How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Wiley, Maroon 5, Jay-Z, N.O.R.E., The Ting Tings, Christina Milian, M&S, The Girl Next Door, Sophie Ellis~Bextor, Pepe Deluxe, Tomcraft, Beatfreakz, Storm
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which sample is used in Wiley’s single “Wearing My Rolex”?
- A “Can You Feel It”
- B “What Would We Do” by DSK
- C “Show Me Love”
2. Who produced Maroon 5’s “Makes Me Wonder”?
- A Matt Wallace
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Quincy Jones
3. What notable edit was made to the chorus of Jay-Z’s single “Can I Get A…” for radio play?
- A “Can I Get A ‘Woo Hoo’?”
- B “Can I Get A ‘What What’?”
- C “Can I Get A ‘Yeah Yeah’?”
4. Which production duo is behind N.O.R.E.’s single “Nothin'”?
- A The Neptunes
- B M&S
- C Swizz Beatz
5. What visual theme is prominent in The Ting Tings’ video for their debut single?
- A A colorful urban landscape
- B A desert ghost town
- C A lavish mansion
6. What recognition did Christina Milian’s single receive at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards?
- A Best New Artist
- B Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
- C Best Dance Recording
7. Which project involves M&S and Natasha Bryce that was released in 2001?
- A M&S Presents the Girl Next Door
- B Groove Is in the Heart
- C The Opera
8. What was Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s role in DJ Spiller’s “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)”?
- A Lyricist
- B Featured vocalist
- C Producer
9. For which product was Pepe Deluxé’s “Before You Leave” originally developed?
- A A sports drink
- B A jeans advertising campaign
- C A perfume line
10. Which Andrea Martin track is sampled in Tomcraft’s “Loneliness”?
- A “Share the Love”
- B “It Ain’t Enough”
- C “Let Me Return the Favor”
11. Which 1983 song’s chorus and melody were used by Beatfreakz in their 2006 release?
- A “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
- B “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell
- C “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics
12. What distinctive feature helped Storm’s eponymous track succeed in the UK charts?
- A Celebrity vocal cameos
- B A purely instrumental composition
- C A surprising music video plot
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 22/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Wiley – Wearing My RolexFeatured on the 2008 album “See Clear Now”.
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2 . Maroon 5 – Makes Me WonderFeatured on the 2007 album “It Won’t Be Soon Before Long“.
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3 . Jay-Z – Can I Get A… (w/ Amil & Ja Rule)Featured on the 1998 album “Vol 2 … Hard Knock Life“.
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4 . N.O.R.E. – Nothin’Featured on the 2002 album “God’s Favorite”.
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5 . The Ting Tings – That’s Not My NameFeatured on the 2008 album “We Started Nothing”.
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6 . Christina Milian – Dip It LowFeatured on the 2004 album “It’s About Time”.
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7 . M&S, The Girl Next Door – Salsoul Nugget [If You Wanna]
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8 . Sophie Ellis~Bextor – Me And My ImaginationFeatured on the 2007 album “Trip the Light Fantastic”.
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9 . Pepe Deluxe – Before You Leave
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10 . Tomcraft – Loneliness
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11 . Beatfreakz – Somebody’s Watching Me
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12 . Storm – StormFeatured on the 1998 album “Storm”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Wiley’s “Wearing My Rolex” incorporates the sample “What Would We Do” by DSK. This sample forms the song’s instrumental backbone, creating a blend of grime and electro elements.
2. Maroon 5’s “Makes Me Wonder” was produced by Matt Wallace. The production embraced contemporary pop/rock sensibilities that defined the band’s sound.
3. Jay-Z’s single “Can I Get A…” had its chorus altered from “Can I Get A ‘Fuck You’?” to “Can I Get A ‘What What’?” for radio friendliness.
4. The Neptunes, a production duo, were behind N.O.R.E.’s single “Nothin’.” Their work on the track gave it a catchy and distinctive appeal.
5. The Ting Tings’ video for their debut single prominently features a desert ghost town. The setting includes performers such as jump-ropers and sign spinners.
6. Christina Milian’s single earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The song’s catchy tune and polished production were noteworthy.
7. The project involving M&S and Natasha Bryce released in 2001 was “M&S Presents the Girl Next Door.” The track achieved notable success in house music circles.
8. Sophie Ellis-Bextor was the featured vocalist on DJ Spiller’s “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love).” Her contribution helped the track reach number one on the UK Singles Chart.
9. Pepe Deluxé’s “Before You Leave” was originally developed for a jeans advertising campaign. The track’s reworked version gained significant attention in the ad world.
10. Tomcraft’s “Loneliness” samples Andrea Martin’s “Share the Love.” This snippet is integral to the song’s emotive character.
11. Beatfreakz’s 2006 release used the chorus and melody from Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me.” The track fused mid-2000s electronic elements with 80s nostalgia.
12. Storm’s self-titled track, purely instrumental, became a club hit and charted in the UK. Its driving beat and hypnotic synth hooks captured the dance floor’s energy.
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