General Awareness

Music and Artists

4,837 Questions

This topic covers important questions on music, albums, and renowned artists. It includes queries about singers, bands, and major awards. These questions frequently appear in the general awareness sections of various competitive exams.

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Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the famous Children's Jazz album that was released in 1957?

  1. Kind of Blue

  2. Miles Ahead

  3. Sketches of Spain

  4. Porgy and Bess
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Explanation

Kind of Blue is a legendary Children's Jazz album that is considered to be one of the greatest jazz albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which musician founded the streetwear brand 'October's Very Own' (OVO)?

  1. Drake

  2. Justin Bieber

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Travis Scott
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Explanation

Drake founded the streetwear brand 'October's Very Own' (OVO) in 2011.

Multiple choice

Which musician launched the fashion label 'Fenty' in collaboration with LVMH?

  1. Rihanna

  2. Beyonce

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Taylor Swift
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Explanation

Rihanna launched the fashion label 'Fenty' in collaboration with LVMH in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which musician launched the fashion label 'House of Dereon'?

  1. Beyonce

  2. Rihanna

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Taylor Swift
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Explanation

Beyonce launched the fashion label 'House of Dereon' in 2005.

Multiple choice

Which musician collaborated with the luxury fashion house Gucci to create a capsule collection?

  1. Harry Styles

  2. Justin Bieber

  3. Shawn Mendes

  4. Zayn Malik
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Explanation

Harry Styles collaborated with Gucci to create a capsule collection in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which musician launched the fashion label 'Ivy Park' in collaboration with Adidas?

  1. Beyonce

  2. Rihanna

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Taylor Swift
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Explanation

Beyonce launched the fashion label 'Ivy Park' in collaboration with Adidas in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which musician launched the fashion label 'Good American'?

  1. Khloe Kardashian

  2. Kim Kardashian

  3. Kylie Jenner

  4. Kendall Jenner
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Khloe Kardashian launched the fashion label 'Good American' in 2016.

Multiple choice

What was the first album released by Arista Records?

  1. Barry Manilow - Barry Manilow

  2. Aretha Franklin - Aretha Now

  3. The Kinks - Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

  4. Carly Simon - No Secrets
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Explanation

The first album released by Arista Records was Barry Manilow's self-titled debut album.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the most successful album on Arista Records?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Aretha Franklin

  3. Barry Manilow

  4. The Kinks
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Explanation

Whitney Houston's album 'Whitney' was the most successful album on Arista Records, selling over 25 million copies worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1983?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Dionne Warwick

  3. Luther Vandross

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, and Luther Vandross were all signed to Arista Records in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1984?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Chaka Khan

  3. Patti LaBelle

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Patti LaBelle were all signed to Arista Records in 1984.

Multiple choice

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1986?

  1. Kenny G

  2. Anita Baker

  3. Natalie Cole

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Kenny G, Anita Baker, and Natalie Cole were all signed to Arista Records in 1986.

Multiple choice

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1987?

  1. Sarah McLachlan

  2. Tracy Chapman

  3. Indigo Girls

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Sarah McLachlan, Tracy Chapman, and Indigo Girls were all signed to Arista Records in 1987.

Multiple choice

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1991?

  1. Usher

  2. Alicia Keys

  3. Christina Aguilera

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Usher was the only artist signed to Arista Records in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1992?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Aretha Franklin

  3. Barry Manilow

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Whitney Houston was the only artist signed to Arista Records in 1992.