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Kanye West - Graduation Trivia Quiz

How closely have you listened to Kanye West's album, Graduation? Here's a quiz to test your knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by run4. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
run4

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,111

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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1. In the first track on "Graduation", what greeting does Kanye West use to welcome his listeners? Hint

Happy New Year

Hello

Good Night

Good Morning

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2. Complete this lyric from one of Kanye West's prominent songs on "Graduation":
"Harder, Better, Faster, --------" Hint

Wronger

Longer

Stronger

Master

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3. Which French DJs did Kanye West sample from for his hit song, "Stronger"? Hint

Pendulum

David Guetta

Tiesto

Daft Punk

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4. Australian artist Connie Mitchell appears on Kanye's first single, "Can't Tell Me Nothing". Which popular group is she a lead singer from? Hint

Rogue Traders

Silverchair

Powderfinger

Sneaky Sound System

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5. Which famous baseball star has a song on "Graduation" named after him? Hint

Alex Rodriguez

Willie Mays

Hank Aaron

Barry Bonds

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6. Which of these artists does Kanye West NOT collaborate with in any song from "Graduation"? Hint

Akon

Young Jeezy

T-Pain

Lil Wayne

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7. Complete the lyrics from the song "Good Life"

"I go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your -------"? Hint

rubbish in the bin

T.V. in the sky

hips from side to side

hands up in the sky

8. Coldplay singer Chris Martin features in the song "Homecoming" which contains the lyrics:
"Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again"

Which city is referred to as "home"? Hint

Los Angeles

New York

Boston

Chicago

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9. "Graduation" was released on September 11, 2007, the same day as another famous rapper released his long-awaited album. The two rappers competed with each other for record sales, which Kanye West won hands down.
Who was the other artist involved? Hint

50 Cent

Lupe Fiasco

Timbaland

Jay-Z

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10. Which animal is used in all Kanye West album covers released and is considered his mascot as at "Graduation"? Hint

Lion

Cougar

Bear

Elephant

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first track on "Graduation", what greeting does Kanye West use to welcome his listeners?

Answer: Good Morning

"Good Morning" was co-written by famous lyricist Bernie Taupin, and Elton John, for whom he has written many songs.

2. Complete this lyric from one of Kanye West's prominent songs on "Graduation": "Harder, Better, Faster, --------"

Answer: Stronger

"Stronger" is the second single from Graduation. It features a sample from "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" by French duo Daft Punk.

3. Which French DJs did Kanye West sample from for his hit song, "Stronger"?

Answer: Daft Punk

Daft Punk are Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. This duo is famous for their crazy concerts where they wear robot outfits to hide their identity. Some of their other hit songs include "One More Time," "Around the World" and "Da Funk".

4. Australian artist Connie Mitchell appears on Kanye's first single, "Can't Tell Me Nothing". Which popular group is she a lead singer from?

Answer: Sneaky Sound System

Sneaky Sound System is a popular dance music group based in Sydney. Their hit songs "Pictures", "UFO" and "I Love It" are played religiously in clubs throughout Australia and the world. She also features on "Flashing Lights".

5. Which famous baseball star has a song on "Graduation" named after him?

Answer: Barry Bonds

San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds eclipsed Hank Aaron's home run total of 755 home runs during the 2007 season.

6. Which of these artists does Kanye West NOT collaborate with in any song from "Graduation"?

Answer: Akon

T-Pain features in the hit song, "Good Life". Young Jeezy is prominent in the song "Can't Tell Me Nothing". Lil Wayne features in "Barry Bonds".

7. Complete the lyrics from the song "Good Life" "I go for mine, I got to shine Now throw your -------"?

Answer: hands up in the sky

"Good Life" is the third single from "Graduation" featuring rapper T-Pain. It features a sample from Michael Jackson's hit song "Pretty Young Thing".

8. Coldplay singer Chris Martin features in the song "Homecoming" which contains the lyrics: "Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? Cause I'm coming home again" Which city is referred to as "home"?

Answer: Chicago

Kanye famously boasts about his hometown of Chicago, where he was raised by his mother after his parents divorced when he was three. Kanye was born in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Chicago where his mother worked at Chicago State University where Kanye attended and famously "dropped out" as referred by his debut album "The College Dropout".

Answer: 50 Cent

This "record sell-off" was hyped up for weeks around the globe with 50 Cent saying that if Kanye West sold more records than him, he would stop releasing solo albums, which he smartly dispelled later. Graduation sold 957,000 units in its first week released in the U.S. while 50 Cent sold 680,000. The album sales competition was considered a "Great day for hip-hop".

10. Which animal is used in all Kanye West album covers released and is considered his mascot as at "Graduation"?

Answer: Bear

The Teddy Bear is Kanye West's trademark and mascot and appears on all three albums released as at Graduation", and on the "Stronger" single.

Source: Author run4

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