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Quiz about Electro Funk
Quiz about Electro Funk

Electro Funk Trivia Quiz


The 1980s ushered in a new genre of computer synthesized music which was popular for breakdancers and poplock dancers.

A multiple-choice quiz by tesjj5. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
tesjj5
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
282,207
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. This group provided the rap lyrics to Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock". Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)", one of the most popular electro-funk singles, was recorded by this artist. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This duo, comprised of members Kurtis el Khaleel and rapper Touré Embden, was responsible for the dance classics "Fresh is the Word", "Needle To The Groove", and "Bassline". Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 1982 dance hit "Play at your Own Risk," a song that used the same music as "Planet Rock" was performed by this group. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This Kraftwerk song was used in the movie "Breakin 2." Michael "Bugaloo Shrimp" Chambers, who played the role of Turbo, performed a dance routine with a broom to the song. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Pac Jam (Look out for the OCV)" and "Space Cowboy" were this group's most notable songs. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This group's signature tune was "Jam On Revenge", also known as the "Wiki-Wiki Song". But their most successful song was "Jam On It." Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The songs "Electric Kingdom" and "Siberian Nights" were created by this group. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This song spent two weeks at number one in the US Billboard dance chart and was created by the British group Freeez. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Formed in 1983 by British producer Trevor Horn, this group created the tunes "Beat Box", "Close (to the Edit)", and "Moments in Love." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This group provided the rap lyrics to Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock".

Answer: Soul Sonic Force

Soul Sonic Force originally consisted of twenty Zulu Nation members.
2. "Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)", one of the most popular electro-funk singles, was recorded by this artist.

Answer: Hashim

Hashim's real name is Jerry Calliste Jr.
3. This duo, comprised of members Kurtis el Khaleel and rapper Touré Embden, was responsible for the dance classics "Fresh is the Word", "Needle To The Groove", and "Bassline".

Answer: Mantronix

Mantronix's debut single, "Fresh Is the Word," was a club hit in 1985, reaching Number 16 on the Dance Singles chart.
4. The 1982 dance hit "Play at your Own Risk," a song that used the same music as "Planet Rock" was performed by this group.

Answer: Planet Patrol

Group leader Arthur Baker worked for Tommy Boy Records where he produced Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force hit, "Planet Rock".
5. This Kraftwerk song was used in the movie "Breakin 2." Michael "Bugaloo Shrimp" Chambers, who played the role of Turbo, performed a dance routine with a broom to the song.

Answer: Tour De France

"Trans Europe Express" was sampled by Afrika Baambata in his classic "Planet Rock".
6. "Pac Jam (Look out for the OCV)" and "Space Cowboy" were this group's most notable songs.

Answer: Jonzun Crew

Group member Maurice Star was a founder of the groups New Edition and New Kids on the Block.
7. This group's signature tune was "Jam On Revenge", also known as the "Wiki-Wiki Song". But their most successful song was "Jam On It."

Answer: Newcleus

Newcleus was comprised of the husband/wife teams of Ben "Cozmo D" Cenac/Yvette "Lady E" Cook and Monique "Nique D" Angevin/Bob "Chilly B" Crafton.
8. The songs "Electric Kingdom" and "Siberian Nights" were created by this group.

Answer: Twilight 22

Founding member Gordon Bahary was requested by Stevie Wonder to produce and program synthesizers on his "Journey Through The Secret Of Plants" album.
9. This song spent two weeks at number one in the US Billboard dance chart and was created by the British group Freeez.

Answer: I.O.U

In 1987 a remix of "I.O.U." reached number eighteen on the U.S. dance charts.
10. Formed in 1983 by British producer Trevor Horn, this group created the tunes "Beat Box", "Close (to the Edit)", and "Moments in Love."

Answer: The Art of Noise

Trevor Horn was co-writer of the Buggles song "Video Killed the Radio Star."
Source: Author tesjj5

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