How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Total, Krs-One, D’Bora, SWV, K-Ci & Jojo, Alliance Ethnik, Inner Circle, Jamestown, Roni Size, Reprazent, N-Tyce, M-Doc, Shara Nelson
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What is unique about the music video for “Kissin’ You” by Total?
- A It features a puppet show
- B It’s in black and white
- C It’s an official release from their debut album
2. Which artist is associated with the artwork “Bandaged Love” featured on the “Hexagram” single?
- A Elliott Rae
- B Terry Date
- C Maverick Label
3. Which achievement did “Ballad of Youth” by Richie Sambora reach in Australia?
- A Number 25
- B Number 63
- C Number 13
4. On which song did Puff Daddy feature with SWV in 1997?
- A Release Some Tension
- B Someone
- C We Come to Party
5. What style shift does Ultravox’s “Same Old Story” single signify?
- A Departure of a drummer
- B Addition of jazz elements
- C Move to electronic music
6. What production technique is Phil Collins’s debut solo single famous for?
- A Auto-Tune vocals
- B Gated reverb drum effect
- C Layered synths
7. “Show Me Love” by Steve Angello and Laidback Luke topped which chart in the UK?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B UK Dance Chart
- C UK Album Chart
8. Which style does “She Got Soul” by Jamestown featuring Jocelyn Brown incorporate?
- A Jazz
- B Electronica
- C Folk
9. Which album earned Roni Size & Reprazent a Mercury Prize?
- A Heroes
- B Talkin’ Loud
- C New Forms
10. How did N-Tyce’s “We Come to Party” perform on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 50
- B Number 12
- C Number 34
11. Which soundtrack features the B-side “Melancholy Mechanics” by Red Hot Chili Peppers from their “Warped” single?
- A *Twister*
- B *Speed*
- C *Clueless*
12. What Caribbean music style is “R to the A” by C.J. Lewis associated with?
- A Reggae
- B Ska
- C Ragga
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Total – Kissing YouFeatured on the 1996 album “Total”.
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2 . Krs-One – MC’s Act Like They Don’t KnowFeatured on the 1995 album “KRS-One”.
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3 . D’Bora – Dream About YouFeatured on the 1991 album “E.S.P.”.
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4 . SWV – Someone (w/ Puff Daddy)Featured on the 1997 album “Release Some Tension”.
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5 . K-Ci & Jojo – Don’t Rush [Take Love Slowly]Featured on the 1997 album “Love Always”.
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6 . Alliance Ethnik – RespectFeatured on the 1995 album “Simple & Funky”.
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7 . Inner Circle – Games People PlayFeatured on the 1995 album “Reggae Dancer”.
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8 . Jamestown – She Got Soul (w/ Jocelyn Brown)
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9 . Roni Size, Reprazent – HeroesFeatured on the 1997 album “New Forms“.
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10 . N-Tyce – We Come To PartyFeatured on the 1998 album “All Day Every Day”.
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11 . M-Doc – It’s A Summer Thang (w/ Chantay Savage)Featured on the 1995 album “M. Doc Wit Stevio: C’mon Getcha Groove On”. |
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12 . Shara Nelson – Rough With The SmoothFeatured on the 1995 album “Friendly Fire”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Kissin’ You” is an official release from Total’s debut album. It showcases the group performing their hit single and aligns with the album’s promo.
2. Elliott Rae is the artist behind the “Bandaged Love” artwork on Deftones’ “Hexagram” single. The art complements the track’s alternative metal vibe.
3. “Ballad of Youth” by Richie Sambora reached number 25 in Australia. The track saw moderate success on various international charts.
4. “Someone” is the track where Puff Daddy collaborates with SWV, adding his signature rap style to their R&B hit.
5. “Same Old Story” by Ultravox marked the departure of drummer Warren Cann and introduced jazzy brass to their sound.
6. Phil Collins’s debut solo single is known for the gated reverb drum effect, a hallmark of 1980s pop music.
7. “Show Me Love” by Steve Angello and Laidback Luke topped the UK Dance Chart. The track’s infectious beat and vocals made it a club favorite.
8. “She Got Soul” by Jamestown featuring Jocelyn Brown incorporates electronica. This fusion added depth to its soulful vibe.
9. *New Forms* by Roni Size & Reprazent earned the Mercury Prize in 1997, recognizing its impact on the drum and bass genre.
10. N-Tyce’s “We Come to Party” reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the group’s biggest hits.
11. The “Melancholy Mechanics” B-side from Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Warped” single is featured on the *Twister* soundtrack.
12. “R to the A” by C.J. Lewis pays tribute to ragga, a popular dancehall style in the 1990s. The track celebrates Caribbean musical influences.
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