How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : M People, Lil’ Kim, BMR, Stetsasonic, Faith Evans, Lord Tariq, Peter Gunz, L.A.D., De La Soul, H-Blockx, Method Man, Wyclef Jean, Canibus, Faithless
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . M People – Someday (w/ Heather Small)Featured on the 1992 album “Northern Soul”.
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2 . Lil’ Kim – No Time (w/ Puff Daddy)Featured on the 1996 album “Hard Core”.
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3 . BMR – Check It Out [Everybody] (w/ Felicia)
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4 . Stetsasonic – A.F.R.I.C.A.
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5 . Faith Evans – All Night Long (w/ Puff Daddy)Featured on the 1998 album “Keep the Faith”.
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6 . Lord Tariq, Peter Gunz – Déjà Vu [Uptown Baby]Featured on the 1998 album “Make It Reign”.
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7 . L.A.D. – Ridin’ LowFeatured on the 1997 album “L.A.D.”.
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8 . De La Soul – Ring Ring Ring [Ha Ha Hey]Featured on the 1991 album “De La Soul Is Dead”.
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9 . H-Blockx – MoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Time to Move”.
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10 . Method Man – Release Yo’ DelfFeatured on the 1995 album “Tical“.
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11 . Wyclef Jean, Canibus – Gone Till NovemberFeatured on the 1997 album “The Carnival“. |
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12 . Faithless – ReverenceFeatured on the 1996 album “Reverence”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “No Time” music video features the World Trade Center. Lil’ Kim and Puff Daddy navigate escalators in the iconic location. It’s a memorable backdrop reflecting lavishness.
2. “Check It Out (Everybody)” is notable for having a knee deep dub version. The track, released on vinyl, aligns with its house and electronic roots.
3. Stetsasonic introduced live instrumentation in “A.F.R.I.C.A.,” setting a new standard for hip hop. Their approach blended various genres, deviating from typical sampling.
4. “All Night Long” samples “I Hear Music in the Streets” by Unlimited Touch. The classic gives the track its infectious groove and connection to 1980s dance music.
5. Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz sampled Steely Dan’s “Black Cow” in “Deja Vu (Uptown Baby).” This sample’s success led to giving Steely Dan credit.
6. “Ridin’ Low” includes a nod to “My Girl” by The Temptations. This familiar tune serves as a template for the track’s rhythmic background.
7. “Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)” by De La Soul focuses on fan mail. It humorously depicts the challenge of receiving numerous demo tapes.
8. H-Blockx’s “Move” music video achieved airplay on MTV. The extra exposure boosted the band’s presence in the alternative rock scene.
9. Method Man’s “Release Yo’ Delf” features an interpolation of “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. This disco classic lends a powerful chorus to the track.
10. Wyclef Jean’s “Gone till November” remix features R. Kelly. The collaboration added another dimension to the popular single.
11. “Insomnia” became a sleeper hit on Faithless’s album “Reverence.” Originating as a last-minute entry, its beats gained widespread acclaim.
12. “You Said No” was originally “Crash and Burn.” The renaming followed the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster out of respect and sensitivity.
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