How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Janet Jackson, Gabrielle, Busta Rhymes, Ebony Vibe Everlasting, Tina Moore, Bell Biv DeVoe, Public Enemy, De La Soul, Rihanna, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson, Eternal
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What unique feature about Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” music video should be noted?
- A It was shot in her hometown.
- B It includes animation sequences.
- C Filmed in a California airplane hangar.
2. Which remix of Gabrielle’s “Going Nowhere” is named after a legal term?
- A Portishead mix
- B It’s in the Post (Again) mix
- C Law’s House mix
3. What is a notable aspect of the Busta Rhymes song “It’s a Party”?
- A It features a gospel choir.
- B Zhané provides guest vocals.
- C Samples from a classical symphony.
4. Which format was *not* used for Ebony Vibe Everlasting’s “Groove of Love” release?
- A Vinyl 12″ single
- B Cassette single
- C Digital download
5. Which remix of “Never Gonna Let You Go” achieved noteworthy chart success in the UK?
- A Tuff Jam classic vocal mix
- B Kelly G Bump-N-Go mix
- C Original album version
6. Who contributed a line for Bell Biv DeVoe’s “Do Me!”?
- A Ricky Bell
- B Ronnie DeVoe
- C Busta Rhymes
7. What marks Public Enemy’s “Do You Wanna Go Our Way???” timeline?
- A Their collaboration with Def Jam
- B The post-Def Jam era
- C Signing with Sony Music
8. Which significant sample is featured in De La Soul’s “Breakadawn”?
- A Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”
- B Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It”
- C Prince’s “Purple Rain”
9. Which tour by Rihanna included “Loveeeeeee Song” in its setlist?
- A The Anti World Tour
- B Diamonds World Tour
- C Loud Tour
10. What groundbreaking chart event is associated with Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)”?
- A First female hip hop debut at number one
- B Longest-lasting number-one hit
- C First song to sell 1 million downloads
11. What notable accolade did “You Are Not Alone” achieve in the US Billboard charts?
- A First song to break top 50 on its debut
- B First to debut at number one
- C Fastest climb to number one ever
12. Who played guitar on Eternal’s version of “Someday”?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Jimmy Page
- C George Harrison
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Janet Jackson – RunawayFeatured on the 1995 album “Design of a Decade 1986/1996”.
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2 . Gabrielle – Going NowhereFeatured on the 1993 album “Find Your Way”.
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3 . Busta Rhymes – It’s A Party (w/ Zhané)Featured on the 1996 album “The Coming”.
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4 . Ebony Vibe Everlasting – Groove Of Love
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5 . Tina Moore – Never Gonna Let You GoFeatured on the 1997 album “Tina Moore”.
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6 . Bell Biv DeVoe – Do Me!Featured on the 1990 album “Poison“.
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7 . Public Enemy – Do You Wanna Go Our WayFeatured on the 1999 album “There’s a Poison Goin’ On…”.
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8 . De La Soul – BreakadawnFeatured on the 1993 album “Buhloone Mindstate”.
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9 . Rihanna – Loveeeeeee Song (w/ Future)Featured on the 2012 album “Unapologetic”.
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10 . Lauryn Hill – Doo-Wop [That Thing]Featured on the 1998 album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”.
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11 . Michael Jackson – You Are Not AloneFeatured on the 1995 album “HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I”. |
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12 . Eternal – SomedayFeatured on the 1997 album “Before The Rain”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “Runaway” music video was uniquely filmed in a California airplane hangar. Marcus Nispel directed the visual, which features Janet Jackson exploring various international locations.
2. Among the several remixes of “Going Nowhere,” there’s one known as the “Law’s House mix.” It joins a suite of variants, each with distinct musical flair.
3. “It’s a Party” by Busta Rhymes stands out because the song features guest vocals by Zhané. This collaboration added a fresh, impactful sound to Busta’s debut solo album.
4. “Groove of Love” by Ebony Vibe Everlasting was released in multiple formats, notably the vinyl 12″ single. However, digital downloads were not an option during the initial release period in 1994.
5. The Kelly G Bump-N-Go mix of “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Tina Moore achieved outstanding success on the UK charts. Its garage remix brought renewed attention to the song in 1997.
6. In the Bell Biv DeVoe track “Do Me!,” Busta Rhymes is credited for contributing the memorable line about a “backstage underage adolescent.”
7. Public Enemy’s track “Do You Wanna Go Our Way???” signifies the group’s creative freedom post-Def Jam. It coincided with their signing to Atomic Pop, marking a new chapter.
8. De La Soul’s “Breakadawn” prominently samples Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It.” This choice added an iconic layer to the track’s hip hop foundation.
9. Rihanna included “Loveeeeeee Song” in the setlist for her Diamonds World Tour in 2013. The song was part of her *Unapologetic* album era.
10. Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” was the first hip hop debut single by a female solo artist to premiere at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1998.
11. “You Are Not Alone,” written by R. Kelly for Michael Jackson, made history by being the first song to debut at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
12. Eric Clapton played guitar on Eternal’s rendition of “Someday,” contributing to the track’s rich sound and helping it achieve significant chart success in the UK.
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