Singers & Vocalist R&B Singers 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which R&B singer's album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1999?
- Mary J. Blige
- Erykah Badu
- Lauryn Hill (Correct answer)
- Whitney Houston
Correct answer: Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill's debut solo album won five Grammy Awards in 1999, including Album of the Year, making her the first woman to achieve this with a rap-infused R&B record.
Question 2: R&B singer H.E.R.'s initials stand for what phrase?
- Having Everything Revealed (Correct answer)
- Her Eternal Rhythm
- Healing Every Reality
- Heartfelt Eternal Rhythm
Correct answer: Having Everything Revealed
H.E.R. is an acronym for 'Having Everything Revealed,' chosen by Gabi Wilson as her artistic persona.
Question 3: Which Motown artist was known as the 'Prince of Motown' and recorded 'Let's Get It On'?
- Stevie Wonder
- Marvin Gaye (Correct answer)
- Smokey Robinson
- David Ruffin
Correct answer: Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was often called the 'Prince of Motown' and recorded 'Let's Get It On' in 1973, which became a defining R&B classic.
Question 4: Which R&B singer released the debut album 'Age Ain't Nothing but a Number' in 1994?
- Monica
- Brandy
- Aaliyah (Correct answer)
- TLC
Correct answer: Aaliyah
Aaliyah's debut album 'Age Ain't Nothing but a Number' was released in 1994 when she was just 15 years old, produced by R. Kelly.
Question 5: Ne-Yo wrote Beyoncé's hit 'Irreplaceable.' What is Ne-Yo's real name?
- Shaffer Chimere Smith (Correct answer)
- Carlton Douglas Ridenhour
- Cornelius IralAnco
- Torrence Hatch
Correct answer: Shaffer Chimere Smith
Ne-Yo's birth name is Shaffer Chimere Smith; he is known both as a recording artist and a sought-after songwriter.
Question 6: Which R&B duo is behind the hits 'No Diggity' and 'Before I Let You Go'?
- Blackstreet (Correct answer)
- Silk
- Dru Hill
- Jagged Edge
Correct answer: Blackstreet
Blackstreet, led by Teddy Riley, recorded the 1996 smash 'No Diggity' featuring Dr. Dre, which won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance.
Question 7: Which R&B singer's 2020 album 'After Hours' spawned the hit single 'Blinding Lights'?
- Drake
- The Weeknd (Correct answer)
- PartyNextDoor
- Miguel
Correct answer: The Weeknd
'Blinding Lights' by The Weeknd became one of the longest-charting singles in Billboard Hot 100 history, from his 2020 album 'After Hours.'
Singers & Vocalist R&B Singers 5
Which R&B singer's album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1999?