How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sean Paul, John Legend, Sunshine Anderson, Curtis Lynch Jr, Scott And Leon, Ludacris, Sticky Fingaz, Tony Touch, Outkast, T I, Million Dan, David Morales
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What notable award did Sean Paul’s “We Be Burnin’” receive in 2005?
- A Best Dance Track
- B Best Pot Song
- C Best Reggae Single
2. Which feature distinguishes “Green Light” by John Legend from other tracks on his album?
- A Inclusion of classical strings
- B A rap verse by André 3000
- C Heavy use of synthesizers
3. What is notable about the release of Anderson’s 2001 single?
- A It was never charted
- B It peaked within the top 10
- C UK chart placement was higher than US
4. Who did not contribute vocally to “Thinking Of You” by Curtis Lynch Jr?
- A Kele Le Roc
- B Red Rat
- C Sean Paul
5. Which year’s hit does Scott & Leon’s cover of “You Used to Hold Me” reinterpret?
- A 1987
- B 1995
- C 2000
6. Which concept does Ludacris’s “Area Codes” prominently explore?
- A International travel
- B Romantic connections across cities
- C Internet culture
7. What narrative element is central to Sticky Fingaz’s “Get It Up”?
- A Fictional biography
- B Apocalyptic future
- C Political commentary
8. Which group made a cameo appearance in the music video for Tony Touch’s “I Wonder Why [He’s The Greatest DJ]”?
- A Rock Steady Crew
- B Wu-Tang Clan
- C The Fugees
9. Which genre style is not associated with the Outkast song featuring Big Boi and André 3000?
- A Electroclash
- B Jazz Fusion
- C Electro-funk
10. What was unique about the Grammy Awards performance of “Swagga Like Us”?
- A M.I.A. performed while pregnant
- B All artists wore matching suits
- C It was the show’s opening act
11. What distinguishes Million Dan’s “Dogz N Sledgez” as a significant release?
- A Its lengthy runtime
- B It was rush released
- C It was a collaboration with a top UK artist
12. What style does David Morales’s “How Would You Feel” belong to?
- A Jazz
- B House
- C Electro
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Sean Paul – We Be Burnin’ Recognize ItFeatured on the 2005 album “The Trinity”.
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2 . John Legend – Green Light (w/ André 3000)Featured on the 2008 album “Evolver“.
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3 . Sunshine Anderson – Lunch Or DinnerFeatured on the 2001 album “Your Woman”.
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4 . Curtis Lynch Jr – Thinking Of You (w/ Kele Le Roc & Red Rat)
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5 . Scott And Leon – You Used To Hold Me
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6 . Ludacris – Area Codes (w/ Nate Dogg)Featured on the 2001 album “Word of Mouf”.
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7 . Sticky Fingaz – Get It UpFeatured on the 2001 album “Black Trash: The Autobiography of Kirk Jones”.
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8 . Tony Touch – I Wonder Why [He’s The Greatest DJ]Featured on the 1997 album “The Piece Maker”.
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9 . Outkast – GhettomusickFeatured on the 2003 album “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below“.
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10 . T I – Swagger Like Us (w/ Kanye West, Jay-Z & Lil Wayne)Featured on the 2008 album “Paper Trail”.
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11 . Million Dan – Dogz N SledgezFeatured on the 2008 album “Spektrum”. |
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12 . David Morales – How Would You Feel (w/ Lea Lorien)Featured on the 2004 album “2 Worlds Collide”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Sean Paul’s track “We Be Burnin’” was recognized by High Times magazine as the Best Pot Song of 2005. It celebrated Sean Paul’s Jamaican roots and his lyrical embrace of marijuana culture.
2. “Green Light” features a distinctive rap verse by André 3000, setting it apart from other tracks on John Legend’s album, primarily known for its rich instrumental arrangements and soulful tone.
3. Anderson’s 2001 single peaked slightly higher in the UK (#54) compared to the US (#57). Despite its moderate chart success, it showcased her unique vocal style.
4. Unlike Kele Le Roc and Red Rat, Sean Paul did not contribute vocals to “Thinking Of You”. The track is a hallmark of UK garage, with its multiple versions and remixes.
5. Scott & Leon’s cover revisits a 1987 house classic originally by Ralphi Rosario. Their version enjoyed renewed success within the UK garage scene.
6. “Area Codes” by Ludacris humorously explores having romantic connections in different U.S. cities, with telephone area codes serving as a clever metaphor.
7. Sticky Fingaz’s “Get It Up” is part of a concept album featuring a narrative of fictional character Kirk Jones. The project blends storytelling with cinematic style.
8. The music video for “I Wonder Why [He’s The Greatest DJ]” features a cameo by the Rock Steady Crew. The album is a who’s who of hip hop and breakdance icons.
9. The Outkast song combines various genres but not Jazz Fusion. Big Boi and André 3000 merge electroclash, funk, and hip hop into a satirical Southern blend.
10. M.I.A. famously performed pregnant at the Grammys during “Swagga Like Us”, creating a memorable moment. The song features A-list rappers showing superb collaboration.
11. Million Dan’s single “Dogz N Sledgez” gained notoriety as a UK club anthem and was hurriedly released due to growing radio traction, demanding attention on the dance floors.
12. David Morales’s “How Would You Feel” is a house track, noted for its 128 BPM tempo, fitting effortlessly into club playlists and DJ sets of the era.
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