How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paul van Dyk , Armand Van Helden, Tokyo Ghetto Pussy, Kavana, Dj Jean, Loose Ends, Kim Wilde, Adamski, The Wiseguys, Urban Cookie Collective, Lou Bega, Moloko
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What genre shift does the song “Groovy Feeling” by Fluke represent?
- A From rock to pop
- B From house to techno
- C From techno to house
2. Who provides guest vocals on Mims’ “Like This”?
- A Sean Kingston
- B Rasheeda
- C Mr. Vegas
3. Under what name is “Everybody Get On The Floor [Pump It]” also known?
- A Everybody Go Mad
- B Dance Till You Drop
- C Everybody on the Floor (Pump It)
4. Which member of Take That contributed to Kavana’s “Crazy Chance”?
- A Gary Barlow
- B Howard Donald
- C Robbie Williams
5. Who originally composed the music sampled in Lou Bega’s “Mambo No. 5”?
- A Prez Prado
- B Pérez Prado
- C Pedro Ximenez
6. Janet Jackson’s “Black Cat” was nominated for a Grammy in which category?
- A Best Female Rock Vocal Performance
- B Best Dance Recording
- C Best Pop Solo Performance
7. Who are the featured producers on “Don’t Need No Money”?
- A Sigala and Blonde
- B Calvin Harris and Diplo
- C Marshmello and Kygo
8. What does Clark Datchler’s “Crown of Thorns” critique?
- A Political systems
- B Commercialization of religion
- C Environmental issues
9. Who originally released the song later covered by Queensrÿche on “Rage for Order”?
- A Annie Lennox
- B Lisa Dalbello
- C Kate Bush
10. In what year was “Rest of My Love” by Urban Cookie Collective released?
- A 1993
- B 1994
- C 1995
11. Which single was featured on Soul II Soul’s album “Time for Change”?
- A Keep On Movin’
- B Back to Life
- C Represent
12. Which producer worked on Marina Diamandis’ track “Oh No!”?
- A Timbaland
- B Greg Kurstin
- C Pharrell Williams
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Paul van Dyk – For An AngelFeatured on the 1998 album “45 RPM”.
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2 . Armand Van Helden – You Don’t Know MeFeatured on the 1998 album “2Future4U”.
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3 . Tokyo Ghetto Pussy – Everybody Get On The Floor [Pump It]
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4 . Kavana – Crazy ChanceFeatured on the 1997 album “Kavana”.
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5 . Dj Jean – The LaunchFeatured on the 1999 album “The Launch”.
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6 . Loose Ends – Don’t Be a FoolFeatured on the 1990 album “Look How Long”.
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7 . Kim Wilde – Who Do You Think You AreFeatured on the 1992 album “Love Is”.
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8 . Adamski – Space JungleFeatured on the 1990 album “Doctor Adamski’s Musical Pharmacy”.
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9 . The Wiseguys – Start the commotionFeatured on the 1998 album “The Antidote”.
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10 . Urban Cookie Collective – Rest Of My LoveFeatured on the 1994 album “Tales from the Magic Fountain”.
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11 . Lou Bega – Mambo No. 5 [A Little Bit of…]Featured on the 1999 album “A Little Bit of Mambo”. |
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12 . Moloko – Sing It BackFeatured on the 1998 album “I Am Not a Doctor”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Fluke transitioned from their techno roots to a more house-oriented sound with “Groovy Feeling.” This shift included uplifting riffs and ambient effects.
2. Mims’ “Like This” features guest vocals from Rasheeda, not Sean Kingston or Mr. Vegas.
3. The German electronic track by Tokyo Ghetto Pussy is also known as “Everybody on the Floor (Pump It).” It’s synonymous with 90s electronic dance vibes.
4. Howard Donald of Take That fame was involved in writing “Crazy Chance,” a debut single that marked Kavana’s entry into the music scene.
5. “Mambo No. 5” samples music originally composed by Cuban musician Pérez Prado, adding new lyrics and contemporary elements.
6. Janet Jackson’s “Black Cat” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. Her rock edge earned the track critical acclaim.
7. The single “Don’t Need No Money” marks a collaboration between producers Sigala and Blonde, placing Imani Williams in the tropical house spotlight.
8. “Crown of Thorns” by Clark Datchler critiques the commercialization of religion, specifically Christianity, through its pointed lyrics.
9. The original song, later covered by Queensrÿche, was written and released by Lisa Dalbello, capturing themes of surveillance and obsession.
10. Urban Cookie Collective released “Rest of My Love” in 1995, positioning it within the electronic dance genre typical of their mid-90s work.
11. “Represent” was a single from Soul II Soul’s album “Time for Change,” showcasing the group’s enduring ability to blend R&B, soul, and dance.
12. Marina Diamandis’ “Oh No!” was produced by Greg Kurstin, highlighting his multifaceted production style that includes keyboards and programming.
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