. – Don’t TalkFeatured on the 2001 album “Pleasures U Like”.
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9 . Lil’ Kim – WhoaFeatured on the 2005 album “The Naked Truth”.
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10 . Oxide & Neutrino – Up Middle FingerFeatured on the 2001 album “Execute”.
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11 . Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – I Tried (w/ Akon)Featured on the 2007 album “Strength & Loyalty”. |
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12 . The Black Eyed Peas – Request Line (w/ Macy Gray)Featured on the 2000 album “Bridging the Gap”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Neptunes, consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, handled the production. The duo’s distinct sound is a hallmark of the track.
2. Kevin Lyttle’s collaboration followed the success of his hit “Turn Me On”. Its catchy vibe paved the way for subsequent releases.
3. The single version of Trick Daddy’s “Sugar (Gimme Some)” omits Ludacris, although Lil’ Kim and CeeLo Green contribute.
4. Despite her vocal contributions, Joss Stone does not appear in the music video, a curious omission for visual marketing.
5. DJ Babu showcases his scratching skills. His role in both the group and The World Famous Beat Junkies is pivotal.
6. “What’s Happenin’” by Method Man features a sample from “Dum Maro Dum”. DJ Scratch delivered an innovative production.
7. The track is categorized under R&B/Soul, a genre reflective of Donell Jones’s smooth vocal style.
8. “Don’t Talk” is part of Jon B.’s album “Pleasures U Like”, showcasing his multifaceted talents in and out of the studio.
9. “Whoa” was released as part of The Naked Truth. This album marked a powerful statement from Lil’ Kim at that time.
10. “Bound 4 da Reload” gives a live snippet. Oxide & Neutrino’s connection to their roots remains clear.
11. The song aligns with G♯ minor, around 82 bpm, integrating D♯m–E–F♯–G♯m. Typical of Akon’s production style.
12. “Request + Line” was filmed on a soundstage. A Californian backdrop adds a unique urban vibe to the clip.
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