How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lionel Richie, Naughty By Nature, Ghostface Killah, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Mica Paris, Sabrina Johnston, Lalah Hathaway, Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson, Dr. Dre, Guru, Jade, TLC
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What distinguishes Lionel Richie’s “My Destiny” in the Dutch music scene?
- A It was banned from radio
- B It topped the Dutch Single Top 100
- C It never charted in the Netherlands
2. Which location plays a prominent role in Nicki Minaj’s music video for a track from *Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded*?
- A New York
- B The Bahamas
- C Trinidad and Tobago
3. E’voke’s “Arms of Loren” is associated with which unfortunate outcome?
- A A lawsuit with their label
- B Not charting in the UK Top 100
- C Misprinted album covers
4. What thematic element is a central feature in The Almighty’s “Devil’s Toy”?
- A Social justice
- B Environmental concerns
- C Duality of love
5. Which notable UK television program helped launch Maria Willson’s career?
- A Pop Idol
- B My Kind Of People
- C Top of the Pops
6. Sabrina Johnston’s “Peace” was a musical response to which historical event?
- A The Gulf War
- B The fall of the Berlin Wall
- C The Millennium Bug
7. In terms of genre influence, which style is prominent in Lalah Hathaway’s “Heaven Knows”?
- A Jazz-fusion
- B Brit Soul
- C Funk
8. What Grammy-winning remix correlates with Melanie C’s “I Turn to You”?
- A Hex Hector’s dance version
- B Skrillex’s dubstep remix
- C David Guetta’s radio edit
9. What is a notable certification achievement for Becky G’s “Shower” in the United States?
- A Gold
- B Multi-platinum
- C Diamond
10. Which track from Guru’s Jazzmatazz features N’Dea Davenport?
- A Trust Me
- B Be Trustful
- C Look Forward
11. Which movie incorporated Yello’s “Jungle Bill” into its soundtrack?
- A Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- B Beverly Hills Cop
- C Top Gun
12. Which phrase from NSYNC’s “It’s Gonna Be Me” later became an Internet meme?
- A “Every Little Thing”
- B “No More Lies”
- C “It’s Gonna Be May”
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lionel Richie – You Are My DestinyFeatured on the 1992 album “Back To Front”.
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2 . Naughty By Nature – Jamboree (w/ Zhané)Featured on the 1999 album “Nineteen Naughty Nine Nature’s Fury”.
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3 . Ghostface Killah – All That I Got Is You (w/ Mary J. Blige)Featured on the 1996 album “Ironman”.
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4 . DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – SummertimeFeatured on the 1991 album “Homebase“.
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5 . Mica Paris – Young Soul Rebels
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6 . Sabrina Johnston – PeaceFeatured on the 1991 album “Peace”.
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7 . Lalah Hathaway – Heaven KnowsFeatured on the 1990 album “Lalah Hathaway”.
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8 . Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson – The Best Things In Life Are FreeFeatured on the 1992 album “Mo’ Money : Soundtrack”.
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9 . Dr. Dre – Zoom (w/ LL Cool J)Featured on the 1998 album “Bulworth : Soundtrack”.
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10 . Guru – Trust Me (w/ N’Dea Davenport)Featured on the 1993 album “Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1“.
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11 . Jade – One WomanFeatured on the 1995 album “Jade to the Max”. |
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12 . TLC – UnprettyFeatured on the 1999 album “FanMail“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “My Destiny” reached the pinnacle of the Dutch Single Top 100, marking its distinct success in the Netherlands.
2. Nicki Minaj filmed the music video for her track in Trinidad and Tobago, capturing the vibrant Carnival atmosphere.
3. “Arms of Loren” did not enter the UK Top 100 chart, contributing to E’voke’s decision to part ways.
4. The song “Devil’s Toy” emphasizes the dual nature of love, portraying it as both tempting and perilous.
5. Maria Willson gained exposure through the UK show “My Kind Of People,” aiding her career launch.
6. Sabrina Johnston wrote “Peace” during the Gulf War, intending to spread positivity through music.
7. “Heaven Knows” is influenced by Brit Soul, with its synthetic beats and soulful melodies.
8. Hex Hector’s dance remix of “I Turn to You” won a Grammy, enhancing Melanie C’s chart performance.
9. Becky G’s “Shower” achieved multi-platinum status in the U.S., reflecting its commercial triumph.
10. “Trust Me,” featuring N’Dea Davenport, appears on Guru’s influential Jazzmatazz Volume 1.
11. “Jungle Bill” appeared in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” broadening its cultural reach.
12. The phrase “It’s Gonna Be May” became a meme highlighting NSYNC’s lyric with comedic timing.
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