How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bitty Mclean, M. Beat, Zhané, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Aretha Franklin, Beenie Man, Michael Jackson, Prince & The New Power Generation, PM Dawn, Refugee Camp All Stars, Lenny Kravitz
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who originally wrote the song “It Keeps Rainin’ (Tears from My Eyes)” covered by Bitty McLean?
- A John Lennon and Paul McCartney
- B Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew, and Bobby Charles
- C Bob Dylan and George Harrison
2. What notable thing did General Levy do when recording for the track “Incredible” with M-Beat?
- A Recorded his vocals in a single take
- B Played all the instruments himself
- C Recorded live in front of an audience
3. Which famous group produced Zhané’s “Hey Mr. D.J.”?
- A The Neptunes
- B Naughty by Nature
- C Timbaland and Magoo
4. Who made their first commercial appearance by playing piano on Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything”?
- A Alicia Keys
- B Stevie Wonder
- C John Legend
5. Which artist features alongside Missy Elliott on her track “All N My Grill”?
- A Ludacris
- B Big Boi
- C Snoop Dogg
6. Which song by Aretha Franklin used replayed elements from the track “The Glow of Love” by Change?
- A Respect
- B Chain of Fools
- C A Rose Is Still a Rose
7. On which kind of vinyl was Beenie Man’s “Dancehall Queen” originally released?
- A 12-inch vinyl
- B 7-inch vinyl
- C Picture disc vinyl
8. Which musical genre does Michael Jackson’s song “Jam” incorporate?
- A New jack swing
- B Funk
- C Jazz
9. What was the name of Prince’s backing band during the release of “Gett Off”?
- A Revolution
- B The New Power Generation
- C The Time
10. Which band’s song is sampled in P.M. Dawn’s debut single “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss”?
- A Duran Duran
- B Spandau Ballet
- C Tears for Fears
11. What soundtrack was Lauryn Hill’s song for the Refugee Camp All-Stars association produced for?
- A Romeo + Juliet
- B Love Jones
- C Boomerang
12. Who produced Lenny Kravitz’s single “Heaven Help”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Lenny Kravitz
- C Dr. Dre
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Tracklist
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1 . Bitty Mclean – It Keeps Rainin'[tears from my eyes]Featured on the 1993 album “Just to Let You Know…”.
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2 . M. Beat – Incredible (w/ General Levy)
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3 . Zhané – Hey Mr. DjFeatured on the 1993 album “Pronounced Jah-Nay”.
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4 . Lauryn Hill – Everything Is EverythingFeatured on the 1998 album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill >“.
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5 . Missy Elliott – All N My GrillFeatured on the 1999 album “Da Real World”.
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6 . Aretha Franklin – Here We Go AgainFeatured on the 1998 album “A Rose Is Still a Rose“.
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7 . Beenie Man – Dance Hall Queen (w/ Chevelle Franklyn)
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8 . Michael Jackson – JamFeatured on the 1991 album “Dangerous“.
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9 . Prince & The New Power Generation – Gett OffFeatured on the 1991 album “Diamonds and Pearls“.
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10 . PM Dawn – Set A Drift On Memory BlissFeatured on the 1991 album “Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience”.
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11 . Refugee Camp All Stars – The Sweetest Thing (w/ Lauryn Hill)Featured on the 1997 album “Love Jones : Soundtrack”. |
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12 . Lenny Kravitz – Heaven HelpFeatured on the 1993 album “Are You Gonna Go My Way“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. “It Keeps Rainin’ (Tears from My Eyes)” was originally written by Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew, and Bobby Charles. Bitty McLean gave it a reggae twist in 1993 and found chart success.
2. A. General Levy recorded his vocal part for “Incredible” in just one take, leaving an indelible mark on jungle music with M-Beat in 1994.
3. B. “Hey Mr. D.J.” by Zhané was produced by Naughty by Nature. It sampled Michael Wycoff’s work and brought R&B flair to dance floors worldwide.
4. C. John Legend made his mark as a pianist on Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything,” setting the stage for his future superstar career.
5. B. On “All N My Grill,” Missy Elliott shines alongside Big Boi, adding Outkast flavor to her iconic track from *Da Real World*.
6. C. “A Rose Is Still a Rose,” borrowing from Change’s “The Glow of Love,” gave Aretha Franklin another dance club hit in 1998.
7. B. Beenie Man’s “Dancehall Queen” first spun its way into listeners’ hearts on a classic 7-inch vinyl, showcasing its reggae vibes.
8. A. “Jam” swings into the new jack swing genre, complete with a Heavy D rap feature that helped make it a 1992 hit for Michael Jackson.
9. B. Prince embarked on his musical adventures during “Gett Off” accompanied by The New Power Generation, showcasing his visionary prowess.
10. B. P.M. Dawn’s debut single “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss” cleverly sampled Spandau Ballet’s “True,” weaving a new tapestry from old threads.
11. B. Lauryn Hill’s track for the Refugee Camp All-Stars was tailored for the “Love Jones” soundtrack, blending with the film’s romantic vibe.
12. B. “Heaven Help” saw Lenny Kravitz taking control behind the scenes as producer, in addition to performing, for his 1993 single.
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