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Dancehall Music Trivia Quiz

Just a few dancehall questions for all fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by capone820. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
capone820

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,669

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
712

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 174 (4/10), Guest 82 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This artist also goes by the title of the "Warlord". Hint

Spragga Benz

Bounty Killer

Buju Banton

Wayne Marshall

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Question 2 of 10

2. This artist starred as "Biggs" in the movie "Shottas". Hint

Spragga Benz

Wyclef Jean

Beenie Man

Ky-Mani Marley

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Question 3 of 10

3. You can find this artist in Remixes such as "Frontin" with Pharrell and Jay-Z and "Move ya Body" with Nina Sky. Hint

Shaggy

Sean Paul

Vybz Kartel

Elephant Man

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Question 4 of 10

4. This group contains the artists Alistaire McCalla, Roshaun Clarke, Craig Thompson, and Xavier Davidson. Hint

Innocent Crew

Ward 21

T.O.K.

Scare Dem Crew

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Portugese-Chinese-Jamaican artist helped jumpstart a dancehall surge in the U.S. with a few hit songs in 2002. Hint

Elephant Man

Beenie Man

Kardinal Offishall

Sean Paul

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Question 6 of 10

6. The songs "We Ready" and "Nah Throw" on the Dancehall Rock Riddim are lyrical battles (and more) between which two dancehall superstars? Hint

Kid Kurrupt and Assassin

Elephant Man and Sean Paul

Spragga Benz and Vybz Kartel

Beenie Man and Bounty Killer

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Question 7 of 10

7. The "Energy God" earned his name because of his large ears. Who is this artist? Hint

Bling Dog

Beenie Man

Elephant Man

Hawkeye

8. This Riddim was one of the hottest dancehall riddims of 2003 and 2004 that were used in hit songs like "Whine up Yaself", "Pride", "Jook Gal", "Move ya Body", "Feel Alright", "Pull Up", "Culo", and other tracks. Hint

Coolie Dance Riddim

Buzz Riddim

Diwali Riddim

Kopa Riddim

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Question 9 of 10

9. If I were to listen to hit songs like "Bookshelf", "Oysters and Conch", and "Toyfriend", then who would I be listening to? Hint

Mr. Vegas

Beenie Man

Sean Paul

Capleton

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Question 10 of 10

10. This dance legend was murdered in January of '05. Who was this dancer? Hint

Bogle

Kiva

John Hype

Stacey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This artist also goes by the title of the "Warlord".

Answer: Bounty Killer

"Hey yo, Yallo!" Bounty Killer has also done tracks with Swizz Beatz and No Doubt.

2. This artist starred as "Biggs" in the movie "Shottas".

Answer: Ky-Mani Marley

Ky-Mani Marley starred with Spragga Benz (Wayne) in the movie "Shottas". Wyclef also played a role in the movie. Beenie Man had a role in the movie "Rude Boys".

3. You can find this artist in Remixes such as "Frontin" with Pharrell and Jay-Z and "Move ya Body" with Nina Sky.

Answer: Vybz Kartel

Vybz Kartel is one of the hottest dancehall artist at this moment. He's very talented lyrically and won DJ of the Year at Stone Love's 30th Anniversary dance.

4. This group contains the artists Alistaire McCalla, Roshaun Clarke, Craig Thompson, and Xavier Davidson.

Answer: T.O.K.

Touch Of Klass (T.O.K.) was originally inspired by Boyz II Men. Their hit song "Chi Chi Man" castigated corrupt politicians but helped propel them to stardom among the dancehall ranks.

5. This Portugese-Chinese-Jamaican artist helped jumpstart a dancehall surge in the U.S. with a few hit songs in 2002.

Answer: Sean Paul

Sean Paul's hits "Gimme the Light" caught the U.S. by storm as did his other hits "Get Busy", "Like Glue", "Make it Clap" with Busta Rhymes and "Baby Boy" with Beyonce. That helped pave the way for other artists like Elephant Man and Vybz Kartel.

6. The songs "We Ready" and "Nah Throw" on the Dancehall Rock Riddim are lyrical battles (and more) between which two dancehall superstars?

Answer: Spragga Benz and Vybz Kartel

Dancehall has its share of beef also.

7. The "Energy God" earned his name because of his large ears. Who is this artist?

Answer: Elephant Man

Elephant Man was called Dumbo Elephant as a kid. He started his career with Scare Dem Crew (originally Seaview Family) which was named for Bounty Killers hit "Big Guns Scare Dem". He went solo after and went on to release four solo albums starting with "Comin' 4 You".

Answer: Coolie Dance Riddim

It all started with Elephant Man's "Head Gone/Wine up Yaself" and just kept goin' and goin' and goin'.

9. If I were to listen to hit songs like "Bookshelf", "Oysters and Conch", and "Toyfriend", then who would I be listening to?

Answer: Beenie Man

Beenie Man has had the most hit singles to hit the U.S of all dancehall artists and has earned a grammy for "Girls dem Sugar". This is probably why he claims the throne "King of the Dancehall".

10. This dance legend was murdered in January of '05. Who was this dancer?

Answer: Bogle

Bogle, along with rival John Hype were considered one of the best for new dancehall moves. He was a big influence on artists such as Elephant Man and Beenie Man. He was gunned down at a gas station in late January 2005.

Source: Author capone820

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