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.
Hip hop artistsMusic genresAlbum releasesMotown groupsMusic trivia
Music and Dance Artists Questions
-
Tony Blackburn
-
White Suchitra
-
Black Cot
-
Browny
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Tony Blackburn was the first DJ to be heard on BBC Radio 1 when it launched on September 30, 1967. His opening show began with 'Flowers in the Rain' by The Move, making him a historic figure in British broadcasting.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The stage name of American rapper LL Cool J stands for Ladies Love Cool James. He adopted the moniker early in his hip hop career.
-
SNOOP DOG
-
AKON
-
BOHEMIA
-
JAZZY B
A,C
Correct answer
Explanation
Akshay Kumar collaborated with Bohemia for the song 'Chandni Chowk To China' and other tracks. While Snoop Dogg collaborations in Bollywood exist, specific documented collaborations between Akshay and Snoop Dogg are not well-verified in mainstream sources.
-
Snoop Dogg
-
Lil' Wayne
-
Ja Rule
-
Jamie Kennedy
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Lil' Wayne performed the verse on Push from Insomniac, showcasing his distinctive lyrical flow and delivery. The track appears on the Insomniac album, featuring Wayne's signature style over the beat.
-
Booth
-
50 cent
-
usher
-
soujia boy
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1865. Booth was a Confederate sympathizer who believed killing Lincoln would help the South. The other options are names of musicians, not the assassin.
-
Tool
-
Eminem
-
Snoop dog
-
Enrique
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Enrique Iglesias is the correct answer for the song 'Addicted'. The song was released in 2003 on his album 'Seven' and became one of his popular international hits. Tool, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg are all artists from different genres - Tool is progressive metal, Eminem is hip-hop, and Snoop Dogg is West Coast hip-hop.
-
linkin park
-
eminem
-
megadeath
-
nikelback
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Points of Authority' is a track by Linkin Park from their debut album Hybrid Theory. Eminem is rap, Megadeth is thrash metal, and Nickelback is post-grunge - none match this nu-metal/rap-rock song.
-
Snoop dog and Pharrell
-
Sean Paul and Chingy
-
G-Unit
-
Dr. Dre and Tupac
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Drop It Like It's Hot is a 2004 hip-hop song by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell Williams. The track was produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell's production duo with Chad Hugo) and became a major hit, reaching the top 10 on Billboard charts. Sean Paul, Chingy, G-Unit, Dr. Dre, and Tupac are not associated with this specific song.
-
Booker T
-
X-Pac
-
HHH
-
Shemaus
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Booker T's signature finishing move is the Scissor Kick, a spinning heel kick variation. X-Pac, Triple H, and Sheamus are not associated with this specific move.
-
Lovebug Starski
-
Jazzy Jay
-
Afrika Bambaataa
-
Keith "Cowboy" Wiggins
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Keith 'Cowboy' Wiggins, a member of the hip-hop group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, is credited with coining the term 'hip-hop' in the late 1970s. He used it to mock a friend who had joined the Army, but the term caught on and became the name for the emerging cultural movement. The term later came to encompass the four elements: MCing, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti art.
-
Lovebug Starski
-
Jazzy Jay
-
Keith "Cowboy" Wiggins
-
Afrika Bambaataa
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Keith 'Cowboy' Wiggins, a member of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, is credited with creating the term 'hip-hop' in the late 1970s. He reportedly used the term to mock a friend who had just joined the Army, alternating between saying 'hip' and 'hop' in a rhythm that later became the foundation of hip-hop music and culture.
-
Tupac Shakur
-
Aaliyah
-
Notorious B.I.G.
-
Kurt Cobain
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The song "I'll Be Missing You" (1997) was a tribute to Notorious B.I.G., who was murdered in March 1997. Puff Daddy was his close friend and collaborator. Other options died in different contexts (Tupac: 1996 shooting; Aaliyah: 2001 plane crash; Cobain: 1994 suicide).
-
50 Cent
-
Chamillionaire
-
Nelly
-
Eminem
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Stan is Eminem's 2000 hit song about an obsessive fan, featuring Dido. It's considered one of his most storytelling-driven tracks and is widely referenced in pop culture for its narrative structure.
-
Donald
-
Eric
-
Anthony
-
He didn't have a middle name
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Kurt Cobain's full name was Kurt Donald Cobain. This is documented biographical information about the Nirvana frontman. The other options (Eric, Anthony) are incorrect, and he did have a middle name.
-
Marshall Bruce Mathers
-
Marshall Bruce Mathers I
-
Marshall Bruce Mathers II
-
Marshall Bruce Mathers III
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Eminem's real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, named after his father. The other options are incorrect because they omit the suffix "III" or use incorrect numerals.