How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Eternal, Samuelle, Whitney Houston, Dana Dawson, Prince & The New Power Generation, Tina Turner, Jay~Z, En Vogue, Blackstreet, Wyclef Jean, LL Cool J, M People
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who wrote the song “Power of a Woman” for the group Eternal?
- A Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers
- B Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy
- C L.A. Reid and Babyface
2. What major chart did “So You Like What You See” top in 1990?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B Billboard R&B Top 100
- C UK Singles Chart
3. Which iconic style does Whitney Houston emulate in the “I’m Your Baby Tonight” music video?
- A Audrey Hepburn
- B Marilyn Monroe
- C Elizabeth Taylor
4. Which song by Dana Dawson reached the UK Official Dance Singles Chart?
- A 3 Is Family
- B Got to Give Me Love
- C Show Me Love
5. Prince wrote “Cream” while in front of what object?
- A A piano
- B A mirror
- C A typewriter
6. What is the theme of the R&B ballad from the album *Wildest Dreams*?
- A Heartbreak
- B Excess
- C Loss and remembrance
7. What music sample is used in Jay-Z’s “(Always Be My) Sunshine”?
- A The Brothers Johnson’s “Midsummer Madness”
- B Chic’s “Good Times”
- C James Brown’s “Funky Drummer”
8. Which instrument is primarily featured in the En Vogue track written by Foster and McElroy?
- A Guitar
- B Bass
- C Samples
9. Which song did Blackstreet collaborate with Dr. Dre and Queen Pen?
- A No Diggity
- B Take Me There
- C The Next Episode
10. What global initiative did Wyclef Jean’s “New Day” support?
- A Live Aid
- B NetAid
- C Farm Aid
11. Which group provided the chorus for LL Cool J’s “Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)” remix?
- A Destiny’s Child
- B Total
- C TLC
12. Which UK chart position did M People’s “Just for You” achieve?
- A Number one
- B Number five
- C Number eight
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Eternal – Power Of A WomanFeatured on the 1995 album “Power of a Woman”.
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2 . Samuelle – So You Like What You SeeFeatured on the 1990 album “Living in Black Paradise”.
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3 . Whitney Houston – I’m Your Baby TonightFeatured on the 1990 album “I m Your Baby Tonight“.
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4 . Dana Dawson – Got To Give Me LoveFeatured on the 1996 album “Black Butterfly”.
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5 . Prince & The New Power Generation – CreamFeatured on the 1991 album “Diamonds and Pearls“.
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6 . Tina Turner – Something Beautiful RemainsFeatured on the 1996 album “Wildest Dreams“.
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7 . Jay~Z – [Always Be My] Sunshine (w/ Foxy Brown & Babyface)Featured on the 1997 album “In My Lifetime, Vol. 1”.
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8 . En Vogue – You Don’t Have to WorryFeatured on the 1990 album “Born to Sing“.
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9 . Blackstreet – No Diggity (w/ Dr. Dre, Queen Pen)Featured on the 1996 album “Another Level”.
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10 . Wyclef Jean – New Day (w/ Bono)
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11 . LL Cool J – Loungin (w/ Total)Featured on the 1996 album “Mr. Smith”. |
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12 . M People – Just For YouFeatured on the 1997 album “Fresco “.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Power of a Woman” was penned by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. The song showcased Eternal’s R&B style and marked a new chapter post-Louise Redknapp.
2. “So You Like What You See” reached number one on the Billboard R&B Top 100. Its success highlighted Samuelle’s transition to a solo artist.
3. In the video for “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” Houston channels Audrey Hepburn. Her looks embody classic elegance and cinematic styles.
4. “Got to Give Me Love” landed on the UK Official Dance Singles Chart. Dana Dawson’s single followed the successful hit “3 Is Family.”
5. Prince claimed “Cream” came to life while in front of a mirror. Reflection remains a source of many creative epiphanies.
6. The track’s lyrics explore loss and remembrance. It serves as an emotional highlight within the *Wildest Dreams* album.
7. “(Always Be My) Sunshine” samples The Brothers Johnson’s “Midsummer Madness.” The track diverged with its mix of rap and R&B.
8. En Vogue’s song under Foster and McElroy features strong use of samples. Their sound was a testament to 90s R&B innovation.
9. Blackstreet teamed up with Dr. Dre and Queen Pen for “No Diggity.” The collaboration became a 90s classic dance anthem.
10. Wyclef’s “New Day” was linked to NetAid. It aimed to address global poverty through musical collaboration and fundraising.
11. The remix of “Loungin” featured vocal contributions from Total. Their input added depth to LL Cool J’s hit single.
12. M People’s “Just for You” charted at number eight in the UK. The band maintained their compelling presence in the late 90s.
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