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.
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”
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Y?N-Vee – I’m Goin DownFeatured on the 1995 album “Y?N-Vee”.
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2 . Foxy Brown – Gotta get u home (w/ Blackstreet)Featured on the 1996 album “Ill Na Na”.
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3 . Adeva – Don’t Let It Show On Your FaceFeatured on the 1991 album “Love Or Lust?”.
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4 . Prince & The New Power Generation – The Morning PapersFeatured on the 1992 album “(Love Symbol)“.
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5 . Dionne Farris – I KnowFeatured on the 1994 album “Wild Seed – Wild Flower”.
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6 . Massive Attack – Unfinished SympathyFeatured on the 1991 album “Blue Lines“.
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7 . Jade – Don’t Walk AwayFeatured on the 1992 album “Jade To The Max”.
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8 . Janet Jackson – Whoops Now!Featured on the 1993 album “Janet“.
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9 . Will Downing – Come Together As OneFeatured on the 1989 album “Come Together As One”.
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10 . After 7 – Heat Of The MomentFeatured on the 1989 album “After 7”.
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11 . Sybil – When I’m Good And ReadyFeatured on the 1993 album “Good ‘N’ Ready”. |
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12 . Gusto – Disco’s Revenge
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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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