How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fat Joe, Cypress Hill, Janet Jackson, The Cheeky Girls, BTH, Dave Mccullen, Club Caviar, Tukan, Mini Viva, Scooter vs Status Quo, Gouryella, Trance Allstars
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. “Crush Tonight” is a track by Fat Joe featuring which R&B artist?
- A Usher
- B Ginuwine
- C R. Kelly
2. Which TV series featured Cypress Hill’s song “Lowrider”?
- A Friends
- B Soccer AM
- C The Simpsons
3. What is the main lyrical hook in Janet Jackson’s “Make Me” reminiscent of?
- A “Beat It” by Michael Jackson
- B “Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
- C “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
4. What chart position did “Have a Cheeky Christmas” achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 1
- B Number 10
- C Number 20
5. What is the genre of Dave McCullen’s “Bitch”?
- A House
- B Techno
- C Drum and Bass
6. When was the original version of “Game Over” by Club Caviar released?
- A March 2001
- B December 2001
- C January 2002
7. Which producer remixed “Light a Rainbow” that gained popularity?
- A CJ Stone
- B Green Court
- C Whippenberg
8. Which duo is behind the single “I Wish”?
- A The Chainsmokers
- B Mini Viva
- C Pet Shop Boys
9. Who partnered with Scooter on “Jump That Rock (Whatever You Want)”?
- A Queen
- B The Rolling Stones
- C Status Quo
10. What language does “Tenshi” translate to “angel” from?
- A Hawaiian
- B Japanese
- C Finnish
11. What label released the track “Go” by Trance Allstars?
- A Code Blue
- B Kontor Records
- C Ministry of Sound
12. How many different decades did Janet Jackson achieve number one hits on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart?
- A Three
- B Four
- C Five
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Tracklist
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1 . Fat Joe – Crush Tonight (w/ Ginuwine)Featured on the 2002 album “Loyalty”.
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2 . Cypress Hill – LowriderFeatured on the 2001 album “Stoned Raiders”.
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3 . Janet Jackson – Make MeFeatured on the 2009 album “Number Ones / The Best”.
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4 . The Cheeky Girls – Have A Cheeky ChristmasFeatured on the 2003 album “Party Time”.
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5 . BTH – Last Christmas
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6 . Dave Mccullen – Bitch
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7 . Club Caviar – Game Over
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8 . Tukan – Light A Rainbow
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9 . Mini Viva – I Wish
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10 . Scooter vs Status Quo – Jump That Rock [Whatever You Want]
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11 . Gouryella – Tenshi
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12 . Trance Allstars – Go
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. “Crush Tonight” features R&B artist Ginuwine. Released in 2002, the track appears on Fat Joe’s “Loyalty” album.
2. B. Cypress Hill’s “Lowrider” was featured on the British TV series Soccer AM. It showcases their rawer Latin sound.
3. B. “Make Me” has a lyrical hook reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough.” Though perceived as a tribute, Janet Jackson confirmed otherwise.
4. B. “Have a Cheeky Christmas” peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a seasonal chart entry.
5. A. Dave McCullen’s “Bitch” is classified as a house track. It made significant chart appearances in the UK.
6. A. “Game Over” by Club Caviar was released in March 2001. It fits into the Hard House genre with multiple versions.
7. A. CJ Stone’s remix of “Light a Rainbow” gained popularity. The song featured vocals from Kaya Brüel.
8. B. Mini Viva released the single “I Wish.” Despite A-list attention, it didn’t climb high in the charts.
9. C. Scooter collaborated with Status Quo for “Jump That Rock (Whatever You Want).” The track blended rock and electronic elements.
10. B. “Tenshi” means “angel” in Japanese. It aligns with Gouryella’s celestial theme in naming tracks.
11. B. “Go” by Trance Allstars was released under Kontor Records, among other labels. The project combined several German artists.
12. B. Janet Jackson achieved number one hits across four different decades on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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