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 R&B group is known for hits like "Poison" and "Every Little Step"?

  1. Bell Biv DeVoe

  2. New Edition

  3. Jodeci

  4. Boyz II Men
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Bell Biv DeVoe's energetic performances and catchy songs made them one of the most popular R&B groups of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Multiple choice

Which R&B group is known for hits like "Waterfalls" and "Say My Name"?

  1. TLC

  2. Destiny's Child

  3. En Vogue

  4. SWV
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TLC's unique sound and empowering lyrics made them one of the most successful girl groups of all time.

Multiple choice

Who is credited with being one of the first DJs to popularize the art of remixing?

  1. Grandmaster Flash

  2. Afrika Bambaataa

  3. Kool Herc
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Grandmaster Flash, a legendary DJ from the Bronx, is often credited with being one of the first to popularize the art of remixing and scratching.

Multiple choice

Which of these remix albums was released in 2018 and featured a collection of remixes by established and emerging hip-hop artists?

  1. The Remix Project

  2. The Hip-Hop Remix Collection

  3. The Urban Remix Anthology
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The Remix Project, released in 2018, featured a collection of remixes by established and emerging hip-hop artists.

Multiple choice

Which rapper gained recognition for his breakout hit 'Old Town Road' in 2019?

  1. Lil Nas X

  2. Travis Scott

  3. Cardi B

  4. Drake
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Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' became a viral sensation, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a record-breaking 19 weeks.

Multiple choice

Who released the critically acclaimed album 'Igor' in 2019?

  1. Tyler, the Creator

  2. Kanye West

  3. J. Cole

  4. Kendrick Lamar
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Tyler, the Creator's 'Igor' was praised for its innovative production and introspective lyrics.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his unique rapping style and his hit song 'Sicko Mode' from the album 'Astroworld'?

  1. Travis Scott

  2. Drake

  3. Kanye West

  4. J. Cole
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Travis Scott's 'Sicko Mode' became a massive hit, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

Which rapper released the album 'Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial' in 2019?

  1. Roddy Ricch

  2. DaBaby

  3. Lil Baby

  4. Polo G
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Roddy Ricch's 'Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial' was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his hit song 'Sunflower' from the movie 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'?

  1. Post Malone

  2. Travis Scott

  3. Lil Nas X

  4. J. Cole
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Post Malone's 'Sunflower' became a global hit, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

Which rapper released the album 'My Turn' in 2020, which featured the hit single 'Savage'?

  1. Lil Baby

  2. DaBaby

  3. Roddy Ricch

  4. Polo G
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Lil Baby's 'My Turn' was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his hit song 'WAP' featuring Megan Thee Stallion?

  1. Cardi B

  2. Nicki Minaj

  3. Doja Cat

  4. Saweetie
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Cardi B's 'WAP' featuring Megan Thee Stallion became a viral hit, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

Which rapper released the album 'King's Disease II' in 2021, earning him his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album?

  1. Nas

  2. Jay-Z

  3. Kendrick Lamar

  4. J. Cole
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Nas' 'King's Disease II' was critically acclaimed and earned him his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

Multiple choice

Which rapper released the album 'Certified Lover Boy' in 2021, breaking several streaming records?

  1. Drake

  2. Kanye West

  3. J. Cole

  4. Kendrick Lamar
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Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' broke several streaming records upon its release, becoming the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his hit song 'Lucid Dreams' from the album 'Goodbye & Good Riddance'?

  1. Juice WRLD

  2. Lil Uzi Vert

  3. Playboi Carti

  4. 21 Savage
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Juice WRLD's 'Lucid Dreams' became a global hit, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

Which rapper released the album 'Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon' in 2020, which featured the hit single 'Dior'?

  1. Pop Smoke

  2. Lil Baby

  3. Roddy Ricch

  4. Polo G
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Pop Smoke's 'Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon' was a posthumous release that became a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.