How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The subjects du jour are : Kristine W, Black Box, Shinehead, Livin Joy, The Herbaliser, Wes, Tina Cousins, Cubic 22, Mousse T, Pop Will Eat Itself, Banderas, Haddaway
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 25/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Kristine W – Feel What You WantFeatured on the 1996 album “Land of the Living”.
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2 . Black Box – Not AnyoneFeatured on the 1995 album “Positive Vibration”.
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3 . Shinehead – Let ‘Em InFeatured on the 1992 album “Sidewalk University”.
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4 . Livin Joy – Don’t Stop MovinFeatured on the 1995 album “Don’t Stop Movin'”.
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5 . The Herbaliser – The Missing SuitcaseFeatured on the 1999 album “Very Mercenary”.
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6 . Wes – I Love FootballFeatured on the 1997 album “Welenga”.
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7 . Tina Cousins – Killin’ TimeFeatured on the 1999 album “Killing Time”.
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8 . Cubic 22 – Night In MotionFeatured on the 1991 album “Night In Motion”.
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9 . Mousse T – Horny ’98 (w/ Hot ‘N’ Juicy)
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10 . Pop Will Eat Itself – Touched By The Hand Of CicciolinaFeatured on the 1990 album “Cure for Sanity”.
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11 . Banderas – She SellsFeatured on the 1991 album “Ripe”. |
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12 . Haddaway – Fly AwayFeatured on the 1995 album “The Drive”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rob Dougan, Rollo Armstrong, and Kristine W all contributed to both songwriting and production duties. Their collaboration created a track known for intricate layers and dance-floor appeal.
2. “Not Anyone” enjoyed a moderate success, peaking at number 31 in June 1995 in the UK Singles Chart. This highlighted its dance-floor resonance of the time.
3. Shinehead’s version of “Let ’Em In” fuses ragga hip hop and dancehall influences. This hybrid approach echoes the dynamic rhythms of his album Sidewalk University.
4. After Tameko Star took over as vocalist, Livin’ Joy’s first major release was “Follow the Rules.” This shift marked a new era for the group in 1996.
5. The Herbaliser’s track “The Missing Suitcase” incorporates elements from Lalo Schifrin’s “The Big Battle.” This influence is evident in its cinematic lushness.
6. Wes Madiko teamed up with Tony Amaraggi to co-write “Midiwa Bôl (I Love Football).” The song celebrated the 1998 FIFA World Cup, blending African rhythms with football fever.
7. The single “Killin’ Time” by Tina Cousins debuted in 1997. This track echoes the dance-pop style prevalent in late 90s Britain.
8. Cubic 22’s “Night in Motion” is famous for its sample-driven nature, pulling from JR Funk & the Love Machine, among others, to compose its dance-inducing beats.
9. “Horny ’98” started life as the instrumental “Horny Track.” The addition of vocals by Inaya Day transformed it into a commercial pop-house anthem.
10. Cicciolina is the muse in “Touched by the Hand of Cicciolina,” intertwining celebrity with political overtones. This single stirred airwaves in May 1990.
11. Banderas released “She Sells” as part of their only album, *Ripe*. The track exemplified their blend of pop and electronic sounds in the early 90s.
12. Haddaway’s “Fly Away” was produced by Dee Dee Halligan and Junior Torello. This collaboration continued the Eurodance influence of his earlier hits.
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Though Rob Dougan contributed to the track, Tameko Star did not. Rollo Armstrong was another collaborator, making Star the odd one out here.
2. In June 1995, Black Box’s “Not Anyone” ascended to No. 31 on the UK Singles Chart. A modest achievement, yet enough to make a mark.
3. Shinehead’s rendition expertly melds Hip Hop and Reggae. The track retains the recognizable chorus from Wings and showcases reggae rhythms alongside the original’s melody.
4. Tameko Star’s vocals debuted with Livin’ Joy’s hit “Don’t Stop Movin’.” It succeeded “Dreamer,” the group’s prior single.
5. Lalo Schifrin, noted for his film scores, especially the “Mission: Impossible” theme, contributed via sampling in “The Missing Suitcase.”
6. Wes Madiko’s track was closely tied with the 1998 FIFA World Cup. This musically festive piece supported the themes of global unity in football.
7. Karl Twigg and Mark Topham produced “Killin’ Time.” This duo, with input from Pete Waterman, crafted Cousins’ signature sound.
8. Cubic 22 graced the “Top of the Pops” stage with their track, gaining recognition on June 27, 1991, which helped it chart notably in the UK.
9. Mousse T. released “Horny” in 1998, a collaboration with Hot ‘n’ Juicy featuring vocals by Inaya Day, redefining house music during that era.
10. Cicciolina, an adult film star turned politician, is the central figure referenced in this track, connecting pop culture with political irony.
11. “She Sells” showcases the violin and keyboard. Banderas blended these instruments seamlessly, adding emotional depth to their track.
12. Haddaway’s “Fly Away” was distributed under Ariola and Coconut Records. These labels handled his discography during that period.
For THE FULL ‘MUSIC FOR THE DANCERS’ COLLECTION click here
This week Top 10 New Music on RVM *
Itself, Banderas, Haddaway
They are the performers of the twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 25/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Kristine W – Feel What You Want
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2 . Black Box – Not Anyone
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3 . Shinehead – Let ‘Em In
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4 . Livin Joy – Don’t Stop Movin
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5 . The Herbaliser – The Missing Suitcase
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6 . Wes – I Love Football
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7 . Tina Cousins – Killin’ Time
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8 . Cubic 22 – Night In Motion
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9 . Mousse T – Horny ’98 (w/ Hot ‘N’ Juicy)
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10 . Pop Will Eat Itself – Touched By The Hand Of Cicciolina
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11 . Banderas – She Sells |
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12 . Haddaway – Fly Away
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For THE FULL ‘MUSIC FOR THE DANCERS’ COLLECTION click here