How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Brand New Heavies, Gang Starr, Jurassic 5, Da Brat, Aaron Hall, Hinda Hicks, Honeyz, Montell Jordan, P.M. Dawn, Dina Carroll, Rampage, DJ Krust
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. On which album did The Brand New Heavies include their cover of Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend”?
- A Brother Sister
- B Shelter
- C Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1
2. What notable sound technique did DJ Premier use in Gang Starr’s “Code of the Streets”?
- A Reverse echo
- B Morse code type scratch
- C Auto-tune vocals
3. Which film provided a vocal sample for Jurassic 5’s debut album track?
- A Beat Street
- B Style Wars
- C Wild Style
4. Which Isley Brothers song was sampled in Da Brat’s “Funkdafied”?
- A “For the Love of You”
- B “Between the Sheets”
- C “Footsteps in the Dark”
5. What visual theme is showcased in Aaron Hall’s “Get a Little Freaky With Me” music video?
- A Futuristic cityscape
- B Carnival midway
- C Desert landscape
6. Which charts did the song from “Hinda” make its debut on October 18, 1998?
- A UK Charts
- B Billboard Hot 100
- C ARIA Charts
7. Who joined Honeyz as the group released “Never Let You Down”?
- A Naima Belkhiati
- B Mariama Goodman
- C Celena Cherry
8. What hip hop artist marked a comeback with Montell Jordan’s “I Like”?
- A Slick Rick
- B Warren G
- C Nas
9. From which album is P.M. Dawn’s “Paper Doll” taken?
- A The Bliss Album…?
- B Jesus Wept
- C Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross
10. What hindered the full release of Dina Carroll’s third album featuring “One, Two, Three”?
- A Legal issues
- B Album was shelved
- C Lack of singles
11. What is significant about the single “Take It to the Streets” for Rampage and Billy Lawrence?
- A First collaboration
- B Highest-charting entry
- C Most controversial lyrics
12. “Coded Language” features a blend of what elements through DJ Krust’s collaboration?
- A Jazz and techno
- B Poetry and hip hop
- C Funk and soul
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Brand New Heavies – You’Ve Got A FriendFeatured on the 1997 album “Shelter”.
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2 . Gang Starr – Code Of The StreetFeatured on the 1994 album “Hard To Earn”.
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3 . Jurassic 5 – Concrete SchoolyardFeatured on the 1998 album “Jurassic 5”.
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4 . Da Brat – FunkdafiedFeatured on the 1994 album “Funkdafied”.
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5 . Aaron Hall – Get A Little Freaky With MeFeatured on the 1994 album “The Truth”.
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6 . Hinda Hicks – TrulyFeatured on the 1997 album “Hinda”.
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7 . Honeyz – Never Let You DownFeatured on the 1998 album “Wonder No. 8”.
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8 . Montell Jordan – I Like (w/ Slick Rick)Featured on the 1996 album “More…”.
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9 . P.M. Dawn – Paper DollFeatured on the 1991 album “Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross”.
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10 . Dina Carroll – 1 2 3
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11 . Rampage – Take It To The Streets (w/ Billy Lawrence)Featured on the 1997 album “Scouts Honor… by Way of Blood”. |
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12 . DJ Krust – Coded Language (w/ Saul Williams)Featured on the 1999 album “Coded Language”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Brand New Heavies featured their cover of “You’ve Got a Friend” on their album “Shelter.” Released in 1997, this album showcased a mix of acid jazz and funk, marking a successful period for the band.
2. In “Code of the Streets,” DJ Premier utilized a “morse code type scratch” to create a distinct rhythm. This departure from traditional sound underscored Gang Starr’s innovative approach in hip hop production.
3. Jurassic 5 sampled the 1983 film “Wild Style” on their debut album. This homage to the roots of hip hop underscores the group’s dedication to traditional elements of the genre.
4. “Funkdafied” by Da Brat samples “Between the Sheets” by the Isley Brothers. This classic 1983 song has been a staple in hip hop, contributing to the track’s smooth and funky vibe.
5. The music video for “Get a Little Freaky With Me” features a futuristic cityscape. Released in 1993, the video includes elements like flying cars, aligning with the track’s innovative R&B sound.
6. The track from the album “Hinda” appeared on the UK charts on October 18, 1998. It reached its peak at number 31, marking a notable achievement for the artist.
7. Mariama Goodman joined Honeyz for “Never Let You Down.” Her involvement marked the group’s evolution, enhancing their R&B and pop appeal as they navigated the late 1990s music scene.
8. Slick Rick made a post-prison return with Montell Jordan’s single “I Like.” This collaboration helped reintegrate Slick Rick into the industry, supported by the track’s commercial success.
9. “Paper Doll” is taken from P.M. Dawn’s debut album, “Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross.” This 1991 release carved out the group’s niche with its introspective lyrics and innovative sampling.
10. Dina Carroll’s third album, initially slated to feature “One, Two, Three,” was shelved. Despite the single’s success, the full album never saw release due to strategic decisions by the label.
11. “Take It to the Streets” stands as the highest-charting single for both Rampage and Billy Lawrence. The track’s success affirmed their impact within the mid-90s hip hop and R&B genres.
12. “Coded Language” features a fusion of poetry and hip hop. DJ Krust and Saul Williams combine spoken word with urban beats, creating an intellectual and rhythmic collaboration.
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