How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nicole Wray, Missy Elliott & Mocha , 702, Nicole Renée, Soul II Soul, Memphis Bleek, Mya, Jodeci, Monie Love, Sweetbox, Prince & The New Power Generation, Run DMC, Seal
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which notable producer worked on the song “I Can’t See” by Nicole Wray?
- A Teddy Riley
- B Timbaland
- C Brian Alexander Morgan
2. From which record label did 702 release the single “You Don’t Know”?
- A Motown
- B Def Jam
- C Atlantic
3. Nicole Renée’s “Strawberry” features a sample from which Grover Washington Jr. track?
- A “Mister Magic”
- B “Winelight”
- C “Paradise”
4. Which Soul II Soul song includes Kym Mazelle on vocals?
- A “Back to Life”
- B “Keep on Movin’
- C “Missing You”
5. Name the featured artist alongside Memphis Bleek on “What You Think of That”.
- A Jay-Z
- B Nas
- C DMX
6. “Take Me There” by Blackstreet and Mýa was created as a theme for what animated film?
- A *Toy Story*
- B *The Rugrats Movie*
- C *Shrek*
7. Which Jodeci track promises enduring love through its lyrics?
- A “Forever My Lady”
- B “Love U 4 Life”
- C “Come and Talk to Me”
8. Which pioneering British hip-hop artist released “Down 2 Earth” on the album of the same name?
- A Dizzee Rascal
- B Monie Love
- C Ms. Dynamite
9. What classical composer’s work is sampled on Sweetbox’s song featuring Tina Harris?
- A Ludwig van Beethoven
- B Johann Sebastian Bach
- C Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
10. Identify the song by Prince that features themes of reincarnation and religious allusions.
- A “Purple Rain”
- B “7”
- C “When Doves Cry”
11. Run-D.M.C. is known for pioneering which genre crossover in their music?
- A Reggae and hip-hop
- B Rock and hip-hop
- C Jazz and hip-hop
12. Seal’s “Prayer for the Dying” is interpreted as offering what kind of message?
- A A cautionary tale
- B A celebration of life
- C A narrative of despair
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Nicole Wray, Missy Elliott & Mocha – I Can’t See Best Quality
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2 . 702 – You Don’t KnowFeatured on the 1999 album “702”.
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3 . Nicole Renée – StrawberryFeatured on the 1998 album “Nicole Renee”.
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4 . Soul II Soul – Missing You (w/ Kym Mazelle)Featured on the 1990 album “Vol. II: 1990 A New Decade“.
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5 . Memphis Bleek – What You Think Of That (w/ Jay-Z)Featured on the 1999 album “Coming Of Age”.
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6 . Mya – Take Me There (w/ Blackstreet, Mase, Blinky Blink)Featured on the 1998 album “Rugrats: Soundtrack”.
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7 . Jodeci – Love U 4 LifeFeatured on the 1995 album “The Show, The After Party, The Hotel”.
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8 . Monie Love – Down to EarthFeatured on the 1990 album “Down to Earth”.
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9 . Sweetbox – Everything’S Gonna Be AlrightFeatured on the 1997 album “Sweetbox”.
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10 . Prince & The New Power Generation – 7Featured on the 1992 album “(Love Symbol)“.
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11 . Run DMC – What’s It All AboutFeatured on the 1990 album “Back From Hell”. |
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12 . Seal – Prayer for the DyingFeatured on the 1994 album “Seal”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “I Can’t See” was produced by Brian Alexander Morgan. The charming mix includes Nicole Wray’s vocals and a splash of Missy Elliott’s touch, arriving fresh from the 90s vault.
2. “You Don’t Know” was released on the Motown label. The song taps into feelings of intense romantic longing, delivered by the trio 702.
3. Nicole Renée’s “Strawberry” samples Grover Washington Jr.’s “Paradise.” It blends R&B flair with smooth jazz undertones.
4. Kym Mazelle’s voice graces Soul II Soul’s track “Missing You.” The 1990 hit captures the thoughtful blend of soulful yearning and rhythmic beats.
5. Memphis Bleek’s feature partner on “What You Think of That” is Jay-Z. The song represents the intertwining of lyrical prowess from two notable voices under Roc-A-Fella.
6. The song “Take Me There” was the theme for *The Rugrats Movie*. With a family-friendly twist, it teamed up Mýa and Blackstreet with animated nostalgia.
7. Jodeci’s “Love U 4 Life” lyrically focuses on devotion and a promise for a shared future, nestling comfortably within 90s R&B stylings.
8. The album and track “Down 2 Earth” belongs to Monie Love, setting a noteworthy mark for British hip-hop in the U.S. with her articulate and rapid delivery.
9. Sweetbox’s song features a sample of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Air.” It elegantly ties classical melodies to modern beats.
10. “7” by Prince teases themes of spiritual rebirth and complex religious imagery, delivered with characteristic lyrical ambiguity.
11. Run-D.M.C. famously bridged rock and hip-hop, with tracks like “Walk This Way” showcasing this genre fusion, paving the way for a new sound.
12. Seal’s “Prayer for the Dying” offers a celebration of life. Despite allusions to mortality, it reassures resilience and continuity.
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