How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jungle Brothers, Betty Boo, Sub Sub, Ultra Naté, Gat Decor, Dannii Minogue, Paul van Dyk, Bizz Nizz, Saint Etienne, New Kids On The Block, The Farm, Cast
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Jungle Brothers - I'll House You
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2 . Betty Boo - Doin' The DoFeatured on the 1990 album "Boomania".
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3 . Sub Sub - Ain't No Love [Ain't No Use] (w/ Melanie Williams)Featured on the 1993 album "Full Fathom Five".
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4 . Ultra Naté - Found A CureFeatured on the 1998 album "Situation: Critical".
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5 . Gat Decor - PassionFeatured on the 1992 album "Passion".
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6 . Dannii Minogue - SuccessFeatured on the 1991 album "Love and Kisses".
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7 . Paul van Dyk - Forbidden FruitFeatured on the 1996 album "Seven Ways".
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8 . Bizz Nizz - Don't Miss The Party LineFeatured on the 1989 album "Don't Miss The Party Line".
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9 . Saint Etienne - Like A MotorwayFeatured on the 1994 album "Tiger Bay".
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10 . New Kids On The Block - Call It What You WantFeatured on the 1990 album "Step by Step".
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11 . The Farm - Stepping Stone
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12 . Cast - Beat MamaFeatured on the 1998 album "Magic Hour".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jungle Brothers' track incorporates hip house, blending house music elements with rap. Todd Terry's "Can You Party" served as inspiration for its rhythm.
2. Betty Boo's "Boomania" single incorporates samples from "Captain of Your Ship," a reflection of her penchant for incorporating distinct musical elements from past decades.
3. Sub Sub released "Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)" in 1993, featuring Melanie Williams. This track was a significant hit in the British dance scene.
4. Released in 1998, "Found a Cure" is one of Ultra Naté’s prominent 1990s tracks, giving a nod to her earlier success with "Free."
5. The original version of Gat Decor's track "Passion" is widely recognized as "Naked Mix," a staple in the early 90s house scene.
6. Dannii Minogue's track was recorded in New York City, infusing an international flair into her Australian pop rhythms.
7. Paul van Dyk's "Forbidden Fruit" is part of the "Seven Ways" album, expanding his early discography with influential trance compositions.
8. Bizz Nizz's track, performed around 125 BPM, capitalized on the energetic electronic/dance genre of the late 80s.
9. Saint Etienne’s track on "Tiger Bay" was inspired by the folk song "Silver Dagger," blending traditional melodies with techno influences.
10. The club mix of "Call It What You Want" by New Kids on the Block was produced by the remix duo Clivillés and Cole, known for their work in dance music.
11. The Farm's "Stepping Stone" is often described as part of the baggy era, a musical movement blending psychedelia and dance rhythms.
12. In 1999, Cast's "Beat Mama" achieved a respectable number nine position on the UK Singles Chart, marking their mainstream success.
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