How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Zhané, Deni Hines, Shanice, Kleshay, Honky, Young Disciples, Total, C+C Music Factory, P.M. Dawn, For Real, Black Men United, Oui 3
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who provided background vocals for Total’s “Do You Think About Us”?
- A Raphael Saadiq
- B Pamela Long
- C Keisha Spivey
2. Which member of C+C Music Factory did not perform on “Take A Toke” due to leaving the group?
- A Martha Wash
- B Freedom Williams
- C Zelma Davis
3. What chart position did P.M. Dawn’s “Reality Used to Be a Friend of Mine” achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 15
- B 28
- C 12
4. What was the highest chart position of For Real’s “You Don’t Wanna Miss” in the UK?
- A 72
- B 92
- C 56
5. Who wrote “U Will Know” by Black Men United?
- A D’Angelo
- B Usher
- C Lenny Kravitz
6. In which year was Stevie B’s “Because I Love You (The Postman Song)” released?
- A 1992
- B 1988
- C 1990
7. Who co-wrote “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson?
- A David Hodges
- B Reba McEntire
- C Justin Guarini
8. Which Grammy Award did Annie Lennox win for “No More ‘I Love You’s'”?
- A Best Album
- B Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- C Best New Artist
9. What was Scarlet’s “Independent Love Song” peak position on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 6
- B 12
- C 19
10. In which year was Europe’s “I’ll Cry For You” released as a single?
- A 1993
- B 1995
- C 1991
11. Which film featured Céline Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On”?
- A Titanic
- B Braveheart
- C Armageddon
12. Who performed the original version of “No More ‘I Love You’s'” that Annie Lennox covered?
- A The Lover Speaks
- B Stevie Nicks
- C Eurythmics
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Tracklist
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1 . Zhané – ShameFeatured on the 1994 album “A Low Down Dirty Shame : Soundtrack “.
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2 . Deni Hines – Delicious (w/ Don-E)Featured on the 1997 album “Imagination “.
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3 . Shanice – I Love Your SmileFeatured on the 1991 album “Inner Child”.
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4 . Kleshay – Rush
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5 . Honky – The WhistlerFeatured on the 1994 album “The Ego Has Landed”.
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6 . Young Disciples – Apparently Nothin’Featured on the 1991 album “Road to Freedom”.
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7 . Total – Do You Think About UsFeatured on the 1996 album “Total”.
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8 . C+C Music Factory – Take A TokeFeatured on the 1994 album “Anything Goes!”.
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9 . P.M. Dawn – Reality Used To Be A Friend Of MineFeatured on the 1991 album “Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience”.
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10 . For Real – You Don’t Wanna MissFeatured on the 1994 album “It’s a Natural Thang “.
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11 . Black Men United – U Will Know
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12 . Oui 3 – For What It’s WorthFeatured on the 1993 album “Oui Love You”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Do You Think About Us” featured background vocals by Raphael Saadiq. Known for his work with Tony! Toni! Toné! and Lucy Pearl, he contributed not only as a singer but also as a writer and producer.
2. Original member Freedom Williams was absent on “Take A Toke.” He left the group before the song’s release, making space for vocal contributions from Martha Wash and others.
3. “Reality Used to Be a Friend of Mine” peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. Though not as huge as “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss,” it emphasized P.M. Dawn’s unique sound.
4. For Real’s song “You Don’t Wanna Miss” reached number 92 in the UK chart. Despite its modest chart performance, it contributed to their R&B presence in the ’90s.
5. D’Angelo, a prolific musician, wrote “U Will Know” for Black Men United. It brought together a significant group of African-American male artists.
6. Stevie B triumphantly released “Because I Love You” in 1990. This was his only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, staying there for four weeks.
7. Kelly Clarkson’s “Because of You” was crafted with the help of David Hodges and Ben Moody. This collaboration resulted in one of Clarkson’s most emotional songs.
8. Annie Lennox won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Her rendition gave a new life to an 80s classic, further elevating her solo career.
9. “Independent Love Song” by Scarlet peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. It was their highest-charting hit, known for its power ballad qualities.
10. Released in 1991, “I’ll Cry For You” marked one of Europe’s forays into emotional ballads within their hard rock repertoire.
11. “My Heart Will Go On” by Céline Dion became the theme for Titanic. Its sweeping success mirrored the monumental impact of the film itself.
12. The original “No More ‘I Love You’s'” was by The Lover Speaks. Annie Lennox’s cover in 1995 became one of her biggest solo hits, earning her critical acclaim.
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