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R&B Hits and their Hitmaker(s) Quiz

As an R&B music lover, I wanted to make a quiz on a few of my favorite music producers and the artists they have worked with. Think you can match these famous producers to their famous artists?

A matching quiz by clbzone. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
clbzone

Time
5 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
383,219

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
258

Last 3 plays: GBfan (10/10), workisboring (10/10), andymuenz (10/10).

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Questions		Choices
1. Who was the singer Berry Gordy Jr. signed to Motown Record Corporation in 1960 that became the label's first star?		Whitney Houston
2. The 1972 album, "Back Stabbers", featured which one of these Philadelphia International Records artists?		The Whispers
3. Holland-Dozier-Holland produced the 1963 hit "Heat Wave" for which Motown act?		The Emotions
4. Leon Sylvers produced the 1980 smash hit, "And the Beat Goes On" for which dynamic group?		Common
5. "Just Be Good to Me" is the Jam & Lewis 1983 hit for which group?		The O'Jays
6. Former B. T. Express member Kashif Saleem worked with this world-class singer on her debut album, spawning the 1985 single "You Give Good Love".		Aaliyah
7. For which group did Chuckii Booker produce the number one singles, "All I Do is Think of You" and "Spread My Wings"?		Troop
8. He's known for his trademark sound of fast-paced and unique percussive drums and beats. What "One in a Million" artist did Timbaland work with in 1996?		Mary Wells
9. "I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love", "Best of My Love" and "Don't Ask My Neighbor" are all songs Maurice White produced for which group?		S.O.S Band
10. What rapper did Jay Dee work with on the massively popular album, "Like Water for Chocolate"?		Martha and the Vandellas

Select each answer

1. Who was the singer Berry Gordy Jr. signed to Motown Record Corporation in 1960 that became the label's first star?

2. The 1972 album, "Back Stabbers", featured which one of these Philadelphia International Records artists?

3. Holland-Dozier-Holland produced the 1963 hit "Heat Wave" for which Motown act?

4. Leon Sylvers produced the 1980 smash hit, "And the Beat Goes On" for which dynamic group?

5. "Just Be Good to Me" is the Jam & Lewis 1983 hit for which group?

6. Former B. T. Express member Kashif Saleem worked with this world-class singer on her debut album, spawning the 1985 single "You Give Good Love".

7. For which group did Chuckii Booker produce the number one singles, "All I Do is Think of You" and "Spread My Wings"?

8. He's known for his trademark sound of fast-paced and unique percussive drums and beats. What "One in a Million" artist did Timbaland work with in 1996?

9. "I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love", "Best of My Love" and "Don't Ask My Neighbor" are all songs Maurice White produced for which group?

10. What rapper did Jay Dee work with on the massively popular album, "Like Water for Chocolate"?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the singer Berry Gordy Jr. signed to Motown Record Corporation in 1960 that became the label's first star?

Answer: Mary Wells

"My Guy", "Two Lovers", and "You Beat Me to the Punch" were hit songs written by Smokey Robinson.

2. The 1972 album, "Back Stabbers", featured which one of these Philadelphia International Records artists?

Answer: The O'Jays

Philadelphia International Records, home of the "Philly soul" sound, was founded in 1971 by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell.

3. Holland-Dozier-Holland produced the 1963 hit "Heat Wave" for which Motown act?

Answer: Martha and the Vandellas

Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland wrote, arranged and produced songs for Motown in the early 60s.

4. Leon Sylvers produced the 1980 smash hit, "And the Beat Goes On" for which dynamic group?

Answer: The Whispers

Leon Frank Sylvers III sang with his brothers and sisters from an early age through their success years later as The Sylvers.

5. "Just Be Good to Me" is the Jam & Lewis 1983 hit for which group?

Answer: S.O.S Band

James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Steven Lewis are award-winning, record-breaking producers that went from working with Prince to crafting mega hits for Janet Jackson.

6. Former B. T. Express member Kashif Saleem worked with this world-class singer on her debut album, spawning the 1985 single "You Give Good Love".

Answer: Whitney Houston

Kashif has worked with industry greats like Evelyn "Champagne" King, Me'lisa Morgan, Dionne Warwick and Kenny G.

7. For which group did Chuckii Booker produce the number one singles, "All I Do is Think of You" and "Spread My Wings"?

Answer: Troop

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Chuckii Booker has worked with artists such as Kool & the Gang and also served as musical director for Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" tour. Chuckii Booker's godfather was legendary singer Barry White.

8. He's known for his trademark sound of fast-paced and unique percussive drums and beats. What "One in a Million" artist did Timbaland work with in 1996?

Answer: Aaliyah

Timothy Zachery "Timbaland" Mosley has worked with Missy Elliot, Ginuwine, Justin Timberlake, and Ludacris to name a few.

9. "I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love", "Best of My Love" and "Don't Ask My Neighbor" are all songs Maurice White produced for which group?

Answer: The Emotions

Maurice White was the founder of Earth Wind and Fire, who have "Touched the World" with incredible music over the years.

10. What rapper did Jay Dee work with on the massively popular album, "Like Water for Chocolate"?

Answer: Common

James Dewitt Yancey, better known as J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an extremely talented rapper and producer who worked with acts including Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu and The Roots.

Source: Author clbzone

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