How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : 2 Unlimited, Adventures Of Stevie V, Stakka Bo, Umboza, N~Tyce, Gloria Estefan, Another Level, Berri, Bomb The Bass, Ruff Driverz, Bellini, Apollo 440
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which unique location served as the filming site for the music video of 2 Unlimited’s “No One”?
- A Sahara Desert
- B Great Barrier Reef
- C Sydney Opera House
2. What previous hit by The Adventures of Stevie V shares the dance genre with “Body Language”?
- A “Dirty Cash (Money Talks)”
- B “Groove Is in the Heart”
- C “U Can’t Touch This”
3. Who directed the music video for Stakka Bo’s debut single “Here We Go”?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Johan Renck
- C David Fincher
4. “Cry India” by Umboza is primarily built around a sample from which Lionel Richie song?
- A “Hello”
- B “All Night Long”
- C “Dancing on the Ceiling”
5. Which genre best describes the single “We Come to Party” by N-Tyce?
- A R&B
- B Rock
- C Classical
6. Which vocalist collaborated with Another Level on the song “Summertime”?
- A T-Pain
- B TQ
- C Timbaland
7. What significant change happened to “The Sunshine After the Rain” track when it was re-released in 1995?
- A Vocals were removed
- B Only the chorus was retained
- C It was credited solely to Berri
8. Bomb the Bass based their 1994 single on a sample from which artist’s bassline?
- A Jaco Pastorius
- B Alphonso Johnson
- C Larry Graham
9. In what musical scale is Ruff Driverz’s “Waiting for the Sun” composed?
- A C major
- B G# minor
- C D minor
10. Bellini’s 1997 track was notable for sampling which Airto Moreira composition?
- A “Samba de Janeiro”
- B “Tombo in 7/4”
- C “Celebration Suite”
11. What instrument features prominently in the Apollo 440 track from “Lost in Space”?
- A Violin
- B Guitar
- C Harmonica
12. In which year did “Oye” by Gloria Estefan top the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart?
- A 1995
- B 1998
- C 2001
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . 2 Unlimited – No OneFeatured on the 1994 album “Real Things”.
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2 . Adventures Of Stevie V – Body LanguageFeatured on the 1990 album “Adventures of Stevie V”.
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3 . Stakka Bo – Here We GoFeatured on the 1993 album “Supermarket”.
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4 . Umboza – Cry IndiaFeatured on the 1994 album “Cry India”.
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5 . N~Tyce – We Come to PartyFeatured on the 1997 album “We Come to Party”.
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6 . Gloria Estefan – OyeFeatured on the 1998 album “Gloria!”.
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7 . Another Level – Summertime (w/ TQ)
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8 . Berri – The Sunshine After The RainFeatured on the 1995 album “About Time”.
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9 . Bomb The Bass – Bug Powder DustFeatured on the 1994 album “Clear”.
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10 . Ruff Driverz – Waiting For The SunFeatured on the 2001 album “Waiting For The Sun”.
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11 . Bellini – Samba De JaneiroFeatured on the 1997 album “Samba De Janeiro”. |
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12 . Apollo 440 – Lost In Space [Theme]Featured on the 1999 album “Gettin’ High On Your Own Supply”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Great Barrier Reef sets the backdrop for “No One,” blending Eurodance and reggae like tropical fish and coral. The video complements the song in a good-natured, otherworldly fashion.
2. “Dirty Cash (Money Talks)” broke bank in the dance genre preceding “Body Language.” Unlike “Body Language,” it charted more widely, even in the US, adding a note of currency to their musical adventure.
3. Johan Renck took the director’s chair for “Here We Go,” achieving visually catchy results. His knack for self-direction further spun the song into the MTV rotation orbit.
4. “Cry India” cleverly loops Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long” — paying an insomniac tribute to a relentless groove. It samples the energetic joy of Richie’s original, reimagined in 90s house style.
5. “We Come to Party” by N-Tyce is a cocktail of R&B with feel-good fizz. Its late-90s vibe keeps parties rocking even now, proving some hangovers are worth the music.
6. TQ lent his voice to Another Level’s “Summertime,” adding an American flavor to a British track. This transatlantic partnership brought some sunshine to November 1998.
7. The 1995 re-release of “The Sunshine After the Rain” credits only Berri, shining a solo spotlight. The single’s success flew it higher in the charts, bringing more people under its sunny spell.
8. Alphonso Johnson’s bassline from Purim’s “Open Your Eyes You Can Fly” underpins Bomb the Bass’ tune. It’s the anchor for a song filled with wandering sonic exploration.
9. “Waiting for the Sun” grooves in G# minor, anchored to the dance floor at 136 BPM. Ruff Driverz knew how to harness the sun’s gravity, keeping dance enthusiasts orbiting around their track.
10. Bellini waved “Tombo in 7/4” into their 1997 beat. The sampling handed the track chart-topping credentials in Europe, even if Brazil blinked at it.
11. Breakbeat drumming thrums through Apollo 440’s soundtrack offering for “Lost in Space.” The guitar wails over dialogue samples, weaving into the adventurous tapestry of sound.
12. Gloria Estefan’s “Oye” danced to the top of the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1998. Its infectious rhythm motivated many to listen closely — especially those imbibing in club culture.
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