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Janet Jackson's Legacy Trivia Quiz

Janet Jackson: a living legend, and a musical icon. She is known for blazing the stage with intricate dance choreography, and theatrical concert performances. She was born into musical royalty, as she is the youngest member of the Jackson clan.

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

Author
Sunbella

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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392,716

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Janet has many number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Do you know her first number one hit on the list? Hint

"Rhythm Nation", 1989

"Control", 1986

"Nasty", 1986

"When I Think of You", 1986

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Question 2 of 10

2. Prior to creating the "Control" album, Janet created two other albums that received a modest level of commercial success. What are the names of the two albums? Hint

"Design of a Decade" and "Rhythm Nation"

"Janet Jackson" and "Dream Street"

"Janet" and "Rhythm Nation"

"Velvet Rope" and "All For You"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Janet is known for her intricate dance choreography. Which video displays a military style dance choreography? Hint

"All For You", 2001

"Nasty", 1986

"Rhythm Nation", 1989

"Control", 1986

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the choreographer for the music video,"Rhythm Nation", 1989? Hint

Paula Abdul

Gil Dudulao

Anthony Thomas

Tina Landon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Janet has won multiple Grammy awards. In 1998, she won a Grammy for "Best Music Video" for what song? Hint

Rhythm Nation

Got Til It's Gone

Nasty

Scream

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Question 6 of 10

6. The song,"Got Til It's Gone", features a cameo by a multi-talented, poetic singer, perhaps best known for her song, "Clouds". Who is she? Hint

Joni Mitchell

Patti LaBelle

Etta James

Teena Marie

7. Janet crossed over to hard rock and heavy metal with this song about drugs, violence, and living on the edge. It was an instant hit, landing on the Billboard Hot 100 list. What is the song? Hint

"What Have You Done For Me Lately"?, 1986

"Nasty" , 1986

"Black Cat", 1989

"Scream", 1995

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Question 8 of 10

8. Although Janet is considered a pop artist, the style of her music from the late 1980s onward fused elements of hip hop, R&B, jazz, dance, and club. This style of music is considered as what? Hint

Jitter bug

Doo Wop

New Jack Swing

Lindy Hop

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Question 9 of 10

9. At the height of Janet's career, she created a deeply personal album expressing her battles with low self esteem, depression, sadness, and sexual exploration. What is the title of this album? Hint

"Janet Jackson", 1982

"The Velvet Rope", 1997

"Design of a Decade", 1995

"All For You", 2001

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2001, Janet was honored with a televised MTV tribute from several artists celebrating her long list of achievements, cultural influence, and significance in the music industry. What special honor was this? Hint

MTV Icon

VH1 Mona Award

BET Icon Award

American Music Icon Award

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Janet has many number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Do you know her first number one hit on the list?

Answer: "When I Think of You", 1986

The song, "When I Think of You", was created in 1986. It was a single from the "Control" album, 1986. This was the video that captured my attention and influenced me to become a lifelong fan.

2. Prior to creating the "Control" album, Janet created two other albums that received a modest level of commercial success. What are the names of the two albums?

Answer: "Janet Jackson" and "Dream Street"

"Janet Jackson", first album released in 1982.

"Dream Street", second album released in 1984.

These two albums marked the beginning of her music recording career, which was at the age of 16. Prior to recording her own music, she acted in the TV sitcom, "Good Times", and participated in the "Jackson Variety Show" with her famous siblings.

3. Janet is known for her intricate dance choreography. Which video displays a military style dance choreography?

Answer: "Rhythm Nation", 1989

The dance choreography in this video is used by many performers today to pay homage to her legacy. It won many accolades, including a Grammy award for Best Long Form Video. And two MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Choreography" and "Best Dance Video." It is a classic video that sets Janet apart from her competition, including her megastar brother, Michael Jackson. Following its enormous reception, Janet decided she had "made it" outside of her famous family. She indicated this by her dropping her last name, and titling her next album, "Janet."

4. What is the name of the choreographer for the music video,"Rhythm Nation", 1989?

Answer: Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas brought a street, hip hop style to Janet's style of dance performance. The "Rhythm Nation" video won numerous awards, and it is held as one of the best videos in pop music history.

5. Janet has won multiple Grammy awards. In 1998, she won a Grammy for "Best Music Video" for what song?

Answer: Got Til It's Gone

This video was laid back with very little dancing, just grooving to
neo-soulful beats that are deeply primitive. It is one of the many introspective singles on Janet's album, "Velvet Rope".

6. The song,"Got Til It's Gone", features a cameo by a multi-talented, poetic singer, perhaps best known for her song, "Clouds". Who is she?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell's sound crosses many genres of music. She is best known for her folk sound, but she gradually moved into rock and pop. Her bohemian sound is woven perfectly into the quilt of Janet's masterpiece album, "Velvet Rope". It is artsy, soulful, and dark.

7. Janet crossed over to hard rock and heavy metal with this song about drugs, violence, and living on the edge. It was an instant hit, landing on the Billboard Hot 100 list. What is the song?

Answer: "Black Cat", 1989

Janet wrote this song alone, without her famous duo producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

8. Although Janet is considered a pop artist, the style of her music from the late 1980s onward fused elements of hip hop, R&B, jazz, dance, and club. This style of music is considered as what?

Answer: New Jack Swing

The concept was created by Barry Michael Cooper. The producers Teddy Riley and Bernard Belle brought this innovative sound to life in the 1980s - 90s. And Ms. Jackson helped the world to hear it through songs like, "Alright", and "Miss You Much".

9. At the height of Janet's career, she created a deeply personal album expressing her battles with low self esteem, depression, sadness, and sexual exploration. What is the title of this album?

Answer: "The Velvet Rope", 1997

The "Velvet Rope" is considered by "Out" magazine, as a "Queer Masterpiece" in the LGBT community. Janet garnered a large gay fan base following from this album, as it connected with many folks struggling with sexual identity.

Answer: MTV Icon

"MTV Icon" was a televised series starting in 2001. Janet was its first Icon recipient. Since then, she was the first artist to received BET's Ultimate Icon: Music, Dance, Visual Award in 2015; the first black female artist to receive the Billboard Icon Award in 2018, and the first artist ever to receive the Radio Disney Music Award, that is, now named the "Janet Jackson Impact Award".

Source: Author Sunbella

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