Singers & Vocalist R&B Singers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which R&B legend is known as the 'Godfather of Soul'?
- Ray Charles
- James Brown (Correct answer)
- Marvin Gaye
- Al Green
Correct answer: James Brown
James Brown earned the title 'Godfather of Soul' for pioneering funk and soul music in the 1960s and 70s.
Question 2: Alicia Keys released her debut album 'Songs in A Minor' in which year?
- 1999
- 2003
- 2001 (Correct answer)
- 2005
Correct answer: 2001
Alicia Keys debuted with 'Songs in A Minor' in 2001, which sold over 235,000 copies in its first week.
Question 3: Which R&B singer released the 2016 album 'Lemonade'?
- Rihanna
- Beyoncé (Correct answer)
- Alicia Keys
- Erykah Badu
Correct answer: Beyoncé
'Lemonade' was Beyoncé's visual album released in 2016, exploring themes of infidelity and Black womanhood.
Question 4: Who sang the R&B hit 'No Scrubs' in 1999?
- Destiny's Child
- SWV
- TLC (Correct answer)
- En Vogue
Correct answer: TLC
TLC released 'No Scrubs' in 1999 as part of their album 'FanMail,' and it became one of the year's biggest hits.
Question 5: Maxwell's neo-soul debut album, released in 1996, is titled what?
- Urban Hang Suite (Correct answer)
- Embrya
- Now
- BLACKsummers'night
Correct answer: Urban Hang Suite
'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite' was his 1996 debut, introducing his neo-soul style and earning critical acclaim.
Question 6: Which R&B artist is known for the song 'This Woman's Work'?
- Anita Baker
- Sade
- Maxwell (Correct answer)
- Mary J. Blige
Correct answer: Maxwell
Maxwell covered Kate Bush's 'This Woman's Work' in 1994, turning it into a celebrated R&B ballad.
Question 7: Which city is R&B singer Usher from?
- Atlanta, Georgia (Correct answer)
- Houston, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Detroit, Michigan
Correct answer: Atlanta, Georgia
Usher Raymond IV was born in Dallas but raised in Chattanooga and later moved to Atlanta, where he launched his career.
Singers & Vocalist R&B Singers 2
Which R&B legend is known as the 'Godfather of Soul'?