This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 35/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Ben Harper, Me’shell Ndegeocello, Rihanna, Gloria Estefan, Feist, Kanye West, LL Cool J, Björk, Jill Scott, PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, Queens Of The Stone Age

They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the 393 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What is the duration of the single “In the Colors” by Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals?

  • A 3:15
  • B 2:57
  • C 4:05

2. What role did Me’shell Ndegeocello not perform on “I’m Diggin’ You (Like an Old Soul Record)”?

  • A Vocalist
  • B Mastering Engineer
  • C Drummer

3. Which Rihanna song was performed and released in the video form during the Control Room sessions in 2009?

  • A Breakin’ Dishes
  • B Let Me
  • C S.O.S.

4. Which song did Gloria Estefan perform as the English-language version in her concert “Live and Unwrapped”?

  • A Wrapped
  • B Hoy
  • C Mi Tierra

5. Who co-wrote the song “1234” with Feist?

  • A Ben Mink
  • B Sally Seltmann
  • C Gonzales

6. Who introduced Kanye West at the “Live from The Joint” performance of “Touch the Sky”?

  • A Jay-Z
  • B Jamie Foxx
  • C Beyoncé

7. Who produced LL Cool J’s “Headsprung” on The DEFinition?

  • A Timbaland
  • B Pharrell Williams
  • C Quincy Jones

8. Where was Björk’s “Hidden Place” live performance recorded for it to be released on DVD?

  • A Carnegie Hall
  • B Royal Opera House
  • C Sydney Opera House

9. Which album does Jill Scott’s “Golden” come from?

  • A Who Is Jill Scott?
  • B Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2
  • C Experience: Jill Scott 826+

10. On which date was PJ Harvey’s “A Place Called Home” released as a single?

  • A February 26, 2001
  • B October 23, 2000
  • C May 15, 2001

11. At which festival did Sonic Youth perform “Teenage Riot” in 2004?

  • A Pukkelpop
  • B Rock en Seine
  • C Coachella

12. What notable track did Queens of the Stone Age perform at Pukkelpop in 2014?

  • A Another Love Song
  • B Do It Again
  • C Make It Wit Chu

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Tracklist

1 . Ben Harper . In The Colors

Lifted from : EMI publish ‘Lifeline’ by Ben Harper . the Innocent Criminals (2007)

2 . Meshell Ndegeocello . I’m Diggin’ You [like n old soul rec]

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Meshell Ndegeocello. ‘Me’Shell Ma Belle’

3 . Rihanna . Let Me

Lifted from : Def Jam publish Rihanna’s debut album . ‘Music of the Sun’ featuring ‘Pon de Replay’ (2005)

4 . Gloria Estefan . Wrapped

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Gloria Estefan

5 . Feist . 1234

Lifted from : On TV today, Feist on Letterman (2007)

6 . Kanye West . Touch The Sky

Lifted from : Kanye West releases his second album . ‘Late Registration’ featuring ‘Gold Digger’ (2005)

7 . LL Cool J – Headsprung

Lifted from : Def Jam release LL Cool . ‘s tenth album . ‘The DEFinition’ (2004)

8 . Björk . Hidden Place

Lifted from : One Little Indian publish Björk’s fourth studio album . ‘Vespertine’ featuring ‘Hidden Place’ and ‘Pagan Poetry’ (2001)

9 . Jill Scott . A Long Walk, Golden

Lifted from : Jill Scott releases her second album . ‘Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2’ (2004)

10 . PJ Harvey . A Place Called Home

Lifted from : PJ Harvey attends . Belgian festival (2003)

11 . Sonic Youth . Teenage Riot

Lifted from : Sonic Youth rock “En Seine” (2004)

12 . Queens Of The Stone Age . Do It Again

Lifted from : Interscope publish Queens of the Stone Age’s third album . ‘Songs for the Deaf’ featuring Dave Grohl on drums (2002)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. “In the Colors” runs exactly 2:57. It’s a concise but colorful track off the album “Lifeline,” aligning its release with post-tour creative energy.

2. Me’shell Ndegeocello showcased her musical versatility on her debut project, though she did not handle mastering duties, leaving that to Tom Coyne.

3. Rihanna spiced up the Control Room sessions with her track “Breakin’ Dishes,” delivering a live performance that complemented her early dance-pop catalog.

4. Gloria Estefan lent her voice to “Wrapped,” translating the emotion of the original “Hoy” into the English-language version during her unplugged Las Vegas show.

5. Sally Seltmann, an Australian songwriter, first shaped “1234,” allowing Feist to give it the indie pop shine it’s known for today, winning accolades along the way.

6. Jamie Foxx played hypeman and MC, providing an electric introduction to Kanye West at “The Joint,” starting things off with a bit of beatboxing flair.

7. Timbaland lent his signature production to “Headsprung,” giving LL Cool J a high-energy club anthem full of head-nodding beats and infectious rhythms.

8. Björk’s ethereal performance of “Hidden Place” captured at London’s Royal Opera House formed a standout moment released on the ‘Vespertine Live’ DVD.

9. Jill Scott’s “Golden” comes from her second studio album, “Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2,” reflecting her personal growth and artistic depth.

10. “A Place Called Home” by PJ Harvey was released as a single on February 26, 2001, building on the success of her celebrated “Stories from the City” album.

11. Sonic Youth played “Teenage Riot” during their 2004 Rock en Seine festival performance. The recording captures a moment of avant-garde energy typical of the band.

12. “Do It Again” was one of the crowd-pleasers performed by Queens of the Stone Age at Pukkelpop in 2014, underscoring their riff-heavy festival presence.

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