How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Missy Elliott, 2Pac, Pato Banton, Family Stand, Mark Morrison, Coolio, Roachford, Shawn Christopher, N~Tyce, Tank, Fugees, Mary J. Blige
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Missy Elliott - Beep Me 911Featured on the 1997 album "Supa Dupa Fly".
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2 . 2Pac - California Love (w/ Dr. Dre)Featured on the 1996 album "All Eyez on Me".
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3 . Pato Banton - Bubbling Hot (w/ Ranking Roger)
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4 . Family Stand - Ghetto HeavenFeatured on the 1990 album "Chain".
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5 . Mark Morrison - Return of the MackFeatured on the 1996 album "Return of the Mack".
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6 . Coolio - 1.2.3.4 [Sumpin' New]Featured on the 1995 album "Gangsta's Paradise".
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7 . Roachford - Get Ready!Featured on the 1991 album "Get Ready!".
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8 . Shawn Christopher - Don't Lose The MagicFeatured on the 1992 album "Another Sleepless Night".
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9 . N~Tyce - Telefunkin'Featured on the 1998 album "All Day, Every Day, Anytime".
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10 . Tank - I Can't Make You Love MeFeatured on the 2010 album "Now Or Never".
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11 . Fugees - Fu~Gee~LaFeatured on the 1996 album "The Score". |
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12 . Mary J. Blige - I'm Goin' DownFeatured on the 1994 album "My Life".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. J-Flexx originally wrote "California Love" for Dr. Dre. Dre recorded three verses before 2Pac contributed following his release from prison. The song became 2Pac's first single post-incarceration.
2. "Bubbling Hot" was penned by Pauline Murray and Roger Charlery, credited under their performing monikers Pato Banton and Ranking Roger. It reached No. 15 on the UK charts.
3. "Ghetto Heaven" features remixes and an original 3:56 version on the European CD maxi, distinguishing it as a diverse offering for remixes enthusiasts.
4. "Return of the Mack" melds R&B and New Jack Swing, topping UK charts and earning acclaim in the US with a prominent performance at the Brit Awards in 1997.
5. Coolio's "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" incorporates a sample from Tom Browne's "Thighs High." It reflects the signature sound of the mid-90s party scene.
6. Roachford's "Get Ready!" appears on their second studio album bearing the same name. It reached No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart amid its limited chart run in 1991.
7. "Don't Lose the Magic" was co-produced by Mike "Hitman" Wilson and Neal Howard. A top-charting dance track, it found success on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart.
8. Released in 1998, "Telefunkin'" peaked at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart and enhanced N-Tyce's reputation as an emerging girl group in the late-90s.
9. Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin initially envisioned "I Can't Make You Love Me" as a bluegrass tune. Bonnie Raitt's emotive ballad rendition solidified its lasting appeal.
10. Fugees' "Fu-Gee-La" employs the Ramsey Lewis sample from "If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want to Be Right)," adding depth to the prominent album, *The Score*.
11. Mary J. Blige's cover, "I'm Goin' Down," traces its roots back to the 1970s film *Car Wash*. Her version resonated strongly with listeners when released as a single in 1995.
12. Camille Jones found further success with Fedde Le Grand's remix of "The Creeps," catapulting the track into the UK charts and dance clubs across Europe.
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