Finish the lyric
Famous Black Music Artists
Black music history
Gen Z Music
Musical Trailblazers
100

“Ain’t no mountain high enough…”

“…ain’t no valley low enough.” (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell)

100

She’s known as “Queen Bey” and led Destiny’s Child.

Who is Beyoncé?

100

This U.S. city is known as the birthplace of jazz.

What is New Orleans?

100

This Houston rapper taught us to be “Savage, classy, bougie, ratchet.”

Who is Megan Thee Stallion?

100

Known as the “Godfather of Soul.”

Who is James Brown?

200

“One, you’re like a dream come true. Two…”

“…just wanna be with you.” (Brian McKnight)

200

This artist was nicknamed “The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.”

Who is Mary J. Blige?

200

This Detroit-based record label shaped soul music in the 1960s.

What is Motown?

200

This singer’s 2023 album SOS included hits like “Kill Bill.”

Who is SZA?

200

The “Queen of Soul” who sang “Respect.”

Who is Aretha Franklin?

300

“I only love my bed and my mama…”

"I'm sorry..." (Drake)

300

This Nigerian artist brought Afrobeats global with hits like “Essence.”

Who is Wizkid?

300

This genre, born in Jamaica, influenced early hip-hop and includes artists like Bob Marley.

What is Reggae?

300

Known for her viral hit “Water,” this South African artist brought Amapiano to global stages.

Who is Tyla?

300

This artist’s 1982 album Thriller is still the best-selling album ever.

Who is Michael Jackson?

400

“Say it loud…”

“…I’m Black and I’m proud!” (James Brown)

400

This groundbreaking artist was the first rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

400

This blues legend is known for his guitar named Lucille.

Who is B.B. King?

400

This rapper’s album Montero mixed hip-hop and pop and challenged gender norms.

Who is Lil Nas X?

400

Known for his Beats headphones and billion-dollar deal with Apple, he's also a legendary rapper and producer

Who is Dr. Dre?

500

“At last, my love has come along…”

“…my lonely days are over, and life is like a song.” (Etta James)

500

This powerhouse vocalist from Houston is known for songs like “I Will Always Love You.”

Who is Whitney Houston?

500

This 1930s–40s genre featured big bands like Duke Ellington and Count Basie.

What is Swing or Big Band Jazz?

500

This R&B artist’s debut album Over It became a Gen Z breakup anthem.

Who is Summer Walker?

500

This hip-hop group from the 1980s helped bring rap to the mainstream with their hit “Walk This Way.”

Who is Run D.M.C.?

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