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Who began his career after winning a 1997 freestyle rap competition in Los Angeles?
Who began his career after winning a 1997 freestyle rap competition in Los Angeles?
Eminem
Notorious B.I.G. was a prominent figure in the West Coast faction of hip-hop.
Notorious B.I.G. was a prominent figure in the West Coast faction of hip-hop.
False (B)
The music of Boyz II Men strongly featured:
The music of Boyz II Men strongly featured:
harmonized vocal arrangements
How did P.Diddy begin his career in the music industry?
How did P.Diddy begin his career in the music industry?
Widespread Panic had a lot in common musically and culturally with the Allman Brothers.
Widespread Panic had a lot in common musically and culturally with the Allman Brothers.
The concept of Pop-Up Video included:
The concept of Pop-Up Video included:
Classic-rock radio succeeded because:
Classic-rock radio succeeded because:
The album Mi Reflejo was a hit for which singer?
The album Mi Reflejo was a hit for which singer?
Which individual sold album-oriented rock formats as prepackaged products?
Which individual sold album-oriented rock formats as prepackaged products?
All of the following are considered benefits of the compact disc format EXCEPT the:
All of the following are considered benefits of the compact disc format EXCEPT the:
The song 'You Oughta Know' references which personal experience?
The song 'You Oughta Know' references which personal experience?
Larry Levan established himself in which New York-based club?
Larry Levan established himself in which New York-based club?
Which electronic dance album was licensed for use in commercials and movie soundtracks?
Which electronic dance album was licensed for use in commercials and movie soundtracks?
Which of the following groups was led by singer-songwriter-guitarist Billy Corgan?
Which of the following groups was led by singer-songwriter-guitarist Billy Corgan?
Who produced the PBS series The History of Rock 'n' Roll?
Who produced the PBS series The History of Rock 'n' Roll?
Which classically trained female singer-songwriter reflects those influences in her music?
Which classically trained female singer-songwriter reflects those influences in her music?
In the late 1990s, the boom in Spanish pop was led by Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca.'
In the late 1990s, the boom in Spanish pop was led by Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca.'
Which of the following groups from rock's past did NOT experience success in the 1990s?
Which of the following groups from rock's past did NOT experience success in the 1990s?
CDs were marketed to last forever with no appreciable degradation in audio fidelity.
CDs were marketed to last forever with no appreciable degradation in audio fidelity.
Jagged Little Pill represents the debut album for Sarah McLachlan.
Jagged Little Pill represents the debut album for Sarah McLachlan.
The mainstream success of electronic dance music in America was driven primarily by album sales rather than singles.
The mainstream success of electronic dance music in America was driven primarily by album sales rather than singles.
All of the following are examples of jam bands EXCEPT:
All of the following are examples of jam bands EXCEPT:
All of the following were albums of the Beastie Boys EXCEPT:
All of the following were albums of the Beastie Boys EXCEPT:
Most hip-hop in the 1990s was extremely popular with white suburban teenagers.
Most hip-hop in the 1990s was extremely popular with white suburban teenagers.
The New York approach to dance music is often called:
The New York approach to dance music is often called:
'Tears in Heaven' was a hit song for which celebrated rock musician?
'Tears in Heaven' was a hit song for which celebrated rock musician?
The heroes of the 1990s jam bands were primarily the Grateful Dead and:
The heroes of the 1990s jam bands were primarily the Grateful Dead and:
Who produced Eminem's breakthrough album The Slim Shady?
Who produced Eminem's breakthrough album The Slim Shady?
Experts claimed that the digital sound of CDs was inferior to the analog sound of records or tapes.
Experts claimed that the digital sound of CDs was inferior to the analog sound of records or tapes.
The two most important boy bands during the late 1990s were the Backstreet Boys and Boyz II Men.
The two most important boy bands during the late 1990s were the Backstreet Boys and Boyz II Men.
Justin Timberlake was a member of which of the following bands?
Justin Timberlake was a member of which of the following bands?
'Detroit house' music is generally referred to as:
'Detroit house' music is generally referred to as:
The year 1988 was referred to by some as the 'second summer of love' because:
The year 1988 was referred to by some as the 'second summer of love' because:
Both Hootie and the Blowfish and Counting Crows made prominent references to Bob Dylan in their hit songs during the 1990s.
Both Hootie and the Blowfish and Counting Crows made prominent references to Bob Dylan in their hit songs during the 1990s.
All of the following represent stylistic elements of the Dave Matthews Band EXCEPT:
All of the following represent stylistic elements of the Dave Matthews Band EXCEPT:
Death Row Records was owned by:
Death Row Records was owned by:
The East Coast faction of gangsta rap was led by:
The East Coast faction of gangsta rap was led by:
All of the following are true regarding roots rockers EXCEPT they:
All of the following are true regarding roots rockers EXCEPT they:
Who managed the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC?
Who managed the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC?
Study Notes
Key Figures in Hip-Hop and Music
- Eminem started his career after winning a freestyle rap competition in Los Angeles in 1997.
- Notorious B.I.G. was a key figure associated with the East Coast hip-hop scene, not West Coast.
- P. Diddy entered the music industry as an A&R representative for Uptown Records.
- Dr. Dre produced Eminem's breakthrough album "The Slim Shady."
- Lou Pearlman managed popular boy bands Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC.
Influential Music Groups and Albums
- Smashing Pumpkins, led by Billy Corgan, became a notable rock band.
- Boyz II Men are recognized for their distinctive harmonized vocal arrangements.
- "Play" is an electronic dance album widely used in commercials and movie soundtracks.
- "Jagged Little Pill" is not the debut album for Sarah McLachlan; it was released by Alanis Morissette.
Cultural and Historical Context
- The late 1990s saw a rise in popularity for Spanish pop music, exemplified by Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca."
- Most hip-hop in the 1990s gained immense popularity, particularly among white suburban teenagers.
- The East Coast gangsta rap scene was predominantly led by Puff Daddy.
Musical Trends and Formats
- Compact discs were marketed as having an everlasting quality with minimal degradation in audio fidelity.
- Classic rock radio thrived by appealing to audiences purchasing CD reissues.
- The mainstream success of electronic dance music in America stemmed more from album sales than singles.
Music Genres and Styles
- The term "Detroit house" typically refers to techno music.
- Garage music is associated with the New York approach to dance music.
- Widespread Panic shared musical and cultural similarities with the Allman Brothers, often categorized as jam bands.
Significant Songs and Music Videos
- "You Oughta Know" expresses themes of anger and frustration following a breakup.
- The concept of Pop-Up Video presented music videos interspersed with fun facts about the songs and artists.
Records and Documentation
- Death Row Records was owned by Suge Knight.
- Experts have disagreed on the sound quality, claiming digital recordings were not inferior to analog despite common belief.
Noteworthy Collaborations and Influences
- Larry Levan made his mark at the Paradise Garage in New York City, a legendary nightclub.
- The 1990s jam band movement revered the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers as their inspirations.
- Tori Amos reflects her classical training through her songwriting and music arrangements.
Common Misconceptions
- The Yardbirds did not experience success in the 1990s.
- CDs do not genuinely provide superior sound quality compared to analog recordings, challenging the popular belief.
- The two most crucial boy bands of the late 1990s are often considered the Backstreet Boys, but not Boyz II Men as another leading band.
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