How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mr.President, Maxi Priest, D’Influence, Reel 2 Real, Livin Joy, Anticappella, Take That, Magic Affair, Jamiroquai, K.P. & Envyi, East 17, Jinny
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Mr.President - Coco JambooFeatured on the 1995 album "We See the Same Sun".
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2 . Maxi Priest - Close To YouFeatured on the 1990 album "Bonafide".
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3 . D'Influence - Good LoverFeatured on the 1992 album "Good 4 We".
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4 . Reel 2 Real - Raise Your HandsFeatured on the 1994 album "Move It!".
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5 . Livin Joy - DreamerFeatured on the 1995 album "Don't Stop Movin'".
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6 . Anticappella - Move Your body (w/ MC Fixx It)
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7 . Take That - Everything ChangesFeatured on the 1993 album "Everything Changes".
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8 . Magic Affair - Omen IIIFeatured on the 1994 album "Omen (The Story Continues)".
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9 . Jamiroquai - Blow Your MindFeatured on the 1992 album "Emergency On Planet Earth".
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10 . K.P. & Envyi - Swing My Way
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11 . East 17 - Hold My Body TightFeatured on the 1995 album "Steam". |
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12 . Jinny - Keep WarmFeatured on the 1991 album "Keep Warm".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The scenic beach beauty of Carúpano, Venezuela provided the backdrop for Mr. President's "Coco Jamboo" video. Its warm sands complemented the song's summery vibes.
2. Maxi Priest's "Close to You" emerged under the 10 Records label, capturing the reggae-infused pop feel prominent in his music during the early '90s.
3. "Good Lover" by D'Influence cleverly incorporates a sample from Eleanore Mills' "Mr. Right," tying soulful strains to modern groove.
4. The Irish puppets Zig and Zag starred in the vibrant video for Reel 2 Real's "Raise Your Hands," offering puppetry clout to the house anthem.
5. "Dreamer" by Livin' Joy topped the UK Singles Chart in 1995. Few tracks can parallel its impact on the dancefloors of its time.
6. Eurodance is the rhythmic heartbeat behind Anticappella's "Move Your Body," a genre that's been known to keep disco balls spinning for hours.
7. Robbie Williams took a break from group dynamics to handle lead vocals for Take That’s "Everything Changes," marking his debut in the band's vocal spotlight.
8. Magic Affair’s “Omen III” loops in a sample from N.W.A’s “Express Yourself,” giving the Eurodance track a touch of influential hip-hop flair.
9. The B-side to Jamiroquai's "Too Young to Die" is the groove-centric "Hooked Up," fitting neatly into their debut album's funk-infused narrative.
10. K.P. & Envyi's catchy offering climbed to a number 6 position on Billboard's Hot 100. Not a bad outcome for a duo’s standout single.
11. Tony Mortimer lent his writing prowess to craft East 17's single from June 1995, syncing perfectly with the boy band’s signature sound.
12. Virgin Records was the home for Jinny's "Keep Warm" initial 1991 UK release, laying the path for remix reissues in the coming years.
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