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Music Industry Business

1,796 Questions

The music industry business encompasses the production, distribution, and sale of music. Questions in this section cover record labels, retail, distribution channels, and artist revenue sources. This topic is relevant for exams that include cultural and general knowledge modules.

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Music Industry Business Questions

Multiple choice

Which record label is home to BTS?

  1. Big Hit Entertainment

  2. JYP Entertainment

  3. YG Entertainment

  4. SM Entertainment
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Explanation

BTS is signed to Big Hit Entertainment, which is a South Korean record label.

Multiple choice

What record label did Justin Timberlake first sign with?

  1. Jive Records

  2. RCA Records

  3. Def Jam Recordings

  4. Interscope Records
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Explanation

Justin Timberlake's first record deal was with Jive Records in 1995.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Russell Simmons in 1984?

  1. Def Jam Recordings

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Def Jam Recordings was founded by Russell Simmons in 1984 and has released albums by artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Beastie Boys.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Suge Knight in 1991?

  1. Death Row Records

  2. Aftermath Entertainment

  3. Interscope Records

  4. Def Jam Recordings
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Explanation

Death Row Records was founded by Suge Knight in 1991 and has released albums by artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field in 1990?

  1. Interscope Records

  2. Aftermath Entertainment

  3. Def Jam Recordings

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Interscope Records was founded by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field in 1990 and has released albums by artists such as Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Steve Rifkind in 1986?

  1. Loud Records

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Loud Records was founded by Steve Rifkind in 1986 and has released albums by artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, and Big Pun.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in 1984?

  1. Def Jam Recordings

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

Def Jam Recordings was founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in 1984 and has released albums by artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Beastie Boys.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Clarence Avant in 1967?

  1. Sussex Records

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Sussex Records was founded by Clarence Avant in 1967 and has released albums by artists such as Bill Withers, Roberta Flack, and Natalie Cole.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Berry Gordy in 1959?

  1. Motown Records

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy in 1959 and has released albums by artists such as Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Clive Davis in 1967?

  1. Arista Records

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Arista Records was founded by Clive Davis in 1967 and has released albums by artists such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Alicia Keys.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Michael Rapino in 1997?

  1. Live Nation

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Live Nation was founded by Michael Rapino in 1997 and is a live entertainment company that produces concerts and festivals.