How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ragga Twins, Juice, The Ruthless Rap Assassins, Dr. Alban , D-Influence, Prince Lincoln Thompson, Junior Giscombe, J.T. Taylor, Lil’ Kim, Beenie Man, G Whizz, Funkdoobiest, The Notorious B.I.G.
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which remix of the Ragga Twins single appeared on a 12-inch promo for the UK market in 1995?
- A Undercover Brother 2 Dope Remix
- B US3 Radio Mix
- C Smith and Mighty Abstract Dub
2. In what year was the song “I’ll Come Runnin’” by Juice first released?
- A 1995
- B 1997
- C 1999
3. What band provided the sample for the Ruthless Rap Assassins’ song “And It Wasn’t A Dream”?
- A Cymande
- B The Meters
- C James Brown Band
4. Which Swedish producer worked on Dr. Alban’s 1994 single that peaked at number two in Finland?
- A Max Martin
- B Denniz PoP
- C Kristian Lundin
5. Which track title was used by both D’Influence and The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997?
- A Hypnotize
- B Mo Money Mo Problems
- C Big Poppa
6. Which artists collaborated with The Royal Rasses on their remix release titled “Humanity/I Can’t Get No Sleep”?
- A Steel Pulse
- B Bad Brains
- C Rebel MC
7. Junior’s 1990 album “Stand Strong” signaled his musical direction after working with which group?
- A The Temptations
- B Linx
- C Five Star
8. What key is JT Taylor’s “Long Hot Summer Night” in, according to Open Key notation?
- A 12d
- B 8m
- C 2d
9. Which movie’s soundtrack included the “Ladies Night Remix” featuring Lil’ Kim and others?
- A Set It Off
- B Nothing to Lose
- C Clueless
10. When was the collaboration track “Vibe” by G Whizz and Beenie Man released?
- A February 18, 2020
- B February 18, 2021
- C February 18, 2022
11. Which single from Funkdoobiest’s 1995 album “Brothas Doobie” charted in the UK?
- A Dedicated
- B Fuzz Skit
- C Whatcha See?
12. Which artist produced the posthumous 2003 single featuring 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.?
- A Dr. Dre
- B Easy Mo Bee
- C Eminem
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Tracklist
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1 . Ragga Twins – Freedom TrainFeatured on the 1995 album “Rinsin’ Lyrics”.
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2 . Juice – I’ll Come Runnin’Featured on the 1997 album “Juice”.
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3 . The Ruthless Rap Assassins – And It Wasn’t A DreamFeatured on the 1990 album “Killer Album”.
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4 . Dr. Alban – Away From HomeFeatured on the 1994 album “Look Who’s Talking!”.
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5 . D-Influence – HypnotizeFeatured on the 1997 album “London”.
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6 . Prince Lincoln Thompson – Humanity (w/ Rebel Mc)
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7 . Junior Giscombe – Step Off
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8 . J.T. Taylor – Long Hot Summer Night
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9 . Lil’ Kim – Not Tonight (w/ Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Martinez)Featured on the 1997 album “Hard Core”.
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10 . Beenie Man, G Whizz – Vibe
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11 . Funkdoobiest – DedicatedFeatured on the 1995 album “Brothas Doobie”. |
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12 . The Notorious B.I.G. – Runnin’ (w/ 2Pac)
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The 12-inch promo for the UK market featured the Undercover Brother 2 Dope Remix. This special promotional version helped enhance the duo’s reach in the mid-’90s club scene.
2. “I’ll Come Runnin’” was first released in 1997. This Danish pop track highlights Diane Warren’s songwriting with Juice as its first performers.
3. Cymande provided the sample for “And It Wasn’t A Dream.” Their track “The Message” brought rhythmic depth to the Ruthless Rap Assassins’ single.
4. Denniz PoP was the producer for Dr. Alban’s 1994 track. His work significantly contributed to its success on several European charts.
5. The track “Hypnotize” was used by both D’Influence and The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997, each offering completely different sonic experiences.
6. The Royal Rasses collaborated with Rebel MC on the remix “Humanity/I Can’t Get No Sleep.” Rebel MC’s production redefined the original reggae composition.
7. Junior recorded his album “Stand Strong” after his time with Linx. Their early ’80s hitmaking was followed by his own successful solo career.
8. JT Taylor’s “Long Hot Summer Night” is keyed as 12d in Open Key notation. This classifies its tonal center and mode, enhancing DJ blend options.
9. The “Ladies Night Remix” appears on the “Nothing to Lose” film soundtrack, contributing to the film’s energetic and star-studded auditory ambiance.
10. “Vibe” by G Whizz and Beenie Man was released on February 18, 2022. It exemplifies the ongoing synergy between Jamaican dancehall artists.
11. “Dedicated” from Funkdoobiest’s 1995 album “Brothas Doobie” charted in the UK. It marked a notable entry amidst their lineup changes.
12. The 2003 single featuring 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. was produced by Eminem. His involvement brought new life to their archived verses.
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