How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Laurneá, For Real, Raphael Saadiq, Danny Madden, Blackgirl, Joe Public, 2Pac, Johnny Gill, Lighthouse Family, The Pasadenas, Morcheeba, Hugh Harris
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who co-wrote the song ‘Days of Youth’ performed by Laurneá?
- A Babyface
- B Speech
- C David Foster
2. What record label released the single ‘Like I Do’ by For Real?
- A Motown
- B Rowdy
- C Def Jam
3. Which soundtrack features Raphael Saadiq’s song ‘Ask of You’ ?
- A *Boyz n the Hood*
- B *Higher Learning*
- C *Poetic Justice*
4. The track ‘Facts of Life’ by Danny Madden was featured on the soundtrack of which film?
- A *New Jack City*
- B *Juice*
- C *House Party*
5. Which member of BlackGirl contributed to the vocals in ’90’s Girl’ ?
- A Tisha Campbell
- B Nycolia ‘Tye-V’ Turman
- C Cindy Herron
6. What sample is prominently featured in Joe Public’s ‘Live and Learn’ ?
- A ‘Apache’ by the Incredible Bongo Band
- B ‘The Grunt’ by the J.B.’s
- C ‘Funky Drummer’ by James Brown
7. Who was the producer of ‘Runnin’ [Dying To Live]’ featuring 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.?
- A Timbaland
- B Eminem
- C Dr. Dre
8. Which band contributed background vocals to Johnny Gill’s song ‘The Floor’ ?
- A Mint Condition
- B Boyz II Men
- C New Edition
9. The music video for Lighthouse Family’s ‘Lost in Space’ features which famous landmark?
- A Statue of Liberty
- B Christ the Redeemer
- C Eiffel Tower
10. Which brass musician contributed to The Pasadenas’ ‘Reeling’ ?
- A Miles Davis
- B Gary Grant
- C Chuck Mangione
11. What genre fusion is noted in Morcheeba’s ‘Tape Loop’ ?
- A Heavy Metal and Jazz
- B Trip Hop and Folk Rock
- C Punk and Classical
12. On which film’s soundtrack can Hugh Harris’s ‘Rhythm Of Life’ be found?
- A *The Breakfast Club*
- B *Uncle Buck*
- C *Ferris Bueller’s Day Off*
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Laurneá – Days Of YouthFeatured on the 1997 album “Betta Listen”.
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2 . For Real – Like I DoFeatured on the 1996 album “Free”.
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3 . Raphael Saadiq – Ask Of YouFeatured on the 1995 album “Higher Learning : Soundtrack”.
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4 . Danny Madden – Facts Of LifeFeatured on the 1998 album “New Jack City : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Blackgirl – 90s GirlFeatured on the 1994 album “Treat U Right”.
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6 . Joe Public – Live And LearnFeatured on the 1992 album “Joe Public”.
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7 . 2Pac – Runnin’ [Dying To Live] (w/ The Notorious B.I.G.)Featured on the 2003 album “Resurrection”.
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8 . Johnny Gill – The FloorFeatured on the 1996 album “Provocative”.
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9 . Lighthouse Family – Lost In SpaceFeatured on the 1997 album “Postcards from Heaven”.
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10 . The Pasadenas – ReelingFeatured on the 1992 album “Elevate”.
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11 . Morcheeba – Tape LoopFeatured on the 1996 album “Who Can You Trust?”. |
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12 . Hugh Harris – Rhythm Of LifeFeatured on the 1992 album “Words for Our Years”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Speech, noted for his work with Arrested Development, co-wrote ‘Days of Youth’ and produced the track, lending his unique sound to Laurneá’s debut effort.
2. For Real’s “Like I Do” was released under the Rowdy label, further establishing their R&B sound with notable production by Dallas Austin.
3. Raphael Saadiq’s song ‘Ask of You’ was part of the soundtrack for *Higher Learning*, a film directed by John Singleton.
4. Danny Madden’s ‘Facts of Life’ was featured in *New Jack City*, expanding its reach beyond the Billboard charts.
5. Nycolia ‘Tye-V’ Turman added her vocal talent to BlackGirl’s ’90’s Girl,’ a track that captured the group’s vocal harmony signature.
6. ‘Live and Learn’ incorporates samples from “The Grunt” by the J.B.’s, among others, showcasing Joe Public’s skill at blending familiar sounds.
7. Eminem produced ‘Runnin’ [Dying To Live],’ creatively layering posthumous and unreleased material from the iconic rappers 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.
8. Mint Condition contributed additional vocals to Johnny Gill’s track ‘The Floor,’ enriching its funky and danceable sound.
9. Lighthouse Family filmed the ‘Lost in Space’ video with scenes featuring the Christ the Redeemer statue, linking their music to iconic imagery.
10. Gary Grant played trumpet for ‘Reeling’ by The Pasadenas, enhancing the rich, soulful production with his experienced brass tones.
11. Morcheeba’s ‘Tape Loop’ uniquely blends elements of trip hop and folk rock, helping to establish their sound during the 1990s trip hop movement.
12. Hugh Harris’s song ‘Rhythm Of Life’ was included in *Uncle Buck*, marking its cultural impact beyond the music charts.
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