How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Chaka Demus & Pliers, Maxwell, Janet Jackson, Mica Paris, The Roots, Shanice, Digital Underground, Mary J. Blige, LL COOL J, Prince, Diana Ross, Eternal
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who is the alter ego of Shock G featured in “The Humpty Dance” by Digital Underground?
- A Humpty Hump
- B Dapper Dan
- C Cookie Crisp
2. Which song did Mary J. Blige’s “Reminisce” sample?
- A “Stop, Look, Listen” by MC Lyte
- B “Lookin’ for Love” by J. Cole
- C “Summer Madness” by Kool & the Gang
3. “Ain’t Nobody” by LL Cool J interpolates a song by which artist?
- A Rick James
- B Chaka Khan
- C Marvin Gaye
4. What spiritual concept is depicted in the music video for Prince’s “The Holy River”?
- A Kundalini awakening
- B Third Eye
- C Moon phases
5. Diana Ross covered “I Will Survive” for which album?
- A “Take Me Higher”
- B “The Boss”
- C “Chain Reaction”
6. Which chart did Eternal’s “Secrets” peak at number nine?
- A US Billboard Hot 100
- B UK Singles Chart
- C German Singles Chart
7. What event plays “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit” during breaks?
- A Detroit Red Wings games
- B Detroit Opera House intermissions
- C Detroit Symphony Orchestra concerts
8. “Put the Needle on It” by Dannii Minogue uses what metaphor?
- A Running the track
- B Mixing drinks
- C Sexual activity
9. What inspired Britney Spears’ song “Circus”?
- A Life in showbiz
- B Family reunions
- C Zoo animals
10. Which song does “Whatcha Think About That” sample?
- A “Je m’appelle Jane” by Jane Birkin
- B “El Bimbo” by Bimbo Jet
- C “Boombastic” by Shaggy
11. Which movie features Reflekt’s “Need To Feel Loved”?
- A “It’s All Gone Pete Tong”
- B “Trainspotting”
- C “Requiem for a Dream”
12. What event led “Murder on the Dancefloor” to chart again in 2024?
- A Inclusion in the film “Saltburn”
- B Its use in a viral TikTok dance
- C Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s reunion tour
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Chaka Demus & Pliers – Murder She WroteFeatured on the 1993 album “Tease Me1”.
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2 . Maxwell – Sumthin’ Sumthin’Featured on the 1996 album “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite“.
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3 . Janet Jackson – Because Of LoveFeatured on the 1993 album “Janet“.
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4 . Mica Paris – If I Love U 2 NiteFeatured on the 1990 album “Contribution”.
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5 . The Roots – You Got Me (w/ Erykah Badu)Featured on the 1999 album “Things Fall Apart“.
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6 . Shanice – I Love Your SmileFeatured on the 1991 album “Inner Child”.
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7 . Digital Underground – The Humpty DanceFeatured on the 1989 album “Sex Packets“.
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8 . Mary J. Blige – ReminisceFeatured on the 1992 album “What’s the 411?“.
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9 . LL COOL J – Ain´t NobodyFeatured on the 1996 album “Phenomenon”.
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10 . Prince – The Holy RiverFeatured on the 1996 album “Emancipation”.
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11 . Diana Ross – I Will Survive
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12 . Eternal – SecretsFeatured on the 1995 album “Power of a Woman”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Humpty Hump is the alter ego of Shock G featured prominently in “The Humpty Dance.” The song achieved notable chart success and includes a young Tupac Shakur in its music video.
2. “Reminisce” samples “Stop, Look, Listen” by MC Lyte, adding a heavy hip-hop beat that complemented its moody tone as envisioned by producer Dave Hall.
3. LL Cool J’s “Ain’t Nobody” interpolates the 1983 hit by Rufus and Chaka Khan, blending nostalgic melodies with LL’s rap verses for a unique twist.
4. Prince’s music video for “The Holy River” visually references the mystical Third Eye, aligning with the song’s theme of spiritual enlightenment and redemption.
5. Diana Ross covered “I Will Survive” for her album “Take Me Higher.” Her rendition gained attention through film exposure and a memorable Super Bowl performance.
6. Eternal’s “Secrets” peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart, marking the group’s ninth top-10 hit in their homeland and solidifying their pop prowess.
7. “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit” is a favorite at Detroit Red Wings games, showcasing city pride with its energizing beats during sporting events.
8. Dannii Minogue uses “Put the Needle on It” as a metaphor for sexual activity. The track highlights her dance-pop style with a disco-inspired sound.
9. Britney Spears’ “Circus” is inspired by her life as an entertainer. The song explores the dynamics of fame while delivering an upbeat electropop experience.
10. “Whatcha Think About That” samples “Je m’appelle Jane” by Jane Birkin, integrating its unique sound within the Pussycat Dolls’ electropop track.
11. Reflekt’s “Need To Feel Loved” gained further recognition after featuring in the film “It’s All Gone Pete Tong.” The track topped the UK Dance Singles Chart in 2005.
12. “Murder on the Dancefloor” re-entered charts in 2024 after being featured in the film “Saltburn,” bringing Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s hit back into the spotlight.
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