How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Luther Vandross, Damage, Jody Watley, Movement 98, Deni Hines, Method Man, Whitehead Bros, Kenny Thomas, Londonbeat, Nadanuf, Mellow Man Ace, Young MC
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Luther Vandross – Little Miracles [Happen Every Day]Featured on the 1993 album “Never Let Me Go“.
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2 . Damage – Wonderful TonightFeatured on the 1997 album “Forever”.
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3 . Jody Watley – When A Man Loves A WomanFeatured on the 1993 album “Intimacy”.
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4 . Movement 98 – Joy and Heartbreak (w/ Carroll Thompson)
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5 . Deni Hines – JoyFeatured on the 1996 album “Imagination”.
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6 . Method Man – Break Ups 2 Make Ups (w/ D’Angelo)Featured on the 1998 album “Tical“.
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7 . Whitehead Bros – Forget i was a GFeatured on the 1994 album “Serious”.
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8 . Kenny Thomas – DestinyFeatured on the 1993 album “Wait For Me”.
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9 . Londonbeat – Come BackFeatured on the 1995 album “Londonbeat”.
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10 . Nadanuf – The Breaks (w/ Kurtis Blow)Featured on the 1997 album “Worldwide”.
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11 . Mellow Man Ace – Welcome To My GrooveFeatured on the 1992 album “The Brother With Two Tongues”. |
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12 . Young MC – I Come Off (w/ N’Dea Davenport)Featured on the 1989 album “Stone Cold Rhymin'”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Marcus Miller was instrumental in the production of Luther Vandross’s “Never Let Me Go.” He handled drum and percussion programming, among other roles, making significant contributions to the album’s sound.
2. Eric Clapton is the original artist who wrote and performed “Wonderful Tonight,” later covered by Damage. Clapton composed the song in 1976.
3. “Your Love Keeps Working on Me” marked Jody Watley’s debut as a music video director. This single showcased her talents beyond singing to visual storytelling.
4. Movement 98’s debut single references Erik Satie’s famous piece “Gymnopédie No. 1.” This classical melody anchors the track’s soulful vibe.
5. Deni Hines’s track “Joy” appears on her album “Remix Your Imagination.” Released as a single in 1998, it highlights her ongoing career evolution.
6. D’Angelo collaborated on Method Man’s track “Break Ups 2 Make Ups.” His contribution added a soulful layer to Method Man’s hip-hop style.
7. The Whitehead Bros. track featuring a jail-cell door sound was part of the “Jason’s Lyric” soundtrack. This urban romantic drama featured various R&B contributions.
8. Producer Danny D remixed Kenny Thomas’s “Destiny” for his compilation album. This remix was featured on “The Best of Kenny Thomas.”
9. Londonbeat released “Come Back” on their self-titled album in 1994. This period marked a return to their dance-pop roots.
10. Nadanuf’s version of “The Breaks” with Kurtis Blow highlights the original’s achievement as the first gold rap record. Its cultural impact remains significant.
11. The song “Welcome To My Groove” featuring Mellow Man Ace was credited on the “Marked For Death” soundtrack. This association linked Mellow Man Ace to the film industry.
12. N’Dea Davenport featured on Young MC’s “I Come Off,” marking one of her early vocal contributions before rising prominence with the Brand New Heavies.
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