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 album by OutKast was released in 1996 and featured the hit singles "Elevators (Me & You)" and "Rosa Parks"?

  1. ATLiens

  2. Aquemini

  3. Stankonia

  4. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
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A Correct answer
Explanation

ATLiens was OutKast's second studio album and is known for its innovative production and eclectic sound.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Wu-Tang Clan was released in 1993 and featured the hit singles "C.R.E.A.M." and "Protect Ya Neck"?

  1. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

  2. Wu-Tang Forever

  3. The W

  4. Iron Flag
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was Wu-Tang Clan's debut album and is considered a classic in the hip hop genre.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by The Notorious B.I.G. was released in 1994 and featured the hit singles "Juicy" and "Big Poppa"?

  1. Ready to Die

  2. Life After Death

  3. Born Again

  4. Duets: The Final Chapter
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Explanation

Ready to Die was The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album and is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by A Tribe Called Quest was released in 1990 and featured the hit singles "Can I Kick It?" and "Bonita Applebum"?

  1. People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm

  2. The Low End Theory

  3. Midnight Marauders

  4. Beats, Rhymes and Life
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Explanation

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm was A Tribe Called Quest's debut album and is known for its innovative production and eclectic sound.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Jay-Z was released in 1996 and featured the hit singles "Dead Presidents II" and "Ain't No Nigga"?

  1. Reasonable Doubt

  2. In My Lifetime, Vol. 1

  3. Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

  4. The Blueprint
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Explanation

Reasonable Doubt was Jay-Z's debut album and is considered a classic in the hip hop genre.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Mobb Deep was released in 1995 and featured the hit singles "Shook Ones (Part II)" and "Survival of the Fittest"?

  1. The Infamous

  2. Hell on Earth

  3. Murda Muzik

  4. Blood Money
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Explanation

The Infamous was Mobb Deep's second studio album and is considered a classic in the hip hop genre.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Lauryn Hill was released in 1998 and featured the hit singles "Doo Wop (That Thing)" and "Ex-Factor"?

  1. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

  2. MTV Unplugged No. 2.0

  3. A Lauryn Hill Songbook 2.0

  4. Here Is What Happens When You Allow Someone Who Has Lost Their Mind to Dictate Your Life
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Explanation

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was Lauryn Hill's solo debut album and is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Missy Elliott was released in 1997 and featured the hit singles "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" and "Sock It 2 Me"?

  1. Supa Dupa Fly

  2. Da Real World

  3. Miss E... So Addictive

  4. Under Construction
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Explanation

Supa Dupa Fly was Missy Elliott's debut album and is known for its innovative production and eclectic sound.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by DMX was released in 1998 and featured the hit singles "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" and "Where the Hood At?"?

  1. It's Dark and Hell Is Hot

  2. Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood

  3. ...And Then There Was X

  4. The Great Depression
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Explanation

It's Dark and Hell Is Hot was DMX's debut album and is considered a classic in the hip hop genre.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by The Fugees was released in 1996 and featured the hit singles "Killing Me Softly" and "Ready or Not"?

  1. The Score

  2. Blunted on Reality

  3. Bootleg Versions

  4. E. 1999 Eternal
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Explanation

The Score was The Fugees' second studio album and is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Erykah Badu was released in 1997 and featured the hit singles "On & On" and "Next Lifetime"?

  1. Baduizm

  2. Live

  3. Mama's Gun

  4. New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)
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Explanation

Baduizm was Erykah Badu's debut album and is considered a classic in the hip hop genre.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop album by Common was released in 1994 and featured the hit singles "I Used to Love H.E.R." and "The Bitch in Yoo"?

  1. Can I Borrow a Dollar?

  2. Resurrection

  3. One Day It'll All Make Sense

  4. Like Water for Chocolate
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Resurrection was Common's second studio album and is considered a classic in the hip hop genre.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop group released the groundbreaking album (Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)) in 1993?

  1. A Tribe Called Quest

  2. Wu-Tang Clan

  3. N.W.A

  4. Public Enemy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Wu-Tang Clan's debut album (Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)) was a critical and commercial success, establishing the group as a force in the hip hop world.

Multiple choice

Who is widely regarded as the 'Godfather of Gangsta Rap'?

  1. Dr. Dre

  2. Eazy-E

  3. Ice Cube

  4. Snoop Dogg
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Eazy-E, the founder of Ruthless Records, is often credited with popularizing gangsta rap through his music and his label's releases.

Multiple choice

Which hip hop artist released the influential album (Illmatic) in 1994?

  1. Nas

  2. Jay-Z

  3. The Notorious B.I.G.

  4. Tupac Shakur
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Explanation

Nas's debut album (Illmatic) is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time, showcasing his lyrical prowess and storytelling abilities.