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Did all those hours spent watching MTV pay off?

Can you ace this English-language pop music quiz?

Can You Get More Than 10 Right On This Basic Pop Music Quiz?

Despite this song topping the charts in Spain and the Netherlands in 1987, it came up short in the US. Definitely strange, given how it's by easily one of the most recognizable songs from one of the most popular musical artists of all time.

"Smooth Criminal"

Though it definitely fits with the '80s vibe, this song debuted in 1990. It was one of the most emblematic pop songs of all time, and you'll hear it endlessly in movies, TV shows, ads and more.

"U Can't Touch This"

This song, co-written and performed by Madonna, was released in 1986. It's been covered a number of times, one of the most famous covers being Kelly Osbourne's take on the song in 2002.

"Papa Don't Preach"

Finish these Madonna lyrics:

Remember Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson's ex? In the '90s, he was the leader of this boy band, known for being an independent recording group that wasn't created by a producer or a label, like every other boy band.

98 Degrees

Which boy band is this?

These famous nicknames for the Spice Girls were given to them by the press and not themselves.

Lucky Spice

In the music video for "We Belong Together," the singer used the Vera Wang dress that she wore to her wedding when she married Tommy Mottola.

Mariah Carey

_The Mickey Mouse Club_ was a Disney show that featured a number of '90s stars when they were young, including JC (from NSYNC), Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and even Ryan Gosling — but never Jessica Simpson. :(

Jessica Simpson

Sia Furler, the Australian singer-songwriter, has written a number of hit songs, but "Wrecking Ball" was not one of them.

"Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus

In 2014, this singer took the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts with her song "Shake It Off," but it wasn't long before "Blank Space" would later join it.

Taylor Swift

The Canadian musician is a multi-instrumentalist, and not only sings but also writes and is very attractive. (Though I suppose that last one is subjective.)

The bass

This rapper has collaborated an impressive number of times with other singers, but Shakira has yet to have the good fortune (?) of being one of them.

Shakira

With more than 100 million copies, this record is the most-sold album in all history. In second place is _Back in Black_ by ACDC, while the third place is taken by _The Dark Side of the Moon_ by Pink Floyd.

_Thriller_

You're probably more of a fan of classic rock or more obscure music that nobody knows. It seems like you're not even the least bit interested in pop music and all the drama that comes with it. When you hear about a feud between Taylor and Justin, you just assume it's about some new show you're not watching.

You're not pop.

You've got the internet and a phone, so surely you're aware of some pop music, but when it comes down to it, it's not really your thing. You might get a pop song stuck in your head, or you might be able to explain the contributions of Madonna and Michael Jackson to pop culture, but you wouldn't know much about their lives or the same details that a superfan might know.

You know some stuff!

You could practically get a doctorate in pop music at this point. You know everything there is to know about the roots of the musical genre all the way up to today. You read up, research, and try to stay up to date, all of which makes you a true pop scholar.

Pop master!

We bow before you, oh master of pop music. You wouldn't be able to find someone who knows more about pop music if you tried. Everything you know is thanks to your steady diet of MTV, magazines, internet, and — of course — pop music.

Doctor of Pop!

Demuestra todos esos años de conocimiento que te dio MTV.

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Can You Get More Than 10 Right On This Basic Pop Music Quiz?

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