How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : G-Unit, 50 Cent, Bob Sinclar, Big Brovaz, Stefy, Lady Sovereign, Erasure, Paul van Dyk, The Black Eyed Peas, Tiësto, Alec Empire, The Bees
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes 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 . G-Unit – Wanna Get To Know YouFeatured on the 2004 album “Beg for Mercy”.
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2 . 50 Cent – If I Can’tFeatured on the 2003 album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’“.
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3 . Bob Sinclar – Darlin’Featured on the 2000 album “Champs Elysées”.
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4 . Big Brovaz – We Wanna Thank You [The Things You Do]Featured on the 2002 album “Nu-Flow”.
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5 . Stefy – ChelseaFeatured on the 2006 album “The Orange Album”.
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6 . Lady Sovereign – So HumanFeatured on the 2009 album “Jigsaw”.
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7 . Erasure – Make Me Smile [Come Up and See Me]Featured on the 2003 album “Other People’s Songs”.
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8 . Paul van Dyk – Crush (w/ Second Sun)Featured on the 2003 album “Reflections”.
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9 . The Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get EnoughFeatured on the 2011 album “The Beginning”.
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10 . Tiësto – Lethal IndustryFeatured on the 2002 album “In My Memory”.
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11 . Alec Empire – Addicted To YouFeatured on the 2001 album “Intelligence and Sacrifice”. |
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12 . The Bees – Chicken PaybackFeatured on the 2004 album “Free the Bees”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jimmy Iovine initially saw potential in “If I Can’t” as the lead single for 50 Cent’s album. However, 50 Cent went with “In da Club,” which turned out to be a wise decision.
2. Bob Sinclar’s “Darlin'” reached number 46 on the UK Official Physical Singles Chart before falling to number 81. It was a modest success in early April 2001.
3. Big Brovaz’s “We Wanna Thank You (The Things You Do)” was the theme song for *Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed*. It gave the film a funky, energetic vibe.
4. In the music video for “Chelsea,” Adam West played the role of a judge. This comedic courtroom scene made for a memorable visual.
5. Lady Sovereign’s “So Human” samples “Close to Me” by The Cure. The collaboration with Robert Smith added an iconic touch to the track.
6. Erasure’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)” featured in *My Name Is Earl*. This gave the song exposure to a new audience through television.
7. Paul van Dyk’s “Crush” is notable for its various remixes. The track’s flexibility across dance styles kept it relevant in clubs.
8. The Black Eyed Peas filmed the music video for “Just Can’t Get Enough” in Tokyo. The video carried a poignant dedication to Japan post-tsunami.
9. In 2006, Richard Durand delivered a remix of “Lethal Industry” by DJ Tiësto. This version added fresh energy to the enduring track.
10. Alec Empire’s “Addicted to You” borrows audio from “The Matrix,” giving it a dynamic edge. This sample enhanced the track’s intense atmosphere.
11. “Chicken Payback” was recorded at Abbey Road Studios by The Bees. This legendary studio provided a historical backdrop for the track.
12. “I Know You Got Soul” by Eric B. & Rakim is notable for its incorporation of breathing sounds and cymbal crashes. These elements contribute to its complex texture.
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