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Jamaican Music of the 1980s Trivia Quiz

The 1980s saw many changes in Jamaican music. With the arrival of ragga and dancehall, things would never be the same. For better or worse, welcome to the 80s.

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

Author
reggaejames

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,290

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
785

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the greatest songs to come out of the 1980s was "Redemption Song". Who sang it? Hint

Bob Marley

John Holt

Wailing Souls

Jimmy Cliff

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1982 song "Mad Over Me" by Yellowman. He mentions a famous Jamaican product. What is it? Hint

Scotch Bonnet Peppers

Irish Moss

Red Stripe Beer

Grace Jamaican Ketchup

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1983 the music was pumping and so was the water. Who is the voice on "Water Pumping"? Hint

Johnny Osbourne

Supercat

Barrington Levy

Michigan & Smiley

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Question 4 of 10

4. Based on an earlier riddim called, "Stalag 17", the song "Ring the Alarm" was a massive hit for? Hint

Super Cat

Tenor Saw

Anthony Red Rose

Half Pint

5. This song alone changed the course of Jamaican music and ushered in the ragga sound. Henceforth, anyone with a Casio Keyboard was a contender. Who was the singer on King Jammy's " Under Me Sleng Teng"? Hint

Josey Wales

Pinchers

Wayne Smith

Admiral Bailey

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the singer on the huge hit, "Greetings"? Hint

Cutty Ranks

Red Dragon

Half Pint

Sophia George

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Punaany" is a word heard often in dancehall music and it is the title of a hit song by this artist. Which one? Hint

Sanchez

Admiral Bailey

Shabba Ranks

Tony Rebel

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Question 8 of 10

8. Red Dragon in the song "Hol A Fresh" encourages people to what? Hint

To shower

To love one another

To dance

To lend him money

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Cover Me" was a hit in 1988 for Tinga Stewart and this famous deejay who spent several years in prison for murder and then became a preacher. Who is he? Hint

Red Cobra

Ninjaman

Tiger

Papasan

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Wicked Ina Bed" was a hit for the deejay born, Rexton Gordon. He later became famous abroad thanks to his contract with Sony Epic. Hint, he had a trailer load of girls twice my age. Hint

Shabba Ranks

Beenie Man

Bounty Killer

Buju Banton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the greatest songs to come out of the 1980s was "Redemption Song". Who sang it?

Answer: Bob Marley

This was covered by Wyclef Jean on the album "A Tribute to Heroes". However, you can't surpass the original.

2. In the 1982 song "Mad Over Me" by Yellowman. He mentions a famous Jamaican product. What is it?

Answer: Grace Jamaican Ketchup

Yellowman ruled the dance in the early 80's. He is a "dundus", Jamaican for albino.

3. In 1983 the music was pumping and so was the water. Who is the voice on "Water Pumping"?

Answer: Johnny Osbourne

He also had a hit in 1969 with "All I Have is Love" for producer Clement Dodd.

4. Based on an earlier riddim called, "Stalag 17", the song "Ring the Alarm" was a massive hit for?

Answer: Tenor Saw

Tenor Saw was shot and killed in 1988. Another victim of the drug related crime that plagues Jamaica.

Answer: Wayne Smith

Hundreds and hundreds of songs came out on this riddim. No wonder people complain that all reggae music sounds the same!

6. Who was the singer on the huge hit, "Greetings"?

Answer: Half Pint

A remaking of the 1967 instrumental "Heavenless". This song is still very popular in Jamaica.

7. "Punaany" is a word heard often in dancehall music and it is the title of a hit song by this artist. Which one?

Answer: Admiral Bailey

By the way, "punaany" is a Jamaican slang term for a woman's cat, so to speak...

8. Red Dragon in the song "Hol A Fresh" encourages people to what?

Answer: To shower

Another Winston Riley hit.

9. "Cover Me" was a hit in 1988 for Tinga Stewart and this famous deejay who spent several years in prison for murder and then became a preacher. Who is he?

Answer: Ninjaman

Ninjaman later became Brother Desmond. He is famous for his gun talk lyrics. His song "Border Clash" is considered to be a classic deejay song.

10. "Wicked Ina Bed" was a hit for the deejay born, Rexton Gordon. He later became famous abroad thanks to his contract with Sony Epic. Hint, he had a trailer load of girls twice my age.

Answer: Shabba Ranks

Shabba Ranks was one of the first dancehall artist to make it abroad. Unfortunately, he seems to have faded into oblivion these days.

Source: Author reggaejames

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