Music Culture
These were the two main channels in the 90s for watching music videos.
MTV and MuchMusic
Before CD's, this was the primary format for music sales and consumption.
Cassette Tapes
What 3 artists make up the Trinity?
Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey
Who is the highest selling Canadian female artist?
Celine Dion
This song was the first commercially successful song to feature auto-tune as a primary sound in the music. What is the artist and song?
Cher - Believe
Name 3 genres of music that were popular in the 90s but did not remain as popular in the charts in the 2000's
Metal, grunge, EDM, ska, punk, singer-songwriter, ballads, soul, blues, folk, house
What percentage of MuchMusic and Radio must be Canadian content?
35%
Who is the top selling female artist of all time?
Madonna (combining all album sales)
Name 3 boy bands of the 90s
Backstreet boys, NSYNC, NKOTB, 5ive, 98 degrees, West Life, Take That, Soul Decision, Boyzone
This Swedish pop act hit big with their album "The Sign"
Ace of Base
This popular teen gathering that would have been commonplace in the 90’s but has mostly disappeared in modern times.
School Dances
What does VJ stand for?
Video Jockey
This artist was a part of "Wham!" before going solo in the 90s. Wham! had hits such as such as "Faith", "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go", and "Last Christmas". We listened to their 90's solo single "Freedom", which featured super models in the video.
George Michael
What does the line "Hit me baby one more time" refer to?
Hit me up on the phone one more time - call me.
This Danish pop novelty group had hits such as Candy Man, Doctor Jones and Barbie Girl
Aqua
The decade was a gold rush for _____________ – studios were taking big chances on acts, pushing songs and videos in the hopes of creating the next big thing or hot track.
Singles
These people made a living taking photos of celebrities, often capturing them during unsuspecting or vulnerable situations
Poparazzi
How many octaves can Mariah Carey sing?
7 Octaves
Name all 5 of the Spice Girls (band name or real name)
Ginger Spice - Geri Scary Spice - Mel B Sporty Spice - Mel C Baby Spice - Emma Posh Spice - Victoria
This person was the manager for both Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.
Lou Pearlman
Name a program that aired on MuchMusic
Countdown, Rapcity, The Wedge, Much Loud, Electric Circus, Intimate and Interactive, MMVMA
This Swedish producer is responsible for dozens of hit songs from the last 30 years, from "....Baby One More Time", to "Blinding Lights".
Max Martin
Who has the biggest range in recorded popular music?
Axel Rose - Gun N' Roses
What is the name of the 1997 Spice Girls feature film?
Spice World
Who played the role of Selena in the film about her life?
Jennifer Lopez