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Jamaican Music of the 1990s Trivia Quiz

The last installment of my quiz on Jamaican music will look at the 1990s. Quite a few of these songs were popular outside of Jamaica as well. How many can you recognize?

A multiple-choice quiz by reggaejames. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
reggaejames

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,533

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1222

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Question 1 of 10

1. This song was originally released in 1990. A remade version hit number one in the US charts in 1995. It was used in the soundtrack of the Robert Altman film with Julia Roberts, "Pret-a Porter". Who did "Hot Stepper"? Hint

Cutty Ranks

Shabba Ranks

Shaggy

Ini Kamoze

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Question 2 of 10

2. Chaka Demus and Pliers had a huge hit in 1992 warning us of a girl named "Maxine". The song was on Sly Dunbar's "bhangra" beat. Can you name it? Hint

Twist and Shout

Murder She Wrote

Jump Up

Tease Me

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the legendary Jamaican bands that is still going strong today is Inner Circle. They are quite popular overseas. They had a huge hit in the US with a song boasting of sexual prowess. Can you recall the title? Hint

Bad Boys

Sweat

Summer Jammin

Tear Down These Walls

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the more controversial entries of the early 1990's was a song advising people to blow away any gay men they happened to encounter. The artist, Buju Banton was severely criticised at home and abroad. Know which one I mean? Hint

You Dead Now

Bam Bam

Sound Boy Killing

Boom Bye Bye

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another Buju Banton song expressed his anger at the death of a friend and fellow deejay. The song "Murderer" is well known but do you know the name of its subject? Hint

Panhead

King Jammy

Tenor Saw

Garnett Silk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Orville Richard Burrell had another number one hit in 1995 with a song that was featured in a U.K. Levi's jeans ad. Recognize his real name? Can you name the song? Hint

Jamaican in New York

Boombastic

The Prince

Shine

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the deejay that scored a massive hit with Barrington Levy on "Living Dangerously"? Hint

Beenie Man

Bounty Killer

Buju Banton

Capleton

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Question 8 of 10

8. Beenie Man sang the title song for a popular film in 1997. Its stars were the immensely talented Jamaican actors, Audrey Reid, Paul Campbell and Carl Bradshaw. What is the title? Hint

Klash

The Lunatic

Third World Cop

Dancehall Queen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which female artist of the 90s was responsible for the hits, "Eh-em", "Serious Allegation' and "Hice It Up"? Hint

Lady G

Diana King

Chevelle Franklin

Lady Saw

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Question 10 of 10

10. Last but not least, which deejay came out with an album entitled "Fifth Element"? Hint

Bounty Killer

Baby Cham

Capleton

Luciano

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Ini Kamoze

Ini Kamoze debuted in the early 1980s with Sly and Robbie. We haven't heard much from him lately.

2. Chaka Demus and Pliers had a huge hit in 1992 warning us of a girl named "Maxine". The song was on Sly Dunbar's "bhangra" beat. Can you name it?

Answer: Murder She Wrote

One of many songs of this decade to be a hit outside of Jamaica. Their song,"Twist and Shout" actually made it to number one in the U.K. in 1993.

Answer: Sweat

"La-la-la-la-la, girl I'm gonna make you sweat". Inner Circle has been around since the 70s. They survived the death of their lead singer the talented Jacob Miller, and still travel the world taking reggae music to the people.

Answer: Boom Bye Bye

Jamaica is rather infamous for its homophobia. Even today homophobic songs abound.

5. Another Buju Banton song expressed his anger at the death of a friend and fellow deejay. The song "Murderer" is well known but do you know the name of its subject?

Answer: Panhead

Panhead was born Anthony Johnson in 1966. He was killed in 1993 after almost breaking into the big time with the hit song, "Punny Printer".

6. Orville Richard Burrell had another number one hit in 1995 with a song that was featured in a U.K. Levi's jeans ad. Recognize his real name? Can you name the song?

Answer: Boombastic

Yes, that is Shaggy's real name.

7. Who was the deejay that scored a massive hit with Barrington Levy on "Living Dangerously"?

Answer: Bounty Killer

Biggest selling song of the year.

8. Beenie Man sang the title song for a popular film in 1997. Its stars were the immensely talented Jamaican actors, Audrey Reid, Paul Campbell and Carl Bradshaw. What is the title?

Answer: Dancehall Queen

Dancehall Queen is a superbly acted film. Well worth seeing if you can find it.

9. Which female artist of the 90s was responsible for the hits, "Eh-em", "Serious Allegation' and "Hice It Up"?

Answer: Lady Saw

Lady Saw, although known for her "slackness", is a versatile singer who has consistently been at the top of the charts in Jamaica. It is great to see her getting the recognition that she deserves on MTV these days.

10. Last but not least, which deejay came out with an album entitled "Fifth Element"?

Answer: Bounty Killer

Bounty Killer is another Jamaican deejay that can be seen on MTV collaborating with other well known artists.

Source: Author reggaejames

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