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 Goodmen, Billie, Ice MC, Todd Terry, Jamiroquai, Buju Banton, 702, Mantronik Vs EPMD, Culture Beat, Cerrone, Fluke, Double 99
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which samples were used in The Goodmen’s track “Give It Up”?
- A Sérgio Mendes and Sinnamon
- B Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode
- C Stevie Nicks and John Legend
2. Who achieved a UK Singles Chart debut at age 15 with “Because We Want To”?
- A Billie Piper
- B Kylie Minogue
- C Britney Spears
3. Which film featured Ice MC’s “Think About the Way” on its soundtrack?
- A Trainspotting
- B Clueless
- C Pulp Fiction
4. Who were the prominent vocalists on Todd Terry’s “Keep On Jumpin'”?
- A Martha Wash and Jocelyn Brown
- B Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston
- C Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner
5. What is the primary theme of Jamiroquai’s “Emergency on Planet Earth”?
- A Environmentalism
- B Love
- C Politics
6. Buju Banton’s “Make My Day” is featured on which album?
- A Voice of Jamaica
- B Til Shiloh
- C Inna Heights
7. Which notable producer contributed to 702’s “Where My Girls At?”?
- A Missy Elliott
- B Timbaland
- C Dr. Dre
8. Who is the original duo behind “Strictly Business” that collaborated with Mantronik?
- A EPMD
- B Run-D.M.C.
- C Beastie Boys
9. Which musical element is central to Culture Beat’s “Mr Vain”?
- A Eurodance beats
- B Rock guitar riffs
- C Jazz saxophone solos
10. What synthesizer was prominently used in Cerrone’s “Supernature”?
- A ARP Odyssey
- B Moog Minimoog
- C Yamaha DX7
11. “Bullet” by Fluke was released in which year?
- A 1995
- B 1992
- C 1998
12. Which musical genre is Double 99’s “Rip Groove” associated with?
- A Speed garage
- B Dubstep
- C Funk
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Tracklist
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1 . The Goodmen – Give It Up
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2 . Billie – Because We Want ToFeatured on the 1998 album “Honey to the B”.
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3 . Ice MC – Think About The WayFeatured on the 1994 album “Ice’n’Green”.
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4 . Todd Terry – Keep On Jumpin’ (w/ Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown)Featured on the 1996 album “Ready for a New Day”.
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5 . Jamiroquai – Emergency On Planet EarthFeatured on the 1993 album “Emergency On Planet Earth“.
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6 . Buju Banton – Make My DayFeatured on the 1993 album “Voice of Jamaica”.
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7 . 702 – Where My Girls AtFeatured on the 1999 album “702”.
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8 . Mantronik Vs EPMD – Strictly Business
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9 . Culture Beat – Mr VainFeatured on the 1993 album “Serenity”.
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10 . Cerrone – SupernatureFeatured on the 1977 album “Supernature”.
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11 . Fluke – BulletFeatured on the 1995 album “Oto”. |
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12 . Double 99 – Rip Groove (w/ Top Cat)Featured on the 1997 album “Rip Groove”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Samples from Sérgio Mendes’s “Fanfarra (Cabua-Le-Le)” and “Magalenha,” along with Sinnamon’s “I Need You Now,” form the backbone of “Give It Up,” blending African rhythms and catchy vocal cuts.
2. At age 15, Billie Piper made her debut with “Because We Want To,” capturing the top spot on the UK Singles Chart and becoming the youngest solo artist to do so in over four decades.
3. “Think About the Way” gained additional fame through its inclusion in the film “Trainspotting.” Although it achieved European chart success, Alexia’s vocals remained uncredited and she did not appear in the video.
4. Martha Wash and Jocelyn Brown lent their iconic voices to Todd Terry’s “Keep On Jumpin’,” revisiting a disco classic with house flair. A staple on dance charts, the track showcases their vocal prowess.
5. Jamiroquai’s “Emergency on Planet Earth” carries a strong environmental message, limited only by a succinct running time. The funk-infused track calls for ecological responsibility amid rampant modernity.
6. “Make My Day,” a notable track in Buju Banton’s discography, hails from the album “Voice of Jamaica.” The album marked Banton’s international debut, showing early hints of his dancehall and hip-hop fusion.
7. The hit “Where My Girls At?” received its infectious groove from Missy Elliott’s careful writing and production. Her influence is present in both the lyrical sass and the rhythmic sophistication.
8. EPMD originally recorded “Strictly Business,” which later collaborated with Mantronik for a fresh take. Their collaboration highlighted the duo’s distinctive hip-hop style with techno influences.
9. “Mr Vain” is quintessential Eurodance, sitting proudly atop the charts in many countries. Culture Beat’s energetic beats, combined with evocative lyrics, helped define the Eurodance scene of the 90s.
10. The ARP Odyssey synthesizer played a key role in crafting the distinct sound of Cerrone’s “Supernature.” Its electronic sound defined the era’s disco vibe, further enriched by Lovich’s thought-provoking lyrics.
11. Fluke released “Bullet” in 1995, showcasing their versatility across electronic subgenres. The track’s blend of progressive house and breakbeat reflects the diversity within their musical repertoire.
12. Double 99’s “Rip Groove” is a seminal track within the speed garage movement. The distinctive beats and pulsing rhythm catapulted the song into classic UK club hit status, with additional vocals enhancing its influence.
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