How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Janet Jackson, Morcheeba, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Craig Mack, 3Rd Bass, Ralph Tresvant, London Posse, Tha Dogg Pound, The New Power Generation, 2 In A Room, Beverley Knight, Bernadette Washington
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 14/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Janet Jackson – Twenty ForeplayFeatured on the 1995 album “Design of a Decade”.
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2 . Morcheeba – BlindfoldFeatured on the 1998 album “Big Calm”.
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3 . Fun Lovin’ Criminals – The King Of New YorkFeatured on the 1996 album “Come Find Yourself”.
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4 . Craig Mack – Get DownFeatured on the 1994 album “Project”.
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5 . 3Rd Bass – Brooklyn-QueensFeatured on the 1989 album “The Cactus Album”.
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6 . Ralph Tresvant – Stone Cold Gentleman (w/ New Edition)Featured on the 1991 album “Ralph Tresvant”.
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7 . London Posse – Live Like The Other Half DoFeatured on the 1990 album “Gangster Chronicle”.
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8 . Tha Dogg Pound – Let’s Play House (w/ Michel’Le)Featured on the 1995 album “Dogg Food”.
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9 . The New Power Generation – Get WildFeatured on the 1994 album “Exodus “.
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10 . 2 In A Room – Ahora Es [Now Is The Time]Featured on the 1995 album “World Party”.
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11 . Beverley Knight – Made It BackFeatured on the 1998 album “Prodigal Sista”. |
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12 . Bernadette Washington – Crossing The Beat
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Blindfold” started as a film score endeavor but missed the final cut. Compositional roots trace back to cinematic aspirations.
2. Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ “King of New York” peaked modestly at number 28 in the UK, showcasing chart potential.
3. Craig Mack’s “Get Down” was a notable second top 40 entry, strengthening his Bad Boy Records legacy post “Flava in Ya Ear”.
4. “Brooklyn-Queens” borrows the emotional spark of “Best of My Love” by The Emotions, mixing soulful echoes with rap narratives.
5. Bobby Brown contributed rap verses on “Stone Cold Gentleman”, adding vocal flair alongside Ralph Tresvant.
6. London Posse’s “Live Like The Other Half Do” weaves reggae and hip hop, a cultural sound system fusion from London’s heart.
7. DJ Pooh graced the “Let’s Play House” video, bringing an additional layer of West Coast credibility to Tha Dogg Pound’s single.
8. “Get Wild” was crafted at Paisley Park Studios, a Prince-favored creative hub for The New Power Generation’s funk ventures.
9. “Ahora Es (Now Is The Time)” by 2 In A Room dances into the electronic genre, making rhythms move across dance floors.
10. “Made It Back” by Beverley Knight charted at number 21 in the UK, achieving a commendable singles achievement.
11. Bernadette Washington’s “Crossing The Beat” danced into listeners’ ears via Island Records, enhancing its pop appeal.
12. Chris Isaak’s “Dancin'” shimmied through the “Miami Vice” corridors, aligning with 80s pop culture aesthetics.
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