How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Teenage Fanclub & De La Soul, Men of Vizion, Dream Warriors, Jungle Brothers, Prince & The New Power Generation, Warren G, Fat Joe, Big Pun, AZ, Sweetback & Amel Larrieux, Mary J. Blige, Ce Ce Peniston, The Braxtons
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which track by Fat Joe features Big Pun, Cuban Link, and Triple Seis and samples Cheryl Lynn’s “Got to Be Real”?
- A “What’s Luv?”
- B “Lean Back”
- C “Bet Ya Man Can’t (Triz)”
2. Which AZ song samples Juicy’s “Sugar Free” and was certified gold?
- A “Sugar Hill”
- B “Problems”
- C “The Format”
3. From which band’s self-titled debut album is the song “You Will Rise,” featuring Amel Larrieux?
- A Sweetback
- B Groove Theory
- C Sade
4. Which Mary J. Blige song from “Waiting to Exhale” was inspired by a character named Bernadine?
- A “Family Affair”
- B “Not Gon’ Cry”
- C “Real Love”
5. Which single by CeCe Peniston peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart?
- A “Finally”
- B “Keep Givin’ Me Your Love”
- C “We Got a Love Thang”
6. Which Diana Ross song did The Braxtons cover, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart?
- A “Love Hangover”
- B “Upside Down”
- C “The Boss”
7. What was the debut single that helped establish Doves’ atmospheric sound?
- A “Catch the Sun”
- B “The Cedar Room”
- C “There Goes the Fear”
8. What song by Way Out West peaked at #1 on the UK Dance Chart in 2002?
- A “The Gift”
- B “Ajare”
- C “Mindcircus”
9. In which city was Killing Joke’s album “Hosannas From The Basements Of Hell” recorded?
- A London
- B Prague
- C New York
10. Which Pete Yorn song was featured in the film “Me, Myself & Irene”?
- A “Life on a Chain”
- B “For Nancy (‘Cos It Already Is)”
- C “Strange Condition”
11. Which song by Tom Vek was featured in “The O.C.”?
- A “If You Want”
- B “Nothing But Green Lights”
- C “I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes”
12. “Tornado” is a song by which band, marking a shift from nu-metal to rock?
- A Korn
- B Adema
- C Linkin Park
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Teenage Fanclub & De La Soul – Fallin’Featured on the 1993 album “Judgment Night : Soundtrack”.
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2 . Men of Vizion – Do You Feel Me? […Freak You]Featured on the 1999 album “MOV”.
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3 . Dream Warriors – Day in Day OutFeatured on the 1995 album “Subliminal Simulation”.
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4 . Jungle Brothers – What “U” Waitin’ “4”?Featured on the 1990 album “Done By The Forces Of Nature“.
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5 . Prince & The New Power Generation – Money Don’t Matter 2 NightFeatured on the 1991 album “Diamonds and Pearls“.
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6 . Warren G – Do You SeeFeatured on the 1994 album “Regulate…G Funk Era”.
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7 . Fat Joe, Big Pun – Bet ya man can’t (w/ Terror Squad)Featured on the 1998 album “Don Cartagena”.
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8 . AZ – Sugarhill (w/ Miss Jones)Featured on the 1995 album “Doe Or Die”.
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9 . Sweetback & Amel Larrieux – You Will RiseFeatured on the 1996 album “Sweetback”.
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10 . Mary J. Blige – Not Gon CryFeatured on the 1996 album “Waiting to Exhale : Soundtrack”.
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11 . Ce Ce Peniston – Keep Givin’ Me Your LoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Thought ‘Ya Knew”. |
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12 . The Braxtons – The BossFeatured on the 1997 album “So Many Ways”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Bet Ya Man Can’t (Triz)” features an impressive ensemble of Terror Squad members and samples the iconic “Got to Be Real.” The track exemplifies Fat Joe’s collaborative spirit and Big Pun’s lyrical prowess.
2. “Sugar Hill” became AZ’s highest-charting single and samples the classic “Sugar Free.” Its commercial success was a welcome surprise despite initial fears of compromising authenticity.
3. Sweetback’s collaboration with Amel Larrieux on “You Will Rise” marked an early highlight for the band. The single showcased their jazz and funk influence combined with R&B vocals.
4. “Not Gon’ Cry” captures the essence of Bernadine’s anguish from “Waiting to Exhale.” Mary J. Blige’s powerful delivery made this track a standout hit.
5. CeCe Peniston’s “Keep Givin’ Me Your Love” showcased her dance-pop style, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot Dance chart. However, it didn’t enter the Billboard Hot 100.
6. “The Boss” was revived by The Braxtons and achieved dance chart success decades after Diana Ross’s original hit. The cover signaled the trio’s strong presence in the 1990s dance scene.
7. “The Cedar Room,” an epic track, helped Doves break into the spotlight, supporting their atmospheric, indie rock sound. Its haunting origins added to its mystique.
8. “Mindcircus” by Way Out West was a dance floor favorite in 2002. The Gabriel & Dresden remix extended its appeal, demonstrating the track’s wide club viability.
9. Killing Joke recorded “Hosannas From The Basements Of Hell” in Prague, lending the album its raw edge. This choice traced back to their post-punk roots.
10. “Strange Condition” by Pete Yorn featured in “Me, Myself & Irene.” Its inclusion helped bolster Yorn’s early career momentum and wider recognition.
11. “I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes” by Tom Vek appeared in “The O.C.,” boosting the track’s exposure. Its feature introduced Vek’s eclectic sound to a broader audience.
12. Adema’s “Tornado” signaled a musical shift with new vocalist Luke Caraccioli. The track’s straightforward rock style marked their evolving sound post-nu-metal era.
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