How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Young MC, New Edition, Sinclair, Missy Elliott, K-Ci & JoJo, The Brand New Heavies, Eric B. & Rakim, 2Pac, Gloria Gaynor, Fierce, TQ, Method Man
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who directed the music video for Young MC’s 1991 single?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Michael Bay
- C David Fincher
2. What was sampled in New Edition’s 1996 single?
- A The Beatles’ “Come Together”
- B Funkadelic’s “One Nation Under a Groove”
- C Sly and the Family Stone’s “Family Affair”
3. Which studio was used for recording Missy Elliott’s 1997 single?
- A Power Station
- B Abbey Road
- C Master Sound Studios
4. Who was featured as a vocalist on the 1996 track released under the name Makaveli?
- A K-Ci & JoJo
- B Boys II Men
- C Aaron Neville
5. Which classic Maria Muldaur song did The Brand New Heavies cover in 1994?
- A “Midnight at the Oasis”
- B “I’ll Be Seeing You”
- C “Moon River”
6. What significant accomplishment did Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 song achieve?
- A Winning a Grammy
- B Topping the UK charts
- C Being covered by Elvis
7. What year was the British trio Fierce’s single “So Long” released?
- A 1999
- B 2000
- C 1998
8. Which two artists performed the duet remix released in 1995?
- A LL Cool J and Lauren Hill
- B Method Man and Mary J. Blige
- C Dr. Dre and Sade
9. What was Eric B. & Rakim’s 1990 song dedicated to?
- A Rakim’s father
- B Their producer
- C A close friend
10. When was TQ’s single “Better Days” officially released?
- A 1998
- B 2000
- C 1999
11. Which recording studio was used for an album that featured a 1997 single by a surging duo?
- A Electric Lady Studios
- B Power Play Studios
- C Sunset Sound
12. How many weeks did New Edition’s lead single spend at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart?
- A Five
- B One
- C Three
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 34/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Young MC – That’s The Way Love GoesFeatured on the 1991 album “Brainstorm”.
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2 . New Edition – Hit Me OffFeatured on the 1998 album “Home Again“.
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3 . Sinclair – Ain’t No CasanovaFeatured on the 1994 album ” I Want You Back”.
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4 . Missy Elliott – Hit Em Wit Da HeeFeatured on the 1996 album “Supa Dupa Fly“.
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5 . K-Ci & JoJo – You Bring Me UpFeatured on the 1995 album “Love Always”.
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6 . The Brand New Heavies – Midnight At The OasisFeatured on the 1997 album “Brother Sister”.
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7 . Eric B. & Rakim – Let The Rhythm Hit ‘EmFeatured on the 1997 album “Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em”.
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8 . 2Pac – Toss It UpFeatured on the 1994 album “The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory”.
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9 . Gloria Gaynor – I Will SurviveFeatured on the 1978 album “Love Tracks”.
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10 . Fierce – So LongFeatured on the 1999 album “Right Here Right Now”.
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11 . TQ – Better DaysFeatured on the 1978 album “They Never Saw Me Coming”. |
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12 . Method Man – All I Need (w/ Mary J. Blige)Featured on the 1999 album “Tical“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Michael Bay directed the music video for Young MC’s 1991 single. Known for his action-packed style, his involvement came before achieving blockbuster fame.
2. The track samples Funkadelic’s “One Nation Under a Groove” among others. Using existing funk and hip-hop tunes contributed to its chart success.
3. Missy Elliott recorded her 1997 track at Master Sound Studios. The recording location established her early association with producer Timbaland.
4. K-Ci & JoJo, among others, featured on the track released under Makaveli in 1996. The follow-up differed in production from the album version.
5. The Brand New Heavies covered “Midnight at the Oasis” in 1994. This track marked part of N’Dea Davenport’s era with the group.
6. Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” won a Grammy. Its cultural impact was further recognized with inclusion in the National Recording Registry.
7. “So Long” by Fierce was released in 1999. It represented part of a late-90s British R&B surge, achieving chart success in the UK.
8. Method Man and Mary J. Blige collaborated on the 1995 remix. The song interwove soulful melodies with raw rap, leading to platinum certification.
9. Eric B. & Rakim’s track was dedicated to Rakim’s father and producer Paul C. Dedicating music to loved ones reflects common hip-hop traditions.
10. TQ’s single “Better Days” was released in 1999. Despite released after the album, it continued to cement his presence in the R&B scene.
11. Power Play Studios was utilized for the 1997 release by an up-and-coming duo. Their studio work accounted for part of a successful period in hip-hop.
12. New Edition’s lead single spent three weeks at number one on the R&B chart. The group’s resurgence was marked by harmonized vocal strength.
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