How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Salt~N~Pepa, Shaggy, Rayvon, Us3, Mark Morrison, Vivienne McKone, Sinclair, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Bitty Mclean, Inner Circle, Brownstone, Changing Faces, Kim Appleby
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What year was Ava Max’s “Salt” re-released after its initial online debut?
- A 2018
- B 2019
- C 2020
2. Which artist originally wrote the song that Shaggy covered as “In The Summertime”?
- A Ray Dorset
- B Mungo Jerry
- C Bob Marley
3. Which style is NOT featured in Us3’s “Tukka Yoot’s Riddim”?
- A Jazz flute
- B Reggae-influenced rhythms
- C Country fiddle
4. Which notable producer co-wrote Mark Morrison’s “Crazy”?
- A Phil Chill
- B Mykaell S. Riley
- C D’Influence
5. “Sing” by Vivienne McKone was the theme song for which BBC TV program during 1994–1997?
- A Top Gear
- B Travel Show
- C The Great British Bake Off
6. In what year did Sinclair release “Don’t Lie”?
- A 1994
- B 1995
- C 1996
7. Where was the music video for Chaka Demus & Pliers’ “Tease Me” primarily set?
- A Los Angeles
- B Jamaica
- C London
8. What genre fusion is prominent in Bitty McLean’s cover of “It Keeps Rainin’ (Tears from My Eyes)”?
- A Jazz and Rock
- B Reggae and Pop
- C Folk and Blues
9. How did Inner Circle’s “Bad Boys” gain international fame?
- A As the theme for a TV show
- B By being a movie soundtrack
- C Through a viral video
10. Which residence provided the backdrop for Brownstone’s “Grapevyne” music video?
- A Sheats-Goldstein Residence
- B Fallingwater
- C The Glass House
11. Who wrote and produced Changing Faces’ “G. H. E. T. T. O. U. T.”?
- A R. Kelly
- B Babyface
- C Rodney Jerkins
12. What year was Kim Appleby’s “Mama” released as a single?
- A 1991
- B 1992
- C 1993
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Salt~N~Pepa – Do You Want MeFeatured on the 1990 album “Blacks’ Magic”.
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2 . Shaggy, Rayvon – In The SummertimeFeatured on the 1995 album “Boombastic”.
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3 . Us3 – Tukka Yoot’s RiddimFeatured on the 1993 album “Hand on the Torch”.
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4 . Mark Morrison – CrazyFeatured on the 1995 album “Return of the Mack”.
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5 . Vivienne McKone – SingFeatured on the 1994 album “Vivienne McKone”.
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6 . Sinclair – Don’t LieFeatured on the 2004 album “I Want You Back”.
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7 . Chaka Demus & Pliers – Tease MeFeatured on the 1993 album “Tease Me”.
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8 . Bitty Mclean – It Keeps Rainin'[tears from my eyes]Featured on the 1993 album “Just to Let You Know…”.
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9 . Inner Circle – Bad BoysFeatured on the 1992 album “Bad to the Bone”.
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10 . Brownstone – GrapevyneFeatured on the 1995 album “From the Bottom Up”.
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11 . Changing Faces – G. H. E. T. T. O. U. T.Featured on the 1996 album “All Day, All Night”. |
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12 . Kim Appleby – MamaFeatured on the 1990 album “Kim Appleby”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. “Salt” by Ava Max was officially re-released in 2019, after its original 2018 online debut. This track rose to prominence for its upbeat feel and charted well internationally.
2. A. Ray Dorset is the original writer of the 1970 hit “In The Summertime,” which Shaggy covered with Rayvon in 1995, blending reggae with pop influences.
3. C. “Tukka Yoot’s Riddim” by Us3 does not feature a country fiddle. Instead, the track combines reggae rhythms and jazz elements, staying away from any country influences.
4. B. Mykaell S. Riley co-wrote and produced Mark Morrison’s “Crazy,” which aided in marking Morrison’s presence in the UK R&B scene in the mid-nineties.
5. B. “Sing” by Vivienne McKone was used as the theme song for the BBC program “Travel Show” between 1994 and 1997, showcasing its appeal beyond music charts.
6. A. Sinclair’s track “Don’t Lie” was released in 1994, an era characterized by varied remixes and the exploration of R&B influences in mainstream music.
7. B. The music video for “Tease Me” by Chaka Demus & Pliers was set in Jamaica, highlighting vibrant beach scenes and elements of local life, celebrating the duo’s roots.
8. B. Bitty McLean’s “It Keeps Rainin’ (Tears from My Eyes)” prominently fuses reggae with pop elements, leading to its success in the UK and New Zealand charts.
9. A. Inner Circle’s “Bad Boys” gained international recognition by becoming the theme song for the TV show “Cops,” tapping into themes of policing and law enforcement.
10. A. Brownstone’s “Grapevyne” music video features the Sheats-Goldstein Residence, blending architectural elegance with the smooth R&B hues of the track.
11. A. R. Kelly wrote and produced “G. H. E. T. T. O. U. T.” for Changing Faces, complementing the duo’s explorations into the R&B soundscape of the late 1990s.
12. A. Kim Appleby’s “Mama” was released as a single in 1991, showcasing her transition into a solo career while detailing themes tied to personal and artistic growth.
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