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  New Jack Swing- Part 1   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz on New Jack Swing, the popular fusion genre of the late '80s and the mid '90s.
Average, 15 Qns, Drebin89, Jun 18 11
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  New Jack Swing    
Multiple Choice
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Who didn't love dancing the the sounds of New Jack Swing music? Answer these random questions about this style and culture of music.
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  One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era    
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There are one hit wonders in any decade or era of music, even the New Jack Swing.
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  New Jack Swing Part 2    
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Part 2 of the New Jack Swing quiz.
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New Jack Swing Trivia Questions
1. This one hit wonder created the original Friday night anthem of the New Jack Swing era.

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: Johnny Kemp

The song mentioned is "Just Got Paid". This song was produced by Teddy Riley.

2. Which late night talk show helped promote New Jack Swing?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: Arsenio Hall Show

Many New Jack Swing artists performed on this show. It aired from 1989-1994.

3. What are the two musical genres which combined to become the basis of the New Jack Swing sound?

From Quiz New Jack Swing

Answer: Hip-Hop and R&B

Rappers and R&B singers didn't want anything to do with each other because rappers thought singers were soft and singers thought rappers were too street; then a musician fused the two together to create a new sound, saying "it has a sweet melody with big beats."

4. This group is best known for their song "Teddy Bear".

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: G-Wiz

"Dancin" is on Guy's third album "III" (or Guy III)(1999) . The other three songs are on Heavy D & The Boyz' "Living Large" album. G-Wiz's "Teddy Bear" came from their one and only album "Naughty Bits."

5. What year did the New Jack Swing 'revival' begin?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: 2004

The New Jack Swing Reunion Tour began in 2006. The revival itself began in 2004 with "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," which has a New Jack Swing/Contemporary R&B station (CSR 103.9).

6. Teddy Riley was in two groups. The first one was Guy; what was the second group?

From Quiz New Jack Swing- Part 1

Answer: Blackstreet

Blackstreet was formed in 1991. Some of the group's hit singles included "Before I Let You Go", "No Diggity", and "Don't Leave Me".

7. Who is known for originally producing the sound that became New Jack Swing?

From Quiz New Jack Swing

Answer: Teddy Riley

Teddy Riley was the lead singer of the band Guy, and Blackstreet in the 90s.

8. Bobby Brown's posse are best known for this New Jack Swing jam.

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: Drop It On The One

This song is the only one on the "B.Brown Posse" album that features all five artists and Brown.

9. Who does the voice of the DJ on CSR 103.9, on "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: Michael Bivins

The name of the DJ is Michael "PM" Phillips. This station features Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison", Ralph Tresvant's "Sensitivity", Bobby Brown's "Don't Be Cruel", and Johnny Gill's "Rub You the Right Way".

10. What is New Jack Swing?

From Quiz New Jack Swing- Part 1

Answer: The fusion of Hip-Hop/Rap with R&B

Teddy once said, "Rappers and singers didn't want anything to do with one another" before New Jack Swing. When Riley mixed the two styles together, it sparked a musical revolution, and the New Jack Swing era was born. Source: Wikipedia

11. What band says in a song, "Hip hop smoothed out on a R&B tip with pop feel, appeal to it"?

From Quiz New Jack Swing

Answer: Bell Biv Devoe

Bell Biv Devoe was formed from members of the iconic group New Edition after they broke up. They were Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.

12. This group's only hit single was released in 1988. The title of this song reminds you of a certain poem that has involves a flower in it. What is the name of this song?

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: Roses Are Red

This song is by the Mac Band. It reached number one on the R&B charts in 1988.

13. Who discovered Boyz II Men?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: Michael Bivins

Nathan, Mike, Wanya, and Shawn managed to go backstage after a Bell Biv Devoe concert. While backstage they met Michael Bivins and performed an a capella of New Edition's "Can You Stand the Rain". Bivins was impressed and signed them on the spot. Their first hit was "Motownphilly."

14. What song was named after Teddy Riley?

From Quiz New Jack Swing- Part 1

Answer: Teddy's Jam

There were three different parts of "Teddy's Jam" (1988). The song was performed by the group Guy.

15. There were also quite a few groups made up with kids in them; which group had the album called, "Coolin' at the Playground Ya Know!"?

From Quiz New Jack Swing

Answer: Another Bad Creation

Another Bad Creation also know as ABC, and had the hits "Iesha" and "Playground". This album reached number seven on the U.S. charts.

16. This artist was also in a group. After his group split near the end of the New Jack Swing era, he went solo. His one and only hit came out in 1998. Who is the artist?

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: Kevon Edmonds

Kevon was a member of the group After 7, which is know for their hit singles such as "Ready or Not", "Can't Stop", "Heat of the Moment", "Til' You Do Me Right", and "Sara Smile". Edmonds' only hit of the late 90s was "24/7".

17. Which film featured some of the New Jack Swing artists?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: New Jack City

This movie is where the name New Jack Swing comes from. Keith Sweat, Christopher Williams, and Vanessa Williams were some of the New Jack Swing performers in this movie.

18. There are a couple thoughts on how the term "New Jack Swing" was coined. The song "New Jack Swing" is one of those possible origins of that term. Which group made this song?

From Quiz New Jack Swing

Answer: Wreckx-n-Effect

Wreckx-n-Effect's song "New Jack Swing" became number one on the Billboard rap chart.

19. Get with the program everyone. The New Jack one-hit wonder wasn't used to girls too shy to talk to him. Who is it?

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: Samuelle

The references in the question are from his only hit single "So You Like What You See." Like Tresvant's "Sensitivity", this song also appears in "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas."

20. "Don't leave me with your prayers girl. Tell me you are in my world. Girl you know, girl don't let me be baby." is from which one of Guy's songs?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: Groove Me

Another popular song from the New Jack Swing era. As Teddy Riley would say, "The party's not over."

21. There were also quite a few New Jack singers who did slow jams. What group did the song that starts with, "So you're having my baby, and means so much to me ...."?

From Quiz New Jack Swing

Answer: Jodeci

This was from the song "Forever my Lady".

22. The reason why this trio may have ended up being a one-hit wonder was because they were in the shadows of the success of New Edition and New Kids On The Block. Who is this group?

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: Perfect Gentlemen

Like New Edition and New Kids on the Block, Perfect Gentlemen was also discovered by Maurice Starr. Ironically this group is also from Boston.

23. Most people don't remember, don't know, or don't believe that this actress used to be a singer and songwriter. She had 12 hit singles and three top-selling albums to back that up. Name this artist who was part of the New Jack Swing scene.

From Quiz New Jack Swing- Part 1

Answer: Vanessa Williams

Some of Vanessa Williams' hit singles included "Dreamin'", "Save the Best for Last", and "The Comfort Zone". She released five albums in the 1980s and 1990s, and several more in the 2000s.

24. Yes, there were rappers that were part of the New Jack Swing. This one had an alter ego and a dance. What was the name of his group?

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: Digital Underground

The rapper was Shock G and his alter ego is Humpty. The only hit in this era was "The Humpty Dance".

25. Who produced TROOP's "Spread My Wings"?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: Chuckii Booker

He also produced "All I Do Is Think Of You". Chuckii is one of the most sought out producers in the music industry.

26. This group was a creation of Maurice Starr after New Edition. Their only hit single in the New Jack era came from their debut album in 1990. What is the name of this group?

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: The Perfect Gentlemen

Their only hit song was "Ooh La La( I Can't Get Over You)", which reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. Like New Edition, this group is also from Boston.

27. Who was Teddy's protege?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: Pharrell

Williams and Chad Hugo were discovered by Riley. They signed with Riley after graduating high school. They produced Blackstreet's "Tonight the Night", as well as SWV's "Use Your Heart."

28. This group is from Baltimore, Maryland. Their music has been a combination of New Jack Swing, R&B, soul, and gospel music. Name this group.

From Quiz New Jack Swing- Part 1

Answer: Dru Hill

Some of Dru Hill's New Jack Swing style songs were "In My Bed (Remix)", "I Should Be...", and "How Deep Is Your Love?". The band's albums included "Dru Hill" (1996), "Enter the Dru" (1998), "Dru World Order" (2002), and "InDRUpendence Day" (2010).

29. This quartet came out in the middle of the New Jack Swing Era (1991). Their song "Something's Goin On" is not only the only hit single they had in the New Jack Era but it's the hit song of their entire career. Who is this group?

From Quiz One Hit Wonders of the New Jack Swing Era

Answer: U.N.V.

This single came from their debut album of the same name "Something's Goin On" in 1993. It peaked at number three on the R&B charts.

30. New Jack Swing hip-hop group Wrecks-n-Effect featured Teddy's brother Markell Riley. Which one of their songs are they known for?

From Quiz New Jack Swing Part 2

Answer: Rump Shaker

This song was produced by the Neptunes. The group changed the spelling in Wrecks-n-Effect to Wreckx-n-Effect (symbolizing the loss of fellow bandmate Brandon Mitchell).

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