Black History
What music genre, characterized by its use of turntables and sampling, was founded in Black American communities in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s?
What is Hip Hop?
What band is Lisa "Left eye" Lopez from?
Who is TLC?
Michael Jackson and his brother was apart of this group
Who is The Jackson 5?
"Everything you own in the box to the left."
What is "Irreplaceable" by Beyonce?
What is the name of the influential record label founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, which played a pivotal role in the development of music?
What is Motown Records?
What type of music with an emphasis on improvisation began in New Orleans around the 1900s?
What is Jazz?
During production of this advertisement for which soft drink did Michael Jackson's hair famously catch fire?
What is Pepsi?
"It goes on and on and on"
What is "One in a Million" by Aaliyah?
This genre of music is characterized by "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". This genre of music is similar too spoken word poetry, the only difference is that it is performed in time to a beat. This genre of music is often associated with hip hop music.
What is Rap?
This person was know as the King of Soul
Who is James Brown?
Michael Jackson's music videos was the first by a black artist ever to appear on MTV. Which was it?
What is Billie Jean?
"She got one of yo kids, got you for 18 years."
What is "Gold Digger" by Kanye West?
In the mid 1960's this festival was born, introducing new audiences to an interactive parade and raising the profile of African/Black/Caribbean foods, arts, culture, music and dance. It has now grown to become the largest such event in the world, bringing in thousands of people to share in the experience. It is held in the beginning of August in Toronto.
What is Caribana?
What day did 2Pac die?
September 13, 1996
Which of Michael Jackson's best-selling records remains the world's best-selling records of all time, selling an estimated 50 million copies worldwide?
What is Thriller?
"Concrete jungle where dreams are made..."
What is "Empire State of Mind" by Jay Z ft. Alicia Keys?
This black rapper has made millions from several multi-platinum albums and has also stared on the famous television show Power.
Who is 50 Cent?
The first rap song to achieve commercial success was “Rapper‟s Delight.” What was the name of the group who recorded this single in 1979?
Who is The Sugar Hill Gang?
How many tracks were on the U.S. release of the album “Thriller”?
What is 9?
"And I wish you joy and happiness..."
What is "I will always love you" by Whitney Houston?