How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Des’ree, Eric Benet, Patra, Eternal, Ice Cube, PM Dawn, Spearhead, C-Block, Tasmin Archer, Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E, Queen Latifah, Joey B. Ellis & Tynetta Hare
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Des’ree – Mind AdventuresFeatured on the 1992 album “Mind Adventures”.
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2 . Eric Benet – Spiritual ThangFeatured on the 1996 album “True to Myself”.
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3 . Patra – Worker ManFeatured on the 1994 album “Queen of the Pack”.
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4 . Eternal – Good ThingFeatured on the 1995 album “Power of a Woman”.
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5 . Ice Cube – It Was A Good DayFeatured on the 1992 album “The Predator”.
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6 . PM Dawn – Looking Through Patient EyesFeatured on the 1993 album “The Bliss Album…? (Vibrations of Love and Anger and the Ponderance of Life and Existence)”.
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7 . Spearhead – Why Oh WhyFeatured on the 1997 album “Chocolate Supa Highway”.
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8 . C-Block – Time Is Tickin AwayFeatured on the 1997 album “General Population”.
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9 . Tasmin Archer – One More Good Night With the BoysFeatured on the 1996 album “Bloom”.
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10 . Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E – R.A.I.D.Featured on the 1990 album “New Funky Nation”.
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11 . Queen Latifah – U.N.I.T.Y.Featured on the 1993 album “Black Reign”. |
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12 . Joey B. Ellis & Tynetta Hare – Go For It [Heart And Fire
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Spiritual Thang” appears on Eric Benét’s debut album “True to Myself,” released in 1996. The track had already gained attention from its inclusion on the soundtrack of “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate.”
2. “Worker Man” by Patra topped the Reggae Albums chart. This track helped establish her as a prominent figure in the reggae/dancehall scene of the 1990s.
3. Before the release of “Good Thing,” Louise Nurding left Eternal. She was an original member who departed before their second album’s promotions.
4. Donovan Strain suggested January 20, 1992, as Ice Cube’s theoretical “Good Day” based on lyrics and events, though Ice Cube dismissed the idea of a specific date.
5. P.M. Dawn’s “Looking Through Patient Eyes” samples “Father Figure” by George Michael. This blend contributed to the track’s layered sound.
6. “Why Oh Why” by Spearhead comes after their debut album “Home.” Michael Franti continued exploring themes of societal insight and musical fusion.
7. “Time Is Tickin’ Away” by C-Block was released in 1997. With its catchy hook and introspective lyrics, the track gained popularity in Europe.
8. Tasmin Archer’s “One More Good Night with the Boys” led her second album, “Bloom.” Despite moderate chart success, it followed the acclaimed “Great Expectations.”
9. Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.’s “R.A.I.D.” is primarily a hip hop song. The group blazed trails in Samoan-American music culture with their unique sound.
10. Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.” earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. The track’s empowering message resonated widely.
11. “Go for It (Heart and Fire)” features as the theme song for “Rocky V”. It carries the film’s themes of perseverance and ambition.
12. Beck’s “E-Pro” samples the rhythm track from Beastie Boys’ “So What’cha Want.” This element provided a familiar yet fresh backdrop for the song.
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