How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Was [Not Was], De La Soul, Isaac Hayes, Scritti Politti, Ragga Twins, Jocelyn Brown, Dream Warriors, Prince, Charli Baltimore, Lost Boyz, Flume, Method Man
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who served as the executive producer for Was (Not Was)’s track “How The Heart Behaves”?
- A Aaron Zigman
- B David Bates
- C Keith Cohen
2. Which artist is not a credited vocalist on De La Soul’s “A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays'”?
- A Prince Paul
- B Vinia Mojica
- C Q-Tip
3. In Isaac Hayes’ cover of “Fragile,” who is acknowledged as the original composer?
- A Sting
- B James Burke
- C Milton Comeaux
4. Who directed the music video for Scritti Politti’s “Tinseltown to the Boogiedown”?
- A Laurence Dunmore
- B Richard Rodwell
- C Lawrence Dunmore
5. Which year did Ragga Twins release “Hooligan 69”?
- A 1990
- B 1991
- C 1989
6. What is the genre of Jocelyn Brown’s “Somebody Else’s Guy”?
- A New Wave
- B Soul
- C Synth-pop
7. What distinctive musical influence is featured in Dream Warriors’ “Wash Your Face in My Sink”?
- A Jazz
- B Classical
- C Reggae
8. In which studio was Prince’s “Dinner with Delores” recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B South Beach Studio
- C Paisley Park Studio
9. Which movie’s soundtrack included Charli Baltimore’s “Money”?
- A Woo
- B Belly
- C Juice
10. What type of certification did Lost Boyz’s album “Love, Peace & Nappiness” receive from the RIAA?
- A Silver
- B Platinum
- C Gold
11. Which award did Flume’s “Say Nothing” win at the APRA Music Awards of 2023?
- A Best Music Video
- B Song of the Year
- C Best Collaboration
12. Who directed the music video for Method Man and Mary J. Blige’s “I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need To Get By”?
- A Diane Martel
- B Hype Williams
- C Benny Boom
For TWELVE more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Was [Not Was] – How The Heart BehavesFeatured on the 1990 album “Are You Okay?”.
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2 . De La Soul – A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays’Featured on the 1991 album “De La Soul Is Dead”.
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3 . Isaac Hayes – FragileFeatured on the 2003 album “Branded”.
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4 . Scritti Politti – Tinseltown To The BoogiedownFeatured on the 1988 album “Anomie & Bonhomie”.
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5 . Ragga Twins – Hooligan 69Featured on the 1995 album “Reggae Owes Me Money”.
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6 . Jocelyn Brown – Somebody Else’s GuyFeatured on the 1984 album “Somebody Else’s Guy”.
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7 . Dream Warriors – Wash Your Face In My SinkFeatured on the 1991 album “And Now the Legacy Begins”.
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8 . Prince – Dinner With DeloresFeatured on the 1996 album “Chaos and Disorder”.
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9 . Charli Baltimore – MoneyFeatured on the 1999 album “Cold As Ice”.
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10 . Lost Boyz – Love Peace And NappinessFeatured on the 1997 album “Love, Peace & Nappiness”.
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11 . Flume – Say NothingFeatured on the 2012 album “Palaces”. |
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12 . Method Man – I’ll Be There For You / You’re All I Need To Get ByFeatured on the 1995 album “Tical“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. David Bates took the executive reins on this eclectic track, blending genres under the Was (Not Was) umbrella. The single’s production was a collaborative affair, with additional input from Keith Cohen.
2. Despite producing the track, Prince Paul does not provide vocals on this roller-skating inspired hit. Vocal duties are spread among spirited contributors like Q-Tip.
3. Sting originally penned “Fragile.” Isaac Hayes gave the song his own soulful touch in his rendition, while acknowledging its delicate original theme.
4. The music video for “Tinseltown to the Boogiedown” was creatively helmed by Lawrence Dunmore. The video premiered alongside the release of Scritti Politti’s 1999 single.
5. Ragga Twins brought “Hooligan 69” to the world in 1990. This vibrant single underscored their influence on the burgeoning UK dance scene.
6. “Somebody Else’s Guy” firmly sits in the soul genre, elevating Jocelyn Brown’s powerful vocals since its debut in 1984.
7. Dream Warriors infused a jazz flair into “Wash Your Face in My Sink,” demonstrating their unique hip hop blend on their breakout track.
8. “Dinner with Delores” was born at South Beach Studio, adding to Prince’s notable 1996 output. The track swiftly found its way to international ears despite limited single releases.
9. “Money” by Charli Baltimore was featured on the soundtrack for the film *Woo*. This involvement marked a key moment in her career’s early days.
10. Lost Boyz’s “Love, Peace & Nappiness” reached Gold status, affirming its impact on 1997’s hip hop landscape with strong sales.
11. The APRA Music Awards of 2023 honored “Say Nothing” as Song of the Year, recognizing Flume’s artistic prowess paired with May-a’s vocals.
12. Diane Martel was the creative force behind the iconic visuals for Method Man and Mary J. Blige’s powerful duet, taking it to the streets of New York.
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