How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Hi-Five, PM Dawn, Incognito, Jay-Z, MC Hammer, 98 Degrees & Stevie Wonder, TLC, Lynden David Hall, D’Angelo, Massive Attack, Flipmode Squad, Chuck D
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which group released a cover version titled “He’s Playing Hard to Get”?
- A Spice Girls
- B Solid HarmoniE
- C Destiny’s Child
2. “Gotta Be Movin’ On Up” by P.M. Dawn features collaboration with which artist?
- A Sean Paul
- B Ziggy Marley
- C Ky-Mani
3. Who is the original lead singer that returned for Incognito’s “Out Of The Storm”?
- A Jocelyn Brown
- B Maysa Leak
- C Imaani
4. Which song samples include Kraftwerk’s “The Man-Machine”?
- A “Mo Money Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G.
- B “Sunshine” by Jay-Z
- C “Around the World” by Daft Punk
5. The cameo of which iconic musician is found in the “2 Legit 2 Quit” music video?
- A James Brown
- B Madonna
- C Michael Jackson
6. 98 Degrees collaborated with which music legend on a song for Disney’s *Mulan*?
- A Ray Charles
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Lionel Richie
7. Which TLC single features a sample from James Brown’s “Blues & Pants”?
- A “Creep”
- B “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg”
- C “What About Your Friends”
8. What is lyrically symbolized in D’Angelo’s track “Brown Sugar”?
- A Chocolate
- B Tea
- C Marijuana
9. “Daydreaming” by Massive Attack samples which artist’s music?
- A Wally Badarou
- B Quincy Jones
- C Brian Eno
10. Which group is fronted by Busta Rhymes and released “Cha Cha Cha”?
- A Wu-Tang Clan
- B Flipmode Squad
- C Artifacts
11. What type of issues does Chuck D focus on in his solo song “No”?
- A Romantic Relationships
- B Political and Social
- C Environmental
12. Which label released Incognito’s “Out Of The Storm”?
- A Motown Records
- B Talkin’ Loud
- C Island Records
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Hi-Five – She’s Playing Hard To GetFeatured on the 1992 album “Keep It Goin’ On”.
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2 . PM Dawn – Gotta Be Movin’ On Up (w/ Ki-Mani)
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3 . Incognito – Out Of The StormFeatured on the 1996 album “Beneath the Surface”.
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4 . Jay-Z – [Always Be My] Sunshine (w/ Foxy Brown & Babyface)Featured on the 1997 album “In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 “.
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5 . MC Hammer – 2 Legit 2 QuitFeatured on the 1991 album “Too Legit to Quit”.
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6 . 98 Degrees & Stevie Wonder – True To Your HeartFeatured on the 1998 album “Mulan: Soundtrack”.
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7 . TLC – What About Your FriendsFeatured on the 1992 album “Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip”.
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8 . Lynden David Hall – Sexy CinderellaFeatured on the 1998 album “Medicine 4 My Pain”.
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9 . D’Angelo – Brown SugarFeatured on the 1995 album “Brown Sugar”.
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10 . Massive Attack – DaydreamingFeatured on the 1990 album “Blue Lines“.
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11 . Flipmode Squad – Cha Cha ChaFeatured on the 1998 album “The Imperial”. |
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12 . Chuck D – NoFeatured on the 1996 album “Autobiography of Mistachuck”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Solid HarmoniE released a cover version titled “He’s Playing Hard to Get.” Originally, the Hi-Five track achieved notable success, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2. P.M. Dawn collaborated with Ky-Mani on “Gotta Be Movin’ On Up.” The track blends hip-hop and reggae influences, maintaining P.M. Dawn’s distinctive style.
3. Maysa Leak was the original lead singer for Incognito, returning to the group for the album “Beneath the Surface,” which includes the track “Out Of The Storm.”
4. Jay-Z’s “Sunshine” includes a sample from Kraftwerk’s “The Man-Machine.” The track marked a transition towards a more commercial sound for Jay-Z.
5. “2 Legit 2 Quit” features James Brown’s cameo in the music video. The long-form video was part of a major promotional push.
6. Stevie Wonder collaborated with 98 Degrees for a song on Disney’s *Mulan* soundtrack. This collaboration marked a pivotal point for the band, enhancing their visibility.
7. “What About Your Friends” by TLC features a sample from James Brown’s “Blues & Pants.” Themes in the song address loyalty and friendship.
8. D’Angelo’s “Brown Sugar” symbolically references marijuana. This lyrical technique is common in hip hop and contributed to defining the neo soul genre.
9. “Daydreaming” by Massive Attack samples Wally Badarou’s “Mambo.” This track helped secure the group’s record deal and exemplified their trip-hop style.
10. Flipmode Squad, fronted by Busta Rhymes, released “Cha Cha Cha.” The song appears on their debut studio album “The Imperial.”
11. Chuck D’s solo song “No” explores political and social issues. This track maintains his reputation for socially conscious music.
12. Incognito’s “Out Of The Storm” was released by Talkin’ Loud. The album “Beneath the Surface” helped solidify their acid jazz presence.
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