What Do You Know About Jay Z

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1. Jay Z is a multitalented America hip-hop artist that grace the rap genre for 3 decades and still performing, what is his real name?

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The correct answer is Shawn Corey Carter. This answer is correct because it accurately identifies Jay Z's real name. Jay Z, a multitalented American hip-hop artist, is commonly known by his stage name, but his birth name is Shawn Corey Carter. He has been a prominent figure in the rap genre for over three decades and continues to perform.

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In the world of hip-hop or rap music, several great icons have grace this genre of music leaving their indelible mark on the stage, Jay Z is a... see morepopular American pop artist, take a quiz and see what you know about him see less

2. He later strikes a distribution deal with Priority, Jay z released his 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt with beats from acclaimed producers such as DJ Premier and Super DJ, and an appearance by?

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The correct answer is Notorious BIG. The explanation for this is that the question is asking about an appearance by a certain artist on Jay Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt. Among the given options, Notorious BIG is the only artist who had an appearance on this album.

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3. Every year end always have musician being rewarded for their hard work, different media houses giving the award, BET, Grammy, Video and music awards, how many Grammy does Jay z have to date?

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The correct answer is 21. This is because Jay Z has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards to date.

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4. He is a married man, a father of 3 children, married to another iconic RnB musician and a start in her own rights, what is the name of his spouse

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The correct answer is Beyonce Carter-Knowles. This is because the question states that the person in question is married to another iconic RnB musician, and Beyonce Carter-Knowles is a well-known RnB musician who is married to Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter. Therefore, the correct answer is Beyonce Carter-Knowles.

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5. Born in the city of Barrow Brooklyn, New York in the 90s, he started his music career in his early years, what is the name of his parent?

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6. He is known by his stage name, this professional musician and businessman is one of the bestselling musicians of all time, having sold more than?

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This professional musician and businessman is known by his stage name and is considered one of the bestselling musicians of all time. He has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling more than 100 million records. This significant number of record sales showcases his immense popularity and success in the music industry.

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7. Another notable about the 'Blue Magic' music was Jay Z flashing 500 euro notes which made Harvard Business School professor Rawi Abdelai called this act a?

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The correct answer suggests that Jay Z flashing 500 euro notes during the performance of 'Blue Magic' was a turning point in American pop culture. This implies that this act had a significant impact on the pop culture scene in America, possibly influencing future trends and setting a new standard for performances in the industry.

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8. At the start of the American Gangster album, the single 'Blue Magic', Jay z offers a dealer's manifesto while making references to political figures of the late 1980s, which names did he mention?

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In the single "Blue Magic" from the American Gangster album, Jay Z mentions Reagan, Oliver North, and Iran-Contra. This suggests that he is referencing the political figures and events of the late 1980s, particularly the Iran-Contra affair which involved the Reagan administration. Oliver North was a central figure in this scandal. The other options mentioned different combinations of political figures, which are not relevant to the context of the song.

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9. Having been getting more recognition and acceptance he reached a new distribution deal with Def Jam in 1997 released his follow-up 'In My Lifetime Vol. 1' produced by?

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Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy or P. Diddy, produced Jay-Z's follow-up album "In My Lifetime Vol. 1" after Jay-Z reached a new distribution deal with Def Jam in 1997.

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10. Major record label did not want to sign Jay z and give a record deal which made him sell CDs out of his car with Damon Dash and Kareem Biggs, created Roc-A-Fella Records as an independent label in?

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Jay Z, along with Damon Dash and Kareem Biggs, created Roc-A-Fella Records as an independent label in 1995. This was because a major record label did not want to sign Jay Z and offer him a record deal. As a result, they took matters into their own hands and started their own label, allowing them to release and distribute Jay Z's music independently.

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Jay Z is a multitalented America hip-hop artist that grace the rap...
He later strikes a distribution deal with Priority, Jay z released his...
Every year end always have musician being rewarded for their hard...
He is a married man, a father of 3 children, married to another iconic...
Born in the city of Barrow Brooklyn, New York in the 90s, he started...
He is known by his stage name, this professional musician and...
Another notable about the 'Blue Magic' music was Jay Z flashing 500...
At the start of the American Gangster album, the single 'Blue Magic',...
Having been getting more recognition and acceptance he reached a new...
Major record label did not want to sign Jay z and give a record deal...
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