How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : MC Hammer, Busta Rhymes, The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy, Eminem, Warren G, Damage, Jimmy Cliff, Arrested Development, Black Machine, TLC, Young Black Teenagers, Public Enemy
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . MC Hammer - Do Not Pass Me ByFeatured on the 1991 album "Too Legit to Quit".
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2 . Busta Rhymes - Turn It Up / Fire It UpFeatured on the 1997 album "When Disaster Strikes...".
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3 . The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy - Television The Drug Of The NationFeatured on the 1992 album "Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury".
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4 . Eminem - My Name IsFeatured on the 1999 album "The Slim Shady LP".
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5 . Warren G - I Shot The SherriffFeatured on the 1997 album "Take a Look Over Your Shoulder".
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6 . Damage - Love GuaranteedFeatured on the 1997 album "Forever".
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7 . Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly NowFeatured on the 1993 album "Cool Runnings : Soundtrack".
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8 . Arrested Development - TennesseeFeatured on the 1992 album "3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of…".
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9 . Black Machine - How Gee
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10 . TLC - No ScrubsFeatured on the 1999 album "FanMail".
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11 . Young Black Teenagers - Tap The BottleFeatured on the 1993 album "Dead Enz Kidz Doin' Lifetime Bidz". |
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12 . Public Enemy - NighttrainFeatured on the 1991 album "Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Turn It Up (Remix) / Fire It Up” prominently samples the theme from “Knight Rider.” It incorporates R&B elements while maintaining the essence of the original track.
2. “Television, The Drug Of The Nation” critically examines the pervasive influence of television, likening it to an addictive drug that shapes consciousness.
3. Eminem's hit “My Name Is” earned his first Grammy for “Best Rap Solo Performance.” The track captured attention with its catchy hook and clever wordplay.
4. Bob Marley penned the original “I Shot the Sheriff,” which Warren G later reinterpreted, addressing themes of justice and social criticism through a rap lens.
5. “Love Guaranteed” by Damage features on “Now That's What I Call Music! 36,” capturing the R&B vibe of 1997 in the UK music scene.
6. The “Cool Runnings” soundtrack includes Jimmy Cliff's rendition of “I Can See Clearly Now,” a song that fittingly accompanied the film’s uplifting message.
7. “Tennessee” was written after Speech’s personal loss, capturing feelings of bereavement following the deaths of his grandmother and brother in Tennessee.
8. Black Machine’s “How Gee” gained notable chart success with its upbeat, electronic rhythm, making waves in the early '90s club scenes.
9. “No Scrubs” criticizes a man, termed a "scrub," who is boastful despite unfulfilled promises and stagnant ambition, making it an anthem for self-respect in relationships.
10. “Tap the Bottle” samples multiple tracks including “Tramp” by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, blending elements for a signature sound.
11. Public Enemy’s “Nighttrain” is a quintessential hip-hop track, carrying powerful messages wrapped in beats sampled from James Brown.
12. “Leave It Up to Me” by Aaron Carter is tied to the “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” soundtrack, featuring youthful, energetic themes consistent with the film.
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