How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shaggy, Sounds Of Blackness, Johnny Gill, Lil’ Kim, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Ms. Lauryn Hill, M People, Gabrielle, Imani Coppola, DJ Kool, Rob Base, Inner City
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What significant feature is shown in the music video for M People’s “Fantasy Island”?
- A A revolving restaurant
- B A rotating platform
- C A spinning disco ball
2. Why did Gabrielle write “Give Me a Little More Time”?
- A To defy critics of her second album
- B To address one-hit wonder critics
- C To express romantic patience
3. Which classic song is sampled in Imani Coppola’s “Legend of a Cowgirl”?
- A Sunshine Superman
- B Mellow Yellow
- C Season of the Witch
4. Which Beastie Boys track inspired the title of DJ Kool’s “Let Me Clear My Throat”?
- A Intergalactic
- B The New Style
- C Brass Monkey
5. What was notable about the release of Rob Base’s song “Turn It Out (Go Base)”?
- A It was his first solo single
- B It was only a digital single
- C It peaked at number one
6. Which chart did Inner City’s “Till We Meet Again” fail to crack?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Billboard dance chart
- C UK Top 40
7. What is distinctive about Masai’s “Do That Thang” release?
- A Featured a Hollywood actor
- B Had limited airplay
- C Multiple remixes and formats
8. Against which stereotype was S Club 7’s “Don’t Stop Movin’” a rebuttal?
- A Pop bands lack versatility
- B Disco is dead
- C Teen groups can’t win awards
9. Who directed the music video for Fergie’s “Glamorous”?
- A McG
- B Dave Meyers
- C Spike Jonze
10. What was notable about Leonid Rudenko’s “Everybody” music video actor?
- A Played several roles
- B Won an acting award
- C Was an unknown actress
11. What sample does Chase & Status use in “Against All Odds”?
- A Apache by The Shadows
- B Dead End Street by Lou Rawls
- C The End by The Doors
12. Who features on Blue’s version of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” with Stevie Wonder?
- A Angie Stone
- B Alicia Keys
- C Janet Jackson
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Shaggy – Oh CarolinaFeatured on the 1993 album “Pure Pleasure”.
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2 . Sounds Of Blackness – OptimisticFeatured on the 1991 album “The Evolution of Gospel”.
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3 . Johnny Gill – Wrap My Body TightFeatured on the 1990 album “Johnny Gill”.
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4 . Lil’ Kim – Lighters UpFeatured on the 2005 album “The Naked Truth”.
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5 . DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson (w/ ft. Mike Tyson, Don King)Featured on the 1989 album “And in This Corner…”.
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6 . Ms. Lauryn Hill – Ex-FactorFeatured on the 1998 album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill >“.
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7 . M People – Fantasy IslandFeatured on the 1997 album “Fresco”.
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8 . Gabrielle – Give Me A Little More TimeFeatured on the 1996 album “Gabrielle”.
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9 . Imani Coppola – Legend of a CowgirlFeatured on the 1997 album “Chupacabra”.
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10 . DJ Kool – Let Me Clear My Throat (w/ Biz Markie & Doug E. Fresh)Featured on the 1996 album “Let Me Clear My Throat”.
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11 . Rob Base – Turn It Out [Go Base]Featured on the 1989 album “The Incredible Base”. |
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12 . Inner City – Till We Meet AgainFeatured on the 1990 album “Fire”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “Fantasy Island” video features M People performing on a rotating platform, reflecting the song’s playful yet inclusive theme. It visually complements the song’s airplay success despite its modest chart position.
2. Gabrielle penned “Give Me a Little More Time” to counteract the notion that she’d be a fleeting success. Her rich, soulful voice once again descended from doubtful whispers to radio hits.
3. Imani Coppola’s “Legend of a Cowgirl” samples Donovan’s 1966 hit “Sunshine Superman.” Combining catchy tunes with feminist undertones, the song charmed its way into chart success.
4. The title and line “Let Me Clear My Throat” pay homage to the Beastie Boys’ 1986 track “The New Style.” DJ Kool’s energetic anthem lives on in sports arenas everywhere.
5. “Turn It Out (Go Base)” was a bold effort by Rob Base to establish his solo artistry following “It Takes Two.” While not a chart-topping hit, the track’s lively beats were dance-floor favorites.
6. Inner City’s “Till We Meet Again” didn’t make it into the UK Top 40, yet its soulful blend of techno and house music left its mark. The song contributed to the band’s lasting influence on electronic dance music.
7. Masai’s “Do That Thang” came out in various formats with extensive remixes. Despite being low on mainstream charts, its vinyl and collector appeal gave it a unique presence.
8. S Club 7 defied disco’s alleged demise with “Don’t Stop Movin’.” The single’s double topping of the UK charts confirmed pop’s versatility and rewardability post-millennium.
9. Dave Meyers directed “Glamorous,” capturing Fergie’s rise from humble beginnings. The visuals align with the song’s narrative of maintaining grounding amid glamour.
10. Charleene Rená starred in the music video for Leonid Rudenko’s “Everybody.” Her performance in the dance-centric video helped keep it on high rotation despite top actor anonymity.
11. Chase & Status’s “Against All Odds” sampled Lou Rawls’ “Dead End Street.” Blending London nightlife with raw, rhythmic layers, the track resonated with its underground meets mainstream vibe.
12. Blue’s rendition of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” features R&B powerhouses Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone. Their collaboration added a contemporary yet respectful twist to the classic hit.
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