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], Nerio’s Dubwork, Eternal, Deni Hines, Prince, Shades, Curtis Mayfield & Ice-T, KRS-One, Changing Faces, Cam’Ron, Caron Wheeler, Wayne Marshall
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who provided lead vocals for Was (Not Was)’s song “Somewhere in America (There’s a Street Named After My Dad)”?
- A David Was
- B Sir Harry Bowens
- C Don Was
2. What distinguishes the song by Nerio’s Dubwork featuring Darryl Pandy?
- A It’s a jazz fusion track
- B Features Latin percussion
- C Combines Italian house with unique vocals
3. What notable feature characterizes Eternal’s “So Good” music video?
- A Filmed in a desert
- B Features matching all-white suits
- C Shot entirely underwater
4. For which Deni Hines track did Ian Green handle production?
- A Imagination
- B I Like the Way
- C Delicious
5. What lyrical theme is explored in Prince’s song “Letitgo”?
- A Disdain for rainy weather
- B Discontent with a record label
- C A love triangle
6. Which song by Shades samples Spandau Ballet’s “True”?
- A Lovesick
- B Serenade
- C Tell Me
7. Who collaborated with Curtis Mayfield on “Superfly 1990”?
- A Nas
- B Ice-T
- C LL Cool J
8. On which track from KRS-One’s *I Got Next* album did he emphasize loyalty?
- A Represent the Real
- B A Friend
- C Step into a World
9. Which track by Changing Faces was produced by R. Kelly?
- A Stroke You Up
- B All of My Days
- C Foolin’ Around
10. For which TV show’s theme did Cam’ron sample in the remix of “Horse & Carriage”?
- A Night Court
- B Cheers
- C Magnum P.I.
11. What does Caron Wheeler address in her single from *UK Blak*?
- A Cultural displacement
- B Heartbreak
- C Nostalgia
12. What specific aspect is prominently featured in Wayne Marshall’s “Ooh Aah (G-Spot)”?
- A Historical references
- B Intimate themes
- C Political commentary
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Was [Not Was] – Somewhere In America [There’s A Street Named After My Dad]Featured on the 1988 album “What Up, Dog?”.
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2 . Nerio’s Dubwork – Sunshine & Happiness (w/ Darryl Pandy)
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3 . Eternal – So GoodFeatured on the 1993 album “Always & Forever “.
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4 . Deni Hines – I Like The WayFeatured on the 1996 album “Imagination”.
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5 . Prince – LetitgoFeatured on the 1994 album “Come“.
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6 . Shades – SerenadeFeatured on the 1997 album “Shades”.
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7 . Curtis Mayfield & Ice-T – Superfly 1990Featured on the 1990 album “The Return of Superfly (soundtrack)”.
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8 . KRS-One – A FriendFeatured on the 1997 album “I Got Next”.
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9 . Changing Faces – Stroke You UpFeatured on the 1994 album “Changing Faces”.
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10 . Cam’Ron – Horse & Carriage (w/ Mase)Featured on the 1998 album “Confessions of Fire”.
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11 . Caron Wheeler – Livin’ In The LightFeatured on the 1989 album “UK Blak”. |
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12 . Wayne Marshall – G Spot
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Sir Harry Bowens is the lead vocalist for Was (Not Was)’s track. The song is an opening number on their 1988 album, known for its slow, sparse arrangement.
2. The song features a blend of Italian house production and Darryl Pandy’s unique vocal style, illustrating the international spread of house music.
3. Eternal’s “So Good” music video is known for featuring the group in matching all-white suits, filmed in New York’s Times Square.
4. “I Like the Way” by Deni Hines was produced by Ian Green. It mixes electronic music, house, and R&B, achieving chart success in the U.S.
5. Prince’s “Letitgo” lyrically expresses his dissatisfaction with Warner Bros. Records, focusing on themes of artistic freedom and label constraints.
6. “Serenade” by Shades incorporates a sample from Spandau Ballet’s “True”. It achieved moderate success across several charts.
7. Curtis Mayfield collaborated with Ice-T on “Superfly 1990”, blending soul and hip-hop while connecting to the original’s legacy.
8. The song “A Friend” from KRS-One’s *I Got Next* album delves into the theme of loyalty, emphasizing genuine relationships over superficial ones.
9. R. Kelly produced “Stroke You Up” for Changing Faces, contributing to its platinum certification in the United States as a successful single.
10. Cam’ron’s “Horse & Carriage” remix sampled the theme from *Night Court*, with contributions from various hip-hop artists.
11. Caron Wheeler’s single addresses themes of cultural displacement, with specific references to slavery and reparations, highlighting societal impacts.
12. Wayne Marshall’s “Ooh Aah (G-Spot)” is noted for its direct focus on intimate and sensual themes, reflective of his mid-90s music style.
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