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 (The Life of Pablo) in 2016?

  1. Kendrick Lamar

  2. J. Cole

  3. Drake

  4. Kanye West
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Explanation

Kanye West's (The Life of Pablo) was released in 2016 and featured collaborations with various artists.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album (DAMN.) in 2017?

  1. Kendrick Lamar

  2. J. Cole

  3. Drake

  4. Kanye West
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Explanation

Kendrick Lamar's (DAMN.) was released in 2017 and won a Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album (Astroworld) in 2018?

  1. Travis Scott

  2. J. Cole

  3. Drake

  4. Kanye West
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Explanation

Travis Scott's (Astroworld) was released in 2018 and featured collaborations with various artists.

Multiple choice

Who is known for the song (God's Plan) released in 2018?

  1. Drake

  2. Travis Scott

  3. J. Cole

  4. Kanye West
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Explanation

Drake's (God's Plan) was a global hit in 2018 and broke several streaming records.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album (Igor) in 2019?

  1. Tyler, the Creator

  2. J. Cole

  3. Drake

  4. Kanye West
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Explanation

Tyler, the Creator's (Igor) was released in 2019 and was praised for its innovative and experimental sound.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the song by N.W.A that was banned by several radio stations in the United States in 1989?

  1. Straight Outta Compton

  2. Gangsta Gangsta

  3. Fuck tha Police

  4. Express Yourself
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Explanation

N.W.A's song "Fuck tha Police" was banned by several radio stations in the United States in 1989 due to its controversial lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which musician was denied entry into the United Kingdom in 2003 due to his criminal record?

  1. Snoop Dogg

  2. Dr. Dre

  3. 50 Cent

  4. Jay-Z
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Explanation

Snoop Dogg was denied entry into the United Kingdom in 2003 due to his criminal record.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the song by Kendrick Lamar that was banned by several radio stations in the United States in 2015?

  1. Alright

  2. The Blacker the Berry

  3. i

  4. King Kunta
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Explanation

Kendrick Lamar's song "Alright" was banned by several radio stations in the United States in 2015 due to its controversial lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which musician was denied entry into the United States in 2017 due to his political views?

  1. Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def)

  2. Talib Kweli

  3. Common

  4. Lupe Fiasco
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Explanation

Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) was denied entry into the United States in 2017 due to his political views.

Multiple choice

Which Samba musician is known as the 'King of Samba'?

  1. João Gilberto

  2. Chico Buarque

  3. Jorge Ben Jor

  4. Cartola
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Explanation

Cartola is widely considered the 'King of Samba' for his significant contributions to the genre, including his iconic compositions and leadership of the Mangueira Samba school.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'King of Tap' and revolutionized tap dancing?

  1. Gregory Hines

  2. Bill Robinson

  3. Sammy Davis Jr.

  4. Savion Glover
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Explanation

Bill Robinson, also known as 'Bojangles,' is widely considered the 'King of Tap' for his innovative and energetic tap dancing style, which influenced generations of dancers.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Godfather of Soul' and revolutionized funk and soul music?

  1. James Brown

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Prince

  4. Stevie Wonder
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Explanation

James Brown, an American singer, dancer, and musician, is often referred to as the 'Godfather of Soul' for his influential contributions to funk and soul music, characterized by his energetic performances and innovative dance moves.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. Kanye West

  3. Eminem

  4. Kendrick Lamar
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Explanation

Jay-Z has won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album five times, more than any other artist.

Multiple choice

Which artist was the first to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album?

  1. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

  2. LL Cool J

  3. Run-D.M.C.

  4. Public Enemy
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Explanation

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince won the first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 1989 for their album 'He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper'.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most MTV Video Music Awards for Best Hip Hop Video?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Eminem

  3. Jay-Z

  4. Nelly
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Explanation

Kanye West has won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop Video six times, more than any other artist.