How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pharoahe Monch, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z, Ja Rule, Tony Yayo, Sway, Mekon, Lil’ Kim, Rhianna, Richard Blackwood, Jameson And Viper, Ed Case & Sweetie Irie
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What instrument features prominently in Pharoahe Monch’s “Push”?
- A Guitar
- B Horn
- C Piano
2. Which artist’s song is sampled in Kid Cudi’s track featuring Kanye West and Common?
- A Lady Gaga
- B Madonna
- C Britney Spears
3. When did Jay-Z’s “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” debut live?
- A BET Awards
- B MTV VMAs
- C Summer Jam
4. What is the release date for Ja Rule’s “Down Ass Bitch”?
- A October 2, 2001
- B January 15, 2002
- C July 4, 2000
5. Which record label released Tony Yayo’s “So Seductive”?
- A Death Row Records
- B G-Unit/Interscope Records
- C Bad Boy Records
6. How many versions of Sway’s “Saturday Night Hustle” are released?
- A Two
- B Four
- C Three
7. Who collaborated with Mekon on a 2000 single release?
- A Lil’ Kim
- B Roxanne Shanté
- C Queen Latifah
8. Which classic song did Lil’ Kim rework with Phil Collins for a tribute album?
- A “In the Air Tonight”
- B “Sussudio”
- C “Against All Odds”
9. Carmen titled her 2002 single after which theme?
- A Loneliness
- B Reassurance
- C Celebration
10. What structure characterizes Richard Blackwood’s “1,2,3,4 Get With The Wicked”?
- A Ballad
- B Call-and-response
- C Verse-chorus
11. Who directed the video for Jameson & Viper’s “Selecta (Urban Heroes)”?
- A Andy Hylton
- B Spike Jonze
- C David Fincher
12. In what year did Ed Case & Sweetie Irie release “Who”?
- A 2001
- B 1998
- C 2005
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Tracklist
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1 . Pharoahe Monch – PushFeatured on the 2007 album “Desire”.
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2 . Kid Cudi – Make Her Say (w/ Kanye West, Common)Featured on the 2009 album “Man on the Moon: The End of Day”.
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3 . Jay-Z – D.O.A. [Death Of Auto-Tune]Featured on the 2009 album “The Blueprint 3”.
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4 . Ja Rule – Down Ass Bitch (w/ Charlie Baltimore)Featured on the 2001 album “Pain Is Love”.
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5 . Tony Yayo – So Seductive (w/ 50 Cent)Featured on the 2005 album “Thoughts of a Predicate Felon”.
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6 . Sway – Saturday Night Hustle (w/ Lemar)Featured on the 2008 album “The Signature LP”.
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7 . Mekon – Whats Going On Mekon ? (w/ Roxanne Shante)
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8 . Lil’ Kim – In The Air Tonite (w/ Phil Collins)Featured on the 2001 album “Urban Renewal”.
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9 . Rhianna – Word LoveFeatured on the 2002 album “Get On”.
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10 . Richard Blackwood – Get With The WickedFeatured on the 2000 album “You’ll Love to Hate This”.
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11 . Jameson And Viper – Selecta [Urban Heroes]Featured on the 2004 album “Think On Your Feet”. |
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12 . Ed Case & Sweetie Irie – WhoFeatured on the 2002 album “Ed’s Guest List”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Push” prominently features horn arrangements. Tower of Power handles the horn section, adding a brassy flourish to Pharoahe Monch’s already dynamic sound.
2. Kid Cudi’s track samples Lady Gaga’s acoustic version of “Poker Face” from her *The Cherrytree Sessions* EP, leading to Gaga and RedOne receiving co-writing credits.
3. Jay-Z first performed “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” live at the Summer Jam concert, memorable for its critique of the overuse of Auto-Tune in the music industry.
4. “Down Ass Bitch” was released on October 2, 2001, as part of Ja Rule’s album “Pain Is Love,” aligning with his peak period of commercial success.
5. Tony Yayo’s single “So Seductive” was released by G-Unit/Interscope Records, marking one of the highlights in the G-Unit collective’s early 2000s dominance.
6. “Saturday Night Hustle” by Sway was released in three versions, including an album version, a remix, and an instrumental, showcasing different interpretations of the track.
7. The 2000 single by Mekon featured Roxanne Shanté, combining breakbeat production with classic East Coast rap, creating a unique fusion for the electronic and hip-hop scenes.
8. Lil’ Kim collaborated with Phil Collins for a version of “In the Air Tonight” on the *Urban Renewal* tribute album, blending hip-hop verses with the track’s original mood.
9. Carmen’s 2002 single focused on themes of reassurance, combining R&B vocals with a house-infused sound, gaining significant club play recognition.
10. Richard Blackwood’s track is noted for its call-and-response structure. With phrases like “Ladies? Fellas?” to energize its audience, it became a fan favorite.
11. Andy Hylton directed the video for “Selecta (Urban Heroes),” bringing visual flair to Jameson & Viper’s UK garage track released in 2008.
12. “Who” was released by Ed Case & Sweetie Irie in 2001, featuring a mix of UK garage influences that reflected their roles in shaping the scene’s sound.
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