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 Griffin, Lethal B, Rayvon, Lil’ Kim, Angie Stone, Busta Rhymes, Narcotic Thrust, Gabrielle, Mark Morrison, Mc Tali, The Roots, Mousse T.
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What peak position did Mary Griffin’s “Without You” achieve on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart in 1997?
- A 10
- B 6
- C 3
2. Which format was Lethal B’s “Uh Oh! (I’m Back)” not released on?
- A CD maxi-single
- B 12″ vinyl
- C Cassette tape
3. Which artist contributed to Rayvon’s single “2-Way”?
- A Shaggy
- B Sean Paul
- C Beenie Man
4. Who produced Lil’ Kim and Ray J’s collaboration “Wait A Minute”?
- A Pharrell Williams
- B Timbaland
- C Kanye West
5. Which song does Angie Stone’s “I Wanna Thank Ya” interpolate elements from?
- A Billie Jean
- B All This Love
- C Stayin’ Alive
6. Which song’s riff is similar in Busta Rhymes’ “World Go Round” with Estelle?
- A Sweet Child o’ Mine
- B Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
- C Sweet Home Alabama
7. What is Narcotic Thrust’s song “Safe From Harm” an anagram of?
- A Stuart Crichton
- B Andy Morris
- C Yvonne John Lewis
8. Who covered Gabrielle’s “Ten Years Time” in 2006?
- A Ed Sheeran
- B Robert O’Connor
- C James Blunt
9. Which theme is central to Mark Morrison’s “Just a Man”?
- A Love lost
- B Personal reflection
- C Social injustice
10. Which producer helped MC Tali with “Lyric On My Lip”?
- A Roni Size
- B Calvin Harris
- C David Guetta
11. What genre blend is prominent in The Roots’ “Break You Off” featuring Musiq?
- A Jazz and reggae
- B Hip hop and neo soul
- C Rock and electronic
12. Which chart did Mousse T’s “Fire” reach number 8 on?
- A Official UK Singles Chart
- B UK Dance Singles Chart
- C Billboard Hot 100
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Tracklist
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1 . Mary Griffin – Without You
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2 . Lethal B – Uh OhFeatured on the 2004 album “Against All Oddz”.
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3 . Rayvon – 2-WayFeatured on the 1999 album “My Bad”.
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4 . Lil’ Kim – Wait A Minute (w/ Ray J)
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5 . Angie Stone – I Wanna Thank Ya (w/ Snoop Dogg)Featured on the 2004 album “Stone Love”.
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6 . Busta Rhymes – World Go Round (w/ Estelle)Featured on the 2009 album “Back on My B.S.”.
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7 . Narcotic Thrust – Safe From Harm
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8 . Gabrielle – Ten Years TimeFeatured on the 2004 album “Play To Win”.
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9 . Mark Morrison – Just A ManFeatured on the 2005 album “Just A Man”.
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10 . Mc Tali – Lyric On My LipFeatured on the 2004 album “Lyric on My Lip”.
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11 . The Roots – Break You Off (w/ Musiq)Featured on the 2002 album “Phrenology“. |
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12 . Mousse T. – Fire (w/ Emma Lanford)Featured on the 1998 album “Gourmet de Funk”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Without You” by Mary Griffin reached a peak of number 6 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart. It demonstrated her rising influence in the dance music scene of the late 1990s.
2. “Uh Oh! (I’m Back)” by Lethal B was made available in CD maxi-single and 12″ vinyl formats. However, you’ll find no cassette tape versions despite its mid-2000s release era.
3. Shaggy contributed to Rayvon’s single “2-Way,” aligning with their shared reggae and ragga hip hop style. The collaboration added to Rayvon’s album “My Bad.”
4. Pharrell Williams produced the track “Wait A Minute” by Lil’ Kim and Ray J. His influence is audible in the song’s rhythmic and catchy production style.
5. Angie Stone’s “I Wanna Thank Ya” incorporates elements from “All This Love” by DeBarge. Such interpolations are common in Stone’s neo soul and R&B style.
6. Busta Rhymes’ “World Go Round” featuring Estelle incorporates a riff similar to Eurythmics’ hit “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” This familiar tune aided its cross-genre appeal.
7. Narcotic Thrust’s name is an anagram of “Stuart Crichton,” a clever linguistic twist by one of the group’s members. Such naming choices are standard in the electronic music scene.
8. In 2006, Robert O’Connor released a cover of Gabrielle’s song “Ten Years Time.” This cover helped bring attention back to Gabrielle’s music post-album release.
9. The theme of personal reflection runs deep in Mark Morrison’s “Just a Man.” The lyrics express a plea for understanding amid the acknowledgment of human flaws.
10. Roni Size was one of the collaborators who helped MC Tali produce “Lyric On My Lip.” His renowned production boosted the track’s standing within the drum and bass genre.
11. “Break You Off” by The Roots, featuring Musiq, showcases a fusion of hip hop and neo soul. This blending mirrors The Roots’ penchant for genre-crossing collaborations.
12. “Fire” by Mousse T featuring Emma Lanford reached number 8 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. It highlights Mousse T.’s signature house music style within the charts.
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