How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Incognito, Lynden David Hall, Simon Harris, Scarface, Stereo MC’s, M People, MC Hammer, GZA, Credit To The Nation, Aaliyah, Gerald Levert, D’Angelo
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which artist’s hit is sampled in “Here Comes the Hammer” by MC Hammer?
- A Michael Jackson
- B James Brown
- C Prince
2. What atmospheric sound is featured in GZA’s “Cold World”?
- A Thunderstorm
- B Snowstorm
- C Ocean waves
3. What genre fusion helped Credit to the Nation achieve a No. 1 position on indie charts?
- A Hip hop and rock
- B Hip hop and jazz
- C Hip hop and country
4. Who produced Aaliyah’s “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number”?
- A Timbaland
- B R. Kelly
- C Pharrell Williams
5. Which song blocked LSG’s “My Body” from reaching the top three on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Mariah Carey’s “Honey”
- B Usher’s “You Make Me Wanna…”
- C Janet Jackson’s “Together Again”
6. What instrument is featured in D’Angelo’s cover of “Cruisin'”?
- A Harp
- B Trumpet
- C Violin
7. How long did it take The Maccabees to create the music video for “About Your Dress”?
- A 24 hours
- B 1 day
- C 6 hours
8. Who contributed vocals to Madness’s “Drip Fed Fred”?
- A Ian Curtis
- B Ian Dury
- C Ian McCulloch
9. In what context did CSS’s “Off the Hook” gain exposure?
- A Film soundtrack
- B Video game soundtrack
- C TV show theme
10. Who produced Tracey Thorn’s single “It’s All True” from her album “Out of the Woods”?
- A Ewan Pearson
- B Nigel Godrich
- C Rick Rubin
11. Where was Jimmy Eat World’s “Always Be” music video filmed?
- A The Natural History Museum
- B The Science Museum
- C The British Museum
12. What genre element is prominent in “Save The World, Get The Girl” by The King Blues?
- A Jazz rhythms
- B Ska rhythms
- C Country twang
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Incognito – Pieces Of A DreamFeatured on the 1993 album “Positivity”.
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2 . Lynden David Hall – Do I QualifyFeatured on the 1997 album “Medicine 4 My Pain”.
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3 . Simon Harris – Ragga House [All Night Long] (w/ Daddy Freddy)Featured on the 1990 album “Disturbing the Peace”.
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4 . Scarface – Hand Of The Dead Body (w/ Ice Cube)Featured on the 1994 album “The Diary”.
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5 . Stereo MC’s – Lost In MusicFeatured on the 1990 album “Supernatural”.
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6 . M People – Colour My LifeFeatured on the 1991 album “Northern Soul”.
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7 . MC Hammer – Here Comes The HammerFeatured on the 1990 album “Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em”.
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8 . GZA – Cold World (w/ Inspectah Deck)Featured on the 1995 album “Liquid Swords”.
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9 . Credit To The Nation – Teenage SensationFeatured on the 1994 album “Take Dis”.
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10 . Aaliyah – Age Ain’t Nothing But A NumberFeatured on the 1994 album “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number”.
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11 . Gerald Levert – My Body (w/ Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill)Featured on the 1997 album “Levert.Sweat.Gill”. |
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12 . D’Angelo – Cruisin’Featured on the 1995 album “Brown Sugar“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Here Comes the Hammer” samples James Brown’s “Super Bad.” Hammer’s rapid-fire rhymes with the energetic synth line helped the song reach impressive international chart positions, even though it only peaked at 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
2. “Cold World” features the sound of a snowstorm in the background, setting the scene for GZA’s gritty New Year’s Eve narrative. The production, handled by RZA, combines samples from various genres.
3. By blending hip hop with rock, Credit to the Nation’s “Teenage Sensation” topped indie charts. Touring with rock acts helped broaden their audience, leading to this cross-genre success.
4. Aaliyah’s “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number” was produced by R. Kelly, who also wrote the song. The controversial lyrics discuss a young girl’s romantic interest in an older man.
5. LSG’s “My Body” was kept from the top three on the Billboard Hot 100 by Usher’s “You Make Me Wanna… and others. Despite this, the song achieved platinum certification in the US.
6. D’Angelo’s version of “Cruisin'” features a prominent trumpet played by Bob “Bassy” Brockmann. It’s the longest track on his “Brown Sugar” album.
7. The Maccabees took six hours to film the music video for “About Your Dress.” This quick production contrasts with its chart performance, being the band’s highest-ranking single at the time.
8. Ian Dury provided vocals for Madness’s “Drip Fed Fred,” one of his last recordings. The collaboration added emotional depth, given Dury’s impending passing.
9. CSS’s “Off the Hook” gained exposure in the video game “Forza Motorsport 2.” The band’s eclectic style helped it reach international markets.
10. Ewan Pearson produced Tracey Thorn’s “It’s All True,” leading to a single that peaked at 75 in the UK. Pearson also collaborated on her subsequent releases.
11. Jimmy Eat World’s “Always Be” music video was filmed at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. The video focuses on a budding connection during a school trip.
12. “Save The World, Get The Girl” features prominent ska rhythms. The King Blues were known for merging punk, ska, and hip-hop with politically charged lyrics.
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