How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : SWV, Domino, Beverley Knight, Positive K, Keith Sweat, Jodeci, Incognito, Joey B. Ellis, Galliano, Montell Jordan, Nuyorican Soul, Vedo
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 21/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . SWV – You’re The OneFeatured on the 1996 album “New Beginning”.
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2 . Domino – Sweet Potato PieFeatured on the 1994 album “Domino”.
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3 . Beverley Knight – Made It BackFeatured on the 1998 album “Prodigal Sista”.
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4 . Positive K – I Got A ManFeatured on the 1992 album “The Skills Dat Pay Da Bills”.
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5 . Keith Sweat – How Do You Like It (w/ Left Eye)Featured on the 1994 album “Get Up on It”.
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6 . Jodeci – Get On UpFeatured on the 1995 album “The Show, The After Party, The Hotel”.
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7 . Incognito – EverydayFeatured on the 1995 album “1° and Rising”.
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8 . Joey B. Ellis – Thought U Were The One For Me
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9 . Galliano – Long Time Gone
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10 . Montell Jordan – Let’s Ride (w/ Master P, Silkk The Shocker)Featured on the 1998 album “Let’s Ride”.
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11 . Nuyorican Soul – It’s Alright I Feel It!Featured on the 1996 album “Nuyorican Soul”. |
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12 . Vedo – You Got ItFeatured on the 2021 album “For You”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. EXO’s 2019 track “Ya Ya Ya” samples SWV’s 1996 hit. This connection brings old-school R&B vibes to their modern K-pop sound.
2. The track samples Soul II Soul’s “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)”, adding a hip hop twist to the classic tune.
3. Beverley Knight collaborated with Redman, infusing her R&B style with hip hop elements.
4. Positive K modified his own voice to mimic a female perspective, resulting in a unique dialogue within his song.
5. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes from TLC added her distinctive rap style, marking the track with her signature flair.
6. Jodeci brought their musical flavor to “Moesha”, sharing a memorable cameo on the show.
7. “Best Of Incognito” and “Bees+Things+Flowers” feature varied renditions, showcasing the track’s adaptation over time.
8. The extended mix of Joey B. Ellis’s track found its home on the Rocky V soundtrack, broadening the song’s reach.
9. Galliano’s cover of “Long Time Gone” became one of their two top-40 hits, claiming a notable chart position.
10. Arranging duties fell to R&B artist Case, adding complexity to Montell Jordan’s single.
11. The track order places it adjacent to “I Am the Black Gold of the Sun”, demonstrating diverse stylistic influences.
12. Ty Dolla Sign added his signature flair to Vedo’s first remix, shaping a fresh rendition of the original.
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