How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bobby Brown, The Pasadenas, Dionne Farris, En Vogue, Redman, Des’Ree, D’Angelo, Roachford, Mega Banton, Morcheeba, Tatyana Ali, Soul II Soul
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Bobby Brown – That’s The Way Love IsFeatured on the 1992 album “Bobby”.
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2 . The Pasadenas – I Believe In Miracles
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3 . Dionne Farris – Hopeless
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4 . En Vogue – WhateverFeatured on the 1997 album “EV3 .“.
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5 . Redman – Da GoodnessFeatured on the 1998 album “Doc’s da Name 2000”.
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6 . Des’Ree – I Ain’t Movin’Featured on the 1994 album “I Ain’t Movin'”.
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7 . D’Angelo – LadyFeatured on the 1995 album “Brown Sugar“.
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8 . Roachford – In Lay Your Love On MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Permanent Shade of Blue”.
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9 . Mega Banton – Money FirstFeatured on the 1995 album “1,000,000 Megawatts”.
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10 . Morcheeba – Let Me SeeFeatured on the 1998 album “Big Calm“.
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11 . Tatyana Ali – EverytimeFeatured on the 1998 album “Kiss the Sky”. |
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12 . Soul II Soul – Move Me No MountainFeatured on the 1992 album “Volume III Just Right”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Andy Morahan directed the 1993 music video for Bobby Brown’s single. Known for his work in the music video industry, Morahan brought visual presence to Brown’s catchy new jack swing tune.
2. The Pasadenas covered “I Believe in Miracles,” which was notably performed by the Jackson Sisters. Their version helped renew interest in the soulful tune.
3. Dionne Farris’ “Hopeless” appeared on the film soundtrack of Love Jones, a 1997 romantic drama. The inclusion helped frame her post-Arrested Development career.
4. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds produced En Vogue’s track for their album *EV3*. His songwriting prowess and production skills drove its funk-infused sound.
5. Busta Rhymes was the guest vocalist on Redman’s 1999 single. His energetic style complemented Redman’s sharp lyrical delivery.
6. Des’ree’s song “I Ain’t Movin’” was released as part of her album in 1994. The track reinforced her presence in the contemporary pop scene.
7. The original music video for D’Angelo’s “Lady” was directed by Hype Williams. Known for distinctive visuals, Williams brought a dynamic flair to the project.
8. Roachford released their song in 1994, featured on the album *Permanent Shade of Blue*. This British band built a reputation for soul-influenced rock.
9. Mega Banton’s “Money First” was released on the Bellevue riddim. The track generated some controversy, tying its sound to the early 1990s dancehall scene.
10. Morcheeba’s song from *Big Calm* is classified as Electronic/Pop Rock. The album blended eclectic styles, contributing to its broad appeal.
11. Tatyana Ali’s “Everytime” is on the 1998 album *Kiss the Sky*. The song marked her continued foray into the music industry, following success in acting.
12. Soul II Soul recorded a version of the song initially by Love Unlimited. This rendition added to the group’s rich catalog of R&B hits.
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