How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lil Wayne, Lumidee, Buju Banton, Fort Minor, Ms. Dynamite, Akon, N-Dubz, Coldcut, The Go! Team, Chris Brown, Blank & Jones, Bashy
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What narrative is depicted in the song “Mrs. Officer” by Lil Wayne?
- A A high-speed chase
- B A romantic escapade
- C A bank heist
2. Which artist featured on Lumidee’s track “Crashin’ A Party”?
- A Sean Paul
- B N.O.R.E.
- C Fat Joe
3. What chart did Buju Banton’s “Paid Not Played” reach in the UK?
- A Number 25
- B Number 50
- C Number 84
4. Who was the producer of Fort Minor’s “Believe Me”?
- A Rick Rubin
- B Mike Shinoda
- C Dr. Dre
5. What political event preceded the release of Ms. Dynamite’s “Judgement Day”?
- A Her performance at Live 8
- B UK general elections
- C The fall of the Berlin Wall
6. In which regions was Akon’s “Pot of Gold” released?
- A Only in Europe
- B Worldwide
- C Only in the USA
7. “Papa Can You Hear Me?” by N-Dubz is a tribute to whom?
- A Dappy’s father
- B N-Dubz’s manager
- C Both A and B
8. What is a key theme in Coldcut’s “Everything Is Under Control”?
- A Romance
- B Surveillance
- C Nature
9. How was The Go! Team’s “Bottle Rocket” primarily recorded?
- A In a professional studio
- B In a home studio
- C In Ian Parton’s kitchen
10. What setting features prominently in the music video for Chris Brown’s “Crawl”?
- A A beach
- B A desert
- C A forest
11. Which album includes Blank & Jones’s “Sweet Revenge”?
- A Nightclubbing
- B A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- C Trance Classics
12. Which genre best characterizes Bashy’s “Kidulthood to Adulthood”?
- A Reggae
- B Grime
- C Funk
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 50/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Lil Wayne – Mrs. Officer/Comfortable (w/ Bobby V.)Featured on the 2004 album “Tha Carter III“.
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2 . Lumidee – Crashin’ A PartyFeatured on the 2008 album “Almost Famous”.
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3 . Buju Banton – Paid Not PlayedFeatured on the 2003 album “Friends for Life”.
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4 . Fort Minor – Believe Me (w/ Bobo & Styles Of Beyond)Featured on the 2003 album “The Rising Tied”.
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5 . Ms. Dynamite – Judgement DayFeatured on the 2005 album “Judgement Days”.
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6 . Akon – Pot Of GoldFeatured on the 2005 album “Trouble“.
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7 . N-Dubz – Papa Can You Hear MeFeatured on the 2005 album “Uncle B”.
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8 . Coldcut – Everything Is Under ControlFeatured on the 2008 album “Sound Mirrors”.
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9 . The Go! Team – Bottle RocketFeatured on the 2006 album “Thunder, Lightning, Strike”.
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10 . Chris Brown – CrawlFeatured on the 2004 album “Graffiti”.
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11 . Blank & Jones – Sweet Revenge
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12 . Bashy – Kidulthood To AdulthoodFeatured on the 2003 album “Catch Me If You Can”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. The song “Mrs. Officer” describes a romantic escapade, with metaphors likening the romance to a police chase. Lil Wayne’s flirtatious lyrics complement the playful theme.
2. B. N.O.R.E. is featured on Lumidee’s “Crashin’ A Party.” The track navigates the party scene, bolstered by N.O.R.E.’s contribution to its energetic rhythm.
3. C. “Paid Not Played” by Buju Banton peaked at number 84 on the UK Official Singles Chart. Its dancehall roots were echoed in the chart performance.
4. B. Mike Shinoda produced “Believe Me.” As a multifaceted artist, Shinoda’s influence extends beyond vocals to production, shaping Fort Minor’s sound.
5. A. Ms. Dynamite performed at Live 8 before releasing “Judgement Day.” The political themes in her music reflect the era’s socio-political atmosphere.
6. A. Akon’s “Pot of Gold” was released solely in Europe, making it unique among his singles as it never had a U.S. release.
7. C. “Papa Can You Hear Me?” is a tribute to both Byron Contostavlos, N-Dubz’s former manager, and Dappy’s father, signifying a personal loss for the group.
8. B. Coldcut’s “Everything Is Under Control” addresses surveillance. With biting wit, the lyrics mirror societal concerns about control and media influence.
9. C. “Bottle Rocket” was recorded in Ian Parton’s kitchen, showcasing The Go! Team’s lo-fi approach and creative spirit in unconventional spaces.
10. B. The music video for “Crawl” features scenes set in a desert, symbolizing isolation and longing, which accompany Chris Brown’s reflective narrative.
11. A. Blank & Jones’s “Sweet Revenge” is from the album “Nightclubbing,” a testament to their continued success in the trance music scene.
12. B. Bashy’s “Kidulthood to Adulthood” fits into the grime genre, with its fast-paced delivery and gritty urban themes depicting the film narrative it supports.
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