Singers & Vocalist R&B Singers 2

Question 1

Which R&B legend is known as the 'Godfather of Soul'?

Accepted Answer

James Brown

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

2001

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

Beyoncé

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

TLC

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Urban Hang Suite

Answer

'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite' was his 1996 debut, introducing his neo-soul style and earning critical acclaim.

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