How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gwen Guthrie , Ruthless Rap Assassins, TLC, Melba Moore , Ice Cube, Maxwell, Peter Andre, Janet Jackson, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Kris Kross, Aaliyah, Dr.Octagon
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which artist’s vocals were retained in the single version of “My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor)”?
- A Matt Aitken
- B Pete Burns
- C Stock Aitken Waterman
2. The track by Ruthless Rap Assassins features a duet with whom?
- A Tracey Carmen
- B Just Mellow
- C George Clinton
3. Who directed the music video for 112’s “Peaches & Cream”?
- A Director X
- B Sean Combs
- C Mario Winans
4. Who produced Melba Moore’s “Do You Really Want My Love”?
- A D. Conley
- B George Clinton
- C Tracey Carmen
5. “Bop Gun (One Nation)” by Ice Cube references which band through its samples?
- A Tom Tom Club
- B Funkadelic
- C Parliament
6. “Tarzan Boy” features what iconic sound in its melody?
- A An elephant trumpet
- B Tarzan’s cry
- C A lion’s roar
7. Which city is the setting for the music video of the track released by B.B.E. in July 1996?
- A Paris
- B New York City
- C London
8. EPMD’s track features a sample of which song by The Whole Darn Family?
- A Genius of Love
- B One Nation Under a Groove
- C Seven Minutes of Funk
9. What was the inspiration for the song “All 4 Love” by Color Me Badd?
- A Patch My Heart
- B I Shot The Sheriff
- C Seven Minutes of Funk
10. Lil Tjay’s track from 2019 explores which theme prominently?
- A Fame
- B Betrayal
- C Adventure
11. Which two producers collaborated on the 2012 track featuring Luciana?
- A Tiësto and Wolfgang Gartner
- B Avicii and Afrojack
- C Steve Aoki and Zedd
12. The B-side of Jon McClure’s track shares a name with a work by which poet?
- A Allen Ginsberg
- B Charles Bukowski
- C Robert Frost
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Gwen Guthrie – Ain t Nothin Goin On But The RentFeatured on the 1986 album “Good to Go Lover”.
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2 . Ruthless Rap Assassins – And It Wasn’t a DreamFeatured on the 1990 album “Killer Album”.
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3 . TLC – Baby Baby BabyFeatured on the 1992 album “Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip”.
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4 . Melba Moore – Do You Really Want My LoveFeatured on the 1990 album “Soul Exposed”.
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5 . Ice Cube – Bop Gun [One Nation]Featured on the 1993 album “Lethal Injection”.
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6 . Maxwell – Ascension [Don’t Ever Wonder]Featured on the 1996 album “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite”.
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7 . Peter Andre – All About UsFeatured on the 1997 album “Time”.
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8 . Janet Jackson – Black CatFeatured on the 1989 album “Rhythm Nation 1814“.
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9 . DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince – Boom! Shake The RoomFeatured on the 1993 album “Code Red”.
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10 . Kris Kross – AlrightFeatured on the 1993 album “Da Bomb”.
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11 . Aaliyah – 4 Page LetterFeatured on the 1996 album “One in a Million“. |
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12 . Dr.Octagon – Blue FlowersFeatured on the 1996 album “Dr. Octagonecologyst”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The single version of “My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor)” retains Pete Burns’ vocals. Other elements were altered significantly in the remix versions.
2. The track by Ruthless Rap Assassins includes a duet with Tracey Carmen. Despite minimal chart success, it received critical acclaim.
3. The music video for 112’s “Peaches & Cream” was directed by Director X. It supplements the song’s energetic vibe with engaging visuals.
4. Danny Conley produced Melba Moore’s “Do You Really Want My Love.” He also handled its engineering obligations.
5. “Bop Gun (One Nation)” by Ice Cube samples Funkadelic. The title pays homage to George Clinton’s musical universe.
6. “Tarzan Boy” utilizes Tarzan’s iconic cry. This melodic motif became a notable feature of the track.
7. The B.B.E. music video features New York City. A woman in a bikini strolls through the urban landscape, enhancing the dreamy vibe.
8. EPMD’s track samples “Seven Minutes of Funk” by The Whole Darn Family. This sampling technique contributed to the song’s unique sound.
9. Color Me Badd’s “All 4 Love” draws inspiration from “Patch My Heart” by the Mad Lads. The song achieved significant chart success.
10. Lil Tjay’s 2019 track delves into themes of betrayal and trust. These themes resonate with his personal and community experiences.
11. Tiësto and Wolfgang Gartner produced the 2012 track with Luciana. It celebrates DJs and the electronic music scene.
12. The B-side “You Get So Alone It Just Makes Sense” references a Charles Bukowski collection. This reflects Jon McClure’s literary influences.
For THE FULL HIP-HOP & SOUL COLLECTION click here
