How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dizzee Rascal, Run DMC, Lil Bow Wow, T-Boz, Des’Ree, X-Ecutioners, Fun*dmental 03, Blak Twang, Rodney P, Jon B , Lighthouse Family, The Mitchell Brothers
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Dizzee Rascal – Off To Work
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2 . Run DMC – It’s TrickyFeatured on the 1986 album “Raising Hell”.
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3 . Lil Bow Wow – Bow Wow [That’s My Name] (w/ Snoop Dogg)Featured on the 2000 album “Beware of Dog”.
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4 . T-Boz – My GetawayFeatured on the 2000 album “Rugrats in Paris : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Des’Ree – It’s OkFeatured on the 2003 album “Dream Soldier”.
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6 . X-Ecutioners – It’s Goin DownFeatured on the 2002 album “Built from Scratch”.
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7 . Fun*dmental 03 – PlaygroundFeatured on the 2005 album “Fun*dmental ‘03”.
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8 . Blak Twang – G.C.S.EFeatured on the 2005 album “The Rotton Club”.
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9 . Rodney P – The Nice UpFeatured on the 1996 album “The Future”.
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10 . Jon B – LatelyFeatured on the 2004 album “Stronger Everyday”.
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11 . Lighthouse Family – FreeFeatured on the 1996 album “Ocean Drive”. |
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12 . The Mitchell Brothers – Alone With The TVFeatured on the 2007 album “A Breath Of Fresh Attire”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “My Sharona” by The Knack provides the guitar riff, giving “It’s Tricky” its catchy hook. The enduring riff has been the basis for more than one hit song.
2. Snoop Dogg lends his voice to the track, adding star power and street cred. His collaboration was met with commercial success and acclaim.
3. “My Getaway” features in the *Rugrats in Paris: The Movie* soundtrack, aligning with the animated theme of the film’s narrative.
4. “It’s Okay” was the lead single from *Dream Soldier*, an album marking a significant hiatus until Des’ree’s 2019 release.
5. Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park collaborated with the X-Ecutioners, blending genres and expanding the track’s appeal. The collaboration was a noted highlight.
6. Fun*dmental 03 received a MOBO Award nomination for Best UK Newcomer for their single “Playground,” highlighting their rising status in the industry.
7. Blak Twang’s “GCSE” stands for Ghetto Children Sex Education, offering social commentary through music, a hallmark of Blak Twang’s work.
8. Rodney P released “The Nice Up,” showcasing his signature blend of hip hop with socially aware lyrics. It remains a noted part of his discography.
9. Jon B.’s “Lately” has a musical tempo of 97 BPM, providing a groove that fits neatly into the pop-rap genre, supporting its smooth flow.
10. The single combines two songs: “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free” and “One,” creating a unique blend with Lighthouse Family’s signature sound.
11. The Mitchell Brothers took their name from “EastEnders” characters, a nod to their British roots and pop culture influence.
12. “The Caterpillar” was released by The Cure in 1984, featured on their fifth studio album *The Top*, and stands as a distinctive part of their discography.
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