2010s Music trivia

2010s Music Mini Quiz

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Question 1

What pop star released the album '1989' in 2014, which included hit singles like 'Shake It Off' and 'Blank Space'?

Released in 2014, Taylor Swift's album '1989' marked a departure from her country roots to a full-fledged pop sound.

Question 2

The first YouTube video to ever reach one billion views, what 2012 K-pop song by Psy sparked a global dance craze?

The video's view count grew so large it "broke" YouTube's 32-bit counter, forcing the platform to upgrade to a 64-bit system to keep up.

Question 3

Which rapper won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for 'To Pimp a Butterfly' in 2016?

Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly' was praised for its social commentary and musical complexity, earning him the Grammy Award in 2016.

Question 4

Which EDM artist famously collaborated with singer Halsey on the hit song 'Closer' in 2016?

'The Chainsmokers' member Drew Taggart sings on 'Closer' alongside Halsey, making it a unique collaboration in EDM history.

Question 5

Which artist won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2015 for her album '1989'?

In 2015, Taylor Swift won Album of the Year at the Grammys for "1989," beating out tough competition like Beyoncé and Adele!

Question 6

What teen from New Zealand became the youngest solo artist in over 25 years to top U.S. charts with her hit single "Royals"?

The song "Royals" was inspired by a 1976 photo Lorde saw of baseball player George Brett in his Kansas City Royals jersey.

Question 7

What country-trap song by Lil Nas X broke the record for most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

With 19 weeks at #1, it broke the 16-week record previously held by "One Sweet Day" and "Despacito."

Question 8

Making history, what Kendrick Lamar album was the first non-classical or jazz work to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music?

The Pulitzer Prize board described the album as a "virtuosic song collection" capturing the complexity of modern African-American life.

Question 9

Which artist released a 2016 'visual album' as a one-hour film that explored themes of infidelity?

The visual album, Lemonade, received a Peabody Award for its powerful narrative and artistic vision.

Question 10

Which female pop star's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?

Lady Gaga's real name is Stefani Germanotta, but she chose her stage name after the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga."