How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Joe, Miss Jones, Dub Pistols, C & C Music Factory, The Sindecut, Black Eyed Peas, Mica Paris, The Lady Of Rage, R. Kelly, Lordz Of Brooklyn, Dina Carroll, Freq Nasty
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which of the following roles did Joe NOT hold in the production of “All or Nothing”?
- A Co-producer
- B Mixing engineer
- C Vocalist
2. What makes “2 Way Street” by Miss Jones notable in her discography?
- A It was a chart-topping hit
- B It featured multiple guest artists
- C It was the lead single from her only album
3. Which medium helped “Cyclone” by Dub Pistols gain additional recognition?
- A A TV series
- B A video game
- C A movie soundtrack
4. What distinguished C+C Music Factory’s “I’ll Always Be Around” from previous songs?
- A Use of sampled vocals
- B Inclusion of a new vocalist lineup
- C It was a live recording
5. Which musical element is NOT part of “Tell Me Why” by The Sindecut?
- A A capella harmonies
- B Guitar solo
- C Reggae influences
6. Aside from will.i.am, which aspect connects the single released from the Black Eyed Peas’ album *Behind the Front*?
- A Famous film association
- B Southern California setting
- C Notable guest features
7. For “Contribution” by Mica Paris, what was an unconventional format included in its release?
- A A cappella version
- B Live version
- C DVD single
8. What hairstyle does The Lady of Rage reference in her debut single, featured on the *Above The Rim* soundtrack?
- A Afro puffs
- B Cornrows
- C Mohawk
9. “Home Alone” by R. Kelly features what uncredited addition?
- A R. Kelly’s siblings
- B A live audience
- C Kelly Price vocals
10. Lordz of Brooklyn’s debut single serves as a tribute to which cultural phenomenon?
- A Graffiti writing
- B Italian cinema
- C Streetwear fashion
11. How did Dina Carroll’s cover of “Escaping” differ from its original?
- A Melody Recomposition
- B Lyric alterations
- C A different language
12. What genre does FreQ Nasty’s “Boomin’ Back Atcha” predominantly reflect?
- A Chillwave
- B Breakbeat
- C Electropop
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Joe – All Or NothingFeatured on the 1993 album “Everything”.
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2 . Miss Jones – 2 Way StreetFeatured on the 1998 album “The Other Woman”.
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3 . Dub Pistols – CycloneFeatured on the 1998 album “Point Blank”.
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4 . C & C Music Factory – I’ll Always Be AroundFeatured on the 1995 album “C & C Music Factory”.
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5 . The Sindecut – Tell Me WhyFeatured on the 1990 album “Changing The Scenery”.
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6 . Black Eyed Peas – Joints & JamFeatured on the 1998 album “Behind the Front”.
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7 . Mica Paris – Contribution (w/ Rakim)Featured on the 1990 album “Contribution”.
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8 . The Lady Of Rage – Afro PuffsFeatured on the 1994 album “Above The Rim”.
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9 . R. Kelly – Home Alone (w/ Keith Murray)Featured on the 1998 album “R.“.
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10 . Lordz Of Brooklyn – Saturday Nite FeverFeatured on the 1995 album “All In The Family”.
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11 . Dina Carroll – EscapingFeatured on the 1996 album “Only Human”. |
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12 . Freq Nasty – Boomin’ Back Atcha (w/ Phoebe One)Featured on the 1999 album “Freq’s Geeks & Mutilations”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Joe did not handle the mixing for “All or Nothing”. Written by Joe and others, this 1994 single showcases Joe’s influence as a vocalist, writer, and producer, alongside Keith Miller.
2. Miss Jones released “2 Way Street” as the lead from her sole album “The Other Woman”. Though not chart-topping, it remains notable as her album’s primary track.
3. “Cyclone” gained additional traction through its inclusion in “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2”. This association brought the Dub Pistols’ music to a wider audience.
4. “I’ll Always Be Around” featured new vocalists and marked significant lineup changes for C+C Music Factory post-David Cole’s passing.
5. The Sindecut’s “Tell Me Why” includes a guitar solo and reggae tones but skips a cappella harmonies. It blends house and hip-hop with a reggae twist.
6. The Black Eyed Peas’ single featured Southern California in its music video. Paulinho da Costa and Frankie Valli samples added depth to the track.
7. Among its releases, “Contribution” included an a cappella version. The collaboration with rapper Rakim spotlighted its creative breadth.
8. The Lady of Rage, known for her lyrical prowess, references “Afro puffs”, a bold hairstyle and theme in her debut track.
9. Kelly Price’s uncredited vocals enhance “Home Alone”. This R. Kelly single finds recognition and occasional live renditions of its rap sections.
10. Through graffiti influences, Lordz of Brooklyn’s debut pays homage to “Saturday Night Fever”. The crew embeds cultural references within their Brooklyn roots.
11. Dina Carroll modified the lyrics for her cover of “Escaping”, yet retained its musical essence. This approach matched her established gospel style.
12. Breakbeat forms the core of FreQ Nasty’s “Boomin’ Back Atcha”, marked by ragga and dancehall infusions during London’s dance scene in the 1990s.
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