the Song
100
Dougie
I never knew there was a love like this before
Never had someone to show me a love.
Song: Love Like This by Faith Evans
What is Jay-Z's real name?
The artists real name is Shawn Carter.
Fun Fact: His stage name is partly a tribute to his mentor, Jaz-O, and also references the J/Z subway lines he used to take in Brooklyn.
Fantasy - Mariah Carey (1995)
NO
“Killing Me Softly” – Fugees
“Killing Me Softly with His Song” – Roberta Flack
200
Hammertime Dance
If you like it, then
you shoulda put a ring on it
Song: Single Ladies by Beyonce
What is 50 Cent's real name?
His real name is Curtis Jackson.
Fun Fact: He named himself after Kelvin Martin, a 1980s Brooklyn robber known as "50 Cent".
“Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
YES
Fun fact: Won Best R&B Vocal Performance, 1973.
“Nice for What” – Drake
“Ex-Factor” – Lauryn Hill
300
Electric Slide
I can't fool myself, I don't want nobody else to ever love me
You are my shining star, my guiding light, my love fantasy
Song: Never Too Much by Luther Vandross
What is Erykah Badu's real name?
Her real name is Erica Wright?
Fun Fact: The "kah" in her name refers to the ancient Egyptian term for the inner self.
“No Scrubs” – TLC
YES
Fun fact: Won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, 2000.
“Big Poppa” – The Notorious B.I.G.
“Between the Sheets” – The Isley Brothers
400
Thriller
Come home late,
Tapping my shoulder thinking you gonna get you some
Song: Heard It All Before. by Sunshine Anderson
What is Stevie Wonder's real name?
His real name is Stevland Morris.
Fun Fact: He is a child prodigy and was signed with Motown at age 11.
“Work It” – Missy Elliott
NO
Fun fact: Nominated multiple times, but Missy Elliott didn’t win for this track.
“No Diggity” – Blackstreet
“Grandma’s Hands” – Bill Withers
500
Tootsee Roll
They smiling in your face
All the time, they wanna take your place
Song: Backstabbers by The O'Jays
What is Queen Latifah's real name?
The real name of the artist is Dana Owens.
Fun Fact: She is the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston (1992)
YES
Fun Fact: Whitney Houston’s version of the song, originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1973, became one of the best-selling singles of all time. It won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1994 and solidified Houston’s status as one of the greatest vocalists ever.
One More Chance (Remix)” – The Notorious B.I.G.
“Stay With Me” – DeBarge