Do You Know About Wyclef Jean?

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    Wyclef Jean was featured on whose 2006 single "Hips Don't Lie"?

    • Shakira
    • Beyonce Knowles
    • Britney Spears
    • Christina Aguilera
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Explore the musical journey of Wyclef Jean in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on his early life, significant hits like 'Fu-Gee-La', collaborations such as 'Hips Don't Lie' with Shakira, and his role in The Fugees. This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of his impact on music and culture.

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  • 2. 

    When did Wyclef Jean first have a top 100 single on the year-end Billboard charts?

    • 1990

    • 1998

    • 1981

    • 1986

    Correct Answer
    A. 1998
    Explanation
    In 1998, Wyclef Jean first had a top 100 single on the year-end Billboard charts. This indicates that his music gained significant popularity and recognition during that year, placing him among the most successful artists of that time.

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  • 3. 

    To which borough of New York did Wyclef Jean move at the age of nine?

    • Staten Island

    • Long Island

    • Brooklyn

    • Queens

    Correct Answer
    A. Brooklyn
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean moved to Brooklyn at the age of nine.

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  • 4. 

    Wyclef Jean's "Masquerade" featured a reworking of which Bob Dylan tune?

    • Here Comes The Sun

    • All Along The Watchtower

    • Knocking On Heaven's Door

    • The End

    Correct Answer
    A. Knocking On Heaven's Door
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean's "Masquerade" featured a reworking of Bob Dylan's "Knocking On Heaven's Door."

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  • 5. 

    What was the title of Wyclef Jean's fourth studio album?

    • The Preacher's Son

    • The Haitian Sensation

    • The Jazzman

    • The Refugee

    Correct Answer
    A. The Preacher's Son
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Preacher's Son." This title refers to Wyclef Jean's fourth studio album. It suggests that the album may contain themes or stories related to a preacher's son, possibly exploring the artist's personal experiences or reflections on religion and spirituality.

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  • 6. 

    Wyclef Jean's "The Ecleftic" featured a cameo by which country music legend?

    • Kenny Rogers

    • Dolly Parton

    • Garth Brooks

    • Hank Williams, Jr.

    Correct Answer
    A. Kenny Rogers
    Explanation
    In Wyclef Jean's album "The Ecleftic," there is a cameo appearance by country music legend Kenny Rogers.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following CD's was released by Wyclef Jean?

    • A Day Without Rain

    • Life After Death

    • Masquerade

    • Survivor

    Correct Answer
    A. Masquerade
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean released the CD "Masquerade".

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  • 8. 

    Wyclef Jean's siblings performed on "The Carnival" under what name?

    • Hieroglyphics

    • Oba Balu

    • Lucy Pearl

    • Melky Sedeck

    Correct Answer
    A. Melky Sedeck
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean's siblings, Melky and Sedeck, performed on "The Carnival" under the name Melky Sedeck.

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  • 9. 

    Who were Wyclef Jean's group mates in The Fugees?

    • U-God And Greg Nice

    • Spinderella And Fredro

    • Fergie And Taboo

    • Lauryn Hill And Pras

    Correct Answer
    A. Lauryn Hill And Pras
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean's group mates in The Fugees were Lauryn Hill and Pras.

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  • 10. 

    Which Bee Gees song did Wyclef Jean sample on "The Carnival"?

    • Stayin' Alive

    • More Than A Woman

    • Love You Inside And Out

    • Bennie And The Jets

    Correct Answer
    A. Stayin' Alive
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean sampled the Bee Gees song "Stayin' Alive" on his album "The Carnival".

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  • 11. 

    Which ex-WWE champion would you find on Wyclef Jean's "The Ecleftic"?

    • Ric Flair

    • The Rock

    • Hulk Hogan

    • Stone Cold Steve Austin

    Correct Answer
    A. The Rock
    Explanation
    On Wyclef Jean's album "The Ecleftic," you would find The Rock, who is a former WWE champion. This suggests that The Rock collaborated with Wyclef Jean on the album or had a featured appearance on one of the songs.

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  • 12. 

    Wyclef Jean has which CD as part of their discography?

    • The Slim Shady Lp

    • Ecletic-2 Sides II A Book

    • Big Willie Style

    • 500 Degreez

    Correct Answer
    A. Ecletic-2 Sides II A Book
  • 13. 

    Before becoming a musician, Wyclef Jean held what job?

    • Butcher

    • Teacher

    • Construction Worker

    • Cab Driver

    Correct Answer
    A. Cab Driver
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean held a job as a cab driver before becoming a musician. This job likely provided him with a steady income while he pursued his musical aspirations. It may have also given him the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of people, which could have influenced his music and contributed to his success as an artist.

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  • 14. 

    Which group played the backing track on Wyclef Jean's "Gone to November"?

    • Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra

    • New York Philharmonic Orchestra

    • Astoria Symphony

    • New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

    Correct Answer
    A. New York Philharmonic Orchestra
    Explanation
    The New York Philharmonic Orchestra played the backing track on Wyclef Jean's "Gone to November".

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  • 15. 

    Wyclef Jean raps on which 1996 hit?

    • Throw Ya Gunz

    • That's When Ya Lost

    • Fu-Gee-La

    • Clint Eastwood

    Correct Answer
    A. Fu-Gee-La
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean raps on the 1996 hit "Fu-Gee-La".

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  • 16. 

    What was the name of Wyclef Jean's first post-Fugees release?

    • The Refugee

    • The Score

    • The Comeback

    • The Carnival

    Correct Answer
    A. The Carnival
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean's first post-Fugees release was titled "The Carnival." This album marked his solo debut and showcased his unique blend of hip-hop, reggae, and R&B influences. "The Carnival" was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, featuring hit singles such as "Gone Till November" and "We Trying to Stay Alive." The album solidified Wyclef Jean's status as a talented and innovative artist in his own right, separate from his previous work with the Fugees.

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  • 17. 

    What was the name of Wyclef Jean's 2000 anti-police brutality track?

    • Diallo

    • Never Again

    • Brutality

    • Amidou

    Correct Answer
    A. Diallo
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean's 2000 anti-police brutality track was titled "Diallo." This track was named after Amadou Diallo, an unarmed African immigrant who was fatally shot by four New York City police officers in 1999. The song served as a tribute to Diallo and aimed to raise awareness about police brutality and racial profiling.

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  • 18. 

    What movie had Wyclef Jean's (featuring Eve) song "Your Love"?

    • Mean Girls

    • Collateral

    • A Cinderella Story

    • 50 First Dates

    Correct Answer
    A. 50 First Dates
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean's song "Your Love" featuring Eve was featured in the movie "50 First Dates".

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  • 19. 

    What was the autobiographical name of Wyclef' Jean's original rap group?

    • Tranzlator Crew

    • Haitian Sensations

    • Jersey's Finest

    • Refugee Clique

    Correct Answer
    A. Tranzlator Crew
    Explanation
    Wyclef Jean's original rap group was called Tranzlator Crew.

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