The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : In what year did Beyoncé release the hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"?
Possible answers:
- 2008
- 2006
- 2010
- 2012
Explanation: "Single Ladies" was released in October 2008 on the album I Am... Sasha Fierce. The music video, with its iconic choreography in a black leotard, won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2009.
Question 2 : Which iconic track is featured on Adele's album "21", released in 2011?
Possible answers:
- Hello
- Easy On Me
- Someone Like You
- Rolling in the Deep
Explanation: "Rolling in the Deep" is the lead single from Adele's album 21. The album sold over 31 million copies worldwide and won six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Question 3 : Which British artist released "Shape of You", one of the most streamed songs in history?
Possible answers:
- Sam Smith
- Harry Styles
- Ed Sheeran
- James Blunt
Explanation: Ed Sheeran released "Shape of You" in January 2017 on the album Divide. The track surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify and reached number 1 in over 30 countries.
Question 4 : In what year did Spotify arrive in France after its Swedish launch?
Possible answers:
- 2010
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
Explanation: Spotify was launched in Sweden in 2008, but only arrived in France in March 2013 after a phase of expansion in Europe. The service has since surpassed 600 million users.
Question 5 : Which TikTok-viral track spent 19 consecutive weeks at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019?
Possible answers:
- Dance Monkey
- Savage Love
- Old Town Road
- Blinding Lights
Explanation: "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X (with Billy Ray Cyrus on the remix) broke the record for longest run at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 19 consecutive weeks. The track first blew up on TikTok before becoming a worldwide phenomenon.
Question 6 : What is Lady Gaga's first studio album, released in 2008?
Possible answers:
- Artpop
- The Fame
- Chromatica
- Born This Way
Explanation: The Fame is Lady Gaga's first album, released in August 2008. It features the hits "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" and launched the worldwide career of Stefani Germanotta.
Question 7 : Which country is singer Rihanna, performer of the hit "Umbrella", originally from?
Possible answers:
- Jamaica
- Bahamas
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Barbados
Explanation: Rihanna (Robyn Rihanna Fenty) is from Barbados. Born in Saint Michael on February 20, 1988, she was discovered at age 16 by producer Evan Rogers before signing with Def Jam.
Question 8 : Which Canadian rapper became the most-streamed artist in Spotify history in 2023 with over 75 billion streams?
Possible answers:
- Drake
- Post Malone
- The Weeknd
- Kanye West
Explanation: Drake (Aubrey Drake Graham) was born in Toronto on October 24, 1986. A former actor on Degrassi, he dominated global charts for over a decade with albums like Take Care, Views, and Scorpion.
Question 9 : What is the name of Taylor Swift's record-breaking tour launched in 2023, which became the highest-grossing tour ever?
Possible answers:
- The 1989 World Tour
- The Eras Tour
- The Reputation Tour
- The Midnights Tour
Explanation: The Eras Tour, launched in March 2023, became the first tour to surpass $2 billion in revenue. Taylor Swift retraces all eras of her career, from her country beginnings to her pop and folk albums.
Question 10 : How many members are in the K-pop group BTS?
Possible answers:
- 4
- 5
- 7
- 9
Explanation: BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has 7 members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Formed in 2013 in Seoul, the group became the world's most popular boy band and the first K-pop act to top the Billboard 200.
