How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Boris Dlugosch, Prince, DJ Supreme vs The Rhythm Masters, Roach Motel, Cathy Dennis, Carl Cox, Sex-O-Sonique, Jason Donovan, Right Said Fred, Inner City, Masterboy, Boney M.
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which 1996 Boris Dlugosch track features Inaya Day on additional remixes?
- A The Path of Dub
- B Booom!
- C Keep Pushin’
2. What notable element is included in Prince’s “Controversy” that led to accusations of blasphemy?
- A Gregorian Chanting
- B The Lord’s Prayer
- C Buddhist Mantras
3. Under which alias did Nicolas Dresti release “Enter the Scene” in 1998?
- A DJ Sonic
- B Space Cowboy
- C DJ Supreme
4. Which music publishing group is associated with Roach Motel’s “Wild Luv”?
- A Sony Music Publishing
- B Bucks Music Group
- C Warner/Chappell Music
5. Who directed the music video for Cathy Dennis’s “Everybody Move”?
- A David Fincher
- B Bob Spiers
- C Spike Jonze
6. On which Carl Cox album does “The Latin Theme” appear?
- A Phuture 2000
- B Global
- C Second Sign
7. What is notable about the key and BPM of the Full Intention Remix of “I Thought It Was You” by Sex-O-Sonique?
- A C Major, 130 BPM
- B Bb Major, 124 BPM
- C D Minor, 110 BPM
8. Which musical ties Jason Donovan’s 1991 remix track to Andrew Lloyd Webber?
- A Cats
- B Evita
- C Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
9. What is the year of release for Right Said Fred’s “Living On A Dream”?
- A 1994
- B 2010
- C 2005
10. Which music label released Masterboy’s “Feel the Heat of the Night”?
- A EMI Records
- B Polydor Records
- C Universal Music
11. Which production company was behind Boney M.’s “Megamix” single in 1988?
- A Atlantic Records
- B Hansa Records
- C Decca Records
12. What is the characteristic style of Roach Motel’s track “Wild Luv”?
- A 1980s Synthpop
- B 1990s British House Music
- C 1970s Reggae
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Boris Dlugosch – Keep Pushin’
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2 . Prince – ControversyFeatured on the 1981 album “Controversy“.
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3 . DJ Supreme vs The Rhythm Masters – Enter The SceneFeatured on the 1998 album “Enter The Scene”.
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4 . Roach Motel – Wild LuvFeatured on the 1992 album “Wild Luv”.
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5 . Cathy Dennis – Everybody MoveFeatured on the 1991 album “Move to This”.
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6 . Carl Cox – The Latin ThemeFeatured on the 1999 album “Phuture 2000”.
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7 . Sex-O-Sonique – I Thought It Was YouFeatured on the 1991 album “I Thought It Was You”.
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8 . Jason Donovan – Joseph Mega Remix
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9 . Right Said Fred – Living On A DreamFeatured on the 1996 album “Smashing!”.
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10 . Inner City – Let It ReignFeatured on the 1992 album “Praise”.
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11 . Masterboy – Feel The Heat Of The NightFeatured on the 1994 album “Different Dreams”. |
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12 . Boney M. – MegamixFeatured on the 1988 album “Greatest Hits of All Times – Remix ’88”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Keep Pushin’” is the 1996 track featuring Inaya Day in later remixes. This collaboration highlights a blend of vocal and house elements that maintain its popularity over the years.
2. Prince included a recitation of the Lord’s Prayer in “Controversy,” which resulted in blasphemy accusations. This bold choice added to his reputation for challenging societal norms.
3. Nicolas Dresti was known as DJ Supreme when he released “Enter the Scene.” This alias links to his identity as Space Cowboy, adding an interesting layer to his musical endeavors.
4. Bucks Music Group is tied to Roach Motel’s “Wild Luv,” reflecting their enduring engagement with iconic house music tracks.
5. The music video for “Everybody Move” was directed by Bob Spiers, who contributed to its visual presentation during the early 1990s dance-pop surge.
6. “The Latin Theme” appears on Carl Cox’s album “Phuture 2000.” This track showcases Cox’s skill in combining Latin elements with electronic beats.
7. The Full Intention Remix of “I Thought It Was You” features a key of Bb Major and a BPM of 124, characterizing its smooth, danceable flow.
8. Donovan’s remix is tied to “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” linking his performance to the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
9. The song “Living On A Dream” was released by Right Said Fred in 2010, marking their continued production in the music industry.
10. Masterboy’s “Feel the Heat of the Night” was released on Polydor Records, reflecting the label’s involvement with Eurodance hits.
11. Boney M.’s “Megamix” was produced by Hansa Records. The label was instrumental in popularizing their disco hits during the 1980s.
12. “Wild Luv” by Roach Motel is a noted piece of 1990s British house music, etched in history for its foundational orchestration and bass.
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