How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mark Morrison, LL Cool J, Portrait, Rebel MC, The Aloof, Teddy Riley & Tammy Lucas, Ice Cube, Da Lench Mob, Shaggy, Beats International, Blessid Union Of Souls, Foxy Brown
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Where did “The World Is Mine” by Ice Cube chart upon its release?
- A Number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100
- B Number 25 on the Official Dance Singles Chart
- C Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart
2. Which artist’s song does “Freedom Got an A.K.” sample?
- A Prince and The New Power Generation
- B Michael Jackson
- C James Brown
3. What is significant about the single “Something Different” by Shaggy?
- A It was Shaggy’s first number one hit
- B It was released as a double A-side
- C It features a duet with Sting
4. Which producer is behind Beats International’s “Echo Chamber”?
- A Dr. Dre
- B Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim
- C Timbaland
5. From which debut album is “Let Me Be the One” by Blessid Union of Souls?
- A Home
- B Planet of da Apes
- C Ill Na Na
6. Which R&B group is featured on Foxy Brown’s “Get Me Home”?
- A Boyz II Men
- B Blackstreet
- C Jodeci
7. How many weeks did Vanessa Williams’ “Save the Best for Last” top the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Three weeks
- B Five weeks
- C Seven weeks
8. Which song by Soul for Real samples “Outstanding” by The Gap Band?
- A Every Little Thing I Do
- B Candy Rain
- C Love You So
9. When was Eurythmics’ “Love Is a Stranger” first released?
- A 1981
- B 1982
- C 1985
10. Which producer worked on Whitney Houston’s “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay”?
- A Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins
- B Quincy Jones
- C Babyface
11. What distinction does Shania Twain’s “You’re Still the One” hold?
- A First female country song to win a Grammy
- B First MTV Video Music Award nomination for a female country artist
- C First country song to top both pop and country charts simultaneously
12. For which song did Celine Dion achieve her first English-language hit?
- A My Heart Will Go On
- B Because You Loved Me
- C Where Does My Heart Beat Now
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Mark Morrison – Moan & GroanFeatured on the 1996 album “Return of the Mack”.
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2 . LL Cool J – FatherFeatured on the 1998 album “Phenomenon”.
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3 . Portrait – Here We Go Again!Featured on the 1992 album “Portrait”.
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4 . Rebel MC – Rich Ah Getting RicherFeatured on the 1992 album “Word, Sound and Power”.
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5 . The Aloof – Wish You Were HereFeatured on the 1996 album “Sinking”.
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6 . Teddy Riley & Tammy Lucas – Is It Good To YouFeatured on the 1991 album “Peaceful Journey”.
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7 . Ice Cube – The World Is Mine (w/ Mack 10, K-Dee)Featured on the 1997 album “Dangerous Ground : Soundtrack”.
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8 . Da Lench Mob – Freedom Got An A.K.Featured on the 1992 album “Guerillas in tha Mist”.
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9 . Shaggy – Something DifferentFeatured on the 1995 album “Boombastic”.
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10 . Beats International – Echo ChamberFeatured on the 1991 album “Excursion on the Version”.
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11 . Blessid Union Of Souls – Let Me Be The OneFeatured on the 1995 album “Home”. |
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12 . Foxy Brown – Get Me Home (w/ Blackstreet)Featured on the 1996 album “Ill Na Na”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Peaking at number 25 on the Official Dance Singles Chart, “The World Is Mine” demonstrated Ice Cube’s wide reach across various music audiences.
2. The track “Freedom Got an A.K.” samples “Gett Off” by Prince and The New Power Generation, bringing a funky flair to the politically charged lyrics.
3. “Something Different” was indeed released as a double A-side, pairing with “The Train Is Coming” for maximum chart impact in the UK.
4. Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim, produced “Echo Chamber,” using his distinct sampling talents to craft its unique sound.
5. “Let Me Be the One” is from the debut album “Home” by Blessid Union of Souls, cementing their pop-rock presence in the mid-’90s.
6. The R&B group Blackstreet features on “Get Me Home,” contributing to the sultry, groove-infused debut single from Foxy Brown.
7. Vanessa Williams’ “Save the Best for Last” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive five consecutive weeks.
8. “Every Little Thing I Do” from Soul for Real draws on the infectious bassline of “Outstanding” to add that touch of funk.
9. “Love Is a Stranger” was first released in 1982, eventually finding success with its re-release in 1983 after initial underperformance.
10. Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins lent his production prowess to “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay,” creating an unforgettable R&B anthem for Whitney Houston.
11. Shania Twain’s “You’re Still the One” was the first female country artist’s video to be nominated for an MTV Video Music Award.
12. “Where Does My Heart Beat Now” marked Celine Dion’s first hit in the English-language market, paving the way for her international fame.
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