General Awareness

Music and Dance Artists

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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 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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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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Explanation

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