Hip Hop DJs

Description: Test your knowledge about the legendary Hip Hop DJs who have shaped the genre.
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Which DJ is known as the "Grandmaster" of Hip Hop?

  1. Grandmaster Flash

  2. Afrika Bambaataa

  3. Kool Herc

  4. DJ Jazzy Jeff


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kool Herc is widely regarded as the father of Hip Hop, having thrown the first block parties in the Bronx in the 1970s.

Who is considered the first female Hip Hop DJ?

  1. DJ Kool Herc

  2. Grandmaster Flash

  3. Afrika Bambaataa

  4. DJ Spinderella


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DJ Spinderella rose to fame as a member of the iconic group Salt-N-Pepa, becoming one of the first female DJs to gain widespread recognition.

Which DJ is known for his signature "scratching" technique?

  1. Grandmaster Flash

  2. Afrika Bambaataa

  3. DJ Jazzy Jeff

  4. DJ Q-Bert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grandmaster Flash is credited with pioneering the scratching technique, which involves moving a record back and forth on a turntable to create a unique sound.

Who is the DJ behind the iconic "Planet Rock" track?

  1. Afrika Bambaataa

  2. Grandmaster Flash

  3. DJ Jazzy Jeff

  4. DJ Kool Herc


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Afrika Bambaataa released "Planet Rock" in 1982, which became a groundbreaking hit and is considered one of the first electro Hip Hop tracks.

Which DJ is known for his work with the Wu-Tang Clan?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ RZA

  4. DJ Clue


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DJ RZA is a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan and is known for his innovative production style and signature beats.

Who is the DJ behind the "Illmatic" album by Nas?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ Muggs

  4. DJ Large Professor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DJ Premier produced the majority of the tracks on Nas's debut album "Illmatic", which is widely regarded as one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time.

Which DJ is known for his work with Jay-Z?

  1. DJ Clue

  2. DJ Khaled

  3. DJ Premier

  4. DJ Scratch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DJ Clue is known for his association with Jay-Z and has hosted several mixtapes and albums featuring the rapper.

Who is the DJ behind the "Reasonable Doubt" album by Jay-Z?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ Muggs

  4. DJ Clark Kent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DJ Clark Kent produced several tracks on Jay-Z's debut album "Reasonable Doubt", including the hit single "Can't Knock the Hustle".

Which DJ is known for his work with Eminem?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ Muggs

  4. DJ Alchemist


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DJ Alchemist has collaborated with Eminem on numerous projects, including producing tracks for his albums "Relapse" and "Recovery".

Who is the DJ behind the "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" album by 50 Cent?

  1. DJ Clue

  2. DJ Khaled

  3. DJ Premier

  4. DJ Whoo Kid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DJ Whoo Kid produced several tracks on 50 Cent's debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", including the hit single "In da Club".

Which DJ is known for his work with Kanye West?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ A-Trak

  4. DJ Khaled


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DJ A-Trak has collaborated with Kanye West on several projects, including producing tracks for his albums "The College Dropout" and "Graduation".

Who is the DJ behind the "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" album by Kanye West?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ Muggs

  4. DJ Mike Dean


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DJ Mike Dean produced several tracks on Kanye West's album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", including the hit single "All of the Lights".

Which DJ is known for his work with Kendrick Lamar?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ Dahi

  4. DJ Mustard


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DJ Dahi has collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on several projects, including producing tracks for his albums "good kid, m.A.A.d city" and "To Pimp a Butterfly".

Who is the DJ behind the "DAMN." album by Kendrick Lamar?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ Muggs

  4. DJ Sounwave


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DJ Sounwave produced several tracks on Kendrick Lamar's album "DAMN.", including the hit single "Humble".

Which DJ is known for his work with J. Cole?

  1. DJ Premier

  2. DJ Scratch

  3. DJ Illmind

  4. DJ Khaled


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DJ Illmind has collaborated with J. Cole on several projects, including producing tracks for his albums "Cole World: The Sideline Story" and "Born Sinner".

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