How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Aretha Franklin, Chantay Savage, The Tony Rich Project, Credit To The Nation, SWV, Pappa Bear, The Luniz, Janet Jackson, The Pasadenas, Montell Jordan, Shabba Ranks, Adventures Of Stevie V
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Aretha Franklin - A Rose Is Still a RoseFeatured on the 1998 album "A Rose Is Still a Rose".
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2 . Chantay Savage - I Will SurviveFeatured on the 1996 album "I Will Survive".
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3 . The Tony Rich Project - Nobody KnowsFeatured on the 1996 album "Words".
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4 . Credit To The Nation - Sowing The Seeds Of HatredFeatured on the 1993 album "Take Dis".
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5 . SWV - I'm So Into YouFeatured on the 1992 album "It's About Time".
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6 . Pappa Bear - Cherish (w/ Jan van der Toorn)Featured on the 1997 album "What's My Name?".
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7 . The Luniz - Playa HataFeatured on the 1995 album "Operation Stackola".
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8 . Janet Jackson - EscapadeFeatured on the 1989 album "Rhythm Nation 1814".
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9 . The Pasadenas - Love ThingFeatured on the 1991 album "Elevate".
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10 . Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do ItFeatured on the 1995 album "This Is How We Do It".
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11 . Shabba Ranks - Housecall [Your Body Can't Lie to Me] (w/ Maxi Priest)Featured on the 1991 album "As Raw As Ever". |
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12 . Adventures Of Stevie V - Dirty Cash [Money Talks]Featured on the 1989 album "Adventures of Stevie V".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Lauryn Hill provided both production and background vocals for Aretha Franklin’s 1998 album lead single. Her distinct style contributed to the song’s unique R&B feel.
2. Gloria Gaynor originally recorded "I Will Survive," later reinterpreted by Chantay Savage as a ballad. This 1996 cover achieved Gold certification.
3. Joe Rich was credited as the Tony Rich Project for his debut single. The song was a significant chart success across multiple countries.
4. "Sowing The Seeds Of Hatred" was released by One Little Indian in 1994. The track combines hip hop with political themes.
5. Cheryl "Coko" Gamble is the member of SWV who performed vocals on their 1993 single. Her work contributed to the song's commercial success.
6. Pappa Bear’s track from 1997 samples Kool & the Gang's "Cherish." The sampling paired with contemporary production yielded a popular release.
7. The 1995 track by Luniz features Teddy, alongside elements from several musical influences, contributing to its distinct feel.
8. A conversation inspired the theme for Janet Jackson’s single. The word “escapade” emerged as a pivotal concept during its development.
9. The delay of The Pasadenas’ album "Elevate" was due to the commercial performance of the singles "Love Thing" and "Reeling."
10. Oji Pierce co-produced Montell Jordan’s debut single. This collaboration marked Def Jam’s foray into R&B music with notable success.
11. "As Raw as Ever" featured Shabba Ranks and Maxi Priest's collaboration. This Grammy-winning album highlighted their dynamic synergy.
12. The Adventures of Stevie V’s track "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" was sampled by Dizzee Rascal, exemplifying its enduring influence.
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