How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mica Paris, Blackstreet, Angela Winbush, Seal, Sir Mix-A-Lot, The Pharcyde, Public Enemy, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Lonnie Gordon, Eminem, Scarface, The Whooliganz
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which unique mix is featured on Mica Paris’ “Two In A Million” 12″ vinyl release?
- A Club Mix
- B Acoustic Mix
- C Jazz Mix
2. Which heavyweight boxer inspired Blackstreet’s “Booti Call”?
- A Floyd Mayweather
- B Mike Tyson
- C Muhammad Ali
3. Which original artist’s song did Angela Winbush cover on her 1994 album?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Marvin Gaye
- C Aretha Franklin
4. In which UK chart position did Seal’s “The Beginning” peak?
- A 24
- B 44
- C 64
5. What was controversial about Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” music video?
- A Political content
- B Sexual content
- C Drug references
6. What group activity was depicted in The Pharcyde’s original “She Said” music video?
- A Scuba diving
- B Skydiving
- C Rock climbing
7. Which music video award was Public Enemy’s “Give It Up” nominated for in 1994?
- A Best Cinematography
- B Clip of the Year
- C Best Choreography
8. Who was honored in Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s “Tha Crossroads”?
- A Tupac Shakur
- B Eazy-E
- C Biggie Smalls
9. What style best describes Lonnie Gordon’s “Beyond Your Wildest Dreams”?
- A Upbeat pop
- B Downbeat electronica
- C Classic rock
10. Which film is sampled in Eminem and Dr. Dre’s “Guilty Conscience”?
- A Jailhouse Rock
- B Pulp Fiction
- C Getting Straight
11. What notable storytelling theme is prevalent in Scarface’s “I Seen A Man Die”?
- A Time travel
- B Redemption
- C Alien invasion
12. Which collective was The Whooliganz a part of?
- A Soul Assassins
- B Odd Future
- C Native Tongues
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Mica Paris – Two In A MillionFeatured on the 1992 album “Whisper a Prayer”.
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2 . Blackstreet – Booti CallFeatured on the 1994 album “Blackstreet”.
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3 . Angela Winbush – Inner City BluesFeatured on the 1994 album “Angela Winbush”.
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4 . Seal – The BeginningFeatured on the 1991 album “Seal”.
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5 . Sir Mix-A-Lot – Baby Got BackFeatured on the 1992 album “Mack Daddy”.
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6 . The Pharcyde – She SaidFeatured on the 1995 album “Labcabincalifornia”.
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7 . Public Enemy – Give It UpFeatured on the 1994 album “Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age”.
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8 . Bone Thugs N Harmony – CrossroadsFeatured on the 1996 album “E. 1999 Eternal”.
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9 . Lonnie Gordon – Beyond Your Wildest DreamsFeatured on the 1991 album “If I Have to Stand Alone”.
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10 . Eminem – Guilty Conscience (w/ Dr. Dre)Featured on the 1999 album “The Slim Shady LP“.
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11 . Scarface – I Seen A Man DieFeatured on the 1994 album “The Diary”. |
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12 . The Whooliganz – Put Your Handz Up
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The “Two In A Million” vinyl release features the Absolute Club Mix, showcasing Mica Paris’ signature blend of early 90s R&B and soul. Released by UK Island Records, the single highlights her active presence in the UK music scene.
2. Blackstreet’s track was inspired by Mike Tyson’s legal challenges. It reflects the controversies of Tyson’s public life, as recounted by co-writer Teddy Riley.
3. Angela Winbush covered Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues.” The track appeared on her self-titled album, showcasing her multifaceted talent as both a vocalist and musician.
4. Seal’s “The Beginning” reached number 24 on the UK charts. The track found further success internationally, landing in the top 20 in several European countries.
5. Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” faced temporary MTV bans due to its sexual content. Its lyrics challenge conventional beauty ideals, and the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
6. The original video for “She Said” features The Pharcyde skydiving. Various romantic escapades ensue as they land on a fantasy island-like setting.
7. “Give It Up” was nominated for Clip of the Year at the 1994 Billboard Music Video Awards. This accolade highlighted Public Enemy’s influence in the conscious hip hop genre.
8. “Tha Crossroads” pays tribute to Eazy-E. The Grammy-winning single also commemorates other lost family and friends, solidifying its place in rap history.
9. Lonnie Gordon’s “Beyond Your Wildest Dreams” is characterized by its downbeat electronica style. The track also falls under leftfield within the electronic and dance genres.
10. “Guilty Conscience” samples “Pigs Go Home” from “Getting Straight.” This clever inclusion enhances the moral dilemmas faced by the characters in the track.
11. Scarface’s “I Seen A Man Die” explores themes of redemption and regret. The narrative follows a young man’s attempted reformation after a prison sentence.
12. The Whooliganz were part of the Soul Assassins collective. Their ties included collaborations with Cypress Hill’s B-Real, acting as executive producer on their debut project.
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