How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nelly, St Lunatics, Shaggy, Cypress Hill, Cherish, Sean P, Mya, Jamelia, Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Joe, Taio Cruz, Livvi Franc, T-Pain
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which iconic TV show theme song is interpolated in St. Lunatics’ “Batter Up”?
- A The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- B The Jeffersons
- C Cheers
2. Which country was the music video for French Montana and Swae Lee’s collaboration filmed in?
- A Jamaica
- B USA
- C Uganda
3. What is notable about Cypress Hill’s “Can’t Get the Best of Me” album format?
- A It’s a concept album
- B It’s a dual-disc with rap metal
- C It’s a live album
4. What recurring metaphor is illustrated in Twenty One Pilots’ “My Blood”?
- A A lighthouse
- B A lion’s den
- C A storm
5. Where did Maroon 5 perform “Maps” live for the first time?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B The Bowery Ballroom
- C The Roxy Theatre
6. Who recorded an instrumental version of Scritti Politti’s “Perfect Way”?
- A Herbie Hancock
- B Chick Corea
- C Miles Davis
7. Which notable producer worked on LL Cool J’s “Headsprung”?
- A Timbaland
- B Dr. Dre
- C Pharrell
8. What genre best describes Micky Modelle vs. Jessy’s remix hit?
- A Hip hop
- B Dance
- C Jazz
9. Which chart did Joe’s “What If a Woman” top?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B US Adult R&B Songs
- C UK Singles Chart
10. What year was the lead single from Digital Underground’s *Sex Packets* album released?
- A 1989
- B 1991
- C 1993
11. Where were Lil Pump and Kanye West’s outfits styled from in the “I Love It” music video?
- A Classic cinema
- B Video game avatars
- C Comic book heroes
12. What distinguishes the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps” in music rankings?
- A Top 50 on Hot 100
- B Featured in 100 Greatest Punk Songs
- C Included in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Nelly, St Lunatics – Batter UpFeatured on the 2000 album “Country Grammar”.
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2 . Shaggy – Wild 2Nite (w/ Olivia)Featured on the 2005 album “Clothes Drop”.
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3 . Cypress Hill – Can’t Get The Best Of MeFeatured on the 2000 album “Skull & Bones”.
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4 . Cherish, Sean P – Do It To ItFeatured on the 2006 album “Unappreciated”.
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5 . Mya – My Love Is Like…WoFeatured on the 2003 album “Moodring”.
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6 . Jamelia – Something About YouFeatured on the 2006 album “Walk with Me”.
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7 . Houston – I Like That (w/ Chingy, Nate Dogg & I-20)Featured on the 2004 album “It’s Already Written”.
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8 . Jennifer Hudson – And I Am Telling You I’m Not GoingFeatured on the 2006 album “Dreamgirls: Original Broadway Cast Album”.
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9 . Joe – What If A WomanFeatured on the 2001 album “Better Days”.
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10 . Taio Cruz – Moving OnFeatured on the 2008 album “Departure”.
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11 . Livvi Franc – Now I’m That Bitch (w/ Pitbull)
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12 . T-Pain – Can’t Believe It (w/ Lil’ Wayne)Featured on the 2008 album “Thr33 Ringz”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Batter Up” by St. Lunatics features the theme song from “The Jeffersons.” Sherman Hemsley even makes a special appearance in the video, proving that 70s sitcoms can be eternal.
2. The video for French Montana and Swae Lee’s hit was filmed in Uganda. It featured the Triplets Ghetto Kids, highlighting international dance collaboration.
3. Cypress Hill’s “Can’t Get the Best of Me” is from the dual-disc album *Skull & Bones*. One disc is dedicated to hip hop, the other, to rap metal.
4. Twenty One Pilots’ “My Blood” uses a lion’s den as a metaphor for protection and loyalty. It’s about sticking by loved ones even in tough situations.
5. Maroon 5 first performed “Maps” live at The Bowery Ballroom in New York. A cozy setting for a tune that quickly became a worldwide hit.
6. “Perfect Way” was performed instrumentally by Miles Davis. The jazz legend found a way to reframe pop melodies in his 1986 album *Tutu*.
7. Timbaland produced LL Cool J’s “Headsprung.” The track is typical Timbaland, with inventive beats and infectious hooks.
8. Micky Modelle vs. Jessy’s remix is known for its dance genre appeal. It served as a European dance anthem climbing several charts.
9. Joe’s “What If a Woman” topped the US Adult R&B Songs chart. Another testimony to the artist’s smooth heartstring-pulling skills.
10. Digital Underground released their single in 1989 from the album *Sex Packets*. A hip-hop triumph that drummed up interest well beyond its year.
11. “I Love It” features Kanye and Lil Pump in outlandish styles based on video game avatars. Oversized suits, scarce designs but heavy on intention.
12. “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs finds itself on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs list. It’s beloved for its art-punk balladry and timeless allure.
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