How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Boo~Yaa T.R.I.B.E., Reel 2 Real, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Degrees Of Motion, Junior Vasquez, Aswad, The Soup Dragons, Adam Rickitt, JX, Madonna, Utah Saints, Mystic
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which music genres are primarily fused in Boo‑Yaa T.R.I.B.E.’s ‘Psyko Funk’ ?
- A Electronica and Jazz
- B Funk and Hip‑Hop
- C Reggae and Rock
2. What is notable about the vocals in Reel 2 Real’s ‘Go On Move’ ?
- A The vocals were a spontaneous freestyling session
- B They were originally not meant to be included
- C They were sung by a different artist
3. Which chart position did Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam’s ‘Let the Beat Hit ‘Em’ reach in the U.S. R&B chart?
- A Number One
- B Number Five
- C Number Ten
4. On which label was Degrees Of Motion’s ‘Do You Want It Right Now’ initially released?
- A Columbia Records
- B Esquire
- C ffrr Records
5. What is Junior Vasquez’s track ‘Get Your Hands Off My Man!’ especially known for?
- A The length of one of its mixes
- B Its absence from any charts
- C Minimal production elements
6. Which award did Aswad’s ‘Shine’ get nominated for in 1995?
- A Best British Single
- B Tune of the Year
- C Best Reggae Performance
7. Which song did The Soup Dragons’ cover version of ‘I’m Free’ incorporate elements from?
- A ‘Barabajagal’ by Donovan
- B ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles
- C ‘Space Oddity’ by David Bowie
8. Which music video format caused a stir for Adam Rickitt’s ‘I Breathe Again’ ?
- A Its black-and-white cinematography
- B A scene featuring the artist nude
- C Its cartoon animation
9. What sample does JX’s ‘There’s Nothing I Won’t Do’ notably use?
- A ‘Good Times’ by Chic
- B ‘Funky Drummer’ by James Brown
- C ‘Apache’ by The Shadows
10. Which practice influenced the themes of Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ ?
- A Meditation
- B Ashtanga yoga
- C Pilates
11. How did Utah Saints modify their version of ‘Something Good’ in 2008?
- A By making it an acoustic version
- B By turning it into a classical piece
- C By including new vocals
12. Which track is sampled in Mystic’s cover ‘Ritmo de la Noche’ ?
- A ’54-46 Was My Number’ by Toots & the Maytals
- B ‘Tequila’ by The Champs
- C ‘La Bamba’ by Ritchie Valens
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Boo~Yaa T.R.I.B.E. – Psyko FunkFeatured on the 1990 album “New Funky Nation”.
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2 . Reel 2 Real – Go On MoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Move It!”.
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3 . Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Let The Beat Hit ‘EmFeatured on the 1991 album “Straight Outta Hell’s Kitchen”.
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4 . Degrees Of Motion – Do You Want It Right NowFeatured on the 1992 album “Degrees of Motion”.
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5 . Junior Vasquez – Get Your Hands Off My Man!
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6 . Aswad – ShineFeatured on the 1994 album “Rise and Shine”.
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7 . The Soup Dragons – I’m FreeFeatured on the 1990 album “Lovegod”.
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8 . Adam Rickitt – I Breathe AgainFeatured on the 1999 album “Good Times”.
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9 . JX – There’s Nothing I Won’t Do
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10 . Madonna – Ray Of LightFeatured on the 1998 album “Ray of Light“.
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11 . Utah Saints – Something Good ’08Featured on the 2008 album “Utah Saints”. |
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12 . Mystic – Ritmo de la Noche
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘Psyko Funk’ from Boo‑Yaa T.R.I.B.E. merges funk grooves and hip-hop rhythms, distinctively marked by gritty vocals and live music elements. The track crossed into UK and US top charts, spotlighting West Coast flair with Samoan ensemble energy.
2. The vocals in ‘Go On Move’ by Reel 2 Real, performed by Mad Stuntman, were initially unintended. Their inclusion shifted it from an underground sound to mainstream appeal.
3. ‘Let the Beat Hit ‘Em’ by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam captured the top spot on the U.S. R&B chart. Its mix of samples contributed to the group’s final chart-topping dance track.
4. Originally released on Esquire, ‘Do You Want It Right Now’ by Degrees Of Motion gained traction in clubs before moving to the ffrr label, showcasing its widespread dance appeal.
5. Junior Vasquez’s ‘Get Your Hands Off My Man!’ is notable for the extended 11:53 mix. Recognized as a club staple, it highlighted Vasquez’s influence on the 1990s dance scene.
6. ‘Shine’ by Aswad, celebrated for its remix success, earned a nomination for Tune of the Year at the 1995 International Dance Awards, reinforcing its genre impact.
7. The Soup Dragons integrated elements from Donovan’s ‘Barabajagal’ in their cover of ‘I’m Free,’ adding complexity to the tribute to The Rolling Stones.
8. The video for ‘I Breathe Again’ by Adam Rickitt attracted attention for its suggestive nudity, adding visual drama to his debut chart-topping single.
9. JX’s ‘There’s Nothing I Won’t Do’ relies on James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer’ for its rhythm foundation, a staple sample in dance production.
10. Madonna’s exploration of Ashtanga yoga informed the thematic elements of ‘Ray of Light,’ channeling spiritual and electronic transformations.
11. Utah Saints’ 2008 version of ‘Something Good’ added fresh vocals, revisiting the track with new energy and securing high radio play.
12. Mystic’s ‘Ritmo de la Noche’ features a reggae element from Toots & the Maytals’ ’54-46 Was My Number,’ reflecting the track’s fusion of house and Latin styles.
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