How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Coolio, Luther Vandross, Black Sheep, TLC, Diana King, Trey Lorenz, N.W.A., Janet Jackson, The Boys, Onyx, Brand New Heavies, Groove Theory
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Coolio – Gangsta’s Paradise (w/ L.V.)Featured on the 1995 album “Gangsta’s Paradise”.
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2 . Luther Vandross – Love the One You’re WithFeatured on the 1994 album “Songs”.
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3 . Black Sheep – Without A DoubtFeatured on the 1994 album “Non-Fiction”.
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4 . TLC – Diggin’ On YouFeatured on the 1994 album “CrazySexyCool“.
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5 . Diana King – Say A Little PrayerFeatured on the 1997 album “Think Like a Girl”.
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6 . Trey Lorenz – Someone To HoldFeatured on the 1992 album “Trey Lorenz”.
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7 . N.W.A. – 100 Miles And Runnin’
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8 . Janet Jackson – You Want ThisFeatured on the 1993 album “Janet“.
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9 . The Boys – CrazyFeatured on the 1990 album “The Boys”.
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10 . Onyx – Throw Ya GunzFeatured on the 1993 album “Bacdafucup”.
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11 . Brand New Heavies – Spend Some TimeFeatured on the 1994 album “Brother Sister”. |
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12 . Groove Theory – Tell MeFeatured on the 1995 album “Groove Theory”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” cleverly revamps “Pastime Paradise” by Stevie Wonder. The interpolated song lends its poignant melody to the hip-hop interpretation.
2. Luther Vandross graced us with his rendition of Stephen Stills’s “Love the One You’re With,” adding a soulful spin to the classic tune.
3. Salaam Remi lent his expertise on the remix of Black Sheep’s “Without A Doubt,” giving the track a fresh beat.
4. F. Gary Gray directed the music video for TLC’s song from “CrazySexyCool,” linking Las Vegas glitz with the track’s vibe.
5. Diana King’s version of “I Say a Little Prayer” made waves on the “My Best Friend’s Wedding” soundtrack, meshing reggae flair with a classic ballad.
6. Trey Lorenz collaborated with Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff on “Someone to Hold,” infusing it with vocal and compositional brilliance.
7. N.W.A.’s “100 Miles and Runnin'” marked their post-Ice Cube era, noting past conflicts while stepping into the mainstream spotlight.
8. Janet Jackson’s video from the *Janet* album drew inspiration from Russ Meyer films, blending bold visuals with her signature pop sound.
9. The Boys parodied Madonna’s iconic music videos in “Crazy,” adding a playful twist to their own hit visual.
10. Onyx’s “Throw Ya Gunz” nods to the Jamaican tradition of a gun salute as a gesture of respect, though the group insisted it knelt to hip-hop, not hostility.
11. The Brand New Heavies fused **nu-jazz** with vibrant genres in “Spend Some Time,” keeping dancefloors lively with a blend of old-school grooviness.
12. Groove Theory’s “Tell Me” rejuvenates Mary Jane Girls’ “All Night Long,” harnessing rhythmic nostalgia and chart success.
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