General Awareness

Music and Dance Artists

1,613 Questions

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 of the following Hip Hop and Rap songs has the most views on YouTube?

  1. Despacito

  2. Shape of You

  3. See You Again

  4. Gangnam Style
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Explanation

Despacito is the most-viewed song on YouTube, with over 7 billion views.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Hip Hop and Rap artists has won the most Grammy Awards?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. Kanye West

  3. Eminem

  4. Beyoncé
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Explanation

Jay-Z has won the most Grammy Awards of any Hip Hop and Rap artist, with 21 awards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Hip Hop and Rap artists has the most followers on Instagram?

  1. Drake

  2. Justin Bieber

  3. Selena Gomez

  4. Cristiano Ronaldo
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Explanation

Drake has the most followers on Instagram of any Hip Hop and Rap artist, with over 100 million followers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Hip Hop and Rap artists has the most followers on Twitter?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Katy Perry

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Barack Obama
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Explanation

Kanye West has the most followers on Twitter of any Hip Hop and Rap artist, with over 30 million followers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Hip Hop and Rap artists has the most monthly listeners on Spotify?

  1. Drake

  2. Ed Sheeran

  3. Ariana Grande

  4. Post Malone
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Explanation

Drake has the most monthly listeners on Spotify of any Hip Hop and Rap artist, with over 50 million monthly listeners.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Hip Hop and Rap artists has the most subscribers on YouTube?

  1. PewDiePie

  2. T-Series

  3. Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes

  4. Vlad and Niki
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Explanation

PewDiePie is the most subscribed YouTuber of all time, with over 100 million subscribers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Hip Hop and Rap artists has the most views on TikTok?

  1. Charli D'Amelio

  2. Addison Rae

  3. Khaby Lame

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

Charli D'Amelio is the most viewed TikToker of all time, with over 100 million views.

Multiple choice

Which podcast features interviews with swing dance legends?

  1. Swingin' the Dream

  2. The Lindy Hop Show

  3. Swing Out Loud

  4. Swing City Radio
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Explanation

Swingin' the Dream features interviews with swing dance legends.

Multiple choice

Which artist released their debut album on Palm Tree Records in 2017?

  1. Kygo

  2. Alan Walker

  3. Martin Garrix

  4. Don Diablo
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Explanation

Kygo released his debut album, "Cloud Nine", on Palm Tree Records in 2017.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Palm Tree Records' sub-label focused on hip hop and R&B music?

  1. Palm Tree Hip Hop

  2. Palm Tree R&B

  3. Palm Tree Urban

  4. Palm Tree Soul
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Palm Tree Records has a sub-label called Palm Tree Urban, which focuses on hip hop and R&B music.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the song " Firestone" on Palm Tree Records in 2014?

  1. Kygo

  2. Alan Walker

  3. Martin Garrix

  4. Don Diablo
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Explanation

Kygo released the song "Firestone" on Palm Tree Records in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the song "Stole the Show" on Palm Tree Records in 2015?

  1. Kygo

  2. Alan Walker

  3. Martin Garrix

  4. Don Diablo
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Explanation

Kygo released the song "Stole the Show" on Palm Tree Records in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which song was the first to reach one billion streams on Spotify?

  1. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  2. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  3. One Dance by Drake

  4. Closer by The Chainsmokers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shape of You was the first song to reach one billion streams on Spotify in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which dance music club in London, England, is known for its Funktion-One sound system?

  1. Fabric

  2. Ministry of Sound

  3. XOYO

  4. Egg London
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Explanation

Fabric is known for its Funktion-One sound system and has hosted some of the biggest names in electronic music.

Multiple choice

Which music venue in New York City is known for its association with hip hop and has hosted performances by legendary hip hop artists such as Jay-Z and Nas?

  1. The Apollo Theater

  2. The Fillmore Auditorium

  3. The Blue Note Jazz Club

  4. The Webster Hall
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

The Apollo Theater is a historic theater in Harlem, New York City, that is known for its association with hip hop. It has been a major center for hip hop music since the 1970s and has hosted performances by legendary hip hop artists such as Jay-Z, Nas, and Biggie Smalls.