How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Macy Gray, Terence Trent D’Arby / Sananda Maitreya, Jamiroquai, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Fresh Prince, Ice Cube, Kid Rock, Metallica, Limp Bizkit, The Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey
They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 448 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which award did Macy Gray win for her song ‘I Try’ ?
- A Grammy for Best New Artist
- B Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- C MTV Video Music Award for Best Video
2. What is notable about the song ‘Wishing Well’ by Sananda Maitreya?
- A It was performed at Woodstock 1999
- B It was an international hit in 1987
- C It won multiple Grammy Awards
3. During which festival did Jamiroquai perform ‘Virtual Insanity’ in 1999?
- A Coachella
- B Woodstock 1999
- C Glastonbury
4. What genre elements are incorporated in Mary J. Blige’s ‘Reminisce’ ?
- A New jack swing
- B Reggae fusion
- C Jazz funk
5. What did the music video for Jennifer Lopez’s ‘If You Had My Love’ feature?
- A A modern dance sequence
- B A car chase
- C A voyeuristic internet theme
6. Which Kool & The Gang song inspired ‘Summertime’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince?
- A Get Down On It
- B Summer Madness
- C Ladies’ Night
7. What song did Ice Cube perform at Woodstock 1999 that highlights police issues?
- A It Was A Good Day
- B Check Yo Self
- C Fuck Tha Police
8. Which song did Kid Rock perform at Woodstock ’99 from his debut album?
- A Bawitdaba
- B Cowboy
- C Only God Knows Why
9. Which Metallica song performed at Woodstock 1999 showcases their ballad style?
- A Enter Sandman
- B Nothing Else Matters
- C One
10. How is Limp Bizkit’s ‘Nookie’ live performance at Woodstock ’99 often described?
- A Chaotic
- B Introspective
- C Incredible
11. What nominations did ‘Disarm’ by Smashing Pumpkins receive at the 1994 MTV VMAs?
- A Best Pop Video
- B Best Alternative Video
- C Best Direction
12. What musical style is prominent in Morrissey’s ‘Certain People I Know’ ?
- A Psychedelic rock
- B Rockabilly
- C Glam rock
Tracklist
1 . Macy Gray . I TryEpic publish Macy Gray’s debut album . ‘On How Life Is’ featuring ‘I Try’ (1999) |
2 . Terence Trent D’Arby [Sananda Maitreya] . Wishing Well |
3 . Jamiroquai . Virtual Insanity |
4 . Mary J. Blige . Reminisce |
5 . Jennifer Lopez . If You Had My Love |
6 . DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince . SummertimeJive publish ‘Homebase’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff . Will Smith a.k.a. The Fresh Prince (1991) |
7 . Ice Cube . Fuck Tha Police |
8 . Kid Rock . Bawitdaba |
9 . Metallica . Nothing Else Matters |
10 . Limp Bizkit . Nookie |
11 . The Smashing Pumpkins . DisarmThe Smashing Pumpkins release their second album . ‘Siamese Dream’ co-produced with Butch Vig (1993) |
12 . Morrissey . Certain People I KnowMorrissey releases his third album : ‘Your Arsenal’ produced by Mick Ronson (1992) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. In 2001, Macy Gray won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her hit ‘I Try.’ The song’s neo soul sound and Gray’s unique voice were critical in her achieving this recognition.
2. ‘Wishing Well’ by Sananda Maitreya became an international hit in 1987, establishing his blend of soul, pop, and funk. The song’s ongoing popularity is reflected in its continued presence in his live repertoire.
3. Jamiroquai performed ‘Virtual Insanity’ at Woodstock 1999. The festival was infamous for its logistical disasters but highlighted Jamiroquai’s signature blend of funk and acid jazz amidst the chaos.
4. Mary J. Blige’s ‘Reminisce’ incorporates new jack swing elements. This hybrid style helped establish her as a major force in R&B and hip hop soul during the early 1990s.
5. The music video for Jennifer Lopez’s ‘If You Had My Love’ has a voyeuristic internet theme. This innovative concept contributed to its critical acclaim and several award nominations.
6. ‘Summertime’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was inspired by Kool & The Gang’s ‘Summer Madness.’ This influence is evident in the song’s relaxed vibe and enduring appeal.
7. At Woodstock 1999, Ice Cube performed ‘Fuck Tha Police,’ a song originally released with N.W.A. Its presence underscored ongoing protest themes and resonated with the festival’s youthful audience.
8. Kid Rock performed ‘Bawitdaba’ at Woodstock ’99, a key track from his debut album. This performance epitomized the intense, chaotic vibe of the festival.
9. At Woodstock 1999, Metallica showcased their ballad style with ‘Nothing Else Matters.’ This song provided a sonic contrast in their otherwise heavy setlist.
10. Limp Bizkit’s 1999 Woodstock performance of ‘Nookie’ featured an extended outro often described as incredible. This performance became a highlight of their live reputation.
11. ‘Disarm’ by Smashing Pumpkins received nominations for Best Alternative Video and Best Editing at the 1994 MTV VMAs. This marked a significant moment in the band’s rise within the alternative scene.
12. Morrissey’s ‘Certain People I Know’ prominently features a rockabilly style, which nods musically to T. Rex. The track’s sound distinguishes it within his discography.
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