Singers & Vocalist R&B Singers 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which R&B singer's real name is Onika Tanya Maraj?
- Cardi B
- Nicki Minaj (Correct answer)
- Lizzo
- SZA
Correct answer: Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj's birth name is Onika Tanya Maraj; she was born in Trinidad and raised in Queens, New York.
Question 2: Erykah Badu's debut album 'Baduizm' was released in which decade?
- 1980s
- 2000s
- 1990s (Correct answer)
- 2010s
Correct answer: 1990s
'Baduizm' was released in 1997, establishing Erykah Badu as a leading voice of the neo-soul movement.
Question 3: Which R&B vocalist sang 'I Will Always Love You' for the film 'The Bodyguard'?
- Mariah Carey
- Celine Dion
- Whitney Houston (Correct answer)
- Toni Braxton
Correct answer: Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston's 1992 recording of Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' became one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Question 4: D'Angelo's critically acclaimed comeback album 'Black Messiah' was released in which year?
- 2014 (Correct answer)
- 2010
- 2016
- 2012
Correct answer: 2014
D'Angelo surprised fans by releasing 'Black Messiah' in December 2014, ending a 14-year gap since 'Voodoo.'
Question 5: Which female R&B singer is nicknamed 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul'?
- Janet Jackson
- Mary J. Blige (Correct answer)
- Lauryn Hill
- Aaliyah
Correct answer: Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige earned the title 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul' for blending R&B vocals with hip-hop beats and culture.
Question 6: Which R&B artist released 'Confessions,' one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s?
- Ne-Yo
- Chris Brown
- Usher (Correct answer)
- R. Kelly
Correct answer: Usher
Usher's 2004 album 'Confessions' sold over 20 million copies worldwide, featuring hits like 'Yeah!' and 'Burn.'
Question 7: SZA's debut studio album 'Ctrl' was released in which year?
- 2019
- 2015
- 2017 (Correct answer)
- 2021
Correct answer: 2017
SZA released 'Ctrl' in June 2017 on TDE/RCA Records, receiving widespread critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations.
Singers & Vocalist R&B Singers 3
Which R&B singer's real name is Onika Tanya Maraj?