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Back in the Day-The DJs Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for those of you who remember when the MC was nothing without his DJ. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by chicomaz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
chicomaz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
133,231

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
852

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the DJ for the Furious Five?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. DJ Run is the DJ for Run DMC.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before DJing for the Beastie Boys, Hurricane was a member of which group? Hint

Treacherous Three

The Afros

Sugarhill Gang

Son of Bazerk and the No Self Control Band

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the DJ for Big Daddy Kane? Hint

Kool Herc

Cutmaster Cool Vee

Mister Cee

DJ Red Alert

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the original DJ for Boogie Down Productions? Hint

DJ Polo

Scott LaRock

King Sun

DJ Aladdin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which sometimes replaced the DJ for Boogie Down Productions after the original DJ's death? Hint

Ms Melodie

DJ Polo

KC Flightt

D-Nice

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the DJ for King Tee? Hint

DJ Pooh

Evil E

DJ Aladdin

Cutmaster Cool Vee

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the DJ for Leaders of the New School? Hint

Busta Rhymes

Cut Monitor Milo

Charlie Brown

Dinco D

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Question 9 of 10

9. Of the following, which was one of the DJs for Stetsasonic? Hint

Delite

Daddy-O

Prince Paul

Frukwan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the DJ for 3rd Bass? Hint

PrimeMinister Pete Nice

Richie Rich

Serch

Sam Sever

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the DJ for the Furious Five?

Answer: Grandmaster Flash

Grandmaster Flash has developed many styles used by DJs including "cutting", "back-spinning", and "phasing".

2. DJ Run is the DJ for Run DMC.

Answer: False

Jammaster Jay was the DJ for Run DMC. Sadly, he was murdered in 2002 while working in his recording studio.

3. Before DJing for the Beastie Boys, Hurricane was a member of which group?

Answer: The Afros

The Afros released one album, "Kickin' Afrolistics", back in 1990, in which they introduced a new way of speak. A great album.

4. Who was the DJ for Big Daddy Kane?

Answer: Mister Cee

Mister Cee has since gone on to work with Lil' Kim, Lil' Bow Wow, and Eminem.

5. Who was the original DJ for Boogie Down Productions?

Answer: Scott LaRock

Yet another great DJ whose life was cut short by murder.

6. Which sometimes replaced the DJ for Boogie Down Productions after the original DJ's death?

Answer: D-Nice

D-Nice released his own solo album called "They Call Me D-Nice".

7. Who was the DJ for King Tee?

Answer: DJ Pooh

DJ Pooh produced LL Cool J's "Bigger and Deffer".

8. Who was the DJ for Leaders of the New School?

Answer: Cut Monitor Milo

LOTNS were a part of the "Native Tongues" tribe which included such hiphop artists as The Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, and Black Sheep, to name a few.

9. Of the following, which was one of the DJs for Stetsasonic?

Answer: Prince Paul

Stetsasonic was one of the first acts in hiphop to use a live band. The other two DJs were DBC and Wise. Prince Paul also worked with De La Soul on their album "3 Feet High and Rising".

10. Who was the DJ for 3rd Bass?

Answer: Richie Rich

Sam Sever brought Pete and Serch together.

Source: Author chicomaz

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