General Awareness

Music and Dance Artists

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This hub covers important questions on music and dance artists across various genres. It includes trivia on musicians, iconic albums, and cultural milestones. These topics are frequently asked in the general awareness sections of competitive exams.

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Music and Dance Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Which artist released the remix album \"Ctrl\" in 2017?

  1. SZA

  2. Solange

  3. Jhene Aiko

  4. Kehlani
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Ctrl was SZA's debut studio album, released in 2017. It featured a variety of remixes and reinterpretations of songs from her previous EPs and mixtapes.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the remix album \"Blonde\" in 2016?

  1. Frank Ocean

  2. Tyler, the Creator

  3. Earl Sweatshirt

  4. Hodgy Beats
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Blonde was Frank Ocean's second studio album, released in 2016. It featured a variety of remixes and reinterpretations of songs from his previous mixtape, \"Channel Orange.\"

Multiple choice

What is the name of the remix album released by Kendrick Lamar in 2017?

  1. good kid, m.A.A.d city

  2. To Pimp a Butterfly

  3. untitled unmastered.

  4. DAMN.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

untitled unmastered. was Kendrick Lamar's fourth studio album, released in 2016. It featured a variety of remixes and reinterpretations of songs from his previous albums.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the remix album \"The Life of Pablo\" in 2016?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Jay-Z

  3. 50 Cent

  4. Eminem
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The Life of Pablo was Kanye West's seventh studio album, released in 2016. It featured a variety of remixes and reinterpretations of songs from his previous albums.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the remix album \"Scorpion\" in 2018?

  1. Drake

  2. Jay-Z

  3. 50 Cent

  4. Eminem
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Scorpion was Drake's fifth studio album, released in 2018. It featured a variety of remixes and reinterpretations of songs from his previous albums.

Multiple choice

Which hip-hop legend's autobiography provides an intimate look into his life, from his childhood in Brooklyn to his rise to fame as a rap mogul?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. Kanye West

  3. Eminem

  4. 50 Cent
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Jay-Z's autobiography, 'Decoded,' offers a personal account of his life, from his early days in the Marcy Projects to his success as a rapper, entrepreneur, and cultural icon.

Multiple choice

In his autobiography, which reggae legend shares his experiences as a pioneer of the genre and his journey from Jamaica to global fame?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Peter Tosh

  3. Bunny Wailer

  4. Lee Scratch Perry
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Bob Marley's autobiography, 'Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley,' tells the story of his rise from his early days in Trenchtown, Jamaica, to his success as a global reggae icon and a symbol of peace and unity.

Multiple choice

Which hip-hop legend's autobiography shares his experiences as a founding member of N.W.A. and his journey from Compton to global fame?

  1. Dr. Dre

  2. Ice Cube

  3. Eazy-E

  4. MC Ren
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ice Cube's autobiography, 'Ice Cube: A Memoir,' provides a unique and personal perspective on his life as a founding member of N.W.A. and his experiences as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Dr. Dre was released in 1992 and featured the hit singles "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" and "Let Me Ride"?

  1. The Chronic

  2. 2001

  3. Compton

  4. Straight Outta Compton
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The Chronic was Dr. Dre's solo debut album and is considered a classic in the hip hop genre.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop group released the album "Illmatic" in 1994, which is often regarded as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time?

  1. Wu-Tang Clan

  2. N.W.A

  3. A Tribe Called Quest

  4. Nas
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Illmatic was Nas's debut album and is known for its introspective lyrics and innovative production.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Snoop Dogg was released in 1993 and featured the hit singles "Gin and Juice" and "Who Am I (What's My Name)"?

  1. Doggystyle

  2. Tha Doggfather

  3. No Limit Top Dogg

  4. Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss
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Doggystyle was Snoop Dogg's debut album and was a critical and commercial success.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by OutKast was released in 1996 and featured the hit singles "Elevators (Me & You)" and "Rosa Parks"?

  1. ATLiens

  2. Aquemini

  3. Stankonia

  4. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
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ATLiens was OutKast's second studio album and is known for its innovative production and eclectic sound.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Wu-Tang Clan was released in 1993 and featured the hit singles "C.R.E.A.M." and "Protect Ya Neck"?

  1. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

  2. Wu-Tang Forever

  3. The W

  4. Iron Flag
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Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was Wu-Tang Clan's debut album and is considered a classic in the hip hop genre.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by The Notorious B.I.G. was released in 1994 and featured the hit singles "Juicy" and "Big Poppa"?

  1. Ready to Die

  2. Life After Death

  3. Born Again

  4. Duets: The Final Chapter
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Ready to Die was The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album and is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by A Tribe Called Quest was released in 1990 and featured the hit singles "Can I Kick It?" and "Bonita Applebum"?

  1. People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm

  2. The Low End Theory

  3. Midnight Marauders

  4. Beats, Rhymes and Life
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm was A Tribe Called Quest's debut album and is known for its innovative production and eclectic sound.