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

Who is the founder of the gospel group Commissioned?

  1. Fred Hammond

  2. Michael Brooks

  3. Marvin Winans

  4. Walter Hawkins
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Fred Hammond is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and producer who founded the gospel group Commissioned in the 1980s.

Multiple choice

Which gospel singer was known for his soulful vocals and hits like "I Need You Now"?

  1. Marvin Sapp

  2. Donnie McClurkin

  3. Kirk Franklin

  4. Fred Hammond
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Marvin Sapp is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor who gained popularity in the 1990s with hits like "I Need You Now" and "Never Would Have Made It".

Multiple choice

Which gospel singer was known for his soulful vocals and hits like "I Believe"?

  1. Donnie McClurkin

  2. Marvin Sapp

  3. Fred Hammond

  4. Kirk Franklin
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Donnie McClurkin is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor who gained popularity in the 1990s with hits like "I Believe" and "Stand".

Multiple choice

Who is widely considered to be the 'Godfather of Breakdancing'?

  1. James Brown

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Don Campbell

  4. George Clinton
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Explanation

Don Campbell, also known as 'Don Cornelius', is credited with popularizing breakdancing through his television show 'Soul Train'.

Multiple choice

Which dance music artist released the iconic track "Levels" in 2011?

  1. Avicii

  2. Skrillex

  3. David Guetta

  4. Afrojack
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Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer, gained international recognition with his hit song "Levels", which became a global sensation and helped popularize the progressive house genre.

Multiple choice

Which dance music duo released the hit song "Get Lucky" in 2013?

  1. Daft Punk

  2. Swedish House Mafia

  3. Justice

  4. Deadmau5
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Daft Punk, the French electronic music duo, collaborated with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers to create the disco-infused track "Get Lucky", which became a global smash hit.

Multiple choice

Which dance music producer and DJ is known for his signature "Swedish House Mafia" sound?

  1. Axwell

  2. Sebastian Ingrosso

  3. Steve Angello

  4. All of the above
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Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello are the three members of the Swedish House Mafia, a group that gained immense popularity in the early 2010s with their progressive house and electro house productions.

Multiple choice

Which dance music artist released the hit song "Sandstorm" in 2000?

  1. Darude

  2. ATB

  3. Paul van Dyk

  4. Armin van Buuren
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Darude, a Finnish DJ and producer, gained international fame with his trance anthem "Sandstorm", which became a global hit and is still considered a classic in the dance music world.

Multiple choice

Which dance music artist released the hit song "Levels" in 2011?

  1. Avicii

  2. Skrillex

  3. David Guetta

  4. Afrojack
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Explanation

Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer, gained international recognition with his hit song "Levels", which became a global sensation and helped popularize the progressive house genre.

Multiple choice

Which dance music duo released the hit song "Get Lucky" in 2013?

  1. Daft Punk

  2. Swedish House Mafia

  3. Justice

  4. Deadmau5
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Explanation

Daft Punk, the French electronic music duo, collaborated with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers to create the disco-infused track "Get Lucky", which became a global smash hit.

Multiple choice

Which dance music producer and DJ is known for his signature "Swedish House Mafia" sound?

  1. Axwell

  2. Sebastian Ingrosso

  3. Steve Angello

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello are the three members of the Swedish House Mafia, a group that gained immense popularity in the early 2010s with their progressive house and electro house productions.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the record label established in 2013?

  1. Skrillex

  2. Avicii

  3. Diplo

  4. Calvin Harris
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Explanation

Diplo, known for his unique blend of electronic dance music, founded the record label in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which artist released their debut album on Mad Decent in 2013?

  1. Major Lazer

  2. Skrillex

  3. Porter Robinson

  4. Jack Ü
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Major Lazer, a collaborative project led by Diplo, released their debut album titled "Free the Universe" on Mad Decent in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the hit single "Lean On" on Mad Decent in 2015?

  1. Major Lazer

  2. Skrillex

  3. Diplo

  4. Jack Ü
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Major Lazer's hit single "Lean On," featuring MØ and DJ Snake, was released on Mad Decent in 2015, becoming a global sensation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sub-label of Mad Decent focused on hip-hop and R&B music?

  1. Jeffree's

  2. Fools Gold

  3. Mad Zoo

  4. Very Mad
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Jeffree's is the sub-label of Mad Decent dedicated to hip-hop and R&B music, showcasing Diplo's diverse musical interests.