How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sonic Avengers, Mr. President, Dance 2 Trance, Inner City, The Invisible Man, Hollis P. Monroe, Army Of Lovers, Digital Orgasm, Swing Out Sister, Kenny G, Sven Väth, Ultracynic
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Sonic Avengers – Funk ‘N’ Drive
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2 . Mr. President – Jojo ActionFeatured on the 1997 album “Night Club”.
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3 . Dance 2 Trance – Power Of American NativesFeatured on the 1992 album “Moon Spirits”.
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4 . Inner City – Ahnonghay
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5 . The Invisible Man – Give A Little Love
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6 . Hollis P. Monroe – I’m Lonely
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7 . Army Of Lovers – Ride The BulletFeatured on the 1990 album “Disco Extravaganza”.
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8 . Digital Orgasm – Time To BelieveFeatured on the 1992 album “Come Dancin”.
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9 . Swing Out Sister – Am I The Same Girl?Featured on the 1992 album “Get in Touch with Yourself”.
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10 . Kenny G – HavanaFeatured on the 1996 album “The Moment”.
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11 . Sven Väth – FusionFeatured on the 1998 album “Fusion”. |
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12 . Ultracynic – Nothing Is Forever
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Mr. President’s “Jojo Action” was recorded at The Studio Bremen. Adding a Eurodance twist to a North German locale, it features the dance beats clubgoers loved in the late 90s.
2. Linda Rocco provided the vocals for the song “Power of American Natives,” adding an ethereal tone to Dance 2 Trance’s iconic techno track.
3. Kevin Saunderson used the alias Reese for “Ahnonghay,” marking his foray into a rawer, minimalist Detroit techno sound.
4. The Invisible Man’s track “Give a Little Love” samples Scientist’s “Dangerous Match 7,” amplifying its dub roots with house influences.
5. “I’m Lonely” by Hollis P. Monroe was originally released in 1997, a testament to vintage deep house that still resonates today.
6. “Ride the Bullet” is a track by Army of Lovers, known for their flamboyant style and catchy Eurodance hits.
7. “Time to Believe” was released on the Dead Dead Good label. Known for promoting dance music in the 90s, it gave Digital Orgasm their space to shine.
8. Swing Out Sister’s version of “Am I the Same Girl” was influenced by Young-Holt Unlimited’s “Soulful Strut,” showcasing its soulful roots.
9. Kenny G plays the soprano saxophone on “Havana,” offering a smooth yet vibrant melody that became quintessential in 90s smooth jazz.
10. Sven Väth released “Fusion” under Virgin Records, highlighting diverse electronica with a European technological touch.
11. Ultracynic’s “Nothing Is Forever” made its debut in 1992, climbing the charts with its captivating dance rhythms.
12. Missy Elliott’s “Beep Me 911” features vocals from the R&B trio 702, adding harmonic richness to the single’s catchy hook.
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