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The Hardcore Music Quiz

So you think you know the UK hardcore scene? Here are 20 questions to sort the Brisks and Hams from the Scooters and Ultra Sonics.

A multiple-choice quiz by EssexHardcore. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
EssexHardcore

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,911

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 20

Plays
510

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Question 1 of 20

1. Name the first record released by DJ Vibes. Hint

"It's Gonna Be"

"Motorway Madness"

"Obsession"

"Essex To The Max"

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Question 2 of 20

2. DJ Spinback was a member of which pirate radio station? Hint

Eruption FM

Break Pirates FM

Kiss FM

Dream FM

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Question 3 of 20

3. Who was Matthew Nelson better known as? Hint

DJ Vibes

DJ Seduction

DJ Dougal

DJ Slipmatt

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Question 4 of 20

4. Which of the following was NOT an alias of Chris Howell? Hint

Hired Gun

Careful Grey

Tailbone

DJ Psycosis

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which hardcore DJ had a column in "M8" magazine? Hint

Hixxy

Scott Brown

Dougal

Brisk

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which of the following artists did not produce hardcore or rave records under a different name? Hint

Bassment Jaxx

Alice DJ

Vengaboys

Moby

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Question 7 of 20

7. The amen breakbeat was originally sampled from which funk record? Hint

"Amen Baby"

"Amen Boogie"

"Amen Boogaloo"

"Amen Brother"

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which hardcore artist was behind the "Naughty Naughty" series of records? Hint

Cru-l-t

Slipmatt

Vibes

Wishdokta

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Question 9 of 20

9. "Sweet In Pocket" was a record by which artist? Hint

Justin Timberlake

DJ Seduction

Luna C

Justin Time

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Question 10 of 20

10. Which of the following was NOT the name of a hardcore record label? Hint

Panic Predicament

Nu Underground

Raw Elements

Indiscriminate

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Question 11 of 20

11. Name the label founded by DJ Hellfish. Hint

Deathkill Records

Mokum Records

Hellchant Records

Deathchant Records

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which of the following hardcore artists did not appear on television's "Top Of The Pops" as a live act? Hint

Slipmatt

Nick From Bang/Blaze

Luna C

DJ Seduction

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which of these is the odd one out? Hint

"Shooting Star"

"Field Of Dreams"

"Set You Free"

"Heart Of Gold"

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who was Sons Of Da Loop Da Loop Era better known as? Hint

Danny Breaks

Matt Nelson

Austin Reynolds

Mickey Finn

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Question 15 of 20

15. Who provided the vocals on "Pretty Green Eyes" by Force and Styles? Hint

MC Ribbs

MC Junior

Jenna

MC Whizzkid

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Question 16 of 20

16. DJ Hixxy founded which of these labels? Hint

Raver Baby

Essential Platinum

Evolution

Next Generation

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Question 17 of 20

17. What was the name of the first record released by SL2? Hint

"On A Ragga Tip"

"SMD 1"

"Way In My Brain"

"Do That Dance"

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which of these labels took legal action against DJ's who played their tunes at raves? Hint

Quosh

Essential Platinum

Sub Base

Strictly Underground Records

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Question 19 of 20

19. Which of these artists did NOT appear on the "Back To The Old School" EP? Hint

DJ Chance

Stargazer

Dairymilk Warrior

Codene

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Question 20 of 20

20. Knite Force Records was re-launched as KFA. What did KFA stand for? Hint

Knite Force Artists

Knite Force Armageddon

Knite Force Assassins

Knite Force Again

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the first record released by DJ Vibes.

Answer: "Obsession"

This record sold sold over 15,000 copies.

2. DJ Spinback was a member of which pirate radio station?

Answer: Dream FM

He was also a producer; his records included "Feelings of Desire", which he recorded with the late MC Ruff, and "Give Yourself To Me".

3. Who was Matthew Nelson better known as?

Answer: DJ Slipmatt

His number plate has the letters SL2 in it.

4. Which of the following was NOT an alias of Chris Howell?

Answer: DJ Psycosis

Chris Howell has been involved in the release of over 500 records.

5. Which hardcore DJ had a column in "M8" magazine?

Answer: Scott Brown

"M8" magazine, like "Mixmag", turned its back on the hardcore scene when it went into decline.

6. Which of the following artists did not produce hardcore or rave records under a different name?

Answer: Moby

7. The amen breakbeat was originally sampled from which funk record?

Answer: "Amen Brother"

"Amen Brother" was recorded by The Winstons.

8. Which hardcore artist was behind the "Naughty Naughty" series of records?

Answer: Wishdokta

Wishdokta is now a successful garage artist.

9. "Sweet In Pocket" was a record by which artist?

Answer: Justin Time

Justin Time was part of the hugely successful "Triple J". The artists that made up Triple J were Jimmy J, Justin Time, and Jenna (vocalist).

10. Which of the following was NOT the name of a hardcore record label?

Answer: Panic Predicament

11. Name the label founded by DJ Hellfish.

Answer: Deathchant Records

DJ Hellfish was famous for his back-to-back sets with DJ Producer.

12. Which of the following hardcore artists did not appear on television's "Top Of The Pops" as a live act?

Answer: DJ Seduction

DJ Seduction's "Hardcore Heaven" video may have been played, but he never appeared as a live act.

13. Which of these is the odd one out?

Answer: "Shooting Star"

Kelly Lorena did not provide vocals for any of the released versions of this record.

14. Who was Sons Of Da Loop Da Loop Era better known as?

Answer: Danny Breaks

He was best known for his work on the Dropping Science label.

15. Who provided the vocals on "Pretty Green Eyes" by Force and Styles?

Answer: MC Junior

He also provided the vocals for "Paradise and Dreams".

16. DJ Hixxy founded which of these labels?

Answer: Raver Baby

DJ Hixxy once admitted in an interview that certain styles of hardcore made him cringe.

17. What was the name of the first record released by SL2?

Answer: "Do That Dance"

The members of SL2 were DJ Slipmatt and Lime.

18. Which of these labels took legal action against DJ's who played their tunes at raves?

Answer: Strictly Underground Records

They also took legal action if their material was released on tape packs.

19. Which of these artists did NOT appear on the "Back To The Old School" EP?

Answer: Stargazer

20. Knite Force Records was re-launched as KFA. What did KFA stand for?

Answer: Knite Force Again

The original Knite Force Records had releases from Brisk, Ham, Force and Styles, Vibes, Wishdokta, and Jimmy J.

Source: Author EssexHardcore

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