How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Babyface, Toni Braxton, Jungle Brothers, The Braxtons, Coolio, PP Arnold, Smooth, Soul II Soul, House Of Pain, Tracey Lee, Vanilla Ice, D*Note
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What topic does Babyface’s “How Come, How Long” address through its narrative?
- A Urban poverty
- B Domestic violence
- C Music industry woes
2. How did Toni Braxton’s “You’re Makin’ Me High” mark a milestone in her career on the charts?
- A Her first Hot 100 number one
- B Grammy-winning album debut
- C International top 10 hit
3. Which collective spirit is central to Jungle Brothers’ “Doin’ Our Own Dang”?
- A Global unity
- B Native Tongues collaboration
- C Regional pride
4. What significant chart milestone did The Braxtons’ “Slow Flow” achieve in the UK?
- A Top 10 single
- B Top 40 single
- C Gold-certified single
5. Which song did Coolio sample in “Fantastic Voyage”?
- A Lakeside’s 1980 song
- B Sly and The Family Stone
- C the Isley Brothers
6. Who originally wrote “Different Drum,” later recorded by PP Arnold?
- A Michael Nesmith
- B Paul Simon
- C John Lennon
7. Which group did Smooth sample in “Mind Blowin”?
- A The Isley Brothers
- B Ripple
- C Earth, Wind & Fire
8. What was a notable vocal feature of Soul II Soul’s “Love Enuff”?
- A All lead vocals by Jazzie B
- B Guest vocals from Toni Braxton
- C Lead by Penny Ford
9. What distinguishes House of Pain’s “On Point” in their discography?
- A Only song with all members rapping
- B First song to use guitar samples
- C First recording at a new studio
10. Which jazz band’s song was sampled in Tracey Lee’s “The Theme [It’s Party Time]”?
- A The Isley Brothers
- B Pieces of a Dream
- C Weather Report
11. What motif is central to Vanilla Ice’s “Rollin In My 5.0”?
- A Cruising in Miami
- B New York nightlife
- C Touring in a band
12. In which music genre is D*Note’s “Waiting Hopefully” primarily classified?
- A Electronic and dance
- B Rock
- C Classical jazz
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Tracklist
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1 . Babyface – How Come How LongFeatured on the 1996 album “The Day”.
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2 . Toni Braxton – You’re Makin’ Me HighFeatured on the 1996 album “Secrets“.
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3 . Jungle Brothers – Doin’ Our Own Dang (w/ De La Soul, Q-Tip & Monie Love)Featured on the 1989 album “Done By The Forces Of Nature“.
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4 . The Braxtons – Slow FlowFeatured on the 1996 album “So Many Ways”.
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5 . Coolio – Fantastic VoyageFeatured on the 1994 album “It Takes a Thief”.
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6 . PP Arnold – Different Drum
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7 . Smooth – Mind BlowinFeatured on the 1995 album “Smooth”.
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8 . Soul II Soul – Love EnuffFeatured on the 1995 album “Volume V: Believe”.
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9 . House Of Pain – On PointFeatured on the 1994 album “Same as It Ever Was”.
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10 . Tracey Lee – The Theme [It’S Party Time]Featured on the 1997 album “Many Facez”.
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11 . Vanilla Ice – Rollin In My 5.0Featured on the 1991 album “Extremely Live “. |
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12 . D*Note – Waiting HopefullyFeatured on the 1995 album “D*Note”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Babyface’s “How Come, How Long” addresses domestic violence, inspired by the Nicole Brown Simpson case. Stevie Wonder co-wrote and performed vocals and harmonica on the track.
2. “You’re Makin’ Me High” marked Toni Braxton’s first entry at number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B Singles charts. It also won her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
3. Jungle Brothers’ track highlights the collaborative spirit of the Native Tongues collective. They featured fellow members De La Soul, Q-Tip, and Monie Love.
4. “Slow Flow” became The Braxtons’ highest-charting UK single, peaking at number 26. Despite not charting in the US, it resonated overseas.
5. Coolio’s “Fantastic Voyage” samples Lakeside’s song of the same name. The track combines funk rhythms with hip-hop, characteristic of the G-funk era.
6. Michael Nesmith wrote “Different Drum” in 1964. Linda Ronstadt’s version with The Stone Poneys popularized it, while PP Arnold’s rendition affirmed its enduring appeal.
7. Smooth’s “Mind Blowin” samples The Isley Brothers. It’s categorized under 1990s R&B and soul while achieving moderate chart success.
8. “Love Enuff” features lead vocals by Penny Ford. It was recorded during a period with significant lineup changes for Soul II Soul.
9. House of Pain’s “On Point” is unique as the only track featuring raps by all three members. It was released as a lead single from their second album.
10. Tracey Lee’s hit sampled “Mt. Airy Groove” by Pieces of a Dream. It became a standout track on his debut album and achieved significant chart success.
11. In “Rollin In My 5.0,” Vanilla Ice raps about cruising in his Mustang around Miami. The title references a lyric from “Ice Ice Baby.”
12. D*Note’s “Waiting Hopefully” is primarily classified within the electronic and dance genres. It was released in various formats, showcasing remixes and diverse influences.
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