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Hip Hop Classics

written by: Gilligan

Are you familiar with De La Soul? How about Big Daddy Kane or Cypress Hill? If you are, maybe it's time to take an audio quiz on rap artists from the late 80's till the early 90's. Oh, and don't worry: I promise this quiz contains no harsh language or Vanilla Ice!

Question 1:

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This hip-hop artist has been an Army soldier, thief, pimp, and successful actor. One of his biggest hits was for the 1988 film, Colors.

Biz Markie
Warren G
Kool Moe Dee
Ice-T

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Question 2:

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This rap group was lead by the smooth Shock G and his clownish alter ego, Humpty Hump. Their most successful album was their 1990 album, Sex Packets.

Black Sheep
Digital Underground
Soul II Soul
Naughty by Nature

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Question 3:

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This rap group out of Hollis, NYC released several successful albums including Raising Hell (1986) and Tougher than Leather(1988).

2 Live Crew
Whodini
J. J. Fad
Run D.M.C.

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Question 4:

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This rap trio labeled themselves as Plug One, Plug Two and Plug Three. Their album "3 Feet High and Rising" was a breakthrough hit in 1989.

A Tribe Called Quest
Jungle Brothers
Digable Planets
De La Soul

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Question 5:

Written by Young MC (famous for his single "Bust a Move") and performed by Tone Loc (famous for his song "Wild Thing") the song "Funky ________ Medina" was a top ten hit in 1989. (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)

Question 6:

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"You Gots to Chill" was a big hit in 1989 for this East Coast rap duo.

Nice & Smooth
Eric B. and Rakim
Kid 'N-Play
EPMD

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Question 7:

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This hip-hop team is generally considered one of the most influential and groundbreaking groups in the history of rap. Their albums include Paid in Full and Don't Sweat The Technique.

Public Enemy
Run DMC
Eric B. & Rakim
Wu Tang Clan

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Question 8:

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This hip-hop group is unique in that they began as a punk band (called The Young Aborigines), and that they are Jewish. Their albums include Paul's Boutique and Check Your Head.

Bell Biv Devoe
Boyz II Men
House of Pain
Beastie Boys

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Question 9:

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This rapper was known for his British accent and eye patch. The song featured in the sound clip is his popular rap hit "Children's Story".

Big Daddy Kane
Slick Rick
Heavy D
LL Cool J

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Question 10:

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Which of the following rappers was NOT in the Compton, California-based gangsta rap group N.W.A.?

Eazy-E
Ice Cube
Dr. Dre
Snoop Dogg

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Question 11:

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While the careers of most hip-hop artists seem to come and go quickly, often not lasting more than a year or two, this rapper has had a successful career spanning over two decades with over 12 albums to his credit. The song featured in the audio clip is titled "I'm Bad" from his Bigger and Deffer album (1987).

Dr. Dre
Grandmaster Flash
Kurtis Blow
LL Cool J

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Question 12:

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This Latin American hip-hop group is primarily known for their advocacy of cannabis usage and their single "Insane in the Brain".

Cypress Hill
Public Enemy
The Geto Boys
Wu Tang Clan

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Question 13:

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These rowdy Irish-American hooligans released the immensely successful single "Jump Around" in 1992.

House of Pain
Gang Starr
Limp Bizkit
Cypress Hill

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Question 14:

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In 1992, Kris Kross said that the Mac Dad and the Daddy Mac will make you do this. (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)

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Question 15:

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This politically oriented hip-hop group never shied from controversy, and their lyrics often reflected concerns of the African American community. Their albums include Yo! Bum Rush the Show (1987), It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988), and Fear of a Black Planet (1990).

N.W.A.
Public Enemy
Boogie Down Productions
Jungle Brothers

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