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 songs was released on Musical Freedom?

  1. The Right Song

  2. Wake Me Up

  3. Animals

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above songs were released on Musical Freedom.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs was released on AVA Recordings?

  1. The Acid

  2. Hypnotized

  3. Elements of Life

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above songs were released on AVA Recordings.

Multiple choice

Which of the following artists has released music on Songbird?

  1. Nora En Pure

  2. Vintage Culture

  3. Yotto

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above artists have released music on Songbird.

Multiple choice

In 2017, Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé collaborated on a chart-topping single. What was its title?

  1. Perfect

  2. Shape of You

  3. Castle on the Hill

  4. Thinking Out Loud
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé's "Perfect" was a global hit, reaching the top of charts in numerous countries and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Multiple choice

Which collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper took the world by storm in 2018?

  1. Shallow

  2. Born This Way

  3. Bad Romance

  4. Poker Face
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's "Shallow" from the movie "A Star Is Born" became a massive hit, winning an Academy Award and topping charts worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which collaboration between Justin Bieber and Luis Fonsi broke records and became a global phenomenon in 2017?

  1. Despacito

  2. Sorry

  3. Love Yourself

  4. What Do You Mean?
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Justin Bieber's remix of Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" became a worldwide sensation, breaking streaming records and topping charts in numerous countries.

Multiple choice

Which collaboration between Rihanna and Calvin Harris topped charts worldwide in 2016?

  1. This Is What You Came For

  2. We Found Love

  3. Work

  4. Umbrella
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rihanna and Calvin Harris' "This Is What You Came For" was a massive hit, reaching the top of charts in numerous countries and becoming one of the best-selling singles of 2016.

Multiple choice

Which collaboration between Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera became a chart-topping hit in 2011?

  1. Moves Like Jagger

  2. Sugar

  3. This Love

  4. She Will Be Loved
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera's "Moves Like Jagger" was a global smash, reaching the top of charts in numerous countries and becoming one of the best-selling singles of 2011.

Multiple choice

Which collaboration between Drake and Rihanna topped charts worldwide in 2016?

  1. Work

  2. One Dance

  3. Controlla

  4. Too Good
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Drake and Rihanna's "Work" was a global smash, reaching the top of charts in numerous countries and becoming one of the best-selling singles of 2016.

Multiple choice

Which female rock singer is known for her distinctive raspy voice and powerful vocal performances, often incorporating blues and soul elements into her music?

  1. Janis Joplin

  2. Tina Turner

  3. Grace Slick

  4. Stevie Nicks
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Janis Joplin, the iconic rock singer, is known for her distinctive raspy voice and powerful vocal performances, often incorporating blues and soul elements into her music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the electronic music album that was banned in several countries due to its political content?

  1. The Wall

  2. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

  3. Dark Side of the Moon

  4. Nevermind
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pink Floyd's album 'The Wall' was banned in several countries due to its political content and criticism of authoritarianism.

Multiple choice

Which electronic music artist is known for their political activism and support for various social causes?

  1. Bob Dylan

  2. Bruce Springsteen

  3. Madonna

  4. Lady Gaga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lady Gaga is known for her political activism and support for various social causes, including LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness.

Multiple choice

What was the first album released on Aftermath Entertainment?

  1. The Chronic

  2. Doggystyle

  3. Above the Rim

  4. Murder Was the Case
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chronic was the first album released on Aftermath Entertainment in 1992.

Multiple choice

Which album by Eminem was released on Aftermath Entertainment?

  1. Infinite

  2. The Slim Shady LP

  3. The Marshall Mathers LP

  4. Relapse
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Slim Shady LP was Eminem's first album to be released on Aftermath Entertainment in 1999.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the first Juno Award for Album of the Year in 1970?

  1. Gordon Lightfoot

  2. Anne Murray

  3. Leonard Cohen

  4. The Guess Who
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gordon Lightfoot won the first Juno Award for Album of the Year in 1970 for his album "If You Could Read My Mind".