Technology
This portable device allowed people to carry their radio and tape player wherever they went.
What is a boombox?
This singer's album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
What genre of music was new to the spotlight in the late 80s & 90s, causing a category to be added to the Billboard charts, Grammy Awards, and getting its own show on MTV?
What is rap?
or hip-hop
This song by Los del Río was a global dance sensation.
What is the Macarena?
Who is Snoop Dogg?
This cable television channel is one of two that played music videos all of the time in the 80s & 90s.
What is MTV?
or VH1
This popular singer of the late 80s & early 90s cultivated an image based on her sexuality and had 28 top ten singles between 1984-1994.
Who is Madonna?
What genre did Seattle-based band Nirvana epitomize?
What is grunge rock?
This theme song from the movie Titantic sung by Celine Dion was a top hit.
What is My Heart Will Go On?
This pioneering hip-hop trio was one of the only white groups to be accepted into rap culture. They are largely responsible for expanding hip-hop to white listeners.
Who are the Beastie Boys?
The invention of this device allowed for duplicating music without worsening its quality.
What is a CD-R?
Nicknamed the "Mexican Madonna," this singer gained a fan following for singing rancheras and cumbia.
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
Based on album sales (not Billboard charts), this genre of music was the best-selling in the 1980s & 90s.
What is Country?
This top hit by Kenny Rogers helped increase Country's popularity in the mainstream even though it was more Adult Contemporary than true Country in style.
What is Lady?
This Oakland-based rapper, originally from Harlem, was an activist. He was murdered in the East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry.
Who is 2Pac?
Tupac Shakur
The Roland TR-808 is an example of this technology, which was invented to generate rhythmic accompaniment for live performers to use, especially in dance music and hip hop.
What is a drum machine or sequencer?
This singer was the first Black female to make a name for herself in arena rock.
Who is Tina Turner?
This genre of electronic dance music was best enjoyed at raves and evolved from the club scene at major cities.
What is Techno?
This 1984 song was also the title of Prince's album and movie.
What is Purple Rain?
This hip-hop trio was one of the earliest and most influential; they were the first to headline a national concert in the genre and were famous for songs like "Tricky."
Who is Run DMC?
This technology allows input of notes via a keyboard which is then transferred to a sequencer or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for playback or editing.
What is MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface)?
This talented musician played almost every instrument on his Dirty Mind album and wrote over 1000 songs, many of which were released after his death.
Who is Prince?
This genre of music included any type of music originating outside of the United States globally.
What is World Beat?
This 1984 Madonna synth-pop song was also her album title and helped create her image as a controversial figure.
What is Like A Virgin?
This alternative hip-hop artist sang in the band the Fugees and wrote songs about female empowerment such as "Doo Wop (That Thing)"
Who is Lauryn Hill?