How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy, C.J. Lewis, Stex, Nu Colours, Bizzi, Rakim, Kirk Franklin, Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, R. Kelly, The Pointer Sisters, Rae & Christian, Serious Danger
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who directed the music video for The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy’s track released in 1991?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Michel Gondry
- C Mark Pellington
2. Which singer performed the vocals for C.J. Lewis’s 1994 track “Best Of My Love”?
- A Samantha Depasois
- B Lisa Stansfield
- C Joss Stone
3. Which famous guitarist contributed to Stex’s “Still Feel the Rain” with a riff?
- A Johnny Marr
- B Keith Richards
- C Eric Clapton
4. The UK chart success of which track in 1997 featured multiple remix versions including one called ‘Brooklyn Bass Old School Mix’?
- A “Bizzi’s Party”
- B “Somewhere”
- C “Insomnia”
5. Rakim’s “Guess Who’s Back” includes a lyrical shout-out to which city?
- A New York
- B Cairo
- C Miami
6. Which Funkadelic song is sampled in God’s Property’s “Stomp”?
- A “Maggot Brain”
- B “One Nation Under a Groove”
- C “Atomic Dog”
7. How many countries had “Boom! Shake the Room” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince reached number one in?
- A 1
- B 3
- C 4
8. For what reason did R. Kelly originally not keep “Half on a Baby” for himself?
- A He thought it was too personal
- B It was intended for Bobby Brown
- C Lack of time
9. Which legendary studio hosted The Pointer Sisters’ recording of “Friends’ Advice (Don’t Take It)”?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Paisley Park Studios
- C Hitsville USA
10. Rae & Christian’s track “Spellbound” appeared on which of their albums?
- A “Northern Sulphuric Soul”
- B “Central Rhythmic Beat”
- C “Southern Harmonic Dreams”
11. In 1997, which genre did “Deeper” by Serious Danger predominantly represent?
- A House
- B Speed Garage
- C Acid Jazz
12. Who were the songwriting duo behind the original track sampled in C.J. Lewis’s version of “Best Of My Love”?
- A Lennon and McCartney
- B Carole King and Gerry Goffin
- C Maurice White and Al McKay
For TWENTY FOUR more Hip-Hop & Soul – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy – Television The Drug Of The NationFeatured on the 1992 album “Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury “.
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2 . C.J. Lewis – Best Of My LoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Dollars”.
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3 . Stex – Still Feel The RainFeatured on the 1996 album “Still Feel The Rain”.
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4 . Nu Colours – What In The World
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5 . Bizzi – Bizzi’s PartyFeatured on the 1998 album “Bizzi’s Party”.
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6 . Rakim – Guess Who’s BackFeatured on the 1997 album “The 18th Letter”.
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7 . Kirk Franklin – StompFeatured on the 1997 album “God’s Property”.
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8 . Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Boom! Shake The RoomFeatured on the 1993 album “Code Red”.
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9 . R. Kelly – Half On A BabyFeatured on the 1998 album “R.“.
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10 . The Pointer Sisters – Friends’ Advice [Don’t Take It]Featured on the 1990 album “Right Rhythm”.
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11 . Rae & Christian – Spellbound [w/ Veba]Featured on the 1998 album “Northern Sulphuric Soul”. |
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12 . Serious Danger – DeeperFeatured on the 1997 album “Deeper”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Mark Pellington directed the video, showcasing Michael Franti and Ron Tse. Known for his work on music videos, Pellington added a distinctive visual signature to the track.
2. Samantha Depasois lent her vocal talents to the track. Her contribution helped merge the retro disco vibes with a 90s pop-reggae feel.
3. Johnny Marr, former guitarist of The Smiths, played a Chic-inspired riff. It added a classic touch to the song’s Balearic anthem status.
4. “Bizzi’s Party” embraced several remix versions, including the Brooklyn Bass Old School Mix. It demonstrated the era’s fondness for house-inflected variations.
5. Rakim’s lyrics reference Cairo, among other stylized boasts. The track signaled his celebrated return and lyrical ambition.
6. “Stomp” samples the Funkadelic track “One Nation Under a Groove,” contributing to its crossover appeal and infectious dance rhythms.
7. “Boom! Shake the Room” topped the charts in four countries: Australia, Ireland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, testifying to its global impact.
8. “Half on a Baby” was initially written for Bobby Brown. Ultimately reclaimed by Kelly, the track became part of his own album.
9. The Pointer Sisters recorded “Friends’ Advice (Don’t Take It)” at Paisley Park Studios, known for its funky and polished Minneapolis sound.
10. Rae & Christian released “Spellbound” on their debut album “Northern Sulphuric Soul.” It marked their foray into genre-blending success.
11. “Deeper” epitomized the UK speed garage genre, which thrived in the late 90s. It shaped the sound of UK electronic dance music during that era.
12. Maurice White and Al McKay composed the original “Best Of My Love.” C.J. Lewis’s version paid homage, with a modern twist on this classic.
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