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The Real Craig David Quiz

Craig David burst onto the UK garage scene with the Artful Dodger in 1998. Wildstar records signed him up 1 hour after the performance of the number 1 'Rewind'. If you think you know Craig David try this.

A multiple-choice quiz by kimmy111. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kimmy111

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,273

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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343

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Question 1 of 15

1. So everyone knows that Craig is from Southampton, but in which area of Southampton did he grow up? Hint

Bitterne

St. Mary's

Thornhill

Eastleigh

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which school did Craig attend from the age of 12 to 16? Hint

Alderman Quilley School

Mountbatton School

Bellemoor Boy's School

St. George's Boy's Secondary

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Question 3 of 15

3. Craig used to get bullied at school.

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. From a young age, Craig was picking up the mic and MC-ing in local Southampton Clubs. In which club did Craig debut in 1997? Hint

The Square Ballon

Rhino

New York's

Jumping Jacks

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 2001 Craig went to America to promote his debut album 'Born To Do It.' Why did Craig have to change all the videos that went with the songs for the American audience? Hint

The videos were too long

They were too raunchy to be shown on American screens

People did not agree with Craig dancing with women of a different race

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of the following songs was the B-Side to 'Fill Me In'? Hint

Time To Party

Rewind (Remix)

Can't Be Messin Around

Walking Away

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where did Craig perform in 2000 to show his appreciation for the support shown by Southampton? Hint

The local shopping centre

A local open-air concert held by the local radio station

A local school

his street

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Question 8 of 15

8. Apart from 'Rewind', what song did Craig and The Artful Dodger collaborate on in the 'It's all About the Stragglers' album? Hint

R U Ready

Can't Be Messin Around

7 Days

What You Gonna Do?

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Question 9 of 15

9. In the beginning of the UK version of the '7 Days' video, the radio alarm says what?
'Rise and shine its a new day, and you're listening to ...........' Hint

107.5 South City FM

98.7 Radio 1

103.2 Power FM

97.8 Wispa FM

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Question 10 of 15

10. What's the next line of the following lyric?
'Fast cars, fast women.......................'
Hint

All calls diverted to answer phone

Speed dykes, with electro in 'em

Speed bikes, with nitro in 'em

Need bikes, to be sellin'

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Question 11 of 15

11. Did Craig release a song with Sting in 2003?

Yes

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Question 12 of 15

12. What did Craig make a fashion must have, in the UK in 2000? Hint

Bow Tie

Fishermans Hat

Beenie Hat

Fishnet Tights

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the title of the song Craig released after his America trip which flopped in the UK charts, resulting in Craig's lowest chart position ever? Hint

Fast Cars

7 Days

Rise and Fall

What's your Flava

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the longest song featured on the 'Slicker than your Average' album? Hint

What's Changed?

World Filled with Love

Spainish

2 Steps Back

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Question 15 of 15

15. Complete the song title taken from the 'Slicker Than Your Average' album: 'You dont miss your Water (............................)' Hint

Till you're Thirsty

Till your Well runs dry

Till the Well runs dry

Till there's a Drought

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. So everyone knows that Craig is from Southampton, but in which area of Southampton did he grow up?

Answer: St. Mary's

Craig grew up in St. Mary's on the Holyrood Estate with his Mum and his little brother.

2. Which school did Craig attend from the age of 12 to 16?

Answer: Bellemoor Boy's School

Craig was the goalkeeper in Bellemoor's school football team.

3. Craig used to get bullied at school.

Answer: True

Craig used to get bullied, as he was overweight.

4. From a young age, Craig was picking up the mic and MC-ing in local Southampton Clubs. In which club did Craig debut in 1997?

Answer: Rhino

At 15, Craig's Dad got him a regular slot at Rhino DJ-ing.

5. In 2001 Craig went to America to promote his debut album 'Born To Do It.' Why did Craig have to change all the videos that went with the songs for the American audience?

Answer: People did not agree with Craig dancing with women of a different race

Craig had to change record companies to afford the changes. Wildstar Records got him a contract with Atlantic Records.

6. Which of the following songs was the B-Side to 'Fill Me In'?

Answer: Time To Party

Craig was going to release 'Time To Party', but there wasn't a big r'n'b scene in the UK at the time.

7. Where did Craig perform in 2000 to show his appreciation for the support shown by Southampton?

Answer: A local open-air concert held by the local radio station

Craig headlined at a local concert held by a Southampton radio station.

8. Apart from 'Rewind', what song did Craig and The Artful Dodger collaborate on in the 'It's all About the Stragglers' album?

Answer: What You Gonna Do?

The Artful Dodger released 4 different versions of the 'It's all About the Stragglers' album.

9. In the beginning of the UK version of the '7 Days' video, the radio alarm says what? 'Rise and shine its a new day, and you're listening to ...........'

Answer: 103.2 Power FM

103.2 Power FM is Southampton's local radio station.

10. What's the next line of the following lyric? 'Fast cars, fast women.......................'

Answer: Speed bikes, with nitro in 'em

This lyric is from the song 'Fast Cars', featured on the 'Slicker Than Your Average' album.

11. Did Craig release a song with Sting in 2003?

Answer: Yes

Craig collaborated with Sting on the song 'Rise and Fall', which was the third single to be released from the 'Slicker than your Average' album.

12. What did Craig make a fashion must have, in the UK in 2000?

Answer: Beenie Hat

When Craig was not wearing his Beenie Hat, he turned heads with his ever-changing hairstyle.

13. What is the title of the song Craig released after his America trip which flopped in the UK charts, resulting in Craig's lowest chart position ever?

Answer: What's your Flava

Craig only got to number 8 with 'What's your Flava'.

14. What is the longest song featured on the 'Slicker than your Average' album?

Answer: World Filled with Love

'World Filled with Love' is a whopping 9 minutes long.

15. Complete the song title taken from the 'Slicker Than Your Average' album: 'You dont miss your Water (............................)'

Answer: Till the Well runs dry

'You Dont Miss Your Water (Till The Well Runs Dry)' is the seventh track on the 'Slicker Than Your Average' album.

Source: Author kimmy111

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