How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : D12, Elephant Man, The Mitchell Brothers, J. Holiday, Sticky, Tubby T, N-Dubz, Skepta, Mutya Buena, Styles, Pharoahe Monch, The Loose Cannons, Wookie & Lain, Luther Vandross
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which member of D12 breaks the thematic consistency of “Fight Music” with unrelated subjects?
- A Eminem
- B Bizarre
- C Proof
2. What genre does Elephant Man’s 2003 single primarily belong to?
- A Reggae
- B Hip hop
- C Rock
3. Who transformed the album version of “Michael Jackson” into a single?
- A Kofi “Teddy” Hanson
- B Owura “Tony” Nyanin
- C Calvin Harris
4. Who produced J. Holiday’s “Bed”?
- A Los Da Mystro
- B Terius “The-Dream” Nash
- C Chris Brown
5. Which chart did “Tales of the Hood” reach the highest position on in 2002?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B UK Dance Singles Chart
- C Billboard Hot 100
6. Who provided lead vocals for N-Dubz’s “Ouch”?
- A Fazer
- B Tulisa
- C Dappy
7. What promotional item did Skepta receive for “Rolex Sweep”?
- A Rolex Submariner
- B Rolex Daytona
- C Rolex GMT-Master
8. In what year was Mutya Buena’s “Real Girl” released as a single?
- A 2005
- B 2007
- C 2009
9. Which artist interpolated a song featuring Styles in 2021?
- A Kanye West
- B J. Cole
- C Kendrick Lamar
10. How long did “Superstars” remix “Those Pesky Kids Mix” run?
- A 5 minutes 45 seconds
- B 7 minutes 3 seconds
- C 6 minutes 30 seconds
11. Who provided melodic elements on Wookie’s “Get Enuff”?
- A Lain
- B Wookie
- C Lyric
12. Which chart did Luther Vandross’s “Take You Out” reach number one on?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B US Adult R&B Songs
- C UK Singles Chart
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Tracklist
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1 . D12 – Fight MusicFeatured on the 2003 album “Devil’s Night”.
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2 . Elephant Man – Pon De River Pon De BankFeatured on the 2007 album “Good 2 Go”.
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3 . The Mitchell Brothers – Michael JacksonFeatured on the 2007 album “Dressed For The Occasion”.
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4 . J. Holiday – BedFeatured on the 2000 album “Back of My Lac'”.
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5 . Sticky, Tubby T – Tales Of The Hood
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6 . N-Dubz – OuchFeatured on the 2008 album “Uncle B”.
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7 . Skepta – Rolex SweepFeatured on the 2007 album “Microphone Champion”.
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8 . Mutya Buena – Just A Little BitFeatured on the 2003 album “Real Girl”.
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9 . Styles, Pharoahe Monch – The LifeFeatured on the 2007 album “A Gangster and a Gentleman”.
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10 . The Loose Cannons – Superstars
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11 . Wookie & Lain – Get EnuffFeatured on the 2001 album “Wookie”. |
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12 . Luther Vandross – Take You OutFeatured on the 1988 album “Luther Vandross”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bizarre deviates with his typical eccentric style, covering topics unrelated to the group’s street themes. This interplay of serious and comedic tones characterizes “Fight Music”.
2. Elephant Man’s single is solidly planted in the reggae genre, though it shares space with other musical styles in the dancehall world.
3. Calvin Harris took the original track up a notch, adding a vibrant electronic flair that helped it stand out on the UK charts.
4. “Bed” was orchestrated under the skilled production of Los Da Mystro, leaving a mark on the charts and listeners alike.
5. “Tales of the Hood” climbed to number 7 on the UK Dance Singles Chart, showing Sticky’s influence in the garage scene.
6. Tulisa led with her vocals in “Ouch”, while the others provided a combined narrative layering the single with storytelling dynamics.
7. As a nod to the track, Skepta was presented with a Rolex Submariner, aligning music with luxury branding.
8. The single “Real Girl” was out in 2007, presenting Mutya Buena’s solo career with a distinct Motown touch.
9. J. Cole incorporated an interpolation in his 2021 song, revisiting Styles’ expressions about personal struggle.
10. The remix “Those Pesky Kids Mix” delivered its electronica vibe for 7 minutes and 3 seconds, a length established for dancing marathons.
11. Lain’s vocals added melodic depth to “Get Enuff”, enhancing Wookie’s UK garage craftsmanship.
12. “Take You Out” topped the charts on the US Adult R&B Songs list, a testament to Vandross’s consistent appeal.
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