Music Trivia

Combining elements of different genres, such as dance, hip hop, pop, funk, soul, and blues, R&B is a distinctive style for music lovers. Whether you are a fan of this type or not, the following R&B music quiz questions and answers will provide you with interesting trivia facts.

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Questions 91

Answers

1
The Spice Girls released their debut album in 1996. What was the name of the album?
Spice It Up
Spice
Spiceworld
Forever
2
Michael Jackson’s Thriller was produced by which iconic music producer?
Nat King Cole
Quincy Jones
Prince
Pharell Williams
3
Justin Timberlake started his career as a member of what band?
Menudo
NSYNC
New Kids on the Block
Backstreet Boys
4
Who sang a duet with Ed Sheeran on the song “Perfect”?
Rihanna
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Adele
5
What singer is known as the Material Girl?
Hannah Montana
Kim Kardashian
Christina Aguilera
Madonna
6
Elton John is known for what signature accessory?
Eyeglasses
Jackets
Shoes
Hats
7
Which female artist released a song called "Hero" in 1993?
Witney Houston
Britney Spears
Toni Baxton
Mariah Carey
8
What pop artist recorded the hit “Jenny From the Block”?
Jesse McCartney
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Aniston
9
Who were the three original members of the Backstreet Boys?
Aj, Bryan, and Howie
Kevin , Bryan, and AJ
Howie, AJ, and Nick
Howie, AJ, and Kevin
10
Where is Kanye West from?
Atlanta
San Felipe Pueblo
Chicago, II
KEWA
11
Can you stand the rain who made this...
The Lovers
Rimon
Daman
New Edition
12
In Taylor Swift’s music video “You Need to Calm Down” what are her and Katy Perry dressed as?
Taco and a Milkshake
Rainbows
Unicorn and a Cat
Burger and Fries
13
What decade is the hit single "Dreamin'" by Vanessa Williams from?
70s
90s
80s
2000s
14
Who had a hit with “U can’t touch this” in 1990?
MC Hammer
Vanilla Ice
Beastie Boys
Milli Vanilli
15
Which American rapper originally went by the name Lesane Parish Crooks?
Ice Cube
Andre 3000
Tupac Shakur
Nas
16
Who won the Grammy Award for best new artist in 1998?
Brandy
Lauryn Hill
Monica
Aalyiah
17
What musician was deported from Japan in the 1980’s for possession of marijuana?
John Lennon
Carlos Santana
Jimi Hendrix
Paul McCartney
18
Which of MJ's Music videos was the first by a black artist to be aired on MTV?
Billie Jean
Beat It
Thriller
Rock With You
19
What decade is the hit single "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill from?
2000
90s
80s
70s
20
Which artist released the hit song Stitches in 2015?
Justin Bieber
Charlie Puth
Harry Stiles
Shawn Mendes
21
"American Idol" alumna Jennifer Hudson won the 2009 Grammy for Best R&B Album?
True
False
22
Sheryl Crow’s first big break came as a backup singer for which singer?
Tina Turner
Prince
Michael Jackson
Diana Ross
23
The creators of rap music were primarily
Rednecks
Music Publishers
Old people
African American Youth
24
What song has the lyric “I need you more tonight, and I need you more than ever”?
Holding Out For A Hero
You're So Vain
Total Eclipse of The Heart
Eclipse
25
Which one of these artists released an album called 'Damn' in April 2017?
Big Sean
Chris Brown
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
26
What album was released by Beyoncé in 2016?
Lemonade
Orangeade
Cherryade
27
What pop singer is known as “The Material Girl”?
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Jennifer Lopez
Madonna
28
In 1999, who had a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Genie in a Bottle"
Shakira
Gwen Stefani
Christina Aguilera
Mariah Carey
29
What was Elvis Presley’s first hit in 1956?
My Way
A Little Less Conversation
HeartBreak Hotel
Polk Salad Annie
30
What show fostered young talent like Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, before they even became pop stars?
Barney & Friends
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Disney
Minne Mouse Bow tie
31
Where are the members of Boyz II Men from?
Chicago
Philly
Atlanta
Brooklyn
32
What is the first name of the singer with the huge hit "Fallin"?
Dua Lipa
Lizzo
Christina Aguilera
Alicia Keys
33
Who sang the song Waka Waka?
Britney Spears
Rihanna
Beyonce
Shakira
34
Which artist released the song Stay with Me in 2014?
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Bruno Mars
Mackelmore
35
Total is featured on which LL Cool J song "Hey Lover"?
True
False
36
Which singer is a godmother to Elton John’s two sons?
Dua Lipa
Lady Gaga
Miley Cyrus
Katy Perry
37
What group did Sisqo originally came from?
Jodeci
LSG
Dru Hill
Jagged Edge
38
Who sings the song "Bills, Bills, Bills"?
Alicia Keys
TLC
Nelly Furtado
Destiny's Child
39
Which artist released the song Love Lockdown (2008)?
Chris Brown
Usher
Kanye West
Ne-Yo
40
According to Billboard, who was the top-selling album artist of the 1970’s ?
Elton John
The Eagles
The Rolling Stones
David Bowie
41
Who sang “Express Yourself”?
Run DMC
Snoop Dogg
Choc City
NWA
42
Which girl group had hits with "Girl Talk" and "Hands Up"?
SWV
Danity Kane
Spice Girl
TLC
43
In what year was 'Moana' released?
2018
2017
2016
2019
44
Who sings the song "A Thousand Years" also in the movie Twilight?
Adele
Christina Perri
Taylor Swift
Pink
45
Which contemporary pop singer has a tattoo of Jesus Christ on one of his calves?
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Post Malone
Shawn Mendes
46
Which R&B star won "Best International Male Solo Artist" at the 2009 Brit Awards?
Usher
Kanye West
Maxwell
Drake
47
What male R&B artists was a prostitute after stopping his career?
LL Cool J
Tevin Campbell
D'Angelo
Nas
48
What was the first song in Zootopia?
I Wanna Be Like You
Try Everything
Stage Fright
Hot Cross Buns
49
Who ft with Mya in "Take Me There" in the Rugrats Movie?
Sisqo
Blackstreet
nick cannon
dru hill
50
Who won the Grammy Award for best new artist in 1998?
Erykah Badu
Lauryn Hill
Puff Daddy
Jill Scott
51
Cardi B first rose to fame in 2015 when she appeared on what TV show?
NBA Wives
Rhythm and Flow
Love & Hip Hop: New York
Real House Wives New York
52
What was Salt-n-Pepa's 1986 debut album named?
Peppa and Salt
Expose
Salt N Pepa
Vanity 6
53
Who sang “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” at Aretha Franklin’s funeral?
Alicia Keys
Ariana Grande
Jennifer Hudson
Beyoncé
54
What Alicia Keys album featured the song "You Don't Know My Name"?
Girl on Fire
The Diary Of Alicia Keys
Songs in a Minor
The Element of Freedom
55
Who sings the song "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars?
Ed Sheeran
Ransom
Justin Timberlake
Mark Ronson
56
How many Grammy's has Enimem won?
13
10
12
15
57
What decade is the hit single "On And On" by Gladys Knight & the Pips from?
60's
70's
80's
50's
58
Which R&B diva went on tour in 2009 as "Sasha Fierce"?
Kelly Rolland
Brittney Spears
Alica Keys
Beyonce
59
Who did Whitney Houston marry?
Bobby Café
Brian McKnight
Bobby Brown
Micheal Jackson
60
What year was Cam’ron song "Hey Ma" released?
2003
2001
2004
2002
61
Who sings this song "Cups (Pitch Perfect’s “When I’m Gone”?
Anna Kendrick
Avril Lavigne
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
62
What country is Shakira from?
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Columbia
Puerto Rico
63
Which Diddy protégé collaborated with him on 2009's "Must Be Love"?
Christina Milian
Cassidy
KC
Cassie Ventura
64
Which R&B group announced they were disbanding in January 2009?
Boy II Men
All For One
Danity Kane
NSYNC
65
Who wrote The Temptations' first #!Hit, " My Girl?"
Smokey the Bear
R. Kelly
Smoke Robert
Smokey Robinson
66
What #1 Beyonce hit did Ne-Yo write?
Irreplaceable
Halo
Drunk In Love
Single Ladies
67
Who won top R&B Male Artist at the Billboard Music Awards 2018?
Kendrick Lamar
Bruno Mars
Drake
Juice WRLD
68
What artist released the song "Good Life"?
Republic One
One Democratic
Democratic One
One Republic
69
What Michael Jackson album achieve five chart-topping singles?
Thriller
Black & White
Billie Jean
Bad
70
Which R&B artist asked for a "Last Chance" in 2009?
Keri Hilson
Lil Wayne
Trey Songz
Ginuwine
71
what instrument does Jamie Foxx play
cat
drums
piano
tuba
72
Who choreographed Rihanna's videos for "Pon De Replay" and "If It's Lovin"?
Paula Abdul
Laurie Ann Gibson
Fatima Robinson
Abby Lee Miller
73
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake turned up to the American Music Awards in 2001 wearing outfits made out of what?
Paper
Plastic
Metal
Denim
74
What is Pink’s real name?
Alecia Moore
Carrie Smithston
Rachel Reyes
Sara Ryan
75
In the video for the Alicia Keys song "You Don't Know My Name" what job was Alicia Keys doing?
Waitress
Office Clerk
Driver
Air Stewardess
76
Gerald Levert, is the father of lead singer in O'Jays, Eddie Levert?
True
False
77
Who was the lead singer with the Supremes?
Cher
Diana Ross
Tina Turner
Whitney Houston
78
Which upbeat song featured these lyrics: “All right stop, collaborate and listen”?
Ice Ice Baby
Stop! In the name of Love
Who'll Stop the rain
Don't Stop believing
79
Kanye West 's "Gold Digger" featured Jamie Foxx.
False
True
80
Who had a hit with a song “Don’t Worry Be Happy”?
Booby McFerrin
Chaka Khan
Aswad
Arrested Development
81
Who performed "Higher Ground" with Usher and Shakira at the "We Are One" concert in 2009?
Drake
Stevie Wonder
Maroon 5
Nelly
82
What genre of music came after disco?
Contemporary Rhythm and Blues
Gangster Rap
Jazz
Pop
83
This blind singer has been played by Jamie Foxx in a movie about his life.
Little Richard
Elvis Presley
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
84
Which R&B artist signed Christina Milian to his Radio Killa label in 2009?
The-Premonition
The-Thought
The-Vision
The-Dream
85
Who raps on Usher’s “Yeah”?
Future
Chance the Rapper
Post Malone
Ludacris
86
What singer wrote and performed the song “Mean”?
Taylor Swift
Selena Gomez
Miley Cyrus
Lorde
87
Which female singer released “Rolling in the Deep?”
Christina Aguilera
Beyonce
Britney Spears
Adele
88
Who sings this song?
Ruth B
Ruth T
Ruth Bea
Ruth C
89
In 1985, Tina Turner won the Grammy for Record of the Year for what song?
We Don't Need Another Hero
Proud Mary
What's Love Got To Do With It
The Best
90
Which pop singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
Rihanna
Robyn
Sia
Beyoncé
91
Which lead singer is credited with popularizing stage diving?
Iggie Pop
Papa Pop
Jerri Pop
Iggy Pop

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Questions 91

Answers

1
The Spice Girls released their debut album in 1996. What was the name of the album?
Spice It Up
Spice
Spiceworld
Forever
2
Michael Jackson’s Thriller was produced by which iconic music producer?
Nat King Cole
Quincy Jones
Prince
Pharell Williams
3
Justin Timberlake started his career as a member of what band?
Menudo
NSYNC
New Kids on the Block
Backstreet Boys
4
Who sang a duet with Ed Sheeran on the song “Perfect”?
Rihanna
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Adele
5
What singer is known as the Material Girl?
Hannah Montana
Kim Kardashian
Christina Aguilera
Madonna
6
Elton John is known for what signature accessory?
Eyeglasses
Jackets
Shoes
Hats
7
Which female artist released a song called "Hero" in 1993?
Witney Houston
Britney Spears
Toni Baxton
Mariah Carey
8
What pop artist recorded the hit “Jenny From the Block”?
Jesse McCartney
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Aniston
9
Who were the three original members of the Backstreet Boys?
Aj, Bryan, and Howie
Kevin , Bryan, and AJ
Howie, AJ, and Nick
Howie, AJ, and Kevin
10
Where is Kanye West from?
Atlanta
San Felipe Pueblo
Chicago, II
KEWA
11
Can you stand the rain who made this...
The Lovers
Rimon
Daman
New Edition
12
In Taylor Swift’s music video “You Need to Calm Down” what are her and Katy Perry dressed as?
Taco and a Milkshake
Rainbows
Unicorn and a Cat
Burger and Fries
13
What decade is the hit single "Dreamin'" by Vanessa Williams from?
70s
90s
80s
2000s
14
Who had a hit with “U can’t touch this” in 1990?
MC Hammer
Vanilla Ice
Beastie Boys
Milli Vanilli
15
Which American rapper originally went by the name Lesane Parish Crooks?
Ice Cube
Andre 3000
Tupac Shakur
Nas
16
Who won the Grammy Award for best new artist in 1998?
Brandy
Lauryn Hill
Monica
Aalyiah
17
What musician was deported from Japan in the 1980’s for possession of marijuana?
John Lennon
Carlos Santana
Jimi Hendrix
Paul McCartney
18
Which of MJ's Music videos was the first by a black artist to be aired on MTV?
Billie Jean
Beat It
Thriller
Rock With You
19
What decade is the hit single "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill from?
2000
90s
80s
70s
20
Which artist released the hit song Stitches in 2015?
Justin Bieber
Charlie Puth
Harry Stiles
Shawn Mendes
21
"American Idol" alumna Jennifer Hudson won the 2009 Grammy for Best R&B Album?
True
False
22
Sheryl Crow’s first big break came as a backup singer for which singer?
Tina Turner
Prince
Michael Jackson
Diana Ross
23
The creators of rap music were primarily
Rednecks
Music Publishers
Old people
African American Youth
24
What song has the lyric “I need you more tonight, and I need you more than ever”?
Holding Out For A Hero
You're So Vain
Total Eclipse of The Heart
Eclipse
25
Which one of these artists released an album called 'Damn' in April 2017?
Big Sean
Chris Brown
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
26
What album was released by Beyoncé in 2016?
Lemonade
Orangeade
Cherryade
27
What pop singer is known as “The Material Girl”?
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Jennifer Lopez
Madonna
28
In 1999, who had a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Genie in a Bottle"
Shakira
Gwen Stefani
Christina Aguilera
Mariah Carey
29
What was Elvis Presley’s first hit in 1956?
My Way
A Little Less Conversation
HeartBreak Hotel
Polk Salad Annie
30
What show fostered young talent like Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, before they even became pop stars?
Barney & Friends
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Disney
Minne Mouse Bow tie
31
Where are the members of Boyz II Men from?
Chicago
Philly
Atlanta
Brooklyn
32
What is the first name of the singer with the huge hit "Fallin"?
Dua Lipa
Lizzo
Christina Aguilera
Alicia Keys
33
Who sang the song Waka Waka?
Britney Spears
Rihanna
Beyonce
Shakira
34
Which artist released the song Stay with Me in 2014?
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Bruno Mars
Mackelmore
35
Total is featured on which LL Cool J song "Hey Lover"?
True
False
36
Which singer is a godmother to Elton John’s two sons?
Dua Lipa
Lady Gaga
Miley Cyrus
Katy Perry
37
What group did Sisqo originally came from?
Jodeci
LSG
Dru Hill
Jagged Edge
38
Who sings the song "Bills, Bills, Bills"?
Alicia Keys
TLC
Nelly Furtado
Destiny's Child
39
Which artist released the song Love Lockdown (2008)?
Chris Brown
Usher
Kanye West
Ne-Yo
40
According to Billboard, who was the top-selling album artist of the 1970’s ?
Elton John
The Eagles
The Rolling Stones
David Bowie
41
Who sang “Express Yourself”?
Run DMC
Snoop Dogg
Choc City
NWA
42
Which girl group had hits with "Girl Talk" and "Hands Up"?
SWV
Danity Kane
Spice Girl
TLC
43
In what year was 'Moana' released?
2018
2017
2016
2019
44
Who sings the song "A Thousand Years" also in the movie Twilight?
Adele
Christina Perri
Taylor Swift
Pink
45
Which contemporary pop singer has a tattoo of Jesus Christ on one of his calves?
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Post Malone
Shawn Mendes
46
Which R&B star won "Best International Male Solo Artist" at the 2009 Brit Awards?
Usher
Kanye West
Maxwell
Drake
47
What male R&B artists was a prostitute after stopping his career?
LL Cool J
Tevin Campbell
D'Angelo
Nas
48
What was the first song in Zootopia?
I Wanna Be Like You
Try Everything
Stage Fright
Hot Cross Buns
49
Who ft with Mya in "Take Me There" in the Rugrats Movie?
Sisqo
Blackstreet
nick cannon
dru hill
50
Who won the Grammy Award for best new artist in 1998?
Erykah Badu
Lauryn Hill
Puff Daddy
Jill Scott
51
Cardi B first rose to fame in 2015 when she appeared on what TV show?
NBA Wives
Rhythm and Flow
Love & Hip Hop: New York
Real House Wives New York
52
What was Salt-n-Pepa's 1986 debut album named?
Peppa and Salt
Expose
Salt N Pepa
Vanity 6
53
Who sang “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” at Aretha Franklin’s funeral?
Alicia Keys
Ariana Grande
Jennifer Hudson
Beyoncé
54
What Alicia Keys album featured the song "You Don't Know My Name"?
Girl on Fire
The Diary Of Alicia Keys
Songs in a Minor
The Element of Freedom
55
Who sings the song "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars?
Ed Sheeran
Ransom
Justin Timberlake
Mark Ronson
56
How many Grammy's has Enimem won?
13
10
12
15
57
What decade is the hit single "On And On" by Gladys Knight & the Pips from?
60's
70's
80's
50's
58
Which R&B diva went on tour in 2009 as "Sasha Fierce"?
Kelly Rolland
Brittney Spears
Alica Keys
Beyonce
59
Who did Whitney Houston marry?
Bobby Café
Brian McKnight
Bobby Brown
Micheal Jackson
60
What year was Cam’ron song "Hey Ma" released?
2003
2001
2004
2002
61
Who sings this song "Cups (Pitch Perfect’s “When I’m Gone”?
Anna Kendrick
Avril Lavigne
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
62
What country is Shakira from?
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Columbia
Puerto Rico
63
Which Diddy protégé collaborated with him on 2009's "Must Be Love"?
Christina Milian
Cassidy
KC
Cassie Ventura
64
Which R&B group announced they were disbanding in January 2009?
Boy II Men
All For One
Danity Kane
NSYNC
65
Who wrote The Temptations' first #!Hit, " My Girl?"
Smokey the Bear
R. Kelly
Smoke Robert
Smokey Robinson
66
What #1 Beyonce hit did Ne-Yo write?
Irreplaceable
Halo
Drunk In Love
Single Ladies
67
Who won top R&B Male Artist at the Billboard Music Awards 2018?
Kendrick Lamar
Bruno Mars
Drake
Juice WRLD
68
What artist released the song "Good Life"?
Republic One
One Democratic
Democratic One
One Republic
69
What Michael Jackson album achieve five chart-topping singles?
Thriller
Black & White
Billie Jean
Bad
70
Which R&B artist asked for a "Last Chance" in 2009?
Keri Hilson
Lil Wayne
Trey Songz
Ginuwine
71
what instrument does Jamie Foxx play
cat
drums
piano
tuba
72
Who choreographed Rihanna's videos for "Pon De Replay" and "If It's Lovin"?
Paula Abdul
Laurie Ann Gibson
Fatima Robinson
Abby Lee Miller
73
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake turned up to the American Music Awards in 2001 wearing outfits made out of what?
Paper
Plastic
Metal
Denim
74
What is Pink’s real name?
Alecia Moore
Carrie Smithston
Rachel Reyes
Sara Ryan
75
In the video for the Alicia Keys song "You Don't Know My Name" what job was Alicia Keys doing?
Waitress
Office Clerk
Driver
Air Stewardess
76
Gerald Levert, is the father of lead singer in O'Jays, Eddie Levert?
True
False
77
Who was the lead singer with the Supremes?
Cher
Diana Ross
Tina Turner
Whitney Houston
78
Which upbeat song featured these lyrics: “All right stop, collaborate and listen”?
Ice Ice Baby
Stop! In the name of Love
Who'll Stop the rain
Don't Stop believing
79
Kanye West 's "Gold Digger" featured Jamie Foxx.
False
True
80
Who had a hit with a song “Don’t Worry Be Happy”?
Booby McFerrin
Chaka Khan
Aswad
Arrested Development
81
Who performed "Higher Ground" with Usher and Shakira at the "We Are One" concert in 2009?
Drake
Stevie Wonder
Maroon 5
Nelly
82
What genre of music came after disco?
Contemporary Rhythm and Blues
Gangster Rap
Jazz
Pop
83
This blind singer has been played by Jamie Foxx in a movie about his life.
Little Richard
Elvis Presley
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
84
Which R&B artist signed Christina Milian to his Radio Killa label in 2009?
The-Premonition
The-Thought
The-Vision
The-Dream
85
Who raps on Usher’s “Yeah”?
Future
Chance the Rapper
Post Malone
Ludacris
86
What singer wrote and performed the song “Mean”?
Taylor Swift
Selena Gomez
Miley Cyrus
Lorde
87
Which female singer released “Rolling in the Deep?”
Christina Aguilera
Beyonce
Britney Spears
Adele
88
Who sings this song?
Ruth B
Ruth T
Ruth Bea
Ruth C
89
In 1985, Tina Turner won the Grammy for Record of the Year for what song?
We Don't Need Another Hero
Proud Mary
What's Love Got To Do With It
The Best
90
Which pop singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
Rihanna
Robyn
Sia
Beyoncé
91
Which lead singer is credited with popularizing stage diving?
Iggie Pop
Papa Pop
Jerri Pop
Iggy Pop