How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Aaliyah, Keith Sweat, T-Boz, Myron, Bootsy Collins, David Arnold, Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, Jeru The Damaja, World Famous Supreme Team Show, Crystal Waters, Rampage
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which music video features Aaliyah in a custom red camo outfit?
- A Try Again
- B Rock The Boat
- C If Your Girl Only Knew
2. What 1979 song did Keith Sweat cover in his 1996 album?
- A Good Times
- B Just a Touch of Love
- C Disco Inferno
3. On which soundtrack did Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins’s song “Touch Myself” appear?
- A Waiting to Exhale
- B Poetic Justice
- C Fled
4. Which notable figure appeared in the music video for Myron’s “We Can Get Down”?
- A MC Lyte
- B Spinderella
- C Salt-N-Pepa
5. Which artist collaborated with Bootsy Collins on a 1997 hip hop track?
- A Missy Elliott
- B MC Lyte
- C Snoop Dogg
6. David Arnold paired with which artist for a Bond cover album?
- A Shirley Bassey
- B David McAlmont
- C Tina Turner
7. Which collective did the Jungle Brothers help establish?
- A Native Tongues
- B Wu-Tang Clan
- C Fugees
8. Which track represents a shift in De La Soul’s thematic landscape?
- A Me Myself and I
- B Keepin’ The Faith [Straight Pass]
- C Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)
9. Who directed the music video for “You Can’t Stop the Prophet” by Jeru the Damaja?
- A Spike Lee
- B Adisa
- C Hype Williams
10. Which commercial famously featured an adaptation from “Operaa House!”?
- A Coca-Cola
- B British Airways
- C Nike
11. What position did Crystal Waters’s “Relax” hit on the US Dance Chart?
- A First
- B Tenth
- C Second
12. “The Monkees” by Rampage belongs to which musical scene?
- A Britpop
- B Dubstep
- C UK Rave
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Aaliyah – Hot Like Fire (w/ Missy Elliott & Timbaland)Featured on the 1996 album “One in a Million“.
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2 . Keith Sweat – Just A Touch (w/ Traci Hale)Featured on the 1996 album “Keith Sweat”.
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3 . T-Boz – Touch Myself (w/ Richie Rich)Featured on the 1996 album “Fled : Soundtrack”.
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4 . Myron – We Can Get DownFeatured on the 1997 album “Destiny”.
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5 . Bootsy Collins – I’m Leavin’ U [Gotta Go] (w/ Mc Lyte)Featured on the 1997 album “Fresh Outta P” University””.
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6 . David Arnold – Diamonds Are Forever (w/ David Mcalmont)
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7 . Jungle Brothers – Because I Got It Like ThatFeatured on the 1988 album “Straight Out the Jungle”.
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8 . De La Soul – Keepin’ The Faith [Straight Pass]Featured on the 1991 album “De La Soul Is Dead”.
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9 . Jeru The Damaja – You Can’t Stop The ProphetFeatured on the 1994 album “The Sun Rises in the East”.
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10 . World Famous Supreme Team Show – Operaa HouseFeatured on the 1990 album “Round The Outside! Round The Outside!”.
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11 . Crystal Waters – RelaxFeatured on the 1994 album “Storyteller”. |
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12 . Rampage – The Monkees
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Aaliyah sported red camouflage in the video for “If Your Girl Only Knew,” reflecting vibrant dancehall-inspired fashion. A notable outfit in her visual repertoire.
2. Keith Sweat reinterpreted “Just a Touch of Love,” originally by Slave, in his 1996 release. It was a testament to his interpolation skills.
3. Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins’s “Touch Myself” was part of the soundtrack for “Fled.” The film adds a varied beat to her discography.
4. Spinderella graced the visuals for Myron’s “We Can Get Down,” a nod to the 90s music scene’s interconnected nature.
5. The 1997 track by Bootsy Collins features MC Lyte, blending hip hop with Bootsy’s signature funk elements.
6. David Arnold joined forces with David McAlmont for “Shaken and Stirred,” a fresh take on Bond themes that extended his musical legacy.
7. The Jungle Brothers helped shape Native Tongues, enhancing the jazz and hip hop dialogue that marked the 90s.
8. “Keepin’ The Faith [Straight Pass]” exemplifies De La Soul’s departure from their early “D.A.I.S.Y. Age,” maturing their sound and themes.
9. Following a top form, the “You Can’t Stop the Prophet” video was directed by Adisa, solidifying its creative acclaim in *Rolling Stone* magazine.
10. An adaptation from “Operaa House!” found fame in British Airways ads, a clever crossover of musical worlds in advertising.
11. “Relax” by Crystal Waters topped the US Dance Chart, a testament to its magnetic dance appeal.
12. Rampage’s “The Monkees” resonated within the UK rave scene, reflecting the era’s high-energy beat and eclectic sound.
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