Hip-Hop & Soul N°120 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

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

The subjects du jour are : Y?N-Vee, Foxy Brown , Adeva, Prince & The New Power Generation, Dionne Farris, Massive Attack, Jade, Janet Jackson, Will Downing, After 7, Sybil, Gusto

They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which Caribbean island is prominently featured in the music video for Janet Jackson's "Whoops Now"?

  • A Saint Lucia
  • B Anguilla
  • C Barbados

2. Will Downing is often compared to which other famous R&B singer?

  • A Teddy Pendergrass
  • B Marvin Gaye
  • C Luther Vandross

3. Who were the founding members of After 7, the group behind "Heat of the Moment"?

  • A Melvin and Kevon Edmonds
  • B Ralph and Ricky Bell
  • C Ronnie and Robert DeVoe

4. "When I'm Good and Ready" by Sybil was produced by which famous songwriting duo?

  • A Stock and Waterman
  • B Ashford and Simpson
  • C Jam and Lewis

5. Which 1979 track provides the looped sample in "Disco's Revenge" by Gusto?

  • A "Groovin' You" by Harvey Mason
  • B "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire
  • C "Good Times" by Chic

6. What classic film inspired the music video for Craig David's "What's Your Flava?"

  • A "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
  • B "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
  • C "Alice in Wonderland"

7. Who produced Chris Cornell's "Part of Me," marking a shift from his rock roots?

  • A Dr. Dre
  • B Timbaland
  • C Danger Mouse

8. Which song by DJ Aligator featured a controversial and catchy whistle riff?

  • A "The Whistle Song"
  • B "Whistle While You Work It"
  • C "Whistleblower"

9. "Womanizer" by Britney Spears reached the top of which country's charts within a week?

  • A United States
  • B United Kingdom
  • C Canada

10. Who were the original members of Atomic Kitten for the release of "Right Now"?

  • A Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, Kerry Katona
  • B Natasha Hamilton, Kerry Katona, Jenny Frost
  • C Liz McClarnon, Jenny Frost, Kerry Katona

11. Girls@Play are often likened to which famous group based on their character-driven image?

  • A The Village People
  • B The Spice Girls
  • C The Supremes

12. Which single by After 7 reentered the charts a year after its initial release?

  • A "Ready or Not"
  • B "Heat of the Moment"
  • C "Can't Stop"

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Tracklist

1 . Y?N-Vee - I'm Goin Down

Featured on the 1995 album "Y?N-Vee".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

2 . Foxy Brown - Gotta get u home (w/ Blackstreet)

Featured on the 1996 album "Ill Na Na".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

3 . Adeva - Don't Let It Show On Your Face

Featured on the 1991 album "Love Or Lust?".

More by the same : Wikipedia

4 . Prince & The New Power Generation - The Morning Papers

Featured on the 1992 album "(Love Symbol)".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Dionne Farris - I Know

Featured on the 1994 album "Wild Seed – Wild Flower".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

6 . Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy

Featured on the 1991 album "Blue Lines".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . Jade - Don't Walk Away

Featured on the 1992 album "Jade To The Max".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

8 . Janet Jackson - Whoops Now!

Featured on the 1993 album "Janet".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

9 . Will Downing - Come Together As One

Featured on the 1989 album "Come Together As One".

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . After 7 - Heat Of The Moment

Featured on the 1989 album "After 7".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Sybil - When I'm Good And Ready

Featured on the 1993 album "Good ‘N’ Ready".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

12 . Gusto - Disco's Revenge

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

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

1. Anguilla serves as the tropical backdrop for the "Whoops Now" music video, complementing its laid-back, Motown vibe. The video shows Jackson and her friends enjoying the island.

2. Will Downing's smooth baritone voice often draws comparisons to Luther Vandross. Both artists share a penchant for blending R&B, soul, and jazz elements.

3. After 7 includes Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, brothers of Babyface. Their group debuted in 1989, showcasing new jack swing influences.

4. Sybil collaborated with Stock and Waterman for her hit "When I'm Good and Ready." Their catchy production helped the track rise on the UK charts.

5. "Disco's Revenge" samples "Groovin' You" by Harvey Mason. Gusto loops the track's bassline as a nod to disco’s enduring influence on house music.

6. "What's Your Flava?" parodies "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." Craig David offers golden CD finders a tour of his music factory.

7. Timbaland produced "Part of Me," giving Chris Cornell's sound an electronic twist. The collaboration divided rock purists and crossover fans alike.

8. "The Whistle Song" is DJ Aligator's debut track, memorable for its whistle riff. It topped the Danish charts and broke into European rankings.

9. "Womanizer" topped the U.S. charts in a record-breaking leap from number 96. It marked Britney Spears’ return to No. 1 after nearly a decade.

10. The original lineup of Atomic Kitten included Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Kerry Katona. Following this, Jenny Frost joined the group.

11. Girls@Play's personas resemble The Village People. Their character-driven approach aimed to capture audiences with themed costumes and roles.

12. "Heat of the Moment" reentered and climbed the Hot 100 over a year post-release. Its resilience led to further successes for After 7.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 15, 2026