MUS 1600 final fall 22
who wrote and recorded "smells like teen spirit"?
Nirvana 1991
where and when did hip hop/rap begin?
1970 in poor African American/ latin American areas in the Bronx
when did MTV launch?
1981
What is the name for the style of hip hop music that emerged in New Orleans in the 1990s and became nationally popular? a. trap b. chopped and screwed c. G Funk d. bounce
d. bounce
Beyoncé got her start in which vocal group in the 1990s? Select one: a.The Spice Girls b.TLC c.Ace of Base d.Destiny's Child
d.Destiny's Child
Early 1990s West Coast hip hop was often called what? Select one: a.Rap rock b.P-funk c.Conscious hip hop d.G-funk
d.G-funk
1990s hip hop diversification
1. mainstream hip hop 2. conscious hip hop 3. gangsta rap
when did Beyonce pursue a solo career?
2006
what was the first big bounce hit?
Back that azz up
what are 2 pivotal groups who popularized hip hop?
Beastie Boys and Run DMC
what kendrick album was DNA on?
Damn (2019)
What decade is the beginning of rap culture?
1970s
Who produced and recorded "When Doves Cry"?
Prince
Who am I (what's my name)?
Snoop Doggy Dogg 1993 Gangsta Rap
What 2015 album brought Kendrick Lamar widespread critical acclaim? Select one: a.DAMN. b.Section.80 c.To Pimp A Butterfly d.good kid, m.A.A.d city
c.To Pimp A Butterfly
Taylor Swift's 2020 albums Folklore and Evermore draw heavily on which musical style? Select one: a.country pop b.honky tonk c.indie folk d.electro pop
c.indie folk
According to our class discussion, what was likely the cause of "Beat It's" unprecedented popularity? a.it's release on CDs b.its use of the drum machine c.the song appealed to fans of several styles of popular music d.Michael Jackson's dancing in the music video
c.the song appealed to fans of several styles of popular music
who formed Nirvana?
kurt Cobain
what did hip hop djs use as a musical instrument?
turntable and the drum machine
what technology did DJs use in the beginning era of Hip Hop?
turntable and the drum machine
The lyrics for "Formation" describe which of the following? Select one: a.Life in NYC b.Beyoncé's pride in her Southern heritage c.Life in different New Orleans neighborhoods d.Dissatisfaction with the music industry
Beyoncé's pride in her Southern heritage
Michael Jackson is also known as the......
King of Pop
what kind of band is Nirvana?
grunge band
when did people see the rise of the superstar?
1980
Who wrote and produced Formation?
Beyonce and Mike Will Made It
who produced DNA and Formation?
Mike Will Made It
what was the second album for Nirvana that broke into mainstream?
Nevermind
who wrote The Message?
Sylvia Robinson, Ed Fletcher, and Melle Mel
Which West Coast hip hop group was one of the first associated with "gansta rap"? Select one: a.Run-D.M.C b.Public Enemy c.Nas d.N.W.A.
d.N.W.A.
What was the name of the style of alternative rock associated with Nirvana and bands from the Pacific North West in the early 1990s? Select one: a.ska b.sludge c.pop punk d.grunge
d.grunge
Where did hip hop originate?
poor African-American can/Latin-American can areas of NYC (the Bronx)
On DNA, what sample did they use for the vamp?
rick James vocal sample of Mary Jane live and Geraldo Rivera sample Beat Switch
who wrote Who am I?
George Clinton, gary shider, snoop dogg, and david spradley
Who performed "The Message"?
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Who produced "Formation"? Select one: a.Mike Will Made It b.Jay-Z c.Rick Rubin d.Mannie Fresh
a.Mike Will Made It
Which of the following is not a musical feature of "Smells Like Teen Spirit"? Select one: a.verse chorus form b.clear, clean timbres c.a relatively accessible musical style d.distorted vocals
a.verse chorus form
"Formation" makes several musical references to the music and culture of which city? a. Detroit b. New Orleans c. Atlanta d. NYC
b. New Orleans
"Walk This Way" was originally written and performed in the 1970s by whom? Select one: a.Run-D.M.C. b.Aerosmith c.Bob Dylan d.The Eagles
b.Aerosmith
DJs in early hip hop most often used these kinds of records to build their music: Select one: a.Country and urban folk b.Funk and disco c.Blues and rock d.Alternative rock and punk
b.Funk and disco
Who produced "DNA."? Select one: a.Hit Boy b.Mike Will Made It c.The Alchemist d.Dr. Dre
b.Mike Will Made It
Gangsta rap went from the fringe of the music industry to the mainstream during this decade: Select one: a.1980s b.1970s c.1990s d.2000s
c.1990s
what are the 3 record labels that we focus on in class?
columbia records, def jam records, and sony corporation
Who was the primary singer and songwriter for Nirvana? Select one: a.Billy Corgan b.Eddie Vedder c.Dave Grohl d.Kurt Cobain
d.Kurt Cobain
The music of RUN-D.M.C and the Beastie Boys is often described as: Select one: a.G-funk b.Grunge c.trap d.rap rock
d.rap rock
what does the lyrics of Formation stand for?
personal empowerment and personal identity
what is the theme of to pimp a butterfly?
personal transformation and growth. Also includes topics of insecurity and depression
what style of rap originated in New Orleans?
Bounce
The lyrics of "Who Am I (What's My Name)" draw heavily on: Select one: a.Local slang and local references b.Funk music lyrics c.Borrowing from other rap songs d.References to life in NYC
a.Local slang and local references
what sample was featured in Who Am I?
George Clinton "Atomic Dog"
Where did Madonna begin her solo career?
NYC dance clubs
Who was the New York based producer who helped move Run-D.M.C and The Beastie Boys into the mainstream? Select one: a.Rick Rubin b.Puff Daddy c.Dr. Dre d.Jay-Z
a.Rick Rubin
Kendrick Lamar is associated with which location? Select one: a.West Coast b.East Coast c.Canada d.The South
a.West Coast
What is the source of the prominent "gimme some ganja" vocal sample in "DNA."? Select one: a.a live performance by Rick James b.a Bob Marley Song c.a video clip of Fox News d.a Parliament Funkadelic song
a.a live performance by Rick James
What type of chords did I explain are the basis of much punk and punk-influenced rock music, helping to make the music more accessible? Select one: a.power chords b.major chords c.minor chords d.seventh chords
a.power chords
The Beastie Boys first performed what style of music before switching to hip hop? Select one: a.punk rock b.pop music c.funk d.disco
a.punk rock
Which of the following was an important new mode of transmitting popular music in the 1980s, which also helped popularize music videos? Select one: a.YouTube b.The internet c.MTV d.CDs
c.MTV
Taylor Swift began her career in which musical style? Select one: a.Indie folk b.Electro-pop c.Pop country d.Outlaw country
c.Pop country
Hip-Hop music first developed as a style of dance music in the late 1970s in which neighborhood? Select one: a.Oakland b.Staten Island c.The Bronx d.Compton
c.The Bronx
The lyrics of "The Message" describes: Select one: a.Grandmaster Flash's childhood story b.The development of hip hop music in NYC c.The party scene on the West Coast d.The difficulty of life in poor urban areas
d.The difficulty of life in poor urban areas
Alternative rock in the 1990s continued the traditions of which 1970s musical style? Select one: a.disco b.outlaw country c.hair metal d.punk rock
d.punk rock
who wrote and recorded DNA?
kendrick lamar
What are the 2 main sections on DNA?
verse and vamp
what girl group was Beyonce part of?
Destiny's Child
What types of groups topped the pop charts?
boy bands and girl groups
what type of artists that MTV featured?
white rock and pop performers
Who wrote "The Message"?
Sylvia Robinson, Ed Fletcher, and Melle Mel
Rappers in early hip hop were called what? Select one: a.MCs b.B-boys c.FCs d.DJs
a.MCs
where is Kendrick Lamar from?
Compton, California
what are some of the qualitites of bounce?
808 drums and repetitive dance moves
What was the hit single Destiny Child released in 1999?
Say My Name
Run-D.M.C. and the Beastie Boys were both signed to which record label? Select one: a.Def Jam Records b.No Limit Records c.RCA Records d.Death Row Records
a.Def Jam Records
