How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Melanie Blatt, Honeyz, Bubba Sparxxx, Dilated Peoples, Bally Jagpal, Dr. Zeus & General Levy, Choong Family, The Pharcyde, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Khiza & DJ Ams, FYA, Cherish, T.O.K.
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unique filming technique was used in The Pharcyde’s “Drop” music video?
- A Stop motion animation
- B Backwards performance
- C CGI effects
2. Who are Handsome Boy Modeling School’s members assuming alter egos in their music project?
- A Nathaniel Merriweather and Chest Rockwell
- B Billy Shears and Serge Gainsbourg
- C Jett Rink and Ash Barrett
3. What music styles does Khiza’s “Hot Like Fire” blend?
- A Bhajan and techno
- B Dancehall and garage
- C Country and reggae
4. Who wrote the song “Unappreciated” by Cherish?
- A Jazze Pha and the King sisters
- B Missy Elliott
- C Timbaland
5. What was the name of the riddim used in T.O.K.’s song “Footprints”?
- A Diwali Riddim
- B Drop Leaf Riddim
- C Cuss Cuss Riddim
6. Which specific vocal technique is Paul Johnson known for?
- A Yodeling
- B Falsetto
- C Beatboxing
7. In which film did “Man Size Love” by Klymaxx feature?
- A Beverly Hills Cop
- B Running Scared
- C Risky Business
8. What was unique about 10dB’s “I Second That Emotion” in terms of chart history?
- A It’s their only UK chart entry
- B It topped the Billboard Hot 100
- C It was banned on radio
9. What notable accolade did Glen Goldsmith achieve with his song “Dreaming”?
- A It won a Grammy
- B Highest UK chart position
- C Featured in an Olympic event
10. What was the follow-up single to “Caravan of Love” by Isley Jasper Isley?
- A Insatiable Woman
- B Twist and Shout
- C Who’s That Lady
11. What chart position did Vitamin Z’s “Burning Flame” reach in the US on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number 33
- B Number 73
- C Number 10
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Melanie Blatt – I’m Leavin’ (w/ Outsidaz & Rah Digga)
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2 . Honeyz – Won’t Take It Lying DownFeatured on the 1998 album “Wonder No. 8”.
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3 . Bubba Sparxxx – LovelyFeatured on the 2001 album “Dark Days, Bright Nights”.
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4 . Dilated Peoples – Back AgainFeatured on the 2006 album “20/20”.
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5 . Bally Jagpal, Dr. Zeus & General Levy – Shake What Ya Mamma Gave Ya
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6 . Choong Family – Memory Lane
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7 . The Pharcyde – DropFeatured on the 1995 album “Labcabincalifornia”.
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8 . Handsome Boy Modeling School – The World’s Gone MadFeatured on the 2004 album “White People “.
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9 . Khiza & DJ Ams – Hot Like Fire (Marlon Binns & Tafari)
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10 . FYA – Must Be Love
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11 . Cherish – UnappreciatedFeatured on the 2006 album “Unappreciated”. |
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12 . T.O.K. – FootprintsFeatured on the 2005 album “Unknown Language”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Pharcyde’s “Drop” features a music video where the group performed their lyrics backwards. The video was then played in reverse to achieve a striking visual effect.
2. Handsome Boy Modeling School’s Dan the Automator and Prince Paul operate under the alter egos Nathaniel Merriweather and Chest Rockwell, respectively.
3. “Hot Like Fire” by Khiza blends dancehall and garage, marrying South Asian and Caribbean musical influences.
4. “Unappreciated” is credited to songwriter Jazze Pha along with Cherish’s Fallon, Farrah, Felisha, and Neosha King.
5. The “Drop Leaf Riddim,” produced by Donovan ‘Vendetta’ Bennett, forms the rhythmic base for T.O.K.’s “Footprints.”
6. Paul Johnson is noted for his falsetto, drawing comparisons to Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire.
7. “Man Size Love” by Klymaxx featured in the action-comedy film “Running Scared,” adding to its mid-80s popularity.
8. 10dB’s rendition of “I Second That Emotion” marked their only appearance on the UK Singles Chart.
9. “Dreaming” gave Glen Goldsmith his highest chart position in the UK Singles Chart at number 12.
10. “Insatiable Woman” was released as the follow-up to the hit “Caravan of Love” by Isley Jasper Isley.
11. “Burning Flame” by Vitamin Z peaked at number 73 on the US Billboard Hot 100, highlighting its transatlantic appeal.
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