General Awareness

Music and Dance Artists

1,739 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 artists has the most followers on Snapchat?

  1. Kylie Jenner

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Selena Gomez

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

Kylie Jenner is the most followed person on Snapchat, with over 100 million followers.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Which of the following artists has released music on Armada Music?

  1. Above & Beyond

  2. Gareth Emery

  3. Markus Schulz

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

All of the above artists have released music on Armada Music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following artists has not released music on Armada Music?

  1. Ferry Corsten

  2. Paul van Dyk

  3. Tiësto

  4. Deadmau5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Deadmau5 has not released music on Armada Music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following artists has released music on Armada Zouk?

  1. Vintage Culture

  2. Alok

  3. Cat Dealers

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

All of the above artists have released music on Armada Zouk.

Multiple choice

Who had a chart-topping comeback in 2002 with the album \"The Eminem Show\"?

  1. Eminem

  2. Jay-Z

  3. 50 Cent

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

Eminem's album \"The Eminem Show\" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in 2002, marking his second chart-topping album.

Multiple choice

Who remixed the song "Levels" by Avicii, creating a version that became a global hit in 2011?

  1. Skrillex

  2. Afrojack

  3. Deadmau5

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

Skrillex's remix of Avicii's "Levels" became a massive hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries and winning a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical.

Multiple choice

Which remix of a Rihanna song became a global hit and helped launch the career of DJ Khaled?

  1. Work (Remix) - Drake

  2. We Found Love (Remix) - Calvin Harris

  3. Umbrella (Remix) - Jay-Z

  4. Wild Thoughts (Remix) - Bryson Tiller
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

DJ Khaled's remix of Rihanna's "Wild Thoughts" featuring Bryson Tiller became a global hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries and helping to launch Khaled's career as a successful DJ and producer.