How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nate James, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly & Usher, Outkast, Killer Mike, Roots Manuva, Blue, L.A.D.É, Dizzee Rascal, JD, Lucy Pearl, Destiny’s Child, Nitin Sawhney, Lloyd
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who co-wrote Nate James’s “Universal” with him?
- A Eg White
- B Max Martin
- C Pharrell Williams
2. Which song was originally intended to sample Yellow Magic Orchestra’s “Firecracker” until plans changed?
- A Mariah Carey’s “Loverboy”
- B Janet Jackson’s “Someone to Call My Lover”
- C Jennifer Lopez’s “I’m Real”
3. Which profession is mentioned in R. Kelly and Usher’s “Same Girl” as part of the woman’s life?
- A Reporter at CNN
- B Lawyer at a firm
- C Employee at TBS
4. Outkast’s “The Land Of A Million Drums” is associated with which movie soundtrack?
- A Scooby-Doo
- B Shrek
- C Spider-Man
5. Which track from Roots Manuva’s “Witness [1 Hope]” intentionally echoes the theme song of a British TV show?
- A Doctor Who
- B Sherlock
- C Downton Abbey
6. The girl group L.A.D.É contributed to which Blue single?
- A “All Rise”
- B “Bubblin'”
- C “Guilty”
7. What element did “Old Skool” by Dizzee Rascal prominently feature?
- A Grime beats
- B Funk basslines
- C Classical piano
8. JD’s “Signal” belongs to which genre predominantly?
- A Alternative rock
- B Hip hop
- C Jazz
9. Which movie’s footage is interwoven in the music video for Lucy Pearl’s “Dance Tonight”?
- A Love & Basketball
- B The Best Man
- C Love Jones
10. The sample from which artist’s song is used in Destiny’s Child’s “Bootylicious”?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Stevie Nicks
- C Steve Perry
11. Which UK producer remixed Nitin Sawhney’s “Sunset”?
- A MJ Cole
- B Calvin Harris
- C Mark Ronson
12. Lloyd’s “How We Do It ‘Around My Way'” was a collaboration with which featured artist?
- A Ludacris
- B Lil Wayne
- C T.I.
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Tracklist
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1 . Nate James – UniversalFeatured on the 2005 album “Set the Tone”.
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2 . Mariah Carey – Loverboy (w/ Cameo)Featured on the 2001 album “Glitter”.
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3 . R. Kelly & Usher – Same GirlFeatured on the 2007 album “Double Up”.
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4 . Outkast, Killer Mike – The Land Of A Million DrumsFeatured on the 2001 album “Scooby-Doo : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Roots Manuva – Witness [1 Hope]Featured on the 2001 album “Run Come Save Me”.
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6 . Blue, L.A.D.É – Bubblin’Featured on the 2004 album “Guilty”.
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7 . Dizzee Rascal – Old SkoolFeatured on the 2007 album “Maths + English”.
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8 . JD – Signal
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9 . Lucy Pearl – Dance TonightFeatured on the 2000 album “Lucy Pearl”.
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10 . Destiny’s Child – BootyliciousFeatured on the 2001 album “Survivor“.
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11 . Nitin Sawhney – SunsetFeatured on the 2001 album “Prophesy”. |
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12 . Lloyd – How We Do It ‘Around My Way’ (w/ Ludacris)Featured on the 2006 album “Lessons in Love”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Eg White co-wrote “Universal” with Nate James. The song was produced by Eg White and became part of Nate’s debut album, showcasing a mix of electronic and pop influences.
2. Mariah Carey’s “Loverboy” was initially planned to incorporate Yellow Magic Orchestra’s “Firecracker.” However, Tommy Mottola’s involvement altered the course, leading to a different sample choice.
3. R. Kelly and Usher mention TBS as the workplace of the woman in “Same Girl.” The narrative unfolds describing two men realizing they are involved with the same person featuring similar details about her life.
4. “The Land Of A Million Drums” by OutKast appeared on the Scooby-Doo soundtrack. The track featured contributions from artists like Killer Mike and Sleepy Brown, anchoring Atlanta’s hip hop presence in the film.
5. “Witness [1 Hope]” by Roots Manuva cleverly nods to the “Doctor Who” theme. This connection underscores the album’s embrace of British cultural elements blended with urban musicality.
6. L.A.D.É featured on Blue’s single “Bubblin’,” contributing an uncredited rap verse. The track attained notable chart success across Europe, accentuating Blue’s pop allure.
7. “Old Skool” by Dizzee Rascal is notable for its grime basslines. Part of “Maths + English,” the track revived his unique style, significant in the UK grime scene.
8. JD’s “Signal” fits squarely within the hip hop genre. Released in 2003, it highlights his solo journey besides being attached to the influential So Solid Crew.
9. Lucy Pearl’s “Dance Tonight” draws scenes from the film “Love & Basketball.” Their music video adds context to the soulful rhythm with a thematic connection to dance and romance.
10. “Bootylicious” by Destiny’s Child incorporates a sample from Stevie Nicks’s “Edge of Seventeen.” The track later influenced pop culture significantly, especially with the term entering the Oxford English Dictionary.
11. “Sunset” by Nitin Sawhney was remixed by MJ Cole. It solidified its place within the UK electronic scene, enhancing its breakbeat and garage components.
12. Lloyd’s “How We Do It ‘Around My Way'” featured Ludacris. Released in 2008, the track demonstrated an engaging blend of hip hop and pop rap elements.
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