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R&B in the 2000s: Which Songs Defined the Decade?

Description: Get ready to test your knowledge of the R&B hits that shaped the 2000s! From chart-topping anthems to soulful ballads, this quiz will take you on a musical journey through the decade that defined R&B.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which R&B artist released the iconic song 'Umbrella' in 2007?

  1. Beyoncé

  2. Rihanna

  3. Alicia Keys

  4. Mariah Carey


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rihanna's 'Umbrella', featuring Jay-Z, became a global smash hit, topping charts worldwide and winning a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

Usher and Alicia Keys collaborated on which hit single in 2004?

  1. Yeah!

  2. My Boo

  3. Burn

  4. Confessions Part II


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Usher and Alicia Keys' 'My Boo' was a chart-topping R&B duet that showcased their incredible vocal chemistry.

Which R&B group released the album 'The Writing's on the Wall' in 2000?

  1. Destiny's Child

  2. TLC

  3. En Vogue

  4. SWV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Destiny's Child's 'The Writing's on the Wall' was a critical and commercial success, featuring hits like 'Say My Name' and 'Survivor'.

Who released the song 'Fallin'' in 2001, which became one of the decade's biggest R&B hits?

  1. Alicia Keys

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Mary J. Blige

  4. Janet Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alicia Keys' 'Fallin'' was a soulful ballad that showcased her powerful vocals and songwriting skills.

Which R&B artist released the album 'Confessions' in 2004, which sold over 10 million copies in the United States alone?

  1. Usher

  2. Chris Brown

  3. Ne-Yo

  4. R. Kelly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Usher's 'Confessions' was a groundbreaking album that featured hits like 'Yeah!' and 'Burn'.

What was the name of the R&B supergroup formed by Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams in the early 2000s?

  1. Destiny's Child

  2. En Vogue

  3. SWV

  4. TLC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Destiny's Child was one of the most successful girl groups of all time, releasing hits like 'Say My Name' and 'Survivor'.

Which R&B artist released the album 'Aaliyah' in 2001, which featured the hit single 'Rock the Boat'?

  1. Aaliyah

  2. Mary J. Blige

  3. Janet Jackson

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aaliyah's self-titled album was a critical and commercial success, showcasing her unique R&B style.

Who released the song 'I Need a Girl (Part 2)' in 2001, which featured a memorable rap verse from Ludacris?

  1. P. Diddy

  2. Usher

  3. Ne-Yo

  4. Chris Brown


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

P. Diddy's 'I Need a Girl (Part 2)' was a chart-topping hit that showcased his smooth vocals and Ludacris' energetic rap style.

Which R&B artist released the album 'The Emancipation of Mimi' in 2005, which featured the hit single 'We Belong Together'?

  1. Mariah Carey

  2. Janet Jackson

  3. Alicia Keys

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mariah Carey's 'The Emancipation of Mimi' was a comeback album that featured hits like 'We Belong Together' and 'Shake It Off'.

Who released the song 'Say My Name' in 1999, which became one of Destiny's Child's signature hits?

  1. Destiny's Child

  2. TLC

  3. En Vogue

  4. SWV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Destiny's Child's 'Say My Name' was a chart-topping hit that showcased the group's powerful vocals and catchy melodies.

Which R&B artist released the album 'Voodoo' in 2000, which featured the hit single 'Superstition'?

  1. D'Angelo

  2. Maxwell

  3. Erykah Badu

  4. Jill Scott


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' was a critically acclaimed album that showcased his soulful vocals and innovative production.

Who released the song 'Dilemma' in 2002, which featured a memorable rap verse from Nelly?

  1. Nelly

  2. Kelly Rowland

  3. Beyoncé

  4. Alicia Keys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nelly's 'Dilemma', featuring Kelly Rowland, was a chart-topping hit that showcased his smooth vocals and Nelly's energetic rap style.

Which R&B artist released the album 'Girl Talk' in 2001, which featured the hit single 'He Wasn't Man Enough'?

  1. Toni Braxton

  2. Mary J. Blige

  3. Alicia Keys

  4. Janet Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Toni Braxton's 'Girl Talk' was a critically acclaimed album that showcased her powerful vocals and emotional songwriting.

Who released the song 'Soak Up the Sun' in 2001, which became a summer anthem that year?

  1. Sheryl Crow

  2. Alicia Keys

  3. Beyoncé

  4. Mary J. Blige


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sheryl Crow's 'Soak Up the Sun' was a chart-topping hit that showcased her soulful vocals and catchy melodies.

Which R&B artist released the album 'Justified' in 2002, which featured the hit single 'Cry Me a River'?

  1. Justin Timberlake

  2. Usher

  3. Chris Brown

  4. Ne-Yo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Justin Timberlake's 'Justified' was a critically acclaimed album that showcased his smooth vocals and innovative production.

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