How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shabba Ranks, Biz Markie, Frankie Knuckles, Jeru The Damaja, Michelle Gayle, Coldcut & Queen Latifah, Carleen Anderson, The Beatmasters, Us3, Was [Not Was], Arrested Development, Monica
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Shabba Ranks – Trailor Load A GirlsFeatured on the 1991 album “As Raw As Ever”.
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2 . Biz Markie – Just A FriendFeatured on the 1989 album “The Biz Never Sleeps”.
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3 . Frankie Knuckles – Too Many Fish (w/ Adeva)Featured on the 1991 album “Welcome to the Real World”.
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4 . Jeru The Damaja – Me Or The PapesFeatured on the 1996 album “Wrath of the Math”.
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5 . Michelle Gayle – FreedomFeatured on the 1994 album “Michelle Gayle”.
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6 . Coldcut & Queen Latifah – Find A WayFeatured on the 1990 album “Some Like It Cold”.
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7 . Carleen Anderson – Mama SaidFeatured on the 1994 album “True Spirit”.
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8 . The Beatmasters – Dunno What It Is [About You] (w/ Elaine Vassell)Featured on the 1991 album “Anywayawanna”.
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9 . Us3 – I Got It Goin’ OnFeatured on the 1993 album “Hand on the Torch”.
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10 . Was [Not Was] – Papa Was A Rolling StoneFeatured on the 1990 album “Are You Okay?”.
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11 . Arrested Development – Ease My MindFeatured on the 1994 album “Zingalamaduni”. |
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12 . Monica – For You I WillFeatured on the 1998 album “The Boy Is Mine”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The opening track on “As Raw As Ever” features Shabba Ranks. This song also officiated the collaboration with producers Browne and Johnson.
2. Biz Markie’s “Just a Friend” humorously borrows from Freddie Scott. This interpolation hits a resonant chord that propelled the track into one-hit wonder fame.
3. Frankie Knuckles and Adeva explored house with “Welcome to the Real World,” a cornerstone of 90s dance music. Virgin Records distributed this track internationally.
4. “Me or the Papes” features in “Wrath of the Math,” asserting Jeru’s positioning in the mosaic of East Coast hip hop. DJ Premier was pivotal in its production.
5. Michelle Gayle’s “Freedom” charted in the UK in 1995. Its catchy tune and Walden’s production gave the track significant radio play.
6. Coldcut and Queen Latifah created a soundscape with “Find A Way,” blending electronic vibes with hip hop flair. The track was a defining 1990s dance floor staple.
7. Anderson’s “Mama Said” joins a long list of songs sampling Public Enemy, using “Rebel Without a Pause” appealingly for soulful pop.
8. “About U” by The Beatmasters, featuring Elaine Vassell, was a notable dance track of the early ’90s. The varying remixes expanded its appeal.
9. Funkadelic’s “Good Old Music” joins the sample symphony on Us3’s “Hand On The Torch,” a notable jazz fusion album. The creative sampling celebrated jazz and funk roots.
10. Was (Not Was) revisited “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” with their unique interpretation. This version underscored the band’s knack for fusing genres.
11. Arrested Development released “Ease My Mind” in 1994, emphasizing their signature style of socially conscious hip hop. The track’s themes echo through its samples.
12. Monica’s “For You I Will” emerged from the “Space Jam” soundtrack as a chart-topping ballad. Diane Warren’s songwriting spotlighted Monica’s emotive vocal strengths.
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