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 artist is known for the song 'Izzo (H.O.V.A.)'?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. Nas

  3. The Notorious B.I.G.

  4. DMX
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jay-Z is known for the song 'Izzo (H.O.V.A.)', which was released on his album 'The Blueprint' in 2001.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hip hop group that released the album 'The College Dropout' in 2004?

  1. Kanye West

  2. A Tribe Called Quest

  3. Nas

  4. The Notorious B.I.G.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kanye West released the album 'The College Dropout' in 2004, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop artist is known for the song 'Gold Digger'?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Jamie Foxx

  3. Ray Charles

  4. Otis Redding
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kanye West is known for the song 'Gold Digger', which was released on his album 'Late Registration' in 2005.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hip hop group that released the album 'Graduation' in 2007?

  1. Kanye West

  2. A Tribe Called Quest

  3. Nas

  4. The Notorious B.I.G.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kanye West released the album 'Graduation' in 2007, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which major label was responsible for the rise of hip hop in the 1980s?

  1. Def Jam Recordings

  2. Sugar Hill Records

  3. Tommy Boy Records

  4. Jive Records
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Def Jam Recordings, founded by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, was the label that signed Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and other early hip hop artists.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by King Gnu was released in 2020?

  1. Sympa

  2. Ceremony

  3. Tokyo Rendez-Vous

  4. Prayer X
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ceremony was King Gnu's second studio album, released on January 15, 2020.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the animated music video for 'Busta's Lament' in 1998?

  1. A Tribe Called Quest

  2. The Roots

  3. Wu-Tang Clan

  4. Busta Rhymes
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A Tribe Called Quest released the animated music video for 'Busta's Lament' in 1998, which was directed by Spike Jonze and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video in 1999.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common instrument used in Flamenco music?

  1. Guitar

  2. Violin

  3. Cante jondo

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

The guitar, cante jondo (singing), and castanets are all common instruments used in Flamenco music. The violin is not typically used.

Multiple choice

Which electronic music producer collaborated with Pharrell Williams on the hit single Get Lucky?

  1. David Guetta

  2. Avicii

  3. Skrillex

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

Giorgio Moroder, the Italian electronic music pioneer, collaborated with Pharrell Williams on the hit single Get Lucky, which was featured on Daft Punk's album Random Access Memories.

Multiple choice

The Swedish House Mafia is a collective of three DJs and producers. Which of the following is NOT a member?

  1. Sebastian Ingrosso

  2. Axwell

  3. Steve Angello

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

The Swedish House Mafia consists of Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, and Steve Angello. Eric Prydz is a Swedish DJ and producer, but he is not a member of the Swedish House Mafia.

Multiple choice

Which electronic music producer collaborated with Sia on the hit single Chandelier?

  1. David Guetta

  2. Avicii

  3. Skrillex

  4. Diplo
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Correct answer
Explanation

Sia is an Australian singer-songwriter who collaborated with herself on the hit single Chandelier. She wrote and produced the song, which was released in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which electronic music producer collaborated with Kanye West on the album Yeezus?

  1. David Guetta

  2. Avicii

  3. Skrillex

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

Hudson Mohawke, the Scottish electronic music producer, collaborated with Kanye West on the album Yeezus, which was released in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which electronic music producer collaborated with Rihanna on the hit single We Found Love?

  1. David Guetta

  2. Avicii

  3. Skrillex

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

Calvin Harris, the Scottish electronic music producer, collaborated with Rihanna on the hit single We Found Love, which was released in 2011.

Multiple choice

Which electronic music producer collaborated with Lady Gaga on the album Born This Way?

  1. David Guetta

  2. Avicii

  3. Skrillex

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

Fernando Garibay, the Mexican-American electronic music producer, collaborated with Lady Gaga on the album Born This Way, which was released in 2011.

Multiple choice

Which electronic music producer collaborated with Madonna on the album MDNA?

  1. David Guetta

  2. Avicii

  3. Skrillex

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

Martin Solveig, the French electronic music producer, collaborated with Madonna on the album MDNA, which was released in 2012.