How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mr Mixi Skinny Scotty & Dizzy D, Chubb Rock, Cameo, The Belle Stars, Fast Eddie, Black, Sheila E., Sylvester, Jonathan Butler, The Flirtations, Aretha Franklin, Suzi Quatro
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the EIghties 80s.
1. Which genre best describes the 1990 song “I Can Handle It” by Mister Mixi, Skinny Scotty, and Dizzy D?
- A Hip house
- B Electro-funk
- C Synth-pop
2. Who produced the track “Ya Bad Chubbs” by Chubb Rock?
- A Prince Paul
- B Howie Tee
- C Marley Marl
3. What US Billboard chart position did Cameo’s “Machismo” not achieve?
- A Number four on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
- B Number forty-five on Dance Club Songs
- C Number two hundred on Hot 100
4. The song “The Entertainer” by The Belle Stars reflects which musical era?
- A New Wave
- B Grunge
- C Disco
5. “Git On Up” by Fast Eddie features which musical genre?
- A House
- B Hip Hop
- C Hip house
6. What is the position of “I’m Not Afraid” by Black on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number one
- B Number seventy-eight
- C Number twenty
7. Who played guitar on Aretha Franklin’s cover of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”?
- A Slash
- B Keith Richards
- C Eric Clapton
8. What award nominations did “The Glamorous Life” by Sheila E. receive?
- A Three MTV Awards
- B A Golden Globe
- C A Tony Award
9. Sylvester’s album “Rock The Box” is famous for blending which elements?
- A Jazz and fusion
- B Disco and synth
- C Classical and rock
10. Which genre defines Jonathan Butler’s “Holding On”?
- A Heavy Metal
- B Smooth R&B and jazz
- C Folk
11. Who were The Flirtations originally known as?
- A The Supremes
- B The Gypsies
- C The Shirelles
12. Which element is prominent in Suzi Quatro’s song “Rock Hard”?
- A Jazz improvisation
- B Hard rock
- C Acoustic folk
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Tracklist
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1 . Mr Mixi Skinny Scotty & Dizzy D – I Can Handle It
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2 . Chubb Rock – Ya Bad ChubbsFeatured on the 1989 album “And The Winner Is…”.
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3 . Cameo – You Make Me WorkFeatured on the 1988 album “Machismo”.
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4 . The Belle Stars – The Entertainer
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5 . Fast Eddie – Git On Up (w/ Sundance)Featured on the 1988 album “Most Wanted”.
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6 . Black – I’m Not AfraidFeatured on the 1987 album “Wonderful Life”.
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7 . Sheila E. – The Glamorous LifeFeatured on the 1984 album “The Glamorous Life“.
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8 . Sylvester – Rock The BoxFeatured on the 1984 album “M-1015”.
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9 . Jonathan Butler – Holding OnFeatured on the 1987 album “Jonathan Butler”.
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10 . The Flirtations – Earthquake
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11 . Aretha Franklin – Jumpin’ Jack FlashFeatured on the 1986 album “Aretha (1980)“. |
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12 . Suzi Quatro – Rock HardFeatured on the 1980 album “Rock Hard”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “I Can Handle It” falls under the hip house genre. This track showcases the blend of house rhythms with hip hop elements, attributed to its creators Mister Mixi, Skinny Scotty, and Dizzy D.
2. “Ya Bad Chubbs” was produced by Howie Tee. Known for his work in the late 1980s, Howie Tee was instrumental in crafting Chubb Rock’s sound during this time.
3. The track “Machismo” by Cameo did not reach number two hundred on the Hot 100, as this is a fictional option. It achieved top positions on R&B and Dance Club charts.
4. “The Entertainer” by The Belle Stars reflects the New Wave era. Combining post-punk and pop elements, it showcases the UK’s vibrant early 1980s scene.
5. “Git On Up” is characterized by the hip house genre. This track by Fast Eddie and Sundance was pivotal in popularizing this style, which merges house music with hip hop influences.
6. “I’m Not Afraid” by Black reached number seventy-eight on the UK Singles Chart, marking a modest presence in the top 100 during its three-week run in 1987.
7. Keith Richards played guitar on Aretha Franklin’s version of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” His collaboration added a distinctive rock edge to the cover.
8. “The Glamorous Life” by Sheila E. received three MTV Award nominations. The song’s percussion and theme of luxury contrasted by the search for love were also Grammy nominated.
9. Sylvester’s album “Rock The Box” blends disco and synth elements. It’s a noteworthy combination reflecting the musical trends of the 1980s.
10. “Holding On” by Jonathan Butler is defined by smooth R&B and jazz influences. This single revealed Butler’s versatility as both a singer and guitarist.
11. The Flirtations were originally known as The Gypsies. They achieved recognition in the Hi-NRG genre with tracks like “Earthquake.”
12. “Rock Hard” by Suzi Quatro prominently features hard rock. This genre is characterized by powerful riffs and a catchy chorus, typical of her energetic style.
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