Hip-Hop Quiz

[RizZaHReCToR]

K i thought i should make a quiz for all those who claim to know Hip-Hop.

This quiz tests you on the monumental songs/albums/artists in rap history.

(MONUMENTAL being the key word)

I tried to be as unbiased as possible when making this, and not only make questions about what i listen (in fact, i had to look up some of these first). I made questions that any real hip-hop fan should know about the roots of the music.

please answer in a PM, don't ruin it for the others.

Here we go......



1.What was the first major rap song to be played on the radio?

2. In 1986, Run DMC released single called "Walk This Way". What artist/group
did they collaborate with on this song?

3. In 1987, KRS-ONE (then under BoogieDown Productions) and Eric B. & Rakim each released their own EXTREMELY influential album. What were those 2 albums titled?

4. Name at least 3 members of N.W.A.

5. Who was the first rapper to win a Grammy?

6. What group revitalized East Coast rap music in 1993 with their debut album, 36 Chambers?

7. In 1994, Nas and Biggie both released critically acclaimed albums. What were there names (of the albums)?

8. Before Flavor Flav was doing cheap TV shows, he was a member of what rap group?

9. What is the name of the legendary DJ in the group GangStarr?

10. IN 1996, Jay-Z began his climb to fame with what debut album?


Now to mix things up...
11. Who said "Once upon a time not long ago, when people wore pajamas and lived life slow"?

12. Who said "I see no changes. Wake up in the morning and I ask myself,
Is life worth living? Should I blast myself?"?

13. Who said "Cash Rules Everything Around Me"?

14. Who said "I met this girl when I was ten years old, And what I loved most she had so much soul"?

Last Question...
15. Is Tupac dead?

 

[DM Senshi]

15. Is Tupac dead?

YES

 

[DM xFantin]

im noow predicting a very long argument after senshi said that.

i don't think he's dead.

 

[BustaCap]

2. Run DMC did walk this way wit aerosmith
4. Name 3 members of NWA = Eazy-E Ice Cube Dr Dre
8. flavor flav was a hype man for public enemy
12. I see no changes. Wake up in the morning and I ask myself,
Is life worth living? Should I blast myself=2pac
13.Cash Rules Everything Around Me= i believe dat wu tang clan

 

[BustaCap]

i got one for yall
Wut Rapper Said He Couldnt Live Without His Radio

 

[DM xFantin]

it specifically says.
































NO POSTING YOUR ANSWERS

 

[RizZaHReCToR]

i got one for yall
Wut Rapper Said He Couldnt Live Without His Radio

LL cool J

AND I SAID PM!!!!!!

 

[BustaCap]

srry god dnt have to yell
and yes dat is right swords

 

[RizZaHReCToR]

The answers...

1.What was the first major rap song to be played on the radio?
Rappers Delight by The SugarHill gang. theres an interesting story behind how this song came to be made. Wont get into it, but nonetheless this song was undoubtedly a huge milestone in HipHop

2. In 1986, Run DMC released single called "Walk This Way". What artist/group
did they collaborate with on this song?
Aerosmith. This song was the first fusion of Rock and Rap. Was a huge step towards rap music becoming a more recognized genre.

3. In 1987, KRS-ONE (then under BoogieDown Productions) and Eric B. & Rakim each released their own EXTREMELY influential album. What were those 2 albums titled?
KRS-ONE with Criminal Minded
Rakim with Paid In Full

4. Name at least 3 members of N.W.A.
Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yellah, MC Ren, and the D.O.C. were the basic 6.

5. Who was the first rapper to win a Grammy?
The Fresh Prince (better known as Will Smith) alongside his DJ, Jazzy Jeff.


6. What group revitalized East Coast rap music in 1993 with their debut album, 36 Chambers?
Wu-Tang Clan, ONe of the most influential albums in East Coast rap.
You can clearly see notice the influence in some later rap albums by Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, and Mobb Deep.

7. In 1994, Nas and Biggie both released critically acclaimed albums. What were there names (of the albums)?
Nas's Illmatic
Biggie's Ready To Die

8. Before Flavor Flav was doing cheap TV shows, he was a member of what rap group?
Public Enemy

9. What is the name of the legendary DJ in the group GangStarr?
DJ Premier!
i didnt expect any of you to know him (except Ninth who got this right), but it still hurt nonetheless....
This guys was (and still is) the undusputed king of beatmaking during the 90s.
He reeks of HipHop and is such a talented musician.-

10. IN 1996, Jay-Z began his climb to fame with what debut album?
Reasonable Doubt.
If you listen to this album, you'll see just how much he has changed in 12 years. nothing Jay-Z will ever do can match up to this classic.

Now to mix things up...
11. Who said "Once upon a time not long ago, when people wore pajamas and lived life slow"?
Slick Rick in the song "Children's Story"
One of the most bit up lines ever.

12. Who said "I see no changes. Wake up in the morning and I ask myself,
Is life worth living? Should I blast myself?"?
Tupac, this shoulda been easy.

13. Who said "Cash Rules Everything Around Me"?
Many of you said "Wu-Tang", i was looking for the specific person.
It was Method Man in the song "C.R.E.A.M." back in 1993.

14. Who said "I met this girl when I was ten years old, And what I loved most she had so much soul"?
NO! NOT KANYE!
It was Common in the song "I Used To Love H.E.R." back in 1994.
One of the best rap songs EVER.
(Kanye bit the line)

Last Question...
15. Is Tupac dead?

Trick Question....i direct you here http://www.nbrid.net/node/519

a blog where some guy compiles evidence to suggest Tupac faked his death...