How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Blackstreet, SNAP!, Deuce, Deetah, Crystal Waters , Deee-Lite, Sam Walker, Gina G, O.T. Quartet, The Course, Urban Cookie Collective, Mary Kiani
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Blackstreet – Girlfriend/Boyfriend (w/ Janet Jackson)Featured on the 1999 album “Finally”.
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2 . SNAP! – The First the Last Eternity [Till the End]Featured on the 1994 album “Welcome To Tomorrow”.
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3 . Deuce – I Need YouFeatured on the 1995 album ” On The Loose!”.
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4 . Deetah – El Paraiso RicoFeatured on the 1996 album “Deadly Cha Cha “.
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5 . Crystal Waters – Say If You Feel AlrightFeatured on the 1997 album “Crystal Waters”.
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6 . Deee-Lite – Good BeatFeatured on the 1990 album “World Clique“.
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7 . Sam Walker – Just Can’t Get Enough
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8 . Gina G – Ooh Aah…Just A Little BitFeatured on the 1996 album “Fresh! “.
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9 . O.T. Quartet – Hold That Sucker Down
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10 . The Course – Ready Or NotFeatured on the 1998 album “The Course”.
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11 . Urban Cookie Collective – High On A Happy VibeFeatured on the 1994 album “High On A Happy Vibe “. |
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12 . Mary Kiani – Let The Music PlayFeatured on the 1995 album “Long Hard Funky Dreams “.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti used the aliases Benito Benites and John “Virgo” Garrett III for their project Snap!. These names were pseudonyms for the German producers based in Frankfurt.
2. Deuce’s “I Need You” participated in the United Kingdom’s A Song for Europe contest in 1995. It managed to secure the third position in the event.
3. Deetah is a stage name derived from the nickname “Claudita,” highlighting the artist’s Chilean roots and early childhood experiences.
4. “Say… If You Feel Alright” by Crystal Waters was co-written with the renowned production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Their collaboration brought a fresh sound to the track.
5. The music video for Deee-Lite’s “Good Beat” interestingly begins in an elevator. This choice aligns with the band’s creatively quirky style.
6. Sam Walker’s song “Just Can’t Get Enough” features on the soundtrack of the film “Winning London.” The Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movie included the track in 2010.
7. Gina G’s debut single “Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit” represented the United Kingdom in the 1996 Eurovision Song Contest, performed live in Oslo, showcasing the artist’s lively presence.
8. “Hold That Sucker Down” was released under the project name O.T. Quartet, a one-time collaboration featuring Rollo Armstrong and Rob Dougan.
9. The Course’s “Ready Or Not” interpolates Enya’s “Boadicea,” adding a haunting melody to its dance floor remake of the Fugees’ original hit.
10. Urban Cookie Collective’s “High on a Happy Vibe” charted on the UK Albums Chart. It reflects the optimistic mood embodied in British Eurodance of the era.
11. Mary Kiani’s rendition of “Let The Music Play” was remixed by Paul Oakenfold. His involvement added a distinct house music flair to the track.
12. Godley & Creme used a Fairlight CMI for their song “Cry.” This synthesizer played a crucial role in crafting the electronic music sound of the mid-’80s.
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