How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Manhattans, Leon Jean-Marie, Morcheeba, Cassius Henry, Naila Boss, Lazee, 50 Cent, Mario, Rik Rok, Panjabi MC, Fallacy And Fusion, Prince
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 27/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Manhattans – Kiss And Say GoodbyeFeatured on the 1976 album “The Manhattans”.
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2 . Leon Jean-Marie – Bring It OnFeatured on the 2007 album “Bent Out of Shape”.
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3 . Morcheeba – OtherwiseFeatured on the 2002 album “Charango”.
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4 . Cassius Henry – The One
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5 . Naila Boss – La La LaFeatured on the 2005 album “La La La”.
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6 . Lazee – Hold On (w/ Neverstore)Featured on the 2008 album “Setting Standards”.
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7 . 50 Cent – Just A Lil BitFeatured on the 2005 album “The Massacre”.
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8 . Mario – C’MonFeatured on the 2002 album “Mario”.
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9 . Rik Rok – Her Eyes (w/ Shaggy)
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10 . Panjabi MC – Beware (w/ Jay-Z)Featured on the 2003 album “Beware”.
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11 . Fallacy And Fusion – The Groundbreaker
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12 . Prince – GuitarFeatured on the 2007 album “Planet Earth“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Gerald Alston took the lead vocals on the notable 1976 hit by the Manhattans. He was joined by uncredited backing from MFSB members.
2. Leon Jean-Marie is celebrated as a multi-instrumentalist and producer, with his song “Bring It On” echoing his knack for rhythmic grooves and pop production.
3. Morcheeba’s song “Otherwise” is the second track on their album Charango, blending electronic and trip-hop sounds.
4. Cassius Henry’s 2004 track “The One” featured American rapper Freeway, highlighting transatlantic collaboration trends of that era.
5. Naila Boss’s “La La La” was released on La Boss Records, marking her presence in the UK hip hop scene.
6. Lazee’s “Hold On” served as the theme for Big Brother, specifically aligned with Norwegian and Swedish contestants.
7. 50 Cent’s music video for the single from “The Massacre” was filmed in Cancún, Mexico, portraying him as “El Jefe.”
8. Mario’s track, positioned as the second on his debut album, was released as the third and final single, following earlier successes.
9. “Her Eyes” by Rik Rok and Shaggy is included in “Strictly the Best, Vol. 31,” reflecting their reggae partnership.
10. The remix “Beware of the Boys,” with Jay-Z, reworked Panjabi MC’s “Mundian To Bach Ke,” a bhangra classic.
11. Fallacy’s “The Groundbreaker” emerged from the Low Life label, staking his claim in UK’s hip hop scene.
12. The B-side “Somewhere Here on Earth” accompanied Prince’s 2007 single “Guitar,” offering a complementary musical piece.
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