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Syren put up another quiz... I failedededededed!!!!

http://www.mybrotha.com/quiz/quiz.asp?qname=BlackMusic1&qtype=BlackMusic1

Black Music: Variety

Test your knowledge of the sights and sounds of today's and yesterday's Black music.
Your Point Total: 20 out of 50

Summary: Not the best score, but there were a few tough questions in this one. The average score for this quiz falls in the range (35-45).

The good news is, you have plenty of opportunities to re-take this one, or try your luck at other Black music trivia.

1. This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money.
Correct Answer: B - Marvin Gaye
Your Answer: C - Sam Cooke
Status: Incorrect

2. Which two late entertainers collaborated in 1987 to create the hit song "There's Nothing Better Than Love"?
Correct Answer: C - Luther Vandross and Gregory Hines
Your Answer: A - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Status: Incorrect

3. Singer/songwriter Lionel Richie once led this R&B group:
Correct Answer: C - The Commodores
Your Answer: B - The Temptations
Status: Incorrect

4. Mariah Carey's remake of the 1988 hit "I Still Believe", was a tribute to this long-time friend who recorded the original:
Correct Answer: B - Brenda K. Starr
Your Answer: C - Whitney Houston
Status: Incorrect

5. Lawrence Parker, whose entertainment name is _________ has been called one of the pioneers of rap/hip-hop.
Correct Answer: A - KRS-One
Your Answer: B - Jam Master Jay
Status: Incorrect

6. Which R&B singer/songwriter icon lost his sight at age 6?
Correct Answer: D - Ray Charles
Your Answer: D - Ray Charles
Status: CORRECT!

7. They boasted such hits as "Shining Star" and "After the Love Has Gone", and was featured in Target's 2005 holiday campaign:
Correct Answer: A - Earth, Wind & Fire
Your Answer: A - Earth, Wind & Fire
Status: CORRECT!

8. In 2004, rap/hip-hop artist Nelly recorded a duet with this popular country singer.
Correct Answer: B - Tim McGraw
Your Answer: B - Tim McGraw
Status: CORRECT!

9. R&B/pop icon Diana Ross was the leader of this 1960's all-girl group:
Correct Answer: B - The Supremes
Your Answer: B - The Supremes
Status: CORRECT!

10. Record producer, rapper, entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs named his restaurants:
Correct Answer: A - "Justin's", after his son
Your Answer: C - "John's", after his own middle name
Status: Incorrect

Hey Syren... I'm Black enough...


Black Music: Variety

Test your knowledge of the sights and sounds of today's and yesterday's Black music.

Your Point Total: 50 out of 50

Summary: Great score! Your score reflects one of the highest we've seen on this quiz. We admit that there were a few tough questions, but you obviously had no problems with them.

The average score for this particular test falls in the range (35-45).

But don't stop here. Check out our other Black music quizzes and test your brain's ability to recall some of the world's greatest songs and artists.

1. This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money.
Correct Answer: B - Marvin Gaye
Your Answer: B - Marvin Gaye
Status: CORRECT!

2. Which two late entertainers collaborated in 1987 to create the hit song "There's Nothing Better Than Love"?
Correct Answer: C - Luther Vandross and Gregory Hines
Your Answer: C - Luther Vandross and Gregory Hines
Status: CORRECT!

3. Singer/songwriter Lionel Richie once led this R&B group:
Correct Answer: C - The Commodores
Your Answer: C - The Commodores
Status: CORRECT!

4. Mariah Carey's remake of the 1988 hit "I Still Believe", was a tribute to this long-time friend who recorded the original:
Correct Answer: B - Brenda K. Starr
Your Answer: B - Brenda K. Starr
Status: CORRECT!

5. Lawrence Parker, whose entertainment name is _________ has been called one of the pioneers of rap/hip-hop.
Correct Answer: A - KRS-One
Your Answer: A - KRS-One
Status: CORRECT!

6. Which R&B singer/songwriter icon lost his sight at age 6?
Correct Answer: D - Ray Charles
Your Answer: D - Ray Charles
Status: CORRECT!

7. They boasted such hits as "Shining Star" and "After the Love Has Gone", and was featured in Target's 2005 holiday campaign:
Correct Answer: A - Earth, Wind & Fire
Your Answer: A - Earth, Wind & Fire
Status: CORRECT!

8. In 2004, rap/hip-hop artist Nelly recorded a duet with this popular country singer.
Correct Answer: B - Tim McGraw
Your Answer: B - Tim McGraw
Status: CORRECT!

9. R&B/pop icon Diana Ross was the leader of this 1960's all-girl group:
Correct Answer: B - The Supremes
Your Answer: B - The Supremes
Status: CORRECT!

10. Record producer, rapper, entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs named his restaurants:
Correct Answer: A - "Justin's", after his son
Your Answer: A - "Justin's", after his son
Status: CORRECT!

!Gasp!

You cheatededededed!!

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