How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : John Legend, Nneka, Ll Cool J, Pharrell, Cherie, Lil’ Kim, Alesha Dixon, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Ghostface Killah, De Nada, 3Rd Edge
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who is featured as a guest artist on “Get Lifted” by John Legend?
- A Kanye West
- B Jay-Z
- C Common
2. Which producer is credited on Nneka’s 2008 track from “No Longer at Ease”?
- A Mark Ronson
- B DJ Farhot
- C Timbaland
3. On which show did LL Cool J’s track featuring The-Dream premiere?
- A TRL
- B 106 & Park
- C FNMTV
4. Which label released Pharrell’s debut solo album “In My Mind”?
- A Star Trak Entertainment
- B Bad Boy Records
- C Roc-A-Fella Records
5. Which year was Cherie’s “No.1” dance-pop single released?
- A 2006
- B 2004
- C 2002
6. Who partnered with Kimberly Jones on songwriting for her lead single from The Notorious K.I.M.?
- A D. Henson
- B Missy Elliott
- C Jay-Z
7. Alesha Dixon’s debut solo single was produced by which music production team?
- A The Neptunes
- B Murlyn Music
- C Timbaland
8. What 1979 song is sampled in “Ups & Downs” by Snoop Dogg?
- A “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees
- B “Love You Inside Out” by the Bee Gees
- C “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar
9. Which artist provided backing vocals on a 1999 release from Mary J. Blige’s album “Mary”?
- A Beyoncé
- B Lauryn Hill
- C Mariah Carey
10. Which Jay-Z song was interpolated in Ghostface Killah and Ne-Yo’s 2006 collaboration?
- A “Big Pimpin'”
- B “Song Cry”
- C “99 Problems”
11. What format primarily featured De Nada’s “De Nada ft. MC Alistair” in the UK garage scene?
- A CD single
- B 12-inch vinyl
- C Cassette tape
12. What chart position did 3rd Edge’s “In and Out” achieve in the UK in 2002?
- A 30
- B 15
- C 10
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Tracklist
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1 . John Legend – Number OneFeatured on the 2005 album “Get Lifted“.
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2 . Nneka – HeartbeatFeatured on the 2009 album “No Longer at Ease”.
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3 . Ll Cool J – Baby (w/ The-Dream)Featured on the 2008 album “Exit 13”.
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4 . Pharrell – Number One (w/ Kanye West)Featured on the 2006 album “In My Mind”.
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5 . Cherie – No.1
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6 . Lil’ Kim – No Matter What They SayFeatured on the 2000 album “The Notorious K.I.M.”.
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7 . Alesha Dixon – LipstickFeatured on the 2006 album “Fired Up”.
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8 . Snoop Dogg – Ups & Downs/Bang OutFeatured on the 2004 album “R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece“.
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9 . Mary J. Blige – All That I Can SayFeatured on the 1999 album “Mary“.
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10 . Ghostface Killah – Back Like That (w/ Ne-Yo)Featured on the 2006 album “Fishscale”.
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11 . De Nada – Love You Anyway
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12 . 3Rd Edge – In And Out
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kanye West features on the song “Get Lifted.” His involvement helped blend hip hop with R&B elements, and the track also samples The Staple Singers.
2. DJ Farhot was the producer for Nneka’s 2008 single from “No Longer at Ease.” The track reached notable positions on various international charts.
3. The track featuring The-Dream by LL Cool J premiered on FNMTV. Directed by Benny Boom, the music video was noted for its vibrant party scenes.
4. Star Trak Entertainment and Virgin Records released Pharrell’s “In My Mind” in 2006. Pharrell both produced and performed on the album.
5. Cherie’s single “No.1” was released in 2004. Although it didn’t hit major charts, it is remembered among fans for its dance-pop appeal.
6. D. Henson co-wrote the lead single from The Notorious K.I.M. Kimberly Jones, better known as Lil’ Kim, worked with several collaborators on this track.
7. Alesha Dixon’s debut single was produced by Murlyn Music. This team is known for their work with several pop and R&B artists.
8. “Love You Inside Out” by the Bee Gees was sampled in “Ups & Downs” by Snoop Dogg. The track was notably not produced by The Neptunes.
9. Lauryn Hill provided backing vocals on Mary J. Blige’s “Mary” album. Her contribution was part of the track’s acclaim, earning a Grammy nod.
10. “Song Cry” by Jay-Z was interpolated in the 2006 collaboration by Ghostface Killah and Ne-Yo. The track also sampled Willie Hutch’s work.
11. De Nada’s UK garage track was primarily featured on 12-inch vinyl. This format was common in the club music scene for DJ play.
12. In 2002, 3rd Edge’s “In and Out” peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. It was one of the two singles by the boy band that charted in the UK’s top 20.
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