How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lutricia McNeal, N-Trance, Definition Of Sound, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Melanie Williams, Prince, Alysha Warren, Chumbawamba & Credit To The Nation, Barbara Tucker, Mokenstef, Rhythm-N-Bass, Leftfield
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who originally released “Someone Loves You Honey” before Charley Pride’s famous version?
- A Johnny Rodriguez
- B Lutricia McNeal
- C Charley Pride
2. Which project was Ricardo Da Force previously associated with before featuring in the Bee Gees cover by N-Trance?
- A KLF
- B The Prodigy
- C N-Trance
3. What musical style characterizes the 1992 track “What Are You Under”?
- A Jazz
- B Electronic/House
- C Punk Rock
4. “Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is a tribute to which influential figure?
- A Tupac Shakur
- B Notorious B.I.G.
- C Eazy-E
5. “Not Enough?” is a song by Melanie Williams released in which year?
- A 1994
- B 1995
- C 1990
6. “Eye Hate U” by Prince was reportedly inspired by his relationship with whom?
- A Apollonia Kotero
- B Vanity
- C Carmen Electra
7. Alysha Warren’s “I’m So In Love” features multiple mixes released under which record label?
- A Island Records
- B Polydor Records
- C Capitol Records
8. “Enough Is Enough” by Chumbawamba addresses which political theme?
- A Environmentalism
- B Anti-fascism
- C Economic inequality
9. Which famous producer worked on Barbara Tucker’s “Stay Together”?
- A Timbaland
- B “Little” Louie Vega
- C Max Martin
10. What is the origin of the group name MoKenStef?
- A A combination of the members’ initials
- B From a poem about sisterhood
- C A variation of an Italian expression
11. “Roses” by Rhythm-N-Bass was produced under which music genre?
- A New Jack Swing
- B Grunge
- C Reggae
12. Which film featured the track with vocals by Afrika Bambaataa, released on Leftfield’s album *Rhythm and Stealth*?
- A Vanilla Sky
- B The Matrix
- C Trainspotting
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Tracklist
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1 . Lutricia McNeal – Someone Loves You HoneyFeatured on the 1997 album “My Side of Town”.
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2 . N-Trance – Stayin’ Alive (w/ Ricardo Da Force)
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3 . Definition Of Sound – What Are You UnderFeatured on the 1992 album “The Lick”.
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4 . Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – Tha CrossroadsFeatured on the 1996 album “E. 1999 Eternal”.
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5 . Melanie Williams – Not EnoughFeatured on the 1994 album “Human Cradle”.
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6 . Prince – Eye Hate UFeatured on the 1995 album “The Gold Experience”.
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7 . Alysha Warren – I’m So In Love
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8 . Chumbawamba & Credit To The Nation – Enough Is EnoughFeatured on the 1994 album “Anarchy”.
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9 . Barbara Tucker – Stay TogetherFeatured on the 1995 album “Stay Together”.
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10 . Mokenstef – He’s MineFeatured on the 1995 album “Azz Izz”.
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11 . Rhythm-N-Bass – Roses
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12 . Leftfield – Africa Shox (w/ Africa Bambaata)Featured on the 1999 album “Rhythm and Stealth”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Someone Loves You Honey” first emerged with Johnny Rodriguez in 1974. Charley Pride’s version became a hit years later, and Lutricia McNeal covered it in 1998.
2. Ricardo Da Force lent his vocals to N-Trance’s Bee Gees cover after his notable collaboration with KLF. He helped bring a dance floor vibe to the famous disco hit.
3. The track “What Are You Under” from 1992 dives deep into electronic/house music with its pulsating rhythms and engaging vocal layers, perfect for club scenes.
4. “Tha Crossroads” remembers Eazy-E, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s mentor. Its lyrics bridge life and afterlife, a heartfelt nod to friends and family lost.
5. “Not Enough?” came out in 1994, showcasing Melanie Williams as a solo artist post-Temper Temper. The track didn’t climb too high on the charts, but it marked her musical transition.
6. Prince drew inspiration from his relationship turmoil with Carmen Electra for “Eye Hate U”. The track dramatizes breakup themes with court-like video settings.
7. Alysha Warren’s “I’m So In Love” hit the market via Polydor Records in 1994. It appeared in various flavors, catering to diverse audiophile tastes.
8. Chumbawamba’s “Enough Is Enough” boldly critiques fascism, fitting with the band’s socially conscious discography. Released in 1993, it marked their UK chart debut.
9. Barbara Tucker’s house anthem “Stay Together” saw production talents from “Little” Louie Vega. The song topped dance charts, solidifying Tucker’s status in house music.
10. MoKenStef cleverly crafted their group name from Monifa, Kenya, and Stefanie’s first syllables, reflecting its members and their artistry.
11. “Roses” floats in the New Jack Swing realm, blending R&B and funk components. Rhythm-N-Bass elaborated on British R&B’s evolving landscape with this 1992 release.
12. The track from *Rhythm and Stealth* enhanced “Vanilla Sky” with its intense beats and unique visuals. Its unexpected pairing with the narrative left a lasting impression.
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