How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tina Turner, General Levy & Junior Dan, UB40, Queen Latifah, Mellow Man Ace, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Honeyz, Beverley Knight, Dr. Dre, The Tony Rich Project, Des’Ree, Truce
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which music video did Tina Turner stage with her band in 1993 for a famous soundtrack single?
- A What’s Love Got To Do With It
- B Dance with My Father
- C Respect
2. Who originally wrote the song “Monkey Man” covered by General Levy in 1993?
- A Junior Dan
- B Toots Hibbert
- C General Levy
3. How does UB40’s track “Reggae Music” reflect the band’s global influence?
- A It lists reggae song charts.
- B It promotes reggae concerts.
- C It serves as a manifesto.
4. What notable fashion piece did Queen Latifah wear in her 1991 music video?
- A African headdress
- B Leather jacket
- C Fedora hat
5. Which unique musical element does the track from “Escape From Havana” feature?
- A Bilingual lyrics
- B Marching band
- C Flamenco claps
6. Which certification did the Tony! Toni! Toné! single from “Sons of Soul” achieve?
- A Platinum
- B Gold
- C Silver
7. What alteration was made to the Honeyz single version compared to the album version?
- A Added flute solo
- B Removed spoken French section
- C Extended drum intro
8. Which element stands out in Beverley Knight’s 1995 single according to contemporary reviews?
- A Jazz influences
- B Swingbeat production
- C Gospel choir
9. Which event does Dr. Dre’s “Dre Day” address in its lyrics?
- A Grammy Awards nomination
- B Diss to Eazy-E
- C New record deal
10. What iconic song is referenced in live performances of Tony Rich’s 1996 single?
- A Imagine by John Lennon
- B Inner City Blues by Marvin Gaye
- C What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye
11. Which characteristic is associated with Des’ree’s vocal style in her 1994 track?
- A Tenor range
- B Contralto range
- C Falsetto style
12. In 1998, what was Truce’s highest-charting UK single after splitting up?
- A Number 25
- B Number 30
- C Number 20
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Tina Turner – Disco InfernoFeatured on the 1993 album “What’s Love Got to Do with It“.
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2 . General Levy & Junior Dan – Monkey ManFeatured on the 1994 album “Wickedness Increase”.
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3 . UB40 – Reggae MusicFeatured on the 1993 album “Promises And Lies”.
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4 . Queen Latifah – Fly GirlFeatured on the 1991 album “Nature of a Sista'”.
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5 . Mellow Man Ace – MentirosaFeatured on the 1989 album “Escape from Havana”.
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6 . Tony! Toni! Toné! – If I Had No LootFeatured on the 1993 album “Sons of Soul”.
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7 . Honeyz – Finally FoundFeatured on the 1998 album “Wonder No. 8”.
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8 . Beverley Knight – Down For The OneFeatured on the 1995 album “The B-Funk”.
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9 . Dr. Dre – Dre Day (w/ Snoop Dogg)Featured on the 1992 album “The Chronic“.
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10 . The Tony Rich Project – Like A WomanFeatured on the 1995 album “Words”.
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11 . Des’Ree – Little ChildFeatured on the 1994 album “I Ain’t Movin'”. |
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12 . Truce – Eyes Don’t Lie
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Tina Turner’s video for “What’s Love Got To Do With It” presents a staged band performance. David Mallet directed this 1993 release, which gained a 2023 edit by Rich Osborne, adding concert clips.
2. “Monkey Man” was penned by Toots Hibbert. General Levy’s 1993 cover adapts Toots’ reggae tune into a ragga style.
3. “Reggae Music” by UB40 is more than a track; it’s a musical manifesto celebrating reggae’s roots and their global role in the genre’s proliferation.
4. Queen Latifah sported an African headdress in her 1991 video. This choice accentuated the track’s Afrocentric themes and artistic expression.
5. The bilingual English-Spanish lyrics distinguish Ulpiano Sergio Reyes’ track, showcasing his “Spanglish” style popularized in “Escape From Havana.”
6. The Tony! Toni! Toné! single from “Sons of Soul” went Gold in the US. Its new jack swing beat drove it to top chart spots.
7. The Honeyz single dropped the spoken French from the album version. Dubbed the “Rude Boy Mix,” it emphasized added instrumentation and backing vocals.
8. Beverley Knight’s 1995 single features swingbeat production, described in trade press coverage as a standout element of the track.
9. “Dre Day” is a diss track targeting Eazy-E, among others. The 1993 release, linked to “The Chronic,” includes parodic visuals in the accompanying video.
10. Live versions of Tony Rich’s 1996 song reference Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues.” These renditions weave in Gaye’s elements, altering tempo and chords.
11. Des’ree is noted for her contralto range. Her 1994 releases, including the track from I Ain’t Movin’, highlight this trait.
12. Truce’s biggest UK hit post-breakup peaked at number 20. Their 1998 single became their highest-charting track.
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