How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ginuwine, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Digital Underground, Victoria Wilson James, Alison Limerick, David Peaston, Will Downing, P.M. Dawn, Freddie Jackson, Eric Gable, Mc Hammer, Pressure Drop
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Ginuwine – What’s So Different?Featured on the 1999 album “100% Ginuwine”.
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2 . Tony! Toni! Tone! – It Never Rains [In Southern California]Featured on the 1990 album “The Revival”.
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3 . Digital Underground – Same Song (w/ 2Pac)Featured on the 1991 album “This Is an EP Release”.
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4 . Victoria Wilson James – ThroughFeatured on the 1993 album “Perseverance”.
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5 . Alison Limerick – Make It On My OwnFeatured on the 1992 album “And Still I Rise”.
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6 . David Peaston – We’re All In This TogetherFeatured on the 1989 album “Introducing…David Peaston”.
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7 . Will Downing – The World Is A GhettoFeatured on the 1991 album “A Dream Fulfilled”.
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8 . P.M. Dawn – Reality Used To Be A Friend Of MineFeatured on the 1991 album “Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross”.
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9 . Freddie Jackson – Love Me DownFeatured on the 1990 album “Do Me Again”.
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10 . Eric Gable – Process of EliminationFeatured on the 1994 album “Process of Elimination”.
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11 . Mc Hammer – It’s All GoodFeatured on the 1994 album “The Funky Headhunter”. |
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12 . Pressure Drop – Silently Bad MindedFeatured on the 1997 album “Elusive”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Raphael Saadiq not only co-wrote the song but also produced it with Tony! Toni! Toné! and Ed Eckstine. Its catchy chorus achieved number one on the R&B charts in 1990.
2. The late rap legend 2Pac made one of his early appearances on “Same Song,” adding a memorable verse that marked the beginning of his illustrious career.
3. The notable remix “Classic Club Mix” was crafted by David Morales, a key figure in house music known for his transformative club mixes.
4. Alison Limerick’s “Make It on My Own” features the mellifluous sounds of vibraphone by Roger Beaujolais, adding a distinctive flair to the track.
5. The song “We’re All In This Together” hails from David Peaston’s debut album *Introducing… David Peaston*, showcasing his impressive vocal abilities.
6. “The World Is a Ghetto” was originally performed by War, whose version and message resonated with listeners long before Downing’s cover.
7. P.M. Dawn released this track on their album *Of the Heart, of the Soul, and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience*, blending genres with a thoughtful touch.
8. Goh Hotoda handled remixing and engineering duties for “Love Me Down,” contributing to its polished sound on Freddie Jackson’s 1990 album.
9. Marvin Gaye’s “T Plays It Cool” forms the backbone of Eric Gable’s “Process of Elimination,” blending smooth soul elements into a modern track.
10. MC Hammer’s “It’s All Good” helped immortalize this phrase within 1990s hip-hop vernacular, asserting a laid-back, carefree attitude.
11. The Roni Size Vocal Mix of “Silently Bad Minded” showcases jungle influences and maintains the track’s rhythmic intensity.
12. Released as part of a 1996 compilation, “Pump Me Up” continues to be a celebrated track under the Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five discography.
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