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 hip hop magazine was founded in 1988 by Jon Shecter?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

  4. Hip Hop Connection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Source is a hip hop magazine founded in 1988 by Jon Shecter.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 1990 by Kevin Powell?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

  4. Hip Hop Connection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hip Hop Connection was a hip hop magazine founded in 1990 by Kevin Powell.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 1993 by Chris Lighty?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

Rap Pages was a hip hop magazine founded in 1993 by Chris Lighty.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 1995 by Adam Bernard?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

Murder Dog was a hip hop magazine founded in 1995 by Adam Bernard.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 1996 by Benji B?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

  4. Hip Hop Connection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hip Hop Connection was a hip hop magazine founded in 1996 by Benji B.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 1997 by Sacha Jenkins?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

Ego Trip was a hip hop magazine founded in 1997 by Sacha Jenkins.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 1998 by Jeff Mao?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

Scratch was a hip hop magazine founded in 1998 by Jeff Mao.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 1999 by Andrew Barber?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

Complex is a hip hop magazine founded in 1999 by Andrew Barber.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 2002 by Noah Callahan-Bever?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

Pitchfork is a hip hop magazine founded in 2002 by Noah Callahan-Bever.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 2003 by Jayson Rodriguez?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

Mass Appeal is a hip hop magazine founded in 2003 by Jayson Rodriguez.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 2004 by Steve Stoute?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

The Fader is a hip hop magazine founded in 2004 by Steve Stoute.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 2005 by Adam Grandmaison?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

HipHopDX is a hip hop magazine founded in 2005 by Adam Grandmaison.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop magazine was founded in 2006 by Rob Markman?

  1. The Source

  2. XXL

  3. Vibe

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

MTV News is a hip hop magazine founded in 2006 by Rob Markman.

Multiple choice

Which DJ is known as the "Grandmaster" of Hip Hop?

  1. Grandmaster Flash

  2. Afrika Bambaataa

  3. Kool Herc

  4. DJ Jazzy Jeff
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kool Herc is widely regarded as the father of Hip Hop, having thrown the first block parties in the Bronx in the 1970s.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the first female Hip Hop DJ?

  1. DJ Kool Herc

  2. Grandmaster Flash

  3. Afrika Bambaataa

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

DJ Spinderella rose to fame as a member of the iconic group Salt-N-Pepa, becoming one of the first female DJs to gain widespread recognition.