How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lonnie Gordon, KWS, Guru, Incognito, Loose Ends, R. Kelly & Public Announcement, David’s Daughters, Total Devastation, Seal, Lil’ Mo , Angie Stone, Earthling
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Lonnie Gordon’s “If I Have to Stand Alone” was produced by which famous team?
- A The Neptunes
- B Stock Aitken Waterman
- C Timbaland and Missy Elliott
2. Which 1990s genre does “The More I Get, The More I Want” by KWS featuring Teddy Pendergrass belong to?
- A Jazz
- B Reggae
- C House
3. “Feel The Music” by Guru features which vocalist on the track?
- A Lisa Stansfield
- B Baybe
- C Neneh Cherry
4. What year did the remix “Givin’ It Up (Roger Sanchez Uplifting Club Mix)” release?
- A 1993
- B 1994
- C 1996
5. Which group released “Love’s Got Me” in 1990?
- A Loose Ends
- B The Temptations
- C TLC
6. What film featured R. Kelly’s song “Dedicated” on its soundtrack?
- A *Menace II Society*
- B *Juice*
- C *Boyz n the Hood*
7. “Dreaming of Loving You” was produced by which notable figure?
- A Trevor Horn
- B Quincy Jones
- C Rick Rubin
8. What thematic shift is noted in Total Devastation’s “Wonderful World Of Skins”?
- A From love to environmental issues
- B From cannabis to sex
- C From politics to personal growth
9. The track “Killer,” credited to Adamski and Seal, is renowned for which musical aspect?
- A Its acoustic guitar arrangement
- B Its a cappella sections
- C Its distinctive bassline
10. Which 1998 soundtrack includes Lil’ Mo’s single “5 Minutes”?
- A *Why Do Fools Fall in Love*
- B *Romeo Must Die*
- C *Save the Last Dance*
11. “Everyday” by Angie Stone was first featured on the soundtrack of which movie?
- A *How Stella Got Her Groove Back*
- B *Money Talks*
- C *The Best Man*
12. “1st Transmission” by Earthling is associated with which genre?
- A Glam rock
- B New wave
- C Trip hop
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Tracklist
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1 . Lonnie Gordon – If I Have To Stand AloneFeatured on the 1990 album “If I Have to Stand Alone”.
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2 . KWS – The More I Get The More I Want (w/ Teddy Pendergrass)
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3 . Guru – Feel The MusicFeatured on the 1995 album “Jazzmatazz Volume II: The New Reality”.
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4 . Incognito – Givin’ It UpFeatured on the 1993 album “Positivity”.
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5 . Loose Ends – Love’s Got MeFeatured on the 1990 album “Look How Long”.
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6 . R. Kelly & Public Announcement – DedicatedFeatured on the 1992 album “Born into the 90’s”.
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7 . David’s Daughters – Dreaming Of Loving You
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8 . Total Devastation – Wonderful World Of SkinsFeatured on the 1993 album “Total Devastation”.
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9 . Seal – KillerFeatured on the 1990 album “Seal”.
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10 . Lil’ Mo – 5 Minutes (w/ Missy Elliott)Featured on the 2001 album “Why Do Fools Fall In Love”.
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11 . Angie Stone – EverydayFeatured on the 1999 album “Black Diamond“. |
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12 . Earthling – 1st TransmissionFeatured on the 2000 album “Radar”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Stock Aitken Waterman produced “If I Have to Stand Alone” for Lonnie Gordon. They contributed their signature Europop flair to the track.
2. The track belongs to the house genre, fusing elements of dance with Teddy Pendergrass’s soulful vocals.
3. Baybe contributed vocals to “Feel The Music,” adding a distinctive voice to Guru’s jazz-infused hip-hop sound.
4. The remix “Givin’ It Up (Roger Sanchez Uplifting Club Mix)” was released in 1996. It brought new life to the original with a club-oriented style.
5. Loose Ends released “Love’s Got Me” in 1990, marking a shift in their evolving sound during that period.
6. “Dedicated” by R. Kelly featured in the film *Menace II Society*, adding to its pop-culture footprint.
7. Trevor Horn produced “Dreaming of Loving You,” infusing his signature electronic pop style into the track.
8. “Wonderful World Of Skins” shifted focus from cannabis to sex, reflecting a common subject in ’90s hip-hop.
9. “Killer” is renowned for its distinctive bassline, a key component of its signature sound.
10. Lil’ Mo’s “5 Minutes” is part of the *Why Do Fools Fall in Love* soundtrack, showcasing her collaboration with Missy Elliott.
11. “Everyday” appeared first on the *Money Talks* soundtrack, before securing Angie Stone a record deal.
12. “1st Transmission” by Earthling exemplifies trip hop, with its layered production and cerebral lyrical style.
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