How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Carleen Anderson, Boyz II Men, General Saint & Don Campbell, Sizzla, Baby DC, Dr. Dre & Ice Cube, TLC, Lena Fiagbe, Diana Ross, History, Clock, JC001
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Carleen Anderson – Woman In MeFeatured on the 1998 album “Blessed Burden”.
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2 . Boyz II Men – Thank YouFeatured on the 1994 album “II“.
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3 . General Saint & Don Campbell – O Carol
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4 . Sizzla – Rain ShowerFeatured on the 1998 album “Freedom Cry”.
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5 . Baby DC – Bounce Skate Rock Roll (w/ Imajin)Featured on the 1999 album “School Dayz”.
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6 . Dr. Dre & Ice Cube – Natural Born KillazFeatured on the 1994 album “Murder Was the Case : Soundtrack”.
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7 . TLC – Red Light SpecialFeatured on the 1994 album “CrazySexyCool“.
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8 . Lena Fiagbe – What’s It Like To Be BeautifulFeatured on the 1998 album “Visions”.
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9 . Diana Ross – The Best Years Of My Life
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10 . History – Afrika (w/ Q Tee)
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11 . Clock – It’s OverFeatured on the 1997 album “About Time 2”. |
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12 . JC001 – Never AgainFeatured on the 1993 album “Ride The Break”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The album version of “Thank You” by Boyz II Men is notable for its a cappella style. This version is purely done with human voice sounds, emphasizing their vocal harmonies.
2. “Oh Carol!” by General Saint and Don Campbell belongs to the reggae genre. Their version offered a new twist on Neil Sedaka’s original pop classic.
3. Sizzla’s “Rain Shower” is featured on the album *Freedom Cry*. Released in 1998, it’s an example of reggae and dancehall fusion.
4. The track “Bounce Skate Rock Roll” featuring Baby DC and Imajin was produced by Ant Banks. The song references roller skating culture and borrows elements from an earlier track by Vaughan Mason.
5. “Natural Born Killaz” marks the first collaboration between Dr. Dre and Ice Cube after their split from N.W.A. It blends gangsta rap and horrorcore, setting the tone for their future collaborations.
6. The “Red Light Special” video by TLC exists in three versions: “Sexy,” “Sexier,” and “Sexiest.” The “Sexy” version was favored for broadcast due to its less explicit content.
7. Lena Fiagbe’s “What’s It Like To Be Beautiful” peaked at number 52 on the UK charts. It was part of her debut album *Visions*, released in 1994.
8. “The Best Years Of My Life” was written by Will Jennings and Stephen Allen Davis. Their lyrics capture feelings of enduring love and gratitude.
9. The track “Afrika” by History featuring Q-Tee was initially released in 1990. It was distributed by SBK Records and featured house music elements.
10. “It’s Over” by Clock was released by Big In Ibiza Ltd. The song was part of their *About Time 2* album, showcasing a eurodance style.
11. JC001’s “Never Again” came out under Anxious Records in 1993. This label was connected to Dave Stewart, a known figure in the music industry.
12. Sonic Avengers’ “Funk ‘N’ Drive” was heavily influenced by funk music. The track features characteristic elements akin to those found in Sonic the Hedgehog soundtracks, particularly in their dynamic rhythm and groove.
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