How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : M People, Beverley Knight, Tasmin Archer, Will Smith, Aaliyah, Mark Morrison, Bobby Brown, Soul II Soul, Adeva, Prince & The New Power Generation, Neneh Cherry, Kris Kross
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What was the name of the album from which M People’s track, released on 13 September 1993, derived?
- A Bizarre Fruit
- B Elegant Slumming
- C Northern Soul
2. Which year saw the re-release of Beverley Knight’s “Flavour of the Old School” with a new music video?
- A 1993
- B 1997
- C 1995
3. What significant event does Tasmin Archer’s “Sleeping Satellite” lyrically explore?
- A The Moon landing and its impact
- B Space tourism possibilities
- C The launch of the Hubble Telescope
4. Will Smith’s 1999 track featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee samples which iconic artist?
- A Marvin Gaye
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Prince
5. On which album is Aaliyah’s cover of “At Your Best (You Are Love)” found?
- A One in a Million
- B Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number
- C Aaliyah
6. Mark Morrison’s “Trippin'” contributed to which album’s success?
- A Innocent Man
- B Return of the Mack
- C Only God Can Judge Me
7. Who were the noted producers of Bobby Brown’s “Good Enough”?
- A Jam & Lewis
- B Dr. Dre
- C Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Babyface
8. Which British soul band’s album features “I Care”?
- A Soul II Soul
- B Simply Red
- C Jamiroquai
9. Who originally wrote “It Should’ve Been Me,” as later recorded by Adeva?
- A Gamble and Huff
- B Norman Whitfield and Mickey Stevenson
- C Holland-Dozier-Holland
10. Which famous musicians are sampled in the intro of Prince’s 1992 single?
- A Elvis Presley
- B Michael Jackson
- C Earlier Prince songs
11. Who directed the cover image photography for Neneh Cherry’s “Money Love” single?
- A Steven Klein
- B Jean-Baptiste Mondino
- C Annie Leibovitz
12. What children’s event is central to Kris Kross’s “I Missed the Bus”?
- A School Talent Show
- B School Bus
- C Summer Camp
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Tracklist
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1 . M People – Moving on UpFeatured on the 1993 album “Elegant Slumming”.
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2 . Beverley Knight – Flavour Of The Old SchoolFeatured on the 1998 album “The B-Funk”.
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3 . Tasmin Archer – Sleeping SatelliteFeatured on the 1992 album “Great Expectations”.
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4 . Will Smith – Wild Wild West (w/ Dru Hill, Kool Mo Dee)Featured on the 1999 album “Willennium”.
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5 . Aaliyah – At Your Best [You Are Love]Featured on the 1994 album “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number”.
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6 . Mark Morrison – Trippin []Featured on the 1996 album “Return of the Mack”.
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7 . Bobby Brown – Good EnoughFeatured on the 1992 album “Bobby”.
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8 . Soul II Soul – I CareFeatured on the 1995 album “Volume V – Believe in Yourself”.
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9 . Adeva – It Should’ve Been MeFeatured on the 1991 album “Love or Lust”.
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10 . Prince & The New Power Generation – My Name Is PrinceFeatured on the 1992 album “(Love Symbol)“.
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11 . Neneh Cherry – Money LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Homebrew”. |
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12 . Kris Kross – I Missed The BusFeatured on the 1992 album “Totally Krossed Out”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track comes from the album “Elegant Slumming,” released by M People in 1993. It reached notable chart positions and was accompanied by a saxophone solo from Mike Pickering.
2. Beverley Knight’s debut single was re-released in 1995, leading to greater radio play and reaching a respectable chart position a second time around.
3. “Sleeping Satellite” addresses the legacy of the Apollo missions and humanity’s feelings following the Moon landing. It’s a ponderous look at what comes after such a monumental achievement.
4. Will Smith’s song creatively samples Stevie Wonder’s classic “I Wish.” The track also garnered significant attention due to its celebrity-laden music video.
5. Aaliyah’s “At Your Best (You Are Love)” is part of her first album “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number,” showcasing her early R&B influences and success.
6. “Trippin'” appeared on the “Return of the Mack” album, which cemented Mark Morrison’s place in the music industry during the mid-90s.
7. “Good Enough” boasts production credits from Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Babyface, adding chart-topping polish typical of their collaborations.
8. “I Care” appeared on Soul II Soul’s album “Volume V: Believe.” This British musical collective is recognized for their unique blend of R&B, soul, and dance music.
9. The song “It Should’ve Been Me” was penned by Norman Whitfield and Mickey Stevenson, providing a timeless appeal that led to multiple covers including those by Adeva.
10. The intro of this Prince track samples vocals from several of his earlier works, seamlessly integrating his creative history into the new piece.
11. The artistic cover for “Money Love” was shot by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, whose expertise lent a striking visual to accompany the track’s release.
12. “I Missed the Bus” by Kris Kross humorously recounts the familiar experience of missing the school bus, a narrative delivered through the duo’s youthful hip-hop flair.
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