Singers & Vocalist R&B Singers 5

Question 1

Which R&B singer's album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1999?

Accepted Answer

Lauryn Hill

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Having Everything Revealed

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

Marvin Gaye

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Aaliyah

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Shaffer Chimere Smith

Answer

Ne-Yo's birth name is Shaffer Chimere Smith; he is known both as a recording artist and a sought-after songwriter.

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