ICONIC ARTISTS
What artist is known as the “King of Pop.”
Michael Jackson
This genre, created in the Bronx, is built on rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti.
What is hip-hop?
This artist holds the record for the most Grammy wins of all time.
BEYONCE
This producer and DJ is known for the tag “We the Best Music.”
DJ Khaled
"Say my name, say my name..."
Destiny's Child - Say my Name
This Houston-born artist released Lemonade and Renaissance.
This Jamaican-origin genre influenced hip-hop and is linked to artists like Bob Marley.
Reggae
This Michael Jackson album is the best-selling album of all time.
THRILLER
Which of these Black artists actually doesn't primarily produce their own music?
Tyler the Creator
Missy Elliot
J. Cole
Snoop Dogg
“We’re gonna be alright.”
Kendrick Lamar - Alright
This artist is the musical alter ego of actor Donald Glover.
Childish Gambino
This genre originated in New Orleans and is known for improvisation and instruments like the trumpet and saxophone.
Jazz!!!
This rapper became the first hip-hop artist to win a Pulitzer Prize in 2018. (Hint: He sung at the Superbowl)
Kendrick Lamar
This producer helped define West Coast hip-hop and launched the careers of artists like Eminem and Snoop Dogg.
Dr. Dre
“We found love in a hopeless place.”
Rihanna - “We found love in a hopeless place.”
This singer is often called the “Queen of Soul” and is known for songs like “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.”
Aretha Franklin
This genre blends African rhythms with modern pop and has been popularized globally by artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid.
Afrobeats
This Marvel Action film, featuring music inspired by African rhythms and hip-hop, won an Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Black Panther (its Original Score)
This producer is known for shaping hits for Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, and Aaliyah. He often performs with Nelly Furtado
Tiimbaland
“I’m sure we’re taller in another dimension.”
Frank Ocean - White Ferrari
Who is the jazz and blues trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz for over 5 decades
Louis Armstrong
This genre blends soul, funk, and pop and is often associated with artists like Usher and SZA. (Bonus Points for what it stands for!!!!)
What is R&B?
Who is a Black artist who has one an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar & and Tony)
Viola Davis
John Legend
Jennifer Hudson
This producer and artist is known for his signature 4-beat production intro. He also released his own songs that often are featured in the Minons Movies
Pharrell Willians
“I was runnin’ through the six with my woes.”
Drake - Know Yourself