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18 Reggae Mixture quizzes and 200 Reggae Mixture trivia questions.
1.
  Are You Reggae For It Now?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of these reggae tracks were hits in the UK, fewer were hits in the U.S.A. Most were bigger hits in Jamaica. Can you find the artist or the song? UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles. US chart: Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Oct 20 19
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shipyardbernie gold member
Oct 20 19
348 plays
2.
  Are You Reggae For It Again?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of these reggae tracks were hits in the UK, fewer were hits in the U.S.A. Most were bigger hits in Jamaica. Can you find the artist or the song? UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles. US chart: Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Apr 10 15
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
221 plays
3.
  Real Roots Reggae    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz covers international reggae artists from the 70s and early 80s era which was the height of the roots Rastafarian and the social consciousness movement in reggae music.
Average, 15 Qns, GavinXL, Jul 14 11
Average
GavinXL
309 plays
4.
  Jamaican Music of the 1990s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The last installment of my quiz on Jamaican music will look at the 1990s. Quite a few of these songs were popular outside of Jamaica as well. How many can you recognize?
Average, 10 Qns, reggaejames, Nov 14 04
Average
reggaejames
1222 plays
5.
  Jamaican Music of the 1970s   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A tumultuous time for Jamaica, when the music flourished. Although he led the way, there is more to this period than just Bob Marley.
Tough, 10 Qns, reggaejames, Sep 25 20
Tough
reggaejames
Sep 25 20
875 plays
6.
  Dancehall Music    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a few dancehall questions for all fans.
Tough, 10 Qns, capone820, Jun 13 05
Tough
capone820
656 plays
7.
  Jamaican Music of the1960s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are oldies but goodies. I will give you the song title, you tell me the artist. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, reggaejames, Jul 18 02
Tough
reggaejames
669 plays
8.
  Reggae Culture   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Any Nesta lovers here are welcome. In all due respect for Bob Marley, the legacy continues. And the legend lives on. Good luck and let Jah live!
Tough, 10 Qns, babe4real, Jan 31 23
Tough
babe4real
Jan 31 23
1432 plays
9.
  21st Century Reggae Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some more contemporary reggae artists. Reggae is the "big music from the little island," quote from Third World Song
Difficult, 10 Qns, Yana63, Oct 27 18
Difficult
Yana63
Oct 27 18
76 plays
10.
  10 Questions: Reggae Music Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know Reggae music?
Tough, 10 Qns, lesn, Nov 24 16
Tough
lesn
148 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Another song that was number one in the U.K., who sang "Uptown Top Ranking"?

From Quiz "Jamaican Music of the 1970s"




11.
  Complete the Reggae Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is another Reggae lyrics quiz. It's a little different from my first one. This time you have to complete the lyrics given to you.
Tough, 10 Qns, BlkKoffee, Nov 07 04
Tough
BlkKoffee
591 plays
12.
  Reggae lyrics trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These lyrics are from some of my favorite reggae songs. Given the artist and the lyrics, can you name the song?
Average, 10 Qns, Hulabaybee, Feb 12 11
Average
Hulabaybee
1271 plays
13.
  For True Ska Fans    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hey Rude Boy! Do you know your ska:rocksteady:reggae:dancehall roots? I've mixed in questions of various difficulty.
Tough, 15 Qns, cheeseboy, Feb 02 10
Tough
cheeseboy
829 plays
14.
  Jamaican Music of the 1980s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Difficult, 10 Qns, reggaejames, Jan 29 11
Difficult
reggaejames
780 plays
15.
  21st Century Reggae    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's bring these reggae quizzes out of the 1960s-70s and firmly into this century! How much do you know about contemporary Jamaican Reggae artists?
Tough, 10 Qns, Yana63, Aug 16 18
Tough
Yana63
Aug 16 18
81 plays
16.
  Easy Reggae    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
A quick and easy reggae thing. More will follow depending on the response. Enjoy!
Tough, 5 Qns, wolfeee, Mar 20 04
Tough
wolfeee
1131 plays
17.
  Questions on Reggae Music    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Not too hard as it shows except the local artist questions.....I hope you've been to Florida or NY, or if you go check out the local artists mentioned.
Difficult, 25 Qns, puchie, Jul 21 06
Difficult
puchie
1097 plays
18.
  Reggae Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I didn't see a quiz about Reggae(my favourite) music, so I decided to create one. I'll give you lyrics, you give me the name of the song. I hope you enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, BlkKoffee, Nov 02 04
Average
BlkKoffee
747 plays

Reggae Mixture Trivia Questions
1. The Melodians' original reggae version of this song appeared on the soundtrack album of the 1972 movie "The Harder They Come". Boney M had a UK number one hit with their cover version in 1978. What is the title of the song?

From Quiz Are You Reggae For It Again?

Answer: Rivers of Babylon

"Rivers Of Babylon" was written by Brent Dowe/Trevor McNaughton. It was a number one hit in Jamaica in 1970 for The Melodians. It did not chart on the UK singles chart or the Billboard Hot 100. The Melodians were Tony Brevett, Brent Dowe and Trevor McNaughton. They were formed in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1963. "The Rivers Of Babylon" was initially banned because of its Rastafarian references. These references were considered by the Jamaican government to be subversive and inflammatory. The ban was lifted after the producer of the record, Leslie Kong, attacked the government for banning a song which contained words taken from the Bible. The Melodians had one minor hit on the UK singles chart when "Sweet Sensation" peaked at number 41 in 1970. Boney M were formed in Germany by record producer Frank Farian in 1976. After some quick personnel changes the final line up became Marcia Barrett and Liz Mitchell born in Jamaica, Maizie Williams born in Montserrat and Bobby Farrell born in Aruba. They had nine Top Ten hits on the UK singles chart between 1976 and 1979 which included the number one hits "Rivers Of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring", 1978 and "Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord", 1978. They had eight number one hits in Germany between 1976 and 1979.

2. Which sadly deceased singer recorded "Caught in a Lie" "Six, Sixth Street" and "Keep it Like it Is"?

From Quiz Reggae Music

Answer: Louisa Marks

One of the best Reggae singers ever, who sadly died too young. She had many hit records on the lovers rock genre, including "Caught in a Lie" and "Keep it Like it Is."

3. "Israelites" was the first reggae number one hit in the UK. Who sang it?

From Quiz Are You Reggae For It Now?

Answer: Desmond Dekker and The Aces

"Israelites" was written by Desmond Dekker/Leslie Kong. It was number one for one week on the UK singles chart for Desmond Dekker and The Aces in 1969. It peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. Desmond Dekker was born Desmond Adolphus Dacres in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1941. He died of a heart attack in London, England, in 2006 aged 64. His first release "Honour Your Mother And Father" was a hit in Jamaica in 1963. His backing group, The Aces, were brothers Barry, Carl, Clive and Patrick Howard. More hits in Jamaica followed and in 1967 he had his first hit on the UK singles chart when "007 (Shanty Town)" peaked at number 14. He made a permanent move to England in 1969. This is the link to a Maxell audio cassette tape advert using the song. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEe0qqPAC6E

4. This artist also goes by the title of the "Warlord".

From Quiz Dancehall Music

Answer: Bounty Killer

"Hey yo, Yallo!" Bounty Killer has also done tracks with Swizz Beatz and No Doubt.

5. "The saddest day in my life is when she left me with a __________ ___________, I was feeling the pain." With what did she leave Wayne Wonder?

From Quiz Complete the Reggae Lyrics

Answer: broken heart

"Saddest Day" was Wayne Wonder's biggest solo hit until he released "No Letting Go" in 2002.

6. Which song contains the following lyrics: "How could I forget that I had given her an extra key?"?

From Quiz Reggae Lyrics

Answer: It Wasn't Me

Shaggy's blockbuster hit featuring Rik Rok. They performed this song at the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary special where we learned that this is one of Michael's favourite songs.

7. Bob Marley sang, "Said I remember when we used to sit in the government yard in trenchtown."

From Quiz Reggae lyrics trivia

Answer: No Woman no Cry

Gotta love Bob!

8. This song was originally released in 1990. A remade version hit number one in the US charts in 1995. It was used in the soundtrack of the Robert Altman film with Julia Roberts, "Pret-a Porter". Who did "Hot Stepper"?

From Quiz Jamaican Music of the 1990s

Answer: Ini Kamoze

Ini Kamoze debuted in the early 1980s with Sly and Robbie. We haven't heard much from him lately.

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

From Quiz Jamaican Music of the 1980s

Answer: Bob Marley

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

10. Boney M's cover might be more famous but you can't beat the original. Who sang "Rivers of Babylon"?

From Quiz Jamaican Music of the 1970s

Answer: The Melodians

Based on Psalm 137, it was produced by Leslie Kong.

11. Shaggy made it a hit, but who originally sang "Oh Carolina"?

From Quiz Jamaican Music of the1960s

Answer: The Folkes Brothers

Recorded in 1961, it was one of the greatest dance tunes ever. The Rastafarian drumming of Count Ossie really makes the song.

12. Which country did Ska originate in?

From Quiz For True Ska Fans

Answer: Jamaica

At the verge of Jamaica's independence from Great Britain.

13. Who was the Reggae Artist that was awarded his Reggae artist of the year trophy, by the Queen of England?

From Quiz Reggae Music

Answer: Beenie Man

14. The title of this reggae instrumental has a reference to a 1966 western starring Franco Nero. What is the missing word in the title "Return Of _______"?

From Quiz Are You Reggae For It Now?

Answer: Return Of Django

"Return Of Django" was written by Lee "Scratch" Perry. It peaked at number five on the UK singles chart for The Upsetters in 1969. It did not chart in the US. The group who recorded the record were originally known as Gladdy's All-Stars led by pianist Gladstone Anderson. They were named The Upsetters for Jamaican reggae producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry who was known as The Upsetter; they also acted as his house band. When it came time to tour the UK Gladdy's All-Stars were not available and another group called The Hippy Boys did the tour under The Upsetters name. The Hippy Boys then became the house band which later became the nucleus of Bob Marley's backing group, The Wailers.

15. This artist starred as "Biggs" in the movie "Shottas".

From Quiz Dancehall Music

Answer: Ky-Mani Marley

Ky-Mani Marley starred with Spragga Benz (Wayne) in the movie "Shottas". Wyclef also played a role in the movie. Beenie Man had a role in the movie "Rude Boys".

16. Which song contains the following lyrics: "Sim Simma who got the keys to mi bimma?"?

From Quiz Reggae Lyrics

Answer: Who am I

This smash hit by Beenie Man rose to the top of the charts in 1997. You can find it on the album "Many Moods of Moses."

17. Inner Circle sang this song. "Standing across the room I saw you smile. Said I want to talk to you for a little while."

From Quiz Reggae lyrics trivia

Answer: Sweat

This song probably isn't as well known as "Bad Boys", but I love it anyway.

18. Chaka Demus and Pliers had a huge hit in 1992 warning us of a girl named "Maxine". The song was on Sly Dunbar's "bhangra" beat. Can you name it?

From Quiz Jamaican Music of the 1990s

Answer: Murder She Wrote

One of many songs of this decade to be a hit outside of Jamaica. Their song,"Twist and Shout" actually made it to number one in the U.K. in 1993.

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

From Quiz Jamaican Music of the 1980s

Answer: Grace Jamaican Ketchup

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

20. The beginning of modern rap can be traced to this song. Who was the deejay on "Wake the Town"?

From Quiz Jamaican Music of the 1970s

Answer: U Roy

This is a deejay version of Alton Ellis' "Girl I've Got A Date". A massive hit for U Roy in late 1970.

21. Who sang "Carry Go Bring Come"?

From Quiz Jamaican Music of the1960s

Answer: Justin Hinds and the Dominos

An early protest song written in 1964. It is said to be about the wife of then Jamaican Prime Minister Bustamante. "Carry go bring come" is a Jamaican phrase meaning, gossip or rumor mongering.

22. Who is Osbourne Ruddock?

From Quiz Easy Reggae

Answer: King Tubby

King of dub. This great man's radical remixes first appered in 1972.

23. Which member of the Skatalites did not attend the Alpha school?

From Quiz For True Ska Fans

Answer: Roland Alphonso

Although commonly mistaken for an Alpha alumni, including in the liner notes for 'Hi Bop Ska'. He and Tommy are also the only members of the Skatalites available as options.

24. Who performed in the song 'No second class love with Buju Banton'?

From Quiz Reggae Music

Answer: Carol Gonzales

Carole wrote the original and they added Buju's chatting to make the remix.

25. At what age did Bob Marley did his first album?

From Quiz Reggae Culture

Answer: 16 years

At age 16, Bob did his first album from the inspiration of Jimmy Cliff which in that time was only 14 years old.

26. Who had a hit in the 60s with "The Beatitude" based on the Biblical Sermon on the Mount?

From Quiz Reggae Music

Answer: Slim Smith

Lovely tune and lovely lyrics based on Matthew chapter 5:1-12 called the Beatitudes or Blessings. Sadly, Slim Smith died very young which denied the world his wonderful voice. However he did record some classic reggae songs that have been recorded by other artists and sampled on other records.

27. Which sport was a record called "Long Shot Kick De Bucket" all about?

From Quiz Are You Reggae For It Now?

Answer: Horse Racing

"Long Shot Kick De Bucket" written by Crooks/Agard/Robinson peaked at number 21 on the UK singles chart for The Pioneers in 1969. It did not chart in the US. The Pioneers from Jamaica were formed in 1962 by brothers Derrick and Sydney Crooks with a friend of theirs, Winston Hewitt. After a string of unsuccessful singles the group disbanded in 1967. Derrick went to work for a mining company, Sydney went to work in a record shop and Winston emigrated to Canada. Later in 1967 while still working in a record shop Sydney Crooks returned to recording thanks to the record shop owner Joe Gibbs. Crooks was about to record "Give Me Little Loving" when he saw Jackie Robinson hanging around outside the studio and invited him to sing on the recording. After some successful singles they invited Desmond Dekker's half-brother George Agard to join them and become a trio again. They relocated to the UK in 1970.

28. "Inna fi mi bed mi don't want _______ Don't want _______ mi don't want _______ Mi na promote mama man all mama man fi dead." Which three people did Shabba Ranks not want in his bed?

From Quiz Complete the Reggae Lyrics

Answer: Alfred, Tony, Ed

"Wicked Inna Bed" was a smash hit for Shabba Ranks in the early 1990's. Strangely enough, when Buju Banton's "Boom Bye Bye" rose to the height of homosexual controversy, this song garnered no attention whatsoever.

29. Which song contains the following lyrics: "Standing across the room, I saw you smile."?

From Quiz Reggae Lyrics

Answer: Sweat

Inner Circle screamed sex appeal when their released this song in 1993. They had everyone singing "A la la la la long a la la la la long long li long long long."

30. One of Shaggy's bigger hits. "How could I forget that I had given her an extra key All this time she was standing there she never took her eyes off me."

From Quiz Reggae lyrics trivia

Answer: It Wasn't Me

Shaggy's bad advice to a cheating man...don't listen to him, fellas. My advice would be...don't get caught. ;)

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