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

Which Motown artist is known as the 'Queen of Soul'?

  1. Diana Ross

  2. Aretha Franklin

  3. Gladys Knight

  4. Patti LaBelle
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aretha Franklin is known as the 'Queen of Soul' and was signed to Motown Records from 1960 to 1967.

Multiple choice

Which Motown artist had the hit song 'What's Going On'?

  1. Marvin Gaye

  2. Stevie Wonder

  3. Smokey Robinson

  4. The Jackson 5
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marvin Gaye had the hit song 'What's Going On' in 1971.

Multiple choice

Which Motown group was known as the 'Jackson 5'?

  1. The Temptations

  2. The Four Tops

  3. The Supremes

  4. The Jackson 5
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Jackson 5 was a Motown group consisting of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson.

Multiple choice

Which Motown artist had the hit song 'Superstition'?

  1. Stevie Wonder

  2. Marvin Gaye

  3. Smokey Robinson

  4. The Temptations
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Stevie Wonder had the hit song 'Superstition' in 1972.

Multiple choice

Which Motown group was known as the 'Four Tops'?

  1. The Temptations

  2. The Four Tops

  3. The Supremes

  4. The Jackson 5
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Four Tops were a Motown group consisting of Levi Stubbs, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, Renaldo 'Obie' Benson, and Lawrence Payton.

Multiple choice

Which Motown artist had the hit song 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'?

  1. Marvin Gaye

  2. Stevie Wonder

  3. Smokey Robinson

  4. Gladys Knight & the Pips
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marvin Gaye had the hit song 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' in 1968.

Multiple choice

Which Motown artist had the hit song 'My Girl'?

  1. The Temptations

  2. The Four Tops

  3. Smokey Robinson

  4. The Jackson 5
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Temptations had the hit song 'My Girl' in 1965.

Multiple choice

Which Motown artist had the hit song 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone'?

  1. The Temptations

  2. The Four Tops

  3. Smokey Robinson

  4. The Jackson 5
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Temptations had the hit song 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone' in 1972.

Multiple choice

Which Motown artist had the hit song 'I'll Be There'?

  1. The Temptations

  2. The Four Tops

  3. Michael Jackson

  4. The Jackson 5
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Jackson 5 had the hit song 'I'll Be There' in 1970.

Multiple choice

Who is known for producing hits for artists like Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey?

  1. Max Martin

  2. Jack Antonoff

  3. Dr. Luke

  4. Timbaland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jack Antonoff is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his work with Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and St. Vincent.

Multiple choice

Who produced the album "1989" by Taylor Swift?

  1. Max Martin

  2. Jack Antonoff

  3. Ryan Tedder

  4. Shellback
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Max Martin is a Swedish songwriter and record producer. He is one of the most successful producers in pop music history, having written or co-written 25 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles.

Multiple choice

Which producer is known for his work with artists like Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera?

  1. Rodney Jerkins

  2. Swizz Beatz

  3. Dr. Luke

  4. Pharrell Williams
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Luke is an American record producer, songwriter, and music executive. He is known for his work with artists such as Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Katy Perry.

Multiple choice

Who produced the album "Lemonade" by Beyoncé?

  1. Jack Antonoff

  2. Mike Will Made It

  3. Diplo

  4. The Weeknd
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mike Will Made It is an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ. He is known for his work with artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Kanye West.

Multiple choice

Who produced the album "÷" by Ed Sheeran?

  1. Benny Blanco

  2. Ryan Tedder

  3. Shellback

  4. Mike Will Made It
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Benny Blanco is an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ. He is known for his work with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and Halsey.

Multiple choice

Which producer is behind hits like "Despacito" and "Shape of You"?

  1. Luis Fonsi

  2. Daddy Yankee

  3. Ed Sheeran

  4. Justin Bieber
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Luis Fonsi is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for his work with artists such as Daddy Yankee, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber.