Can We Guess Your Job Based on Your Pop Music Preferences?

By: Sameena Mughal
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can We Guess Your Job Based on Your Pop Music Preferences?
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About This Quiz

So many different genres of music exist. Country, rock, hip-hop, and pop music make up a lot of what we listen to. Pop music, especially, has been continuously evolving since the 60s.

The Beatles changed pop music forever with their appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964. Bands like the Rolling Stones and the Kinks followed their lead. The British Invasion ignited the imaginations of millions of teenagers around the world. Time passed, and the rest of the music world changed.

Today's pop singers have catchy beats and larger-than-life voices. Artists like Sia, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga have bold stage presences and music videos but can belt out a pop anthem with the best of them. At the same time, rappers have burst onto the pop scene, slowly emerging from the underground clubs and into the mainstream. In 2019, rap music is firmly a part of pop music. Acts like Nicki Minaj and Kanye West are two of many rappers who have made their way onto Top 40 charts. 

As music changes, tastes change. But pop music appeals to everyone from all walks of life. Think about the music you like. Look through the questions we've made up for you. Tell us what you like, and we'll tell you what work you do! Have fun!

Who is the best crooner alive or dead?
A what?
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Micheal Buble

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Can you tell us the diva of today that gets the most play on your playlist?
Halsey
Adele
Beyonce
Lady Gaga

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What decade is the best one for pop music?
The one we're in
'80s
'70s
'90s

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Which Mark Ronson song is your go-to?
"Nothing Breaks Like a Heart"
"Shallow"
"Uptown Funk"
"Valerie"

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The pop song you choose for karaoke is what?
"Bohemian Rhapsody"
"Don't Stop Believin'"
"Shake it Off"
"Wrecking Ball"

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Can you tell us the Beatles' song that makes your work playlist?
"Revolution"
"Here Comes the Sun"
"Hey Jude"
"In My Life"

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What '80s video do you rewatch on YouTube?
"Take on Me"
"When Doves Cry"
"Video Killed the Radio Star"
"Hungry Like the Wolf"

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Can you name the pop song that motivates you?
"Titanium"
"Confident"
"Stronger"
"Roar"

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Do you know what pop group you would want to see live?
One Republic
Florence and the Machine
Maroon 5
Panic! at the Disco

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Can you tell us which pop diva from back in the day is your favorite?
Annie Lennox
Stevie Nicks
Madonna
Whitney Houston

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What job in the music business would you like to try?
Sound mixing
Management
Vocal coach
Producing

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Of all the boy band reunion concerts, which one are you most looking forward to?
Jonas Brothers
*NSYNC
Backstreet Boys
New Kids on the Block

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Pick a song about work. Which one do you most relate to?
"Working for the Weekend"
"Takin' Care of Business"
"Back on the Chain Gang"
"Bang the Drum All Day"

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Who is your favorite superstar from "American Idol?"
Jennifer Hudson
Adam Lambert
Kelly Clarkson
Carrie Underwood

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Can you name the pop stars you would most like to see perform a duet?
Rihanna and Mariah Carey
Gwen Stefani and Pink
Charlie Puth and Nick Jonas
Madonna and Katy Perry

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Which artist do you listen to most while you're working?
Miley Cyrus
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Shawn Mendes

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How do you like to listen to music?
Laptop
Any way I can
Radio
iPad

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Can you tell us which of these singers is the most overrated?
Britney Spears
Taylor Swift
Lorde
Drake

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Who do you think is the most underrated in this group?
Dua Lipa
Maren Morris
Billie Eilish
Raleigh Ritchie

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Can you name the star that makes your '80s playlist?
Bruce Springsteen
Prince
Cyndi Lauper
The Police

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Which of these artists can we find on your '70s playlist?
Bee Gees
Carly Simon
ABBA
Marvin Gaye

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Could you say the rappers you are listening to?
Chance the Rapper
Childish Gambino
None of them
Wiz Khalifa

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These performers are on a farewell tour. Who would you like to see stick around?
KISS
Elton John
Bob Seger
Ozzy Osbourne

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Can you name the one-hit wonder blaring from your headphones?
"Tainted Love"
"No Rain"
"Come On Eileen"
"My Sharona"

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Which of these TV theme songs that became pop hits shows up on your playlist?
"Believe it or Not"
"Peter Gunn" theme
"I'll Be There for You"
"Miami Vice" theme

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What do you think was the best music television program?
"Soul Train"
"Total Request Live"
"American Bandstand"
"Solid Gold"

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Who do you prefer: Nicki Minaj or Cardi B?
Cardi B
Both
Neither
Nicki Minaj

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Can you pick a rock band that turned pop?
Aerosmith
Queen
Journey
Genesis

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Of these old school rappers, who makes the grade?
A Tribe Called Quest
Jay-Z
Snoop Dogg
Beastie Boys

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What '90s pop hit is your guilty pleasure?
"U Can't Touch This"
"All Star"
"Wannabe"
"Tearin' Up My Heart"

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You Got: