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 "3 Feet High and Rising" on Def Jam Recordings in 1989?

  1. De La Soul

  2. Run-D.M.C.

  3. LL Cool J

  4. Beastie Boys
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De La Soul released the album "3 Feet High and Rising" on Def Jam Recordings in 1989.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "Fear of a Black Planet" on Def Jam Recordings in 1990?

  1. Public Enemy

  2. Run-D.M.C.

  3. LL Cool J

  4. Beastie Boys
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Explanation

Public Enemy released the album "Fear of a Black Planet" on Def Jam Recordings in 1990.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "The Low End Theory" on Def Jam Recordings in 1991?

  1. A Tribe Called Quest

  2. Run-D.M.C.

  3. LL Cool J

  4. Beastie Boys
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Explanation

A Tribe Called Quest released the album "The Low End Theory" on Def Jam Recordings in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "Illmatic" on Def Jam Recordings in 1994?

  1. Nas

  2. Run-D.M.C.

  3. LL Cool J

  4. Beastie Boys
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Explanation

Nas released the album "Illmatic" on Def Jam Recordings in 1994.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "The Score" on Def Jam Recordings in 1996?

  1. The Fugees

  2. Run-D.M.C.

  3. LL Cool J

  4. Beastie Boys
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Explanation

The Fugees released the album "The Score" on Def Jam Recordings in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" on Def Jam Recordings in 1998?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. Run-D.M.C.

  3. LL Cool J

  4. Beastie Boys
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Explanation

Jay-Z released the album "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" on Def Jam Recordings in 1998.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "The Blueprint" on Def Jam Recordings in 2001?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. Run-D.M.C.

  3. LL Cool J

  4. Beastie Boys
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Explanation

Jay-Z released the album "The Blueprint" on Def Jam Recordings in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album "808s & Heartbreak" on Def Jam Recordings in 2008?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Run-D.M.C.

  3. LL Cool J

  4. Beastie Boys
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Explanation

Kanye West released the album "808s & Heartbreak" on Def Jam Recordings in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which NFL player released the rap album "Touchdown" in 2012?

  1. Tom Brady

  2. Peyton Manning

  3. Adrian Peterson

  4. Calvin Johnson
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Explanation

Adrian Peterson, the NFL running back, released the rap album "Touchdown" in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which NFL player released the rap album "The 6th Man" in 2015?

  1. Tom Brady

  2. Peyton Manning

  3. Antonio Brown

  4. Odell Beckham Jr.
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Explanation

Antonio Brown, the NFL wide receiver, released the rap album "The 6th Man" in 2015.

Multiple choice

Who is the basketball player who released the hip-hop album "Hoodie SZN" in 2018?

  1. LeBron James

  2. Kevin Durant

  3. Kyrie Irving

  4. Damian Lillard
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Explanation

Damian Lillard, the NBA point guard, released the hip-hop album "Hoodie SZN" in 2018.

Multiple choice

Which NFL player released the rap album "My Turn" in 2020?

  1. Tom Brady

  2. Patrick Mahomes

  3. Ezekiel Elliott

  4. Travis Kelce
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Explanation

Ezekiel Elliott, the NFL running back, released the rap album "My Turn" in 2020.

Multiple choice

Who is the basketball player who released the R&B album "Unguarded" in 2021?

  1. LeBron James

  2. Kevin Durant

  3. Stephen Curry

  4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Explanation

Stephen Curry, the NBA point guard, released the R&B album "Unguarded" in 2021.

Multiple choice

Who is considered to be the father of hip hop?

  1. Grandmaster Flash

  2. Afrika Bambaataa

  3. Kool Herc

  4. DJ Kool DJ Red Alert
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Explanation

Kool Herc is considered to be the father of hip hop because he is credited with creating the first hip hop party in 1973.

Multiple choice

Which of these artists is known for their experimental and innovative approach to electronic music production?

  1. Shpongle

  2. Ott

  3. Bluetech

  4. Emancipator
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Explanation

Shpongle, a British electronic music duo, is known for their psychedelic and experimental sound, often incorporating elements of world music and trance.