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 J. Blige, MJ Cole, Shaggy, Richard Blackwood, Marques Houston, Slum Village, Nitin Sawhney, Wyclef Jean, Rihanna, Chamillionaire, Twista, Eminem
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who produced Mary J. Blige’s track “Not Today” featuring Eve?
- A Timberland
- B Dr. Dre
- C Pharrell Williams
2. Which UK music genre is associated with MJ Cole, the producer of “Hold On to Me” featuring Elisabeth Troy?
- A Britpop
- B UK garage
- C Acid jazz
3. Which song by The Jacksons was sampled by Shaggy in “Dance & Shout”?
- A Can You Feel It
- B Blame It on the Boogie
- C Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
4. What chart position did Richard Blackwood’s “Someone There For Me” achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 23
- B Number 47
- C Number 12
5. Which group’s 1976 single is sampled in Marques Houston’s “All Because of You”?
- A The Whispers
- B The O’Jays
- C The Spinners
6. What is the theme of Slum Village’s song “Tainted”?
- A Dystopian futures
- B Relationships
- C Economic struggles
7. Who collaborated with Nitin Sawhney as a co-composer on the track “Rainfall”?
- A Craig David
- B Taio Cruz
- C Sam Smith
8. Which famous 1993 track does Wyclef Jean’s “Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)” sample?
- A Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.”
- B Dr. Dre’s “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang”
- C A Tribe Called Quest’s “Electric Relaxation”
9. Which lyrical element is interpolated in Rihanna’s 2009 track from the album *Rated R*?
- A John Lennon’s “Imagine”
- B Boogie Down Productions’ “The Bridge Is Over”
- C Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”
10. What was Chamillionaire’s track peak position on the Official UK Singles Chart?
- A 47
- B 35
- C 12
11. What was the highest US Billboard position Twista’s single with Trey Songz reached?
- A Number 14
- B Number 55
- C Number 3
12. How many platinum certifications did Eminem’s song from *The Eminem Show* achieve as of March 2022?
- A 5x platinum
- B 2x platinum
- C 8x platinum
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Tracklist
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1 . Mary J. Blige – Not Today (w/ Eve)Featured on the 2003 album “Love & Life“.
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2 . MJ Cole – Hold On To Me (w/ Elisabeth Troy)Featured on the 2000 album “Sincere”.
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3 . Shaggy – Dance And ShoutFeatured on the 2000 album “Hot Shot”.
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4 . Richard Blackwood – Someone There For MeFeatured on the 1998 album “You’ll Love to Hate This”.
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5 . Marques Houston – All Because Of YouFeatured on the 2005 album “Naked”.
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6 . Slum Village – TaintedFeatured on the 2002 album “Trinity”.
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7 . Nitin Sawhney – Rainfall (w/ Taio Cruz)
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8 . Wyclef Jean – Sweetest Girl [Dollar Bill] (w/ Akon, Lil Wayne, Niia)Featured on the 2007 album “Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant“.
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9 . Rihanna – Wait Your TurnFeatured on the 2009 album “Rated R“.
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10 . Chamillionaire – Grown And SexyFeatured on the 2005 album “The Sound of Revenge”.
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11 . Twista – Girl Tonite (w/ Trey Songz)Featured on the 2005 album “The Day After”. |
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12 . Eminem – Till I CollapseFeatured on the 2002 album “The Show“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dr. Dre produced “Not Today,” ensuring a polished track with contributions from Mary J. Blige and Eve. The song showcases Dre’s trademark production style.
2. MJ Cole is a prominent figure in the UK garage scene. His collaboration with Elisabeth Troy highlights the genre’s influence and sound.
3. “Dance & Shout” by Shaggy creatively samples “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” by The Jacksons, blending retro vibes with new rhythms.
4. “Someone There For Me” achieved number 23 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Richard Blackwood’s brief yet notable music career chapter.
5. Marques Houston’s “All Because of You” samples The Whispers’ 1976 single “Living Together (In Sin),” adding a nostalgic flair to the track.
6. “Tainted” by Slum Village revolves around themes of relationships, disillusionment, and personal industry experiences, adding depth to their discography.
7. Taio Cruz partnered with Nitin Sawhney on “Rainfall,” showcasing Cruz’s versatile talents alongside the renowned composer Sawhney.
8. Wyclef Jean’s “Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)” samples Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.,” intertwining classic hip-hop elements with contemporary sounds.
9. Rihanna’s track interpolates “The Bridge Is Over” by Boogie Down Productions, incorporating an iconic hip-hop element into its composition.
10. Chamillionaire’s chart success saw him peak at position 35 on the Official UK Singles Chart, reflecting moderate international appeal.
11. Twista’s single with Trey Songz peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, showing strong performance in the competitive charts.
12. Eminem’s song received an 8x platinum certification, highlighting its enduring popularity and significant impact since its original release.
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