How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Trina & Tamara, Jonestown, A Tribe Called Quest, Ultimate Kaos, Nuttin Nyce, Ice-T, Coolio, Mary J. Blige, Milira Jones, Ruthless Rap Assassins, Adeva, Bobby Brown
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Trina & Tamara – What’d You Come Here For?Featured on the 1999 album “Trina & Tamara”.
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2 . Jonestown – Sweet Thang
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3 . A Tribe Called Quest – Oh My GodFeatured on the 1993 album “Midnight Marauders“.
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4 . Ultimate Kaos – Anything You Want [I’Ve Got It]Featured on the 1998 album “The Kaos Theory”.
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5 . Nuttin Nyce – Down 4 WhatevaFeatured on the 1995 album “Down 4 Whateva”.
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6 . Ice-T – I Must StandFeatured on the 1996 album “VI – Return of the Real”.
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7 . Coolio – The Winner
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8 . Mary J. Blige – You Remind Me (w/ Greg Nice)Featured on the 1992 album “What’s the 411?“.
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9 . Milira Jones – Mercy Mercy Me [The Ecology]Featured on the 1990 album “Milira”.
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10 . Ruthless Rap Assassins – Just MellowFeatured on the 1990 album “Killer Album”.
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11 . Adeva – Until You Come Back To MeFeatured on the 1991 album “Love Or Lust?”. |
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12 . Bobby Brown – Freestyle
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Trina & Tamara, sisters from Gary, Indiana, performed “What’d You Come Here For?” as a duo. Their single marked a notable point in their careers following a collaboration with Somethin’ for the People.
2. Jonestown’s track samples “He’s the Greatest Dancer” by Sister Sledge and “The Rain” by Oran “Juice” Jones. The song emphasizes romantic luxury.
3. A Tribe Called Quest’s single from “Midnight Marauders” features a Kool & the Gang sample. Their music video includes dynamic visuals with a mobile set.
4. Ultimate Kaos, guided by Simon Cowell, initially backed Sinitta before singing their own material. They reached moderate chart success in the ’90s.
5. “Down 4 Whateva” by Nuttin Nyce is part of the “A Low Down Dirty Shame” soundtrack. It includes notable samples, adding a layered element.
6. Ice-T’s single “I Must Stand” addresses personal hardships and choices. Varied versions highlight different facets of this introspective narrative.
7. Coolio’s track appears on the “Space Jam” soundtrack. Fittingly released alongside the film, it aligns with sports and cultural themes.
8. “You Remind Me” by Mary J. Blige is a nostalgic nod to past relationships. The track combines lyrical reflection with her soulful vocal style.
9. Milira’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Mercy Mercy Me” featured on her debut album achieved chart recognition. Notable for a visual setting at Apollo Theater.
10. Ruthless Rap Assassins’ track gained a remix by Norman Cook. It showcases sample-saturated production alongside a snapshot of early ’90s UK hip-hop.
11. Adeva released “Until You Come Back To Me” continuing her rise in early ’90s house and pop. It marks a return to form following prior successes.
12. A$AP Ant’s “Bobby Brown Freestyle” pays homage through its tone, rather than direct musical sampling, embodying a cool, laid-back style.
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