How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Loveland, En Vogue, Mc Lyte, 3Rd Bass, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Montell Jordan & Redman, Rahzel, Soul II Soul, Ginuwine
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. With whom did Calvin Harris collaborate on “Promises” for additional vocals?
- A Jessie Reyez
- B Taylor Swift
- C Dua Lipa
2. Whose samples are featured in Ice Cube’s “Wicked”?
- A Run-D.M.C.
- B Public Enemy
- C N.W.A
3. Which vocalist is featured on Loveland’s track from their album “The Wonder of Love”?
- A Rachel McFarlane
- B Heather Small
- C Kylie Minogue
4. “Looking Through Your Eyes” features in which animated film’s soundtrack?
- A Anastasia
- B Quest for Camelot
- C Mulan
5. MC Lyte’s “Everyday” was produced by which famous producer?
- A Jermaine Dupri
- B Timbaland
- C R. Kelly
6. Who originally was intended to perform “Steppin’ To The A.M.”?
- A Rakim
- B LL Cool J
- C Big Daddy Kane
7. Aaliyah’s single was exclusively released in which region in 1995?
- A United States
- B United Kingdom
- C Canada
8. “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” samples a track by which artist?
- A Aretha Franklin
- B Ann Peebles
- C Anita Baker
9. Which rapper collaborated on the remix for Montell Jordan’s second single?
- A Redman
- B Method Man
- C Busta Rhymes
10. What unique sonic element is a feature of “The Launch” by DJ Jean?
- A Thunderstorm sound
- B Space countdown theme
- C Bird chirping
11. What German label released “Hold Your Head Up High”?
- A Universal Music
- B Peppermint Jam
- C Braincandy
12. Who originally performed “When Doves Cry,” later covered by Ginuwine?
- A Michael Jackson
- B Prince
- C Lionel Richie
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . LL Cool J – The Boomin’ SystemFeatured on the 1990 album “Mama Said Knock You Out“.
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2 . Ice Cube – WickedFeatured on the 1992 album “The Predator“.
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3 . Loveland – The Wonder Of Love (w/ Rachel Mcfarlane)Featured on the 1995 album “The Wonder of Love”.
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4 . En Vogue – Too Gone, Too LongFeatured on the 1997 album “EV3 .“.
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5 . Mc Lyte – EverydayFeatured on the 1996 album “Bad As I Wanna B”.
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6 . 3Rd Bass – Steppin’ To The A.M.Featured on the 1989 album “The Cactus Album”.
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7 . Aaliyah – The Thing I LikeFeatured on the 1994 album “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number”.
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8 . Missy Elliott – The Rain [Supa Dupa Fly]Featured on the 1997 album “Supa Dupa Fly“.
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9 . Montell Jordan & Redman – Something 4 The HoneyzFeatured on the 1995 album “This Is How We Do It”.
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10 . Rahzel – All I KnowFeatured on the 1999 album “Make the Music 2000”.
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11 . Soul II Soul – RepresentFeatured on the 1997 album “Time For Change”. |
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12 . Ginuwine – When Doves CryFeatured on the 1996 album “Ginuwine…The Bachelor”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jessie Reyez contributed additional vocals to “Promises.” The release highlighted a collaboration between Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, and Reyez.
2. “Wicked” features samples from Public Enemy, enhancing its aggressive style. It’s a benchmark for Ice Cube’s sampling prowess.
3. Loveland’s track featured Rachel McFarlane as the lead vocalist, key to their dance music success story.
4. LeAnn Rimes’ “Looking Through Your Eyes” is part of “Quest for Camelot” soundtrack, showcasing her crossover appeal in film music.
5. “Everyday” features production by Jermaine Dupri, bringing a dynamic sound to MC Lyte’s track.
6. “Steppin’ To The A.M.” was hilariously meant for Rakim, but it became 3rd Bass’s own hit.
7. “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number” single was uniquely released in the UK, marking a regional breakthrough for Aaliyah.
8. Ann Peebles’ classic is sampled in “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” emphasizing vintage soul vibes.
9. Redman stepped up in the remix for Montell Jordan’s single, adding a rap edge to the soulful tune.
10. “The Launch” is not your average track; its space countdown brings anticipation like no other.
11. “Hold Your Head Up High” was put out by Peppermint Jam, a label revered for its electronic catalog.
12. “When Doves Cry” was a Prince original, setting the stage for countless covers with its bass-free sound.
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