How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : So Solid Crew, K-Gee, Yummy Bingham, Sway, Gracious K, Simon Webbe, Common, Roots Manuva, Lil’ Romeo, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Charli Baltimore, Vita, Romeo, Ghostface Killah, Eamon
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which word in “Broken Silence” by So Solid Crew is unique for making UK chart history?
- A Unbelievable
- B Institutionalised
- C Irresistible
2. Which year did the single “I Don’t Really Care” by K-Gee featuring Michelle Escoffery reach the UK chart?
- A 2002
- B 2001
- C 2000
3. Which legendary record label released Yummy Bingham’s “Come Get It”?
- A Atlantic
- B Motown
- C Def Jam
4. Sway’s “Mercedes-Benz” includes a remix collaboration with which artist?
- A Akon
- B Drake
- C Jay-Z
5. What made Gracious K’s “Migraine Skank” notable in the UK grime scene?
- A Its viral dance
- B Its chart position
- C Its music video
6. Which musical genre best describes Simon Webbe’s single discussed here?
- A Reggae
- B Folk
- C Indie rock
7. Common’s “The Light” samples a song by which artist?
- A Bobby Caldwell
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Marvin Gaye
8. “Dreamy Days” by Roots Manuva has a remix by which band?
- A The Chemical Brothers
- B Super Furry Animals
- C Massive Attack
9. “My Baby” by Lil’ Romeo includes vocals by which featured artist?
- A Ms Peaches
- B Kandi Burruss
- C Faith Evans
10. Which production team is credited on the track with Ja Rule and Ashanti?
- A The Neptunes
- B Rockwilder
- C Irv Gotti
11. Romeo’s single “Romeo Dunn” is part of which music genre?
- A Rock
- B Jazz
- C Garage
12. Eamon’s single includes a sample from which song?
- A “I Only Have Eyes for You”
- B “Stand by Me”
- C “Unchained Melody”
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . So Solid Crew – Broken SilenceFeatured on the 2003 album “2nd Verse”.
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2 . K-Gee – I Don’t Really Caret (w/ Michelle Escoffery)
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3 . Yummy Bingham – Come Get It (w/ Jadakiss)
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4 . Sway – Mercedes-BenzFeatured on the 2009 album “Mercedes-Benz”.
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5 . Gracious K – Migraine Skank
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6 . Simon Webbe – Coming Around AgainFeatured on the 2006 album “Grace”.
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7 . Common – The LightFeatured on the 2000 album “Like Water For Chocolate“.
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8 . Roots Manuva – Dreamy DaysFeatured on the 2001 album “Run Come Save Me”.
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9 . Lil’ Romeo – My BabyFeatured on the 2001 album “Lil’ Romeo”.
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10 . Ja Rule, Ashanti, Charli Baltimore, Vita – Down 4 UFeatured on the 2002 album “Irv Gotti Presents… The Inc.”.
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11 . Romeo – Romeo DunnFeatured on the 2002 album “Solid Love”. |
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12 . Ghostface Killah, Eamon – Love Them Ho’sFeatured on the 2009 album “The Wizar Is Coming”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The word “institutionalised” in “Broken Silence” by So Solid Crew holds the record for the longest word in a top 40 single. Charting at number 9 in the UK, the song critiques government prejudice.
2. “I Don’t Really Care” by K-Gee featuring Michelle Escoffery hit the UK charts in 2000. It’s part of the album “Bounce to This,” released later in 2002.
3. Yummy Bingham’s “Come Get It” was released by Motown. The single represents her initiation into the music industry as a solo artist.
4. The Sway track “Mercedes-Benz” includes a remix collaboration with Akon. This song reached number 53 on the UK Singles Chart.
5. Gracious K’s “Migraine Skank” became popular due to its associated dance move. It’s a landmark track in the UK grime scene.
6. Simon Webbe’s single is best classified as folk. Its lyrics discuss overcoming adversity and finding positivity after darkness.
7. Common’s “The Light” samples Bobby Caldwell’s “Open Your Eyes.” It’s a hip hop track presented as a musical love letter.
8. Roots Manuva’s “Dreamy Days” features a remix by Super Furry Animals. It’s part of his second studio album, “Run Come Save Me.”
9. Ms Peaches provides additional vocals on Lil’ Romeo’s “My Baby.” The single hails from his debut album, released in 2001.
10. The track featuring Ja Rule and Ashanti is produced by Irv Gotti. It interpolates Roger Troutman’s 1987 hit “I Want to Be Your Man.”
11. Romeo’s “Romeo Dunn” belongs to the garage genre. It reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and features Lisa Maffia.
12. Eamon’s single samples “I Only Have Eyes for You” by the Flamingos. Released in 2004, it features vocals by Ghostface Killah.
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