How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Link, Keith Murray, Jungle Brothers, Ambassadors Of Funk, Five Star, Sybil, Whitney Houston, Vivienne Mckone, Lost Boyz, Soul II Soul, Usher, Kelly Price
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which decade marked the release of Link’s single “Whatcha Gone Do”?
- A 1980s
- B 1990s
- C 2000s
2. Which hip hop artist is credited with the production of “The Rhyme” by Keith Murray?
- A Jay Dee
- B Erick Sermon
- C Dr. Dre
3. “Get Down” by Jungle Brothers features musical contributions from numerous individuals. How many composers are credited?
- A Five
- B Seven
- C Nine
4. What video game inspired Ambassadors of Funk’s 1992 release featuring Einstein?
- A Sonic the Hedgehog
- B Super Mario Land
- C Pac-Man
5. What year saw the release of Five Star’s “I Give You Give”?
- A 1986
- B 1988
- C 1990
6. Who produced Sybil’s track “Make It Easy on Me”?
- A Phil Spector
- B Stock Aitken & Waterman
- C Babyface
7. Which hard rock artist co-wrote the track released from “The Bodyguard” soundtrack?
- A L.A. Reid
- B Elton John
- C Whitney Houston
8. Which iconic DJ was managing the label that released Vivienne McKone’s “Beware”?
- A Pete Tong
- B Tony Humphries
- C David Guetta
9. Which hip hop group features prominently in the remix of Lost Boyz’s “Music Makes Me High”?
- A Cypress Hill
- B Tha Dogg Pound
- C Wu-Tang Clan
10. Soul II Soul’s song “Wish” saw a collaboration with which vocalist?
- A Mica Paris
- B Caron Wheeler
- C Melissa Bell
11. At what age did Usher release his debut single “Can U Get Wit It”?
- A 15
- B 17
- C 19
12. Kelly Price’s “Friend of Mine” music video features which director?
- A Hype Williams
- B Spike Jonze
- C F. Gary Gray
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Link – Whatcha Gone DoFeatured on the 2000 album “Sex Down Under”.
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2 . Keith Murray – The RhymeFeatured on the 1996 album “Enigma”.
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3 . Jungle Brothers – Get DownFeatured on the 2000 album “V.I.P”.
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4 . Ambassadors Of Funk – Super Mario Land
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5 . Five Star – I Give You GiveFeatured on the 1994 album “Heart and Soul”.
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6 . Sybil – Make It Easy On MeFeatured on the 1990 album “Sybilization”.
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7 . Whitney Houston – Queen Of The NightFeatured on the 1992 album “The Bodyguard : Soundtrack”.
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8 . Vivienne McKone – BewareFeatured on the 1992 album “Vivienne McKone”.
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9 . Lost Boyz – Music Makes Me HighFeatured on the 1996 album “Legal Drug Money”.
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10 . Soul II Soul – WishFeatured on the 1989 album “Volume IV The Classic Singles 88–93”.
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11 . Usher – Can U Get Wit ItFeatured on the 1994 album “Usher”. |
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12 . Kelly Price – Friend Of Mine (w/ Ronald Isley, R. Kelly)Featured on the 1998 album “Soul of a Woman”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Unpacking late-90s nostalgia, Link’s “Whatcha Gone Do” hit the music scene in the 1990s, introducing his smooth R&B vibes.
2. The rhymes flowed thanks to Erick Sermon’s production, adding depth to Keith Murray’s lyrical prowess.
3. Jungle Brothers needed nine creative minds for “Get Down,” a testament to the collaborative nature of their tunes.
4. Inspired by pixelated adventures, “Super Mario Land” formed the basis for Ambassadors of Funk’s catchy track.
5. Five Star’s energetic “I Give You Give” sprang from the synthesizer-rich 1988, a hallmark of dance-pop’s golden era.
6. Stock Aitken & Waterman worked their pop magic on Sybil’s “Make It Easy on Me,” proving again their midas touch.
7. Whitney Houston not only graced the cover but also co-wrote this rock-infused track, spotlighting her versatile artistry.
8. FFRR Records, navigated by Pete Tong, launched Vivienne McKone’s “Beware” into the airwaves under his dance music reign.
9. Lost Boyz invited Tha Dogg Pound to bring heat to their “Music Makes Me High” remix, elevating their hip hop profile.
10. Soul II Soul brought Melissa Bell into the mix for “Wish,” showcasing her soulful rendition on this smooth track.
11. Usher was just 15 when “Can U Get Wit It” debuted, marking the start of his climb up the R&B ladder.
12. Hype Williams directed the narrative-driven video for Kelly Price’s “Friend of Mine,” reinforcing the song’s dramatic themes.
For THE FULL HIP-HOP & SOUL COLLECTION click here
