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Quiz about New Jack Swing Part 2
Quiz about New Jack Swing Part 2

New Jack Swing Part 2 Trivia Quiz

Part 2 of the New Jack Swing quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Drebin89. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Drebin89
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
330,258
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which late night talk show helped promote New Jack Swing? Hint


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Question 2 of 15
2. What year did the New Jack Swing 'revival' begin? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. Who does the voice of the DJ on CSR 103.9, on "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"? Hint


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4. Who discovered Boyz II Men? Hint


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5. Which film featured some of the New Jack Swing artists? Hint


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Question 6 of 15
6. "Don't leave me with your prayers girl. Tell me you are in my world. Girl you know, girl don't let me be baby." is from which one of Guy's songs? Hint


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Question 7 of 15
7. Which one of TROOP's music videos shows them doing their signature showstopping dance routine? Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. Who produced TROOP's "Spread My Wings"? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. Who was Teddy's protege? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. New Jack Swing hip-hop group Wrecks-n-Effect featured Teddy's brother Markell Riley. Which one of their songs are they known for? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. How many versions of "Teddy's Jam 1" are there? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. "Some ask me questions. Why am I so real? But they don't understand me" is a lyric from which Bobby Brown song? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. "Friends ask how could I give myself. To one that belongs to someone else. They just don't know." is a lyric from which SWV song? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Which producer(s) suggested Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe form the group Bell Biv DeVoe? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. The New Jack Swing era also had hip-hop artists as a part of it. _________ and the Boyz are known for their New Jack Swing songs such as "The Overweight Lovers in the House" and "Mr. Big Stuff." Who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which late night talk show helped promote New Jack Swing?

Answer: Arsenio Hall Show

 Many New Jack Swing artists performed on this show. It aired from 1989-1994.
2. What year did the New Jack Swing 'revival' begin?

Answer: 2004

 The New Jack Swing Reunion Tour began in 2006. The revival itself began in 2004 with "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," which has a New Jack Swing/Contemporary R&B station (CSR 103.9).
3. Who does the voice of the DJ on CSR 103.9, on "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"?

Answer: Michael Bivins

 The name of the DJ is Michael "PM" Phillips. This station features Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison", Ralph Tresvant's "Sensitivity", Bobby Brown's "Don't Be Cruel", and Johnny Gill's "Rub You the Right Way".
4. Who discovered Boyz II Men?

Answer: Michael Bivins

 Nathan, Mike, Wanya, and Shawn managed to go backstage after a Bell Biv Devoe concert. While backstage they met Michael Bivins and performed an a capella of New Edition's "Can You Stand the Rain". Bivins was impressed and signed them on the spot. Their first hit was "Motownphilly."
5. Which film featured some of the New Jack Swing artists?

Answer: New Jack City

 This movie is where the name New Jack Swing comes from. Keith Sweat, Christopher Williams, and Vanessa Williams were some of the New Jack Swing performers in this movie.
6. "Don't leave me with your prayers girl. Tell me you are in my world. Girl you know, girl don't let me be baby." is from which one of Guy's songs?

Answer: Groove Me

 Another popular song from the New Jack Swing era. As Teddy Riley would say, "The party's not over."
7. Which one of TROOP's music videos shows them doing their signature showstopping dance routine?

Answer: Spread My Wings

 This is a very difficult dance routine for anyone to do, especially if you're not agile. TROOP can STILL do this dance routine to this day.
8. Who produced TROOP's "Spread My Wings"?

Answer: Chuckii Booker

 He also produced "All I Do Is Think Of You". Chuckii is one of the most sought out producers in the music industry.
9. Who was Teddy's protege?

Answer: Pharrell

 Williams and Chad Hugo were discovered by Riley. They signed with Riley after graduating high school. They produced Blackstreet's "Tonight the Night", as well as SWV's "Use Your Heart."
10. New Jack Swing hip-hop group Wrecks-n-Effect featured Teddy's brother Markell Riley. Which one of their songs are they known for?

Answer: Rump Shaker

 This song was produced by the Neptunes. The group changed the spelling in Wrecks-n-Effect to Wreckx-n-Effect (symbolizing the loss of fellow bandmate Brandon Mitchell).
11. How many versions of "Teddy's Jam 1" are there?

Answer: 4

 There's the Original, the Extended Version, the Club Mix, and the Jazz Version.
12. "Some ask me questions. Why am I so real? But they don't understand me" is a lyric from which Bobby Brown song?

Answer: My Prerogative

 This song was produced by Teddy Riley. This song was written by Brown as a response to the criticism he was receiving for his departure from New Edition. It's also considered a New Jack Swing anthem.
13. "Friends ask how could I give myself. To one that belongs to someone else. They just don't know." is a lyric from which SWV song?

Answer: I'm So Into You

 This is one of the singles from SWV's first album "It's About Time." This song is also featured in "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" on the station CSR 103.9.
14. Which producer(s) suggested Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe form the group Bell Biv DeVoe?

Answer: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

 This idea came about after New Edition's "Heart Break" album and tour. They are working with Heads of State, which consist of Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, and Johnny Gill (the other 3 members of New Edition) on a new album.
15. The New Jack Swing era also had hip-hop artists as a part of it. _________ and the Boyz are known for their New Jack Swing songs such as "The Overweight Lovers in the House" and "Mr. Big Stuff." Who is he?

Answer: Heavy D

 Heavy D also appeared on Michael Jackson's "Jam", another New Jack Swing classic. Heavy D and the Boyz first album, "Living Large" was released during the beginning of the New Jack Swing era (1987).
Source: Author Drebin89

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