Genre
This iconic Black genre was created in 1973.
What is Hip-Hop.
This artist is the first-ever Black woman to make it to #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums.
Who is Beyonce?
This song by Lil' Baby was released in response to ongoing police brutality and systemic racism.
Name one genre besides hip-hop/rap, R&B, or pop that has significant Black American roots.
Possible answers:
House, Jazz, Gospel, Funk, Bluegrass, Motown, Blues
This song by famous Canadian-actor-turned-rapper was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks in 2016.(could sub out for another song)
What is "One Dance" by Drake.
If you wake up to any of these songs, what are you doing that day?
SWV, Tevin Campbell, Luther Vandross, New Edition, Jodeci, Jagged Edge*, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Brian McKnight, Whitney Houston, Sade.
What is, cleaning the house top to bottom.
Name one genre of music that has significant Black roots originating from outside of the United States.
(Hint: don't say Afrobeats)
Possible answers:
Soca, Dembow*?, Calypso, Dancehall, Amapiano, Highlife, Méringue, Zouk, Rumba, Ska, Reggae
This 2019 XXL Freshman first made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 with his song "Die Young."
Who is Roddy Rich.
This Billie Holiday song is considered to be one of the first protest songs of the Civil Rights Movement.
What is "Strange Fruit"?
This city is known as the home of House music and rappers such as Noname and Chief Keef.
What is Chicago?
The artist ___ holds the record for longest number of consecutive weeks at #1 for his song ___ featuring Billy Ray Cyrus.
Who is Lil Nas X with "Old Town Road."
Name 1 song you're guaranteed to hear at a Black family gathering.
Popular opinion rules.
This majority Black city is known as the home of techno, Motown, and rappers such as 42 Dugg and DeJ Loaf.
What is Detroit.
This Bajan pop sensation has 14 #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who is Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
Influenced by the growing Civil Rights movement, James Brown released the iconic anthem that goes "Say it loud......"
I'm Black and I'm Proud!