How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Y?N-Vee, Y-Tribe, Ten City, Ice Cube, 702, The Real Milli Vanilli, Louie Louie, Benz, Public Enemy, The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy, Dina Carroll, Luther Vandross
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What milestone did the song “Chocolate” by Y?N-Vee achieve on the Billboard charts in 1994?
- A Number one on the Hot 100
- B Number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
- C Top 10 on the R&B Singles Chart
2. Which British singer collaborated with Y-Tribe on the song “Enough Is Enough”?
- A Adele
- B Elisabeth Troy
- C Emeli Sandé
3. Which decade’s music style influences Ten City’s “Superficial People”?
- A 1970s disco
- B 1990s grunge
- C 1980s deep house
4. What role does B-Real from Cypress Hill play in the music video for Ice Cube’s “Really Doe”?
- A A rival rapper
- B A judge
- C Ice Cube’s manager
5. What TV show used a remix of 702’s “Steelo” as its theme song?
- A The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- B Sister, Sister
- C Cousin Skeeter
6. Which name was first associated with “Keep On Running” before the Milli Vanilli scandal?
- A The Real Milli Vanilli
- B Milli Vanilli
- C Rob & Fab
7. What is the key theme of Public Enemy’s song “I Stand Accused”?
- A Environmental activism
- B Social consciousness
- C Love and relationships
8. What does the title “Television, the Drug of the Nation” by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy criticize?
- A The addictive nature of television
- B Drug use in America
- C The decline of radio
9. How does Music Week describe Dina Carroll’s “Only Human” in their review?
- A An upbeat club anthem
- B Simplistic orchestrally
- C Symphonic rock
10. In what year did Benz release their debut single “Boom Rock Soul”?
- A 1995
- B 1990
- C 1999
11. Which element features prominently in Luther Vandross’s song “Every Year, Every Christmas”?
- A Holiday shopping
- B A recurring homecoming
- C Gift-giving
12. What production element stands out in The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy’s style?
- A Acoustic guitar riffs
- B Sampling and scratching
- C Complex classical orchestras
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Y?N-Vee – ChocolateFeatured on the 1999 album “Y?N-Vee”.
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2 . Y-Tribe – Enough Is Enough (w/ Elisabeth Troy)
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3 . Ten City – Superficial PeopleFeatured on the 1990 album “State of Mind”.
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4 . Ice Cube – Really DoeFeatured on the 1989 album “Lethal Injection”.
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5 . 702 – SteeloFeatured on the 1993 album “No Doubt”.
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6 . The Real Milli Vanilli – Keep On RunningFeatured on the 1996 album “The Moment of Truth”.
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7 . Louie Louie – The Thought Of ItFeatured on the 1991 album “Let’s Get Started”.
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8 . Benz – Boomrocksoul
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9 . Public Enemy – I Stand Accused
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10 . The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy – Television The Drug Of The NationFeatured on the 1994 album “Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury”.
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11 . Dina Carroll – Only HumanFeatured on the 1992 album “Only Human”. |
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12 . Luther Vandross – Every Year Every ChristmasFeatured on the 1996 album “This Is Christmas”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Chocolate” reached number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. The track also made impressions on both the Billboard R&B Singles and UK Singles Charts.
2. Elisabeth Troy lent her vocals to “Enough Is Enough.” Her collaboration with Y-Tribe added another highlight to her discography.
3. The song “Superficial People” by Ten City was influenced by 1980s deep house. Soulful vocals and themes of relationships characterized their style.
4. Ice Cube’s music video for “Really Doe” features B-Real as a judge. The song was part of his 1993 album release.
5. The remix of 702’s “Steelo” was used for the Nickelodeon sitcom *Cousin Skeeter*. The term “steelo” became more widely recognized post-release.
6. Initially tied to Milli Vanilli, “Keep On Running” later transitioned to the Real Milli Vanilli after the scandal. Frank Farian played a significant role in its production.
7. Public Enemy’s “I Stand Accused” reflects the group’s style of social consciousness. The song aligns with their signature approach to tackling critical topics.
8. “Television, the Drug of the Nation” critiques the addictive nature of television. The track is noted for its socially aware lyrics by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy.
9. Dina Carroll’s “Only Human” was noted for being simplistic orchestrally by Music Week. The review highlighted its balladic style and “Christmassey” feel.
10. Benz released their debut single “Boom Rock Soul” in 1995. It spent multiple weeks on the UK Singles Chart following its release.
11. Luther Vandross’s “Every Year, Every Christmas” prominently features a recurring homecoming. The song’s themes were echoed in Anthony Lamarr’s novel inspired by this track.
12. Sampling and scratching are key elements in The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy’s music. This production style complements their politically charged lyrics.
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