1The 2011 breakup duet 'Somebody That I Used to Know' topped charts worldwide for this Belgian-Australian artist, who is he?GotyeThe music video's body-paint effect became one of the most-watched clips of the decade.Easy
2Which British singer's 2011 album '21' produced the massive hit 'Rolling in the Deep'?AdeleEasy
3Featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers on guitar, which French robot duo scored a 2013 summer smash with 'Get Lucky'?Daft PunkMedium
4'Uptown Funk' spent 14 weeks atop the US charts in 2015 as a collaboration between Bruno Mars and which British producer?Mark RonsonMedium
5At just 16 years old, which New Zealand singer topped the US Hot 100 in 2013 with 'Royals'?LordeMedium
6“Whose horse-riding dance in the video for 'Gangnam Style' made it the first YouTube video to hit a billion views?PsyEasy
7The tropical-tinged 'Shape of You' became one of the best-selling singles ever for which redheaded British singer-songwriter?Ed SheeranEasy
8Known for hiding her face from cameras, which Australian singer released the acclaimed 2014 single 'Chandelier'?SiaMedium
9Whose 2013 song 'Blurred Lines' became a huge summer hit while also sparking a high-profile copyright lawsuit over Marvin Gaye's music?Robin ThickeHard
10Blending folk vocals with EDM production, 'Wake Me Up' was a signature 2013 hit for which Swedish DJ who died in 2018?AviciiMedium
11“Debuted the day before her Super Bowl 50 halftime performance, 'Formation' was a bold cultural statement single from which superstar?BeyoncéMedium
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Hip-Hop & R&B
11 questions
12Which Compton rapper released the Pulitzer Prize-winning album 'DAMN.' in 2017?Kendrick LamarDAMN. made Kendrick Lamar the first non-classical or jazz artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.Easy
13Blending rap and R&B from Toronto, which artist's 2016 album 'Views' spawned the smash hit 'One Dance'?DrakeEasy
14“Whose surprise 2016 visual album 'Lemonade' explored infidelity and Black Southern identity?BeyoncéMedium
15Which Chicago artist won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2017 despite releasing his 'Coloring Book' mixtape for free?Chance the RapperMedium
16“Following an Apple Music exclusive drop, which singer released his acclaimed 'Blonde' album in 2016?Frank OceanMedium
17“A former reality TV star, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017 with her debut single 'Bodak Yellow'?Cardi BEasy
18“Signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, which singer released her debut studio album 'Ctrl' in 2017?SZAMedium
19Known for blending hip-hop with rock and country influences, which artist scored a huge hit with 'Rockstar' featuring 21 Savage?Post MaloneEasy
20“Which Houston artist's 2018 album 'Astroworld' was named after a defunct Six Flags amusement park?Travis ScottMedium
21“Whose 2010 debut album 'Pink Friday' helped establish her as one of the defining female rap voices of the decade?Nicki MinajMedium
22Released without a major label, whose 2012 single 'Thrift Shop' topped charts worldwide?Macklemore & Ryan LewisEasy
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Indie & Alternative
10 questions
23Kevin Parker records almost every instrument himself as the mastermind behind which psych-rock project, home to the 2015 album 'Currents'?Tame ImpalaMedium
24“Which Montreal band's 2010 album 'The Suburbs' won the Grammy for Album of the Year, surprising many pop fans?Arcade FireMedium
25“Fronted by baritone singer Matt Berninger, which Cincinnati-formed band released the acclaimed 2010 album 'High Violet'?The NationalHard
26“Taking their name from a Mac keyboard shortcut for a triangle symbol, which English band won the 2012 Mercury Prize for 'An Awesome Wave'?Alt-JHard
27Despite its upbeat sound, which band's breakout hit 'Pumped Up Kicks' actually deals with a school shooting narrator?Foster the PeopleEasy
28“Whose deeply personal 2015 album 'Carrie & Lowell' was written in the wake of his mother's death?Sufjan StevensHard
29Fronted by a flame-haired singer known for bare feet on stage, which band released the anthemic 2011 single 'Shake It Out'?Florence and the MachineMedium
30“Which London folk-rock quartet, known for waistcoats and banjos, topped charts worldwide with 2012's 'Babel'?Mumford & SonsMedium
31“Canadian artist Claire Boucher records ethereal, self-produced electro-pop under what one-word stage name?GrimesMedium
32“Which Baltimore dream-pop duo, made up of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally, released the widely praised 2010 album 'Teen Dream'?Beach HouseHard
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EDM & Pop Anthems
10 questions
33Which Scottish DJ and producer co-wrote and produced Rihanna's 2011 smash 'We Found Love'?Calvin HarrisEasy
34Which French DJ teamed up with Sia on the 2011 hit 'Titanium'?David GuettaMedium
35“Whose 2010 EP 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' helped push brostep into the American mainstream?SkrillexMedium
36“Made up of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso, what Swedish trio announced their 'One Last Tour' in 2012 before later reuniting?Swedish House MafiaMedium
37Which British singer's soaring vocals powered the 2013 hit 'Burn' and also featured on Calvin Harris's 'I Need Your Love'?Ellie GouldingMedium
38Pairing with Foxes, which German producer scored a 2012 breakout hit with 'Clarity'?ZeddMedium
39Whose 2014 deep house remix of a Mr. Probz track, 'Waves', became a global summer anthem?Robin SchulzHard
40Featuring a firework-filled video, what 2010 Katy Perry single became one of the decade's defining pop empowerment anthems?FireworkEasy
41Released at just 17 years old, which Dutch DJ's 2013 track 'Animals' became a festival staple worldwide?Martin GarrixMedium
42Featuring Jess Glynne on vocals, what 2014 chart-topper blended classical strings with dance beats for British group Clean Bandit?Rather BeMedium
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