How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sydney Youngblood, Craig Mack, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Public Enemy, Incognito, Sounds Of Blackness, Yvette Michele, Shinehead, Quincy Jones, Barry White, James Ingram, Al B. Sure, El Debarge, Cypress Hill, Innocence
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Sydney Youngblood – I’d Rather Go BlindFeatured on the 1990 album “Feeling Free”.
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2 . Craig Mack – Making Moves With PuffFeatured on the 1994 album “Project Funk da World”.
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3 . A Tribe Called Quest – I Left My Wallet In El SegundoFeatured on the 1990 album “People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm“.
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4 . The Pharcyde – Runnin’Featured on the 1995 album “Labcabincalifornia”.
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5 . Public Enemy – 911 Is A JokeFeatured on the 1990 album “Fear Of A Black Planet“.
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6 . Incognito – Nights Over EgyptFeatured on the 1999 album “No Time Like The Future”.
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7 . Sounds Of Blackness – I BelieveFeatured on the 1994 album “Africa to America The Journey of the Drum”.
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8 . Yvette Michele – I’m Not Feeling YouFeatured on the 1997 album “My Dream”.
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9 . Shinehead – Jamaican In New YorkFeatured on the 1992 album ” Sidewalk University”.
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10 . Quincy Jones , Barry White , James Ingram, Al B. Sure , El Debarge – The Secret GardenFeatured on the 1989 album ““.
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11 . Cypress Hill – Dr. GreenthumbFeatured on the 1998 album “Cypress Hill IV”. |
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12 . Innocence – Remember The DayFeatured on the 1990 album “Belief”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rashad Smith sampled “If It’s Magic” by Stevie Wonder, layering it with drums and DJ scratches to create the production for Craig Mack’s track. Puff Daddy added his signature ad-libs.
2. The music video for “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo” was directed in color with stereo sound and a 1.66:1 aspect ratio. It recounts the group’s amusing road trip narrative.
3. J Dilla produced “Runnin'” for The Pharcyde, utilizing samples from multiple sources to create the distinct beat. It was a single from their sophomore album.
4. “911 Is a Joke” features Vincent Price’s laughter, among other samples. Flavor Flav’s social commentary on emergency services garnered critical attention.
5. “Nights Over Egypt” was first released by The Jones Girls. Incognito’s popular cover came years later, bringing a modern twist to the classic.
6. “I Believe” reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Sounds of Blackness mixed gospel with contemporary beats for wide appeal.
7. “I’m Not Feeling You” by Yvette Michele blends R&B and Hip Hop Soul. The track samples Sylvester’s song, adding a throwback appeal to its groove.
8. Shinehead’s “Jamaican in New York” is a cover of Sting’s “Englishman in New York.” The reggae fusion track celebrates cultural identity.
9. Quincy Jones’ “The Secret Garden” features vocals from Barry White, Al B. Sure!, and James Ingram. It combines smooth melodies with sensual lyrics.
10. “Dr. Greenthumb” includes a skit promoting cannabis-growing products. Cypress Hill’s humor shines in this playful alter-ego feature.
11. “Remember the Day” was released by Innocence as a single. The band, fronted by Gee Morris, blended R&B with chill-out grooves.
12. “Sell Out” by Reel Big Fish appears on the FIFA 2000 soundtrack. It’s a ska punk anthem that captures the spirit of the late ’90s.
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