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

Who sang the upbeat dance track "Poison" in 1990?

  1. Bell Biv DeVoe

  2. New Edition

  3. Jodeci

  4. Guy
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Explanation

Bell Biv DeVoe's energetic performance and the song's infectious beat made "Poison" a dance floor anthem, becoming one of the group's signature songs.

Multiple choice

Which R&B group released the hit single "All My Life" in 1998?

  1. K-Ci & JoJo

  2. Boyz II Men

  3. Jodeci

  4. New Edition
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Explanation

K-Ci & JoJo's soulful vocals and the song's romantic lyrics made "All My Life" a massive hit, becoming one of the group's most iconic songs.

Multiple choice

Who sang the upbeat dance track "I Got 5 on It" in 1995?

  1. Luniz

  2. Dr. Dre

  3. Snoop Dogg

  4. Warren G
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Explanation

Luniz's laid-back flow and the song's catchy beat made "I Got 5 on It" a West Coast classic, becoming one of the defining songs of the '90s.

Multiple choice

Which R&B group released the hit single "I'll Be Missing You" in 1997?

  1. Puff Daddy & the Family

  2. 112

  3. Mase

  4. The Notorious B.I.G.
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Explanation

Puff Daddy & the Family's emotional tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. made "I'll Be Missing You" a global hit, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Multiple choice

Which R&B artist popularized the dance move known as the "Crank That (Soulja Boy)"?

  1. Usher

  2. Chris Brown

  3. Soulja Boy

  4. Ne-Yo
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Soulja Boy made the "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" dance move famous in his 2007 hit song of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which R&B singer-songwriter released a song called "Drop It Low" that features a dance move of the same name?

  1. Usher

  2. Chris Brown

  3. Ne-Yo

  4. Trey Songz
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Explanation

Trey Songz popularized the "Drop It Low" dance move with his 2009 hit song of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which R&B artist released a song called "My Boo" that features a dance move of the same name?

  1. Usher

  2. Chris Brown

  3. Ne-Yo

  4. Ghost Town DJs
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ghost Town DJs popularized the "My Boo" dance move with their 2006 hit song of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which R&B artist popularized the dance move known as the "Wobble"?

  1. V.I.C.

  2. Bobby Shmurda

  3. Silento

  4. Rae Sremmurd
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Explanation

V.I.C. popularized the "Wobble" dance move with his 2010 hit song of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which R&B artist popularized the dance move known as the "Teach Me How to Dougie"?

  1. Cali Swag District

  2. Soulja Boy

  3. Lil' Wil

  4. Ying Yang Twins
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Explanation

Cali Swag District popularized the "Teach Me How to Dougie" dance move with their 2010 hit song of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which R&B artist popularized the dance move known as the "Nae Nae"?

  1. Silento

  2. Bobby Shmurda

  3. Rae Sremmurd

  4. V.I.C.

  5. Soulja Boy
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Explanation

Silento popularized the "Nae Nae" dance move with his 2015 hit song of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which historical event is often associated with the rise of hip hop music in the 1970s?

  1. The Vietnam War

  2. The Watergate scandal

  3. The oil crisis

  4. The civil rights movement
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Explanation

The civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s played a significant role in the development of hip hop music. Hip hop emerged as a form of expression for young African Americans and Latinos in urban areas, who were facing social and economic challenges. Hip hop music addressed issues such as racism, poverty, and violence, and it became a powerful tool for social change.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his contributions to the rap genre?

  1. Eminem

  2. Tupac Shakur

  3. The Notorious B.I.G.

  4. Jay-Z
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Explanation

Eminem is considered one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, known for his complex lyrics and storytelling abilities.

Multiple choice

Which musician is associated with the genre of electronic dance music (EDM)?

  1. David Guetta

  2. Skrillex

  3. Avicii

  4. Martin Garrix
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Explanation

David Guetta is a French DJ and producer who is considered one of the pioneers of EDM and has achieved global success with his energetic live performances.

Multiple choice

Which artist founded the vanity label Death Row Records?

  1. Dr. Dre

  2. Suge Knight

  3. Snoop Dogg

  4. Tupac Shakur
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Suge Knight founded Death Row Records in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which artist founded the vanity label Cash Money Records?

  1. Lil Wayne

  2. Birdman

  3. Juvenile

  4. Mannie Fresh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Birdman founded Cash Money Records in 1991.