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Electro Funk Trivia Quiz

The 1980s ushered in a new genre of computer synthesized music which was popular for breakdancers and poplock dancers.

A multiple-choice quiz by tesjj5. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tesjj5

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
282,207

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. This group provided the rap lyrics to Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock". Hint

Soul Sonic Force

The Fat Boys

Treacherous Three

Whodini

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)", one of the most popular electro-funk singles, was recorded by this artist. Hint

Thomas Dolby

Hashim

Mann Parrish

Malcolm McClaren

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Question 3 of 10

3. This duo, comprised of members Kurtis el Khaleel and rapper Tour� Embden, was responsible for the dance classics "Fresh is the Word", "Needle To The Groove", and "Bassline". Hint

RunDMC

Mantronix

Marley Marl & MC Shan

Eric B. and Rakim

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 1982 dance hit "Play at your Own Risk," a song that used the same music as "Planet Rock" was performed by this group. Hint

Newcleus

Jonzun Crew

Planet Patrol

Kraftwerk

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Kraftwerk song was used in the movie "Breakin 2." Michael "Bugaloo Shrimp" Chambers, who played the role of Turbo, performed a dance routine with a broom to the song. Hint

Numbers

Trans Europe Express

Computer Love

Tour De France

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Pac Jam (Look out for the OCV)" and "Space Cowboy" were this group's most notable songs. Hint

Planet Patrol

Thomas Dolby

Newcleus

Jonzun Crew

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Question 7 of 10

7. This group's signature tune was "Jam On Revenge", also known as the "Wiki-Wiki Song". But their most successful song was "Jam On It." Hint

Roger Troutman & Zapp

Mantronix

Cybotron

Newcleus

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Question 8 of 10

8. The songs "Electric Kingdom" and "Siberian Nights" were created by this group. Hint

Egyptian Lover

Freeez

L.A. Dream Team

Twilight 22

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Question 9 of 10

9. This song spent two weeks at number one in the US Billboard dance chart and was created by the British group Freeez. Hint

I.O.U

Beat Street

Rockberry Jam

What People Do For Money

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Question 10 of 10

10. Formed in 1983 by British producer Trevor Horn, this group created the tunes "Beat Box", "Close (to the Edit)", and "Moments in Love." Hint

The Art of Noise

Man Parrish

The Jonzun Crew

Planet Patrol

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This group provided the rap lyrics to Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock".

Answer: Soul Sonic Force

Soul Sonic Force originally consisted of twenty Zulu Nation members.

2. "Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)", one of the most popular electro-funk singles, was recorded by this artist.

Answer: Hashim

Hashim's real name is Jerry Calliste Jr.

3. This duo, comprised of members Kurtis el Khaleel and rapper Tour� Embden, was responsible for the dance classics "Fresh is the Word", "Needle To The Groove", and "Bassline".

Answer: Mantronix

Mantronix's debut single, "Fresh Is the Word," was a club hit in 1985, reaching Number 16 on the Dance Singles chart.

4. The 1982 dance hit "Play at your Own Risk," a song that used the same music as "Planet Rock" was performed by this group.

Answer: Planet Patrol

Group leader Arthur Baker worked for Tommy Boy Records where he produced Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force hit, "Planet Rock".

5. This Kraftwerk song was used in the movie "Breakin 2." Michael "Bugaloo Shrimp" Chambers, who played the role of Turbo, performed a dance routine with a broom to the song.

Answer: Tour De France

"Trans Europe Express" was sampled by Afrika Baambata in his classic "Planet Rock".

6. "Pac Jam (Look out for the OCV)" and "Space Cowboy" were this group's most notable songs.

Answer: Jonzun Crew

Group member Maurice Star was a founder of the groups New Edition and New Kids on the Block.

7. This group's signature tune was "Jam On Revenge", also known as the "Wiki-Wiki Song". But their most successful song was "Jam On It."

Answer: Newcleus

Newcleus was comprised of the husband/wife teams of Ben "Cozmo D" Cenac/Yvette "Lady E" Cook and Monique "Nique D" Angevin/Bob "Chilly B" Crafton.

8. The songs "Electric Kingdom" and "Siberian Nights" were created by this group.

Answer: Twilight 22

Founding member Gordon Bahary was requested by Stevie Wonder to produce and program synthesizers on his "Journey Through The Secret Of Plants" album.

9. This song spent two weeks at number one in the US Billboard dance chart and was created by the British group Freeez.

Answer: I.O.U

In 1987 a remix of "I.O.U." reached number eighteen on the U.S. dance charts.

10. Formed in 1983 by British producer Trevor Horn, this group created the tunes "Beat Box", "Close (to the Edit)", and "Moments in Love."

Answer: The Art of Noise

Trevor Horn was co-writer of the Buggles song "Video Killed the Radio Star."

Source: Author tesjj5

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