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 artist released the album "Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü" on Mad Decent in 2015?

  1. Major Lazer

  2. Skrillex

  3. Diplo

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

Jack Ü, a collaborative project between Skrillex and Diplo, released their debut album titled "Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü" on Mad Decent in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "Diplo & Friends" on Mad Decent in 2015?

  1. Major Lazer

  2. Skrillex

  3. Diplo

  4. Jack Ü
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Diplo released the compilation album "Diplo & Friends" on Mad Decent in 2015, featuring collaborations with various artists.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "Mad Decent Vol. 1" on Mad Decent in 2013?

  1. Major Lazer

  2. Skrillex

  3. Diplo

  4. Jack Ü
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Diplo released the compilation album "Mad Decent Vol. 1" on his own label in 2013, showcasing the diverse sounds associated with Mad Decent.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü" on Mad Decent in 2015?

  1. Major Lazer

  2. Skrillex

  3. Diplo

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

Jack Ü, a collaborative project between Skrillex and Diplo, released their debut album titled "Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü" on Mad Decent in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop artist was involved in a highly publicized feud with Tupac Shakur?

  1. The Notorious B.I.G.

  2. Dr. Dre

  3. Snoop Dogg

  4. Ice Cube
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur were involved in a highly publicized feud that culminated in their deaths in 1996 and 1997, respectively.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial album "Illmatic" in 1994?

  1. Wu-Tang Clan

  2. A Tribe Called Quest

  3. N.W.A

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

Nas released his debut album, "Illmatic", in 1994, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop artist was convicted of tax evasion in 2005?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. 50 Cent

  3. Lil Wayne

  4. Snoop Dogg
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jay-Z was convicted of tax evasion in 2005 and served a brief prison sentence.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial song "Cop Killer" in 1992?

  1. N.W.A

  2. Public Enemy

  3. Ice Cube

  4. Wu-Tang Clan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ice Cube released the controversial song "Cop Killer" in 1992, which led to calls for his arrest and a boycott of his music.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop artist was shot and killed in 1996?

  1. Tupac Shakur

  2. The Notorious B.I.G.

  3. Eazy-E

  4. Big L
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial album "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" in 1993?

  1. Wu-Tang Clan

  2. A Tribe Called Quest

  3. N.W.A

  4. Public Enemy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)", in 1993, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop artist was convicted of murder in 1995?

  1. Suge Knight

  2. Marion "Suge" Knight

  3. Dr. Dre

  4. Snoop Dogg
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Marion "Suge" Knight was convicted of murder in 1995 for running over a man with his car.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial song "Fuck tha Police" in 1988?

  1. N.W.A

  2. Public Enemy

  3. Ice Cube

  4. Wu-Tang Clan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

N.W.A released the controversial song "Fuck tha Police" in 1988, which led to calls for their arrest and a boycott of their music.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop artist was convicted of assault in 2009?

  1. Chris Brown

  2. Kanye West

  3. Lil Wayne

  4. 50 Cent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chris Brown was convicted of assault in 2009 for attacking his then-girlfriend, Rihanna.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial album "Straight Outta Compton" in 1988?

  1. N.W.A

  2. Public Enemy

  3. Ice Cube

  4. Wu-Tang Clan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

N.W.A released their debut album, "Straight Outta Compton", in 1988, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop artist was convicted of drug possession in 2007?

  1. Lil Wayne

  2. 50 Cent

  3. Snoop Dogg

  4. Jay-Z
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lil Wayne was convicted of drug possession in 2007 and served a brief prison sentence.