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1. Which artist was the most-streamed on Spotify worldwide in 2025?
- Taylor Swift
- Bad Bunny
- The Weeknd
- Drake
Correct! Taylor Swift
Explanation: Taylor Swift knocked Bad Bunny off the #1 Spotify spot in 2023 and has held the crown since — powered by 'The Tortured Poets Department' and the Eras Tour.
2. Which Beyoncé album won the 2025 Grammy for Album of the Year?
- Renaissance
- Cowboy Carter
- Lemonade
- Act III
Correct! Cowboy Carter
Explanation: At the 67th Grammys in 2025, Beyoncé finally won her first Album of the Year with 'Cowboy Carter' — after years of snubs. She's the first Black woman to win since 1999.
3. Which song was used on TikTok over 3 billion times as a sound in 2024?
- 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter
- 'Beautiful Things' by Benson Boone
- 'Lovin On Me' by Jack Harlow
- 'Birds of a Feather' by Billie Eilish
Correct! 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter
Explanation: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso' was THE song of summer 2024 — the most-used audio on TikTok and #1 in 20+ countries, cementing her as a pop phenomenon.
4. In what year was Spotify founded?
- 2004
- 2006
- 2008
- 2010
Correct! 2006
Explanation: Spotify was founded in 2006 in Stockholm by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. It officially launched in 2008. Today it has over 600M monthly users.
5. Which instrument does Billie Eilish's brother Finneas mainly play on her productions?
- He produces and plays multiple instruments, mainly piano and guitar
- Only drums
- Only synthesizers
- Only bass
Correct! He produces and plays multiple instruments, mainly piano and guitar
Explanation: Finneas O'Connell is Billie's older brother, a multi-instrumentalist who produces her albums in his small bedroom studio — the iconic 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?' was made entirely there.
6. Which band released their first studio album in over 20 years in 2025?
- Oasis
- Linkin Park (with new frontwoman)
- The Smiths
- Guns N' Roses
Correct! Linkin Park (with new frontwoman)
Explanation: Linkin Park returned in 2024 with Emily Armstrong as the new lead singer. 'From Zero' (2024) was their first album since Chester Bennington's death in 2017. The reunion remains divisive.
7. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2025?
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Chappell Roan
- Benson Boone
- Teddy Swims
Correct! Chappell Roan
Explanation: Chappell Roan won Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys. Her album 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' was one of the biggest late bloomers of the year — despite dropping in 2023.
8. Which singer topped the US Country charts for the first time in 2024 with 'Texas Hold 'Em'?
- Kacey Musgraves
- Beyoncé
- Lainey Wilson
- Maren Morris
Correct! Beyoncé
Explanation: With 'Texas Hold 'Em' in February 2024, Beyoncé became the first Black woman ever to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart — a historic moment ahead of the 'Cowboy Carter' release.
9. Which country is Rosalía, known for fusing flamenco and pop, from?
- Mexico
- Colombia
- Spain
- Argentina
Correct! Spain
Explanation: Rosalía is from Sant Esteve Sesrovires near Barcelona, Spain. Her album 'El Mal Querer' (2018) was her bachelor's thesis at music college — and became a global hit.
10. Which rapper won a Pulitzer Prize for his album 'DAMN.' in 2018 — the first non-classical/jazz musician ever?
- Kanye West
- Kendrick Lamar
- J. Cole
- Drake
Correct! Kendrick Lamar
Explanation: Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music for 'DAMN.' (2017) — the first artist outside of classical and jazz ever to do so. A milestone for hip-hop.
11. Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö?
- Croatia
- Israel
- Switzerland
- Ireland
Correct! Switzerland
Explanation: Nemo won Eurovision 2024 for Switzerland with 'The Code'. The non-binary artist from Biel scored 591 points — Switzerland's first win since Céline Dion in 1988.
12. What is the name of Billie Eilish's third studio album, released in May 2024?
- Happier Than Ever
- Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Blue
- Ocean Eyes
Correct! Hit Me Hard and Soft
Explanation: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' dropped in May 2024 as Billie Eilish's third studio album. Featuring hits like 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Lunch', it was released with no advance singles.
13. Which artist released 'Not Like Us' in one of the biggest hip-hop feuds of 2024?
- J. Cole
- Travis Scott
- Kendrick Lamar
- Future
Correct! Kendrick Lamar
Explanation: Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' was the pinnacle of his feud with Drake in 2024. The diss track hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the most-streamed rap songs of the year.
14. What is the name of Sabrina Carpenter's 2024 breakthrough album?
- emails i can't send
- Short n' Sweet
- Singular: Act I
- Evolution
Correct! Short n' Sweet
Explanation: 'Short n' Sweet' (August 2024) was Sabrina Carpenter's sixth studio album and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It features mega-hits 'Espresso' and 'Please Please Please'.
15. According to Spotify Wrapped, what was the most-streamed song globally in 2024?
- 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter
- 'Birds of a Feather' by Billie Eilish
- 'Not Like Us' by Kendrick Lamar
- 'Beautiful Things' by Benson Boone
Correct! 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter
Explanation: 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter was the most-streamed song globally in 2024 according to Spotify Wrapped, surpassing 1.6 billion streams.
16. Which artist performed at the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in February 2024?
- Rihanna
- Usher
- Beyoncé
- Shakira
Correct! Usher
Explanation: Usher headlined the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in February 2024 in Las Vegas, with guest appearances from Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, will.i.am and roller skaters.
17. Which Shaboozey song spent weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024?
- 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)'
- 'My Fault'
- 'Vegas'
- 'Cowboy Song'
Correct! 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)'
Explanation: Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' spent 19 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the longest #1 run of any song in 2024 and one of the longest in chart history.
18. Which genre experienced a massive revival in 2024 thanks to Beyoncé and Shaboozey?
- Grunge
- Country / Country-Pop
- Drum and Bass
- Jazz
Correct! Country / Country-Pop
Explanation: 2024 was the year of the country revival: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter', Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)', Post Malone's country album 'F-1 Trillion', and Morgan Wallen's ongoing success made country the dominant genre.
19. What record did Taylor Swift's Eras Tour break by December 2024?
- Most attended tour of all time
- Highest-grossing tour of all time (over $2 billion)
- Longest tour of all time
- Most countries on a single tour
Correct! Highest-grossing tour of all time (over $2 billion)
Explanation: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ended in December 2024 as the highest-grossing concert tour in history, earning over $2 billion across 149 shows on 5 continents.
20. What is Chappell Roan's real name?
- Kayleigh Rose Amstutz
- Emily Rose Chapman
- Charlotte Anne Miller
- Madison Grace Walker
Correct! Kayleigh Rose Amstutz
Explanation: Chappell Roan's real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz. Her stage name is a tribute to her late grandfather Dennis K. Chappell. She's from Willard, Missouri.
21. Which Oasis album is the best-selling British debut album of all time?
- (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
- Definitely Maybe
- Be Here Now
- The Masterplan
Correct! Definitely Maybe
Explanation: 'Definitely Maybe' (1994) is the best-selling British debut album ever. Oasis announced their 2025 reunion tour in 2024 — tickets sold out in minutes and sparked massive hype.
22. Which Teddy Swims song went viral in 2024 and reached the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100?
- 'Lose Control'
- 'Some Things I'll Never Know'
- 'Bed on Fire'
- 'Simple Things'
Correct! 'Lose Control'
Explanation: Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' went viral in late 2023 / early 2024 and hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2024. The soul/pop track has been streamed over 1.5 billion times on Spotify.
23. Which K-Pop act was the most-streamed K-Pop group on Spotify in 2024?
- BTS
- Stray Kids
- BLACKPINK
- Seventeen
Correct! Stray Kids
Explanation: Stray Kids were the most-streamed K-Pop group on Spotify in 2024. While BTS was on hiatus due to members' military service, Stray Kids dominated with their 'Ate' era and global tours.
24. Who won Record of the Year at the 67th Grammy Awards in 2025?
- Sabrina Carpenter — 'Espresso'
- Beyoncé — 'Texas Hold 'Em'
- Kendrick Lamar — 'Not Like Us'
- Billie Eilish — 'Birds of a Feather'
Correct! Kendrick Lamar — 'Not Like Us'
Explanation: Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 2025. The Drake diss track dominated both the charts and the awards season.
25. Which singer released 'The Tortured Poets Department' in 2024 as a 31-track double album?
- Ariana Grande
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Taylor Swift
- Dua Lipa
Correct! Taylor Swift
Explanation: Taylor Swift surprised fans in April 2024 with 'The Tortured Poets Department' — initially 16 tracks, then immediately expanded to 31 with 'The Anthology'. It broke the Spotify record for most streams in a single day.
26. Which song was the first Spanish-language #1 hit in the history of the UK Singles Chart?
- 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
- 'Bamboleo' by Gipsy Kings
- 'Macarena' by Los del Río
- 'La Bamba' by Ritchie Valens
Correct! 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
Explanation: 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (with Justin Bieber remix) was the first predominantly Spanish-language song to hit #1 on the UK Singles Chart in 2017 — a historic moment for Latin music in Europe.
27. Which music platform has over 100 million paying subscribers and is owned by Apple?
- Apple Music
- Tidal
- Deezer
- Amazon Music
Correct! Apple Music
Explanation: Apple Music surpassed 100 million paying subscribers worldwide in 2024. Unlike Spotify, Apple Music offers only a paid model with no ad-supported free tier.
28. Who performed the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX in February 2025?
- Kendrick Lamar
- Post Malone
- Bad Bunny
- Taylor Swift
Correct! Kendrick Lamar
Explanation: Kendrick Lamar performed the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in February 2025 in New Orleans. The performance came shortly after his triumphant Grammy night and cemented his year as the dominant hip-hop artist.
29. What is the name of Dua Lipa's third studio album, released in 2024?
- Future Nostalgia
- Radical Optimism
- Club Future Nostalgia
- Dua Lipa 3
Correct! Radical Optimism
Explanation: 'Radical Optimism' dropped in May 2024 as Dua Lipa's third studio album. It features singles 'Houdini' and 'Training Season' and takes a more psychedelic direction than its predecessor.
30. Which band announced their 2025 reunion tour in 2024, causing the biggest ticket rush in UK history?
- The Smiths
- Oasis
- Blur
- Pulp
Correct! Oasis
Explanation: Oasis announced their long-awaited 2025 reunion tour in August 2024 after 15 years apart. Ticket platforms crashed and dynamic pricing caused massive controversy.
31. Which song won the Grammy for Song of the Year at the 2025 ceremony?
- 'Not Like Us' by Kendrick Lamar
- 'Birds of a Feather' by Billie Eilish
- 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter
- 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' by Shaboozey
Correct! 'Birds of a Feather' by Billie Eilish
Explanation: 'Birds of a Feather' by Billie Eilish won Song of the Year at the 2025 Grammys. The track from her 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' album beat out strong competition.
32. Which most-streamed song of all time on Spotify became the first to reach 4 billion streams in 2024?
- 'Shape of You' by Ed Sheeran
- 'Blinding Lights' by The Weeknd
- 'Someone You Loved' by Lewis Capaldi
- 'As It Was' by Harry Styles
Correct! 'Blinding Lights' by The Weeknd
Explanation: 'Blinding Lights' by The Weeknd is the most-streamed song of all time on Spotify and was the first to cross 4 billion streams in 2024. The 2020 song also holds the Billboard record as the most successful Hot 100 song ever.
33. In which area does the Glastonbury Festival take place, one of the world's biggest music festivals?
- London
- Pilton, Somerset
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
Correct! Pilton, Somerset
Explanation: Glastonbury Festival takes place in Pilton, Somerset (England) — at Michael Eavis's Worthy Farm. Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA headlined in 2024. The festival has been running since 1970.
34. Which rapper released the surprise album 'GNX' in November 2024?
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- Travis Scott
- Future
Correct! Kendrick Lamar
Explanation: Kendrick Lamar dropped 'GNX' as a surprise album in November 2024 — with zero prior announcement. It was his sixth studio album and cemented his dominant 2024.
35. Which artist won International Song at the 2025 Brit Awards for 'Good Luck, Babe!'?
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Chappell Roan
- Billie Eilish
- Tyla
Correct! Chappell Roan
Explanation: Chappell Roan won the 2025 Brit Award for International Song with 'Good Luck, Babe!'. The track became one of 2024's biggest pop anthems, reaching the Top 5 in multiple countries.
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