How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Skee~Lo, Joe, Michael Jackson, Beenie Man, Ice~T, 2Pac, Funky Poets, Adamski & Seal, Boyz II Men, Zhané, The Sounds Of Blackness, Ce Ce Peniston
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Skee~Lo - Top Of The StairsFeatured on the 1995 album "I Wish".
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2 . Joe - All The Things [Your Man Won't Do]Featured on the 1996 album "All That I Am".
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3 . Michael Jackson - Blood On The Dance FloorFeatured on the 1997 album "Blood On The Dance Floor: HIStory In The Mix".
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4 . Beenie Man - Who Am IFeatured on the 1998 album "Many Moods Of Moses".
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5 . Ice~T - I Aint New Ta ThisFeatured on the 1993 album "Home Invasion".
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6 . 2Pac - Wanted Dead Or Alive (w/ Snoop Dogg)Featured on the 1996 album "Gridlock'd: The Soundtrack".
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7 . Funky Poets - Born In the GhettoFeatured on the 1993 album "True To Life".
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8 . Adamski & Seal - KillerFeatured on the 1990 album "Doctor Adamski's Musical Pharmacy".
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9 . Boyz II Men - MotownphillyFeatured on the 1991 album "Cooleyhighharmony".
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10 . Zhané - Request LineFeatured on the 1997 album "Saturday Night".
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11 . The Sounds Of Blackness - I'm Going All The WayFeatured on the 1994 album "Africa To America; The Journey Of The Drum". |
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12 . Ce Ce Peniston - FinallyFeatured on the 1992 album "Finally".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "Top of the Stairs" by Skee-Lo increased its fame thanks to its inclusion in the "Money Train" soundtrack. The film contributed to the song's alignment with the 1990s urban pop scene.
2. Joe’s song is in the key of E-flat minor. The track exploits minor seventh chords to create a slow-jam atmosphere.
3. Nile Rodgers lent his guitar skills to Michael Jackson's track, ensuring it maintained its funky new jack swing character.
4. "Who Am I (Sim Simma)" is a prime example of dancehall music. Its cultural impact helped Beenie Man earn a Grammy nod.
5. Ice-T's song was released by Rhyme $yndicate Records. Post-Sire, Ice dove deep into gangsta narratives with "Home Invasion".
6. Tupac Shakur, despite the temporal constraints, plays a role via archival footage in the "Wanted Dead Or Alive" video.
7. Funky Poets' "Born In the Ghetto" is primarily an R&B track, flavored with hip-hop elements aligning with '90s trends.
8. Seal's outstanding vocals on "Killer" significantly boosted its popularity, cementing its place in acid house history.
9. Bell Biv DeVoe got shoutouts in “Motownphilly,” synching with the new jack swing’s heyday. They even appeared in the track's music video.
10. Queen Latifah brought fresh verses to Zhané’s "Request Line" remix, contributing her characteristic flair to the track.
11. Sounds of Blackness’ album "Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum" hit shelves in 1994, featuring their signature blend of genres.
12. The music video for "Finally" by CeCe Peniston received accolades at the Billboard Music Video Awards, thanks to its creative direction.
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