How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Brand New Heavies, Aaliyah, Ten City, Inner City, Xscape, Busta Rhymes, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Johnny Gill, The Notorious B.I.G., Seal, Joe, Black Box
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which number is “Spend Some Time” on the UK release of the Brand New Heavies’ album “Brother Sister”?
- A Seven
- B Eight
- C Nine
2. What unique sample did Timbaland use in the Aaliyah song from the *Dr. Dolittle* soundtrack?
- A A baby cooing
- B Bird chirping
- C Raindrops
3. Ten City’s “Whatever Makes You Happy” showcased a blend of which two music styles?
- A Jazz and Soul
- B Gospel and Deep House
- C Blues and Funk
4. Inner City’s song “That Man (He’s All Mine)” reached which position on the UK chart?
- A 143
- B 42
- C 30
5. Xscape’s “Just Kickin’ It” sparked controversy for being perceived as what?
- A Anti-feminist
- B Reflecting a male perspective
- C Promoting solitude
6. In Busta Rhymes’ music video for the single from “When Disaster Strikes…”, what does he portray?
- A A supernatural being
- B An astronaut
- C A wealthy African prince
7. Which American TV show featured Tony! Toni! Toné!’s “Feels Good”?
- A The Simpsons
- B South Park
- C Rick and Morty
8. Who provided the saxophone solo for Johnny Gill’s “My, My, My”?
- A Kenny G
- B David Sanborn
- C Grover Washington Jr.
9. “Juicy” by The Notorious B.I.G. features a sample from which song?
- A “Juicy Fruit” by Mtume
- B “Fruit Punch” by Cool & The Gang
- C “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard
10. Which Seal single reached number two on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1994?
- A “Crazy”
- B “Kiss from a Rose”
- C “Newborn Friend”
11. Joe’s “All That I Am” was released as a single in which year?
- A 1996
- B 1998
- C 1999
12. The song “Fantasy” covered by Black Box predominantly achieved its success in which country?
- A Norway
- B Japan
- C United Kingdom
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Tracklist
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1 . The Brand New Heavies – Spend Some TimeFeatured on the 1994 album “Brother Sister”.
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2 . Aaliyah – Are You That SomebodyFeatured on the 1998 album “Dr. Dolittle : Soundtrack”.
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3 . Ten City – Whatever Makes You HappyFeatured on the 1990 album “State of Mind”.
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4 . Inner City – That Man [He’s All Mine]Featured on the 1989 album ” “.
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5 . Xscape – Just Kickin’ ItFeatured on the 1993 album “Hummin’ Comin’ at ‘Cha”.
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6 . Busta Rhymes – Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could SeeFeatured on the 1997 album “When Disaster Strikes”.
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7 . Tony! Toni! Toné! – Feels GoodFeatured on the 1990 album “The Revival”.
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8 . Johnny Gill – My My MyFeatured on the 1990 album “Johnny Gill”.
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9 . The Notorious B.I.G. – JuicyFeatured on the 1994 album “Ready To Die“.
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10 . Seal – Newborn FriendFeatured on the 1994 album “Seal”.
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11 . Joe – All That I AmFeatured on the 1997 album “All That I Am”. |
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12 . Black Box – FantasyFeatured on the 1990 album “Dreamland”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Spend Some Time” is track number eight on the UK release of “Brother Sister.” The US version lists it as number seven, adding a mild geographical mix-up.
2. Aaliyah’s track features a sample of a baby cooing, thanks to Timbaland’s experimental approach. A surprising choice, yet fitting for the song’s playful perplexity.
3. Ten City’s track merges gospel harmonies with deep house, highlighting the group’s stylistic dexterity that energized the late-80s club scene.
4. “That Man (He’s All Mine)” parked itself comfortably at number 42 on the UK chart, making its presence known but not overly conspicuous.
5. The song “Just Kickin’ It” by Xscape ruffled feathers for what was seen as a male-centric viewpoint. The quartet, however, brushed this aside and continued grooving.
6. In the music video for his single, Busta Rhymes adopts the guise of a wealthy African prince. The elephants and dancers also made it to the party.
7. “Feels Good” temporarily entered the animated world through “Rick and Morty,” ensuring even interdimensional travelers got their R&B fix.
8. The smooth stylings of Kenny G’s saxophone solo added a glossy touch to Johnny Gill’s romantic hit, “My, My, My,” elevating its sultry appeal.
9. “Juicy” famously samples “Juicy Fruit” by Mtume. This sample forms the bedrock of one of hip-hop’s iconic anthems reflecting the biggie journey.
10. Seal’s “Newborn Friend” found its way to number two on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. High praise for a track seeking companionship.
11. Joe’s single “All That I Am” saw the light in 1998. This philosophical title summarized his musical aspirations perfectly.
12. The cover of “Fantasy” by Black Box charted impressively in the UK, affirming its delightfully European fantasy.
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