N.W.A., Inner Circle, Miki Howard, Aaliyah, Living Colour, SL2, Next, Michael Jackson, Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, Mica Paris, Bernard Butler & McAlmont, Nas
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
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Tracklist
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1 . N.W.A. – Express YourselfNotable for being one of the few N.W.A. tracks without explicit lyrics, “Express Yourself” was produced by Dr. Dre, who also performs the vocals. The song samples Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band’s track of the same name. The lyrics address themes of free expression and the rejection of censorship. Writer(s) : O’Shea Jackson Featured on the 1988 album “Straight Outta Compton“.
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2 . Inner Circle – Sweat [A La La La La Long]Produced by Roger Lewis, Ian Lewis, and Touter Harvey, members of Inner Circle, “Sweat [A La La La La Long]” became a major hit, particularly in Europe, and is known for its catchy reggae rhythm. The band gained additional fame for their song “Bad Boys,” which became the theme for the TV show “Cops.” Writer(s) : Ian Lewis Publisher(s) : Rock Pop Music Featured on the 1992 album “Bad to the Bone”.
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3 . Miki Howard – Until You Come Back To MeProduced by LeMel Humes, “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” is a cover of the song originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The track features jazz musician Gerald Albright on saxophone. The song was written by Stevie Wonder, Morris Broadnax, and Clarence Paul and became a hit for Aretha Franklin in 1973. Writer(s) : Morris Ervin Broadnax, Stevie Wonder, Clarence Paul Publisher(s) : Stone Agate Music, Sawandi Music, Jobete Music Co Inc, Black Bull Music Inc Featured on the 1989 album “Miki Howard”.
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4 . Aaliyah – If Your Girl Only KnewIf Your Girl Only Knew was produced by Timbaland, who also contributed to the songwriting alongside Missy Elliott. The song showcases Aaliyah‘s distinctive vocal style and Timbaland‘s innovative production techniques. The music video was directed by Joseph Kahn, known for his work with artists like Britney Spears and Eminem. Writer(s) : Timbaland, Missy Elliott Publisher(s) : Virginia Beach Music, Mass Confusion Productions Featured on the 1996 album “One in a Million“.
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5 . Living Colour – Solace of YouProduced by Ed Stasium and incorporating elements of funk and rock, “Solace of You” features the band’s lineup: Corey Glover (vocals), Vernon Reid (guitar), Muzz Skillings (bass), and Will Calhoun (drums). Writer(s) : Corey Glover, Vernon Alphonsus Reid Publisher(s) : Songs Of Smp Featured on the 1990 album “Time’s Up“.
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6 . SL2 – On A Ragga TipOn A Ragga Tip was produced by Slipmatt and Lime, members of SL2. It became a major hit in the UK, known for its fusion of breakbeat hardcore and ragga influences. The track samples “Walk and Skank” by Jah Screechy. SL2’s music played a significant role in the early 90s rave scene, and the song is considered a classic of the genre. Writer(s) : Slipmatt, Martin Burnett, Jah Screechy, John Fernandez, James Augustus Publisher(s) : Blacka Dread Music (Gb), Universal Citybeat Music Limitedfalse
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7 . Next – Too CloseProduced by KayGee from Naughty by Nature, “Too Close” features vocals from R.L. Huggar, T-Low, and Tweety. It became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum. The song’s lyrics discuss a man dancing closely with a woman and realizing she is aroused. Writer(s) : Keir Gist, Raphael Shawan Brown, Robert L Huggar, Denzil Miller, Lawrence Smith, Denzil Miller, Lawrence Smith Publisher(s) : Emi April Music Inc, Wut Shawan A Do Music Inc, Naughty Music, Uh Oh Entertainment Inc Featured on the 1997 album “Rated Next”.
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8 . Michael Jackson – They Don’t Care About UsThey Don’t Care About Us was produced by Michael Jackson and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. It addresses social issues and injustice. The music video, directed by Spike Lee, was filmed in Brazil and featured scenes of local culture and protests. There are two versions of the video, one filmed in a prison and the other in a Brazilian favela. Writer(s) : Michael Jackson Publisher(s) : Mijac Music Featured on the 1995 album “HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I”.
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9 . Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince – Twinkle Twinkle [I’m Not A Star]Twinkle Twinkle [I’m Not A Star] was produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jeff Townes) and features vocals by Will Smith (The Fresh Prince). This album was the duo’s last before Will Smith focused on his acting career, which skyrocketed with “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Writer(s) : The Fresh Prince, Jeffrey Townes Publisher(s) : Zomba Enterprises Incfalse Featured on the 1993 album “Code Red”.
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10 . Mica Paris – I Wanna Hold On To YouProduced by Narada Michael Walden, known for his work with Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin, “I Wanna Hold On To You” features a blend of soul and pop influences. Mica Paris is also known for her role in the West End production of “Chicago” and her work as a radio and television presenter in the UK. Writer(s) : Narada Michael Walden, Mica Paris, Sally Jo Dakota Publisher(s) : Wc Music Corp, Rondor Music Ltd (London), Gratitude Sky Music Incfalse Featured on the 1993 album “Whisper a Prayer”.
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11 . Bernard Butler & McAlmont – Yes VideoThe song was produced by Bernard Butler, formerly of Suede, and David McAlmont provided the vocals. The music video, directed by David Slade, features the duo performing the song with a backdrop of urban and rural imagery. Bernard Butler left Suede due to creative differences, and this collaboration marked his successful return to music. Genres : britpop Featured on the 1994 album “The Sound of McAlmont and Butler”. |
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12 . Nas – It Ain’t Hard to TellFeaturing Nas‘s intricate lyricism and storytelling, “It Ain’t Hard to Tell” was produced by Large Professor and samples Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.” The track is regarded as one of Nas‘s signature songs and a classic in hip-hop. “Illmatic” is often cited as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, with contributions from producers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Q-Tip Writer(s) : Gene C Redd, Nas, John Bettis, Claydes Eugene Smith, Roy Handy, Robert Spike Mickens, Richard Alle N Westfield, George Brown (US 2), Gene Redd, Steven M Porcaro, Cleveland Horne, Dennis Ronald Thomas, Robert Earl Bell, Ronald N Bell Publisher(s) : Universal Music Z Songs, Sun Shining Inc Featured on the 1994 album “Illmatic“.
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