How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Luscious Jackson, Freak Power, Pure Sugar, Big Mountain, C & C Music Factory, Kim Wilde, The Ganja Kru, Howie B., The Orb, Adam F, Scooter, Chakra
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Luscious Jackson – HereFeatured on the 1994 album “Natural Ingredients”.
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2 . Freak Power – Get In TouchFeatured on the 1994 album “Drive-Thru Booty “.
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3 . Pure Sugar – DeliciousFeatured on the 1998 album “Pure Sugar”.
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4 . Big Mountain – Caribbean BlueFeatured on the 1995 album “Resistance”.
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5 . C & C Music Factory – Keep It Comin’ [Dance Till You Can’t Dance No More!]Featured on the 1992 album “Buffy The Vampire Slayer : Soundtrack”.
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6 . Kim Wilde – Shane
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7 . The Ganja Kru – Gone Are The Days (w/ Rude Bwoy Monty & Mary Joy)
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8 . Howie B. – SwitchFeatured on the 1997 album “Turn the Dark Off”.
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9 . The Orb – AssassinFeatured on the 1992 album “U.F.Orb”.
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10 . Adam F – CirclesFeatured on the 1995 album “Colours”.
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11 . Scooter – I´m RavingFeatured on the 1998 album “Rough And Tough And Dangerous – The Singles 94/98”. |
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12 . Chakra – Love Shines Through
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The production of “Here” included contributions from Jill Cunniff, one of the band’s members who took an active role in shaping their sound. It reflects the collaborative spirit within Luscious Jackson.
2. “Get In Touch” by Freak Power combines acid jazz and funk, capturing the eclectic mid-90s vibe that was a hallmark of the band’s style.
3. “Delicious” by Pure Sugar was featured in the 1998 movie “Stepmom,” marking its cultural crossover beyond just the music charts.
4. Big Mountain’s “Caribbean Blue” blends reggae with pop, continuing their tradition of melding Caribbean rhythms with melodic pop hooks.
5. “Keep It Comin'” reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, cementing C+C Music Factory’s dominance in the early 90s dance scene.
6. Kim Wilde’s song “Shane” drew inspiration from the movie of the same name, reflecting on its themes through its lyrics.
7. The track “Gone Are The Days” was released by The Ganja Kru, featuring notable artists from the drum & bass scene.
8. Howie B’s “Switch” stands out as an instrumental track, characteristic of his work on the album “Turn the Dark Off.”
9. Bobby Gillespie, of Primal Scream fame, was initially intended to collaborate on vocals for The Orb’s “Assassin,” but the plan didn’t come to fruition.
10. Adam F’s “Circles” reached number one on the UK Dance Chart, signaling its impact within the drum & bass genre upon its release.
11. “I’m Raving” by Scooter made its UK chart debut on October 13, 1996, quickly establishing its place in the dance music scene.
12. Maarten de Jong offered a tech trance remix of Chakra’s “Love Shines Through,” accentuating the track’s energy while maintaining its vocal essence.
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