How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : NWA, Will Smith, Bobby Brown, The Pasadenas, Blue Pearl, Sagat, LL Cool J, Pras, Tina Turner, Missy Elliott & Da Brat, A Tribe Called Quest, Group Therapy
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What notable early musical subgenre is exemplified by N.W.A’s track “Alwayz Into Somethin'”?
- A G-funk
- B Trap
- C Dubstep
2. Which famous band’s song provided a sample for Will Smith’s “Will 2K”?
- A The Clash
- B Led Zeppelin
- C The Who
3. Which tour did Bobby Brown leave before recording “Forever”?
- A New Edition “Home Again”
- B The Jacksons “Victory”
- C NSYNC “No Strings Attached”
4. What was The Pasadenas’ cover song from Al Green’s catalog in 1992?
- A “Love and Happiness”
- B “Let’s Stay Together”
- C “Take Me to the River”
5. Which band did Durga McBroom work with besides Blue Pearl?
- A Pink Floyd
- B U2
- C The Rolling Stones
6. What rhetorical device characterizes Sagat’s song “Funk Dat”?
- A Paradox
- B Irony
- C Rhetorical questions
7. What was LL Cool J’s first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A “Radio”
- B “Mama Said Knock You Out”
- C “Around the Way Girl”
8. Which soundtrack sample is featured in Pras Michel’s “Blue Angels”?
- A “Saturday Night Fever”
- B “Grease”
- C “Footloose”
9. In what format was Tina Turner’s “Way of the World” first released?
- A Cassette
- B 8-track
- C Laserdisc
10. Which member of Missy Elliott’s “Sock It 2 Me” cast is not a rapper?
- A Da Brat
- B Lil’ Kim
- C Timbaland
11. Who provided the chorus for A Tribe Called Quest’s single released in November 1996?
- A Mary J. Blige
- B Faith Evans
- C CeeLo Green
12. What event gave rise to the collaborative track “East Coast/West Coast Killas”?
- A Vibe magazine anniversary
- B Death of Tupac Shakur
- C Dr. Dre’s birthday
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Tracklist
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1 . NWA – Alwayz Into Somethin’Featured on the 1991 album “Niggaz4Life”.
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2 . Will Smith – Will 2K (w/ K-Ci)Featured on the 1999 album “Willennium”.
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3 . Bobby Brown – Feelin’ InsideFeatured on the 1997 album “Forever”.
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4 . The Pasadenas – Let’s Stay Together
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5 . Blue Pearl – Little BrotherFeatured on the 1990 album “Naked”.
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6 . Sagat – Funk DatFeatured on the 1993 album “Funk Dat”.
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7 . LL Cool J – Around The Way GirlFeatured on the 1990 album “Mama Said Knock You Out“.
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8 . Pras – Blue AngelsFeatured on the 1998 album “Ghetto Supastar”.
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9 . Tina Turner – Way Of The WorldFeatured on the 1991 album “Simply the Best”.
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10 . Missy Elliott & Da Brat – Sock It 2 MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Supa Dupa Fly“.
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11 . A Tribe Called Quest – Stressed Out (w/ Faith Evans)Featured on the 1996 album “Beats, Rhymes and Life”. |
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12 . Group Therapy – East Coast/ West Coast Killas
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Alwayz Into Somethin'” is a quintessential example of the G-funk subgenre. N.W.A’s creative direction influenced Dr. Dre’s solo style, setting a new course for West Coast hip hop.
2. Will Smith’s hit “Will 2K” samples The Clash’s “Rock the Casbah,” blending millennium-themed lyrics with retro musical elements for a celebratory feel.
3. Bobby Brown exited the New Edition “Home Again” tour before focusing on his solo album “Forever.” This move stemmed from personal and creative differences.
4. The Pasadenas’ rendition of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” retained the original’s soulful charm while highlighting the group’s own harmonic strengths.
5. Durga McBroom, aside from her time with Blue Pearl, was famously associated with Pink Floyd. Her backing vocals enriched their live performances during the early 1990s.
6. Sagat uses rhetorical questions in “Funk Dat” to highlight everyday annoyances. The track’s conversational style resonates with listeners’ shared frustrations.
7. “Around the Way Girl” marked LL Cool J’s first top 10 achievement on the Billboard Hot 100. Its catchy beat and relatable lyrics contributed to its crossover appeal.
8. Pras Michel’s “Blue Angels” features a sample from “Grease.” The track brings an unexpected twist to hip hop, reimagining a classic in a modern context.
9. “Way of the World” was initially released in multiple formats including cassette. This deliberate marketing choice reached a broad audience across international markets.
10. Timbaland produced “Sock It 2 Me” for Missy Elliott. As a prolific producer rather than a rapper, he crafted the track’s signature sound.
11. A Tribe Called Quest’s November single featured Faith Evans. Her soulful input on the chorus added depth, enhancing the track’s reception.
12. Recorded after Tupac Shakur’s death, “East Coast/West Coast Killas” urged peace within the hip hop community. The track’s collaboration was key to its unifying message.
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