General Awareness

Music and Artists

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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 of the following is an example of a remix album that was critically acclaimed?

  1. The Grey Album

  2. Endtroducing.....

  3. Since I Left You

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Grey Album, Endtroducing....., and Since I Left You are all remix albums that were critically acclaimed, receiving praise for their innovative and creative approach to remixing.

Multiple choice

Who released the song "No Scrubs" in 1999, which became a crossover hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. TLC

  2. Destiny's Child

  3. En Vogue

  4. SWV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

"No Scrubs" was released as the second single from TLC's third album, "FanMail," and it became one of the group's most successful songs.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" in 1998, which won five Grammy Awards?

  1. Lauryn Hill

  2. Erykah Badu

  3. Mary J. Blige

  4. Janet Jackson
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A Correct answer
Explanation

"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" was Lauryn Hill's debut solo album, and it was a critical and commercial success, winning five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

Multiple choice

Who released the song "The Boy Is Mine" in 1998, which became a crossover hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Brandy

  2. Monica

  3. Whitney Houston

  4. Mariah Carey
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Correct answer
Explanation

"The Boy Is Mine" was released as the lead single from Brandy and Monica's collaborative album, "The Boy Is Mine," and it became the first song by a female duo to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album (1989) in 2014?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Ed Sheeran

  3. Adele

  4. Justin Bieber
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift's (1989) album was released in 2014 and featured hit singles like \"Shake It Off\" and \"Blank Space\"

Multiple choice

Who released the album (25) in 2015?

  1. Adele

  2. Bruno Mars

  3. Drake

  4. Kendrick Lamar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Adele's (25) album, released in 2015, broke sales records and won numerous awards, including Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards.

Multiple choice

Which artist's album (÷) (Divide) was released in 2017?

  1. Ed Sheeran

  2. Sam Smith

  3. Shawn Mendes

  4. Justin Bieber
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ed Sheeran's (÷) album, released in 2017, featured hit singles like \"Shape of You\" and \"Perfect\"

Multiple choice

Who released the album (Reputation) in 2017?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Demi Lovato

  4. Selena Gomez
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift's (Reputation) album, released in 2017, marked a departure from her previous pop sound and explored themes of self-empowerment and resilience.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album (Thank U, Next) in 2019?

  1. Ariana Grande

  2. Billie Eilish

  3. Dua Lipa

  4. Camila Cabello
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ariana Grande's (Thank U, Next) album, released in 2019, featured hit singles like \"7 Rings\" and \"Thank U, Next\"

Multiple choice

Who released the album (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?) in 2019?

  1. Billie Eilish

  2. Olivia Rodrigo

  3. Lorde

  4. Halsey
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Billie Eilish's debut album (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?), released in 2019, gained critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album (Fine Line) in 2019?

  1. Harry Styles

  2. Shawn Mendes

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Troye Sivan
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Explanation

Harry Styles' (Fine Line) album, released in 2019, marked his transition from being a member of One Direction to a successful solo artist.

Multiple choice

Who released the album (Future Nostalgia) in 2020?

  1. Dua Lipa

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Miley Cyrus

  4. Katy Perry
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Explanation

Dua Lipa's (Future Nostalgia) album, released in 2020, was a critical and commercial success, featuring hit singles like \"Don't Start Now\" and \"Levitating\"

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album (Chromatica) in 2020?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Taylor Swift

  4. Beyoncé
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Explanation

Lady Gaga's (Chromatica) album, released in 2020, explored themes of love, healing, and resilience through a mix of pop and electronic music.

Multiple choice

Who released the album (Folklore) in 2020?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Olivia Rodrigo

  3. Lorde

  4. Phoebe Bridgers
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift's (Folklore) album, released in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcased her songwriting skills and featured collaborations with artists like Bon Iver and Aaron Dessner.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album (After Hours) in 2020?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. Justin Bieber

  3. Drake

  4. Post Malone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Weeknd's (After Hours) album, released in 2020, featured hit singles like \"Blinding Lights\" and \"Heartless\"