Old School / New School Music
This hip-hop group told the world “Don’t push me ‘cause I’m close to the edge.”
Who is Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five?
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” opens this first book of the Bible.
What is Genesis?
Known as the “Godfather of Go-Go,” he led EU, Trouble Funk, and every Go-Go band that followed.
Who is Chuck Brown?
“Better late…”
What is “…than never.”?
You walked in the house and didn't speak... " You got an attitude or something"
What is not saying hello?
The King of Pop released the iconic album in 1982.
Who is Michael Jackson?
“Honor thy father and thy mother” is one of these famous ten items.
What are the Ten Commandments?
This Go-Go group is known for hits like “Pump Me Up” and “Drop the Bomb.”
Who is Trouble Funk?
“I’m not one to gossip…”
What is “…but you ain’t heard it from me.” ?
You stepped over a piece of trash on the floor, instead of picking it up
What is ignoring chores?
This artist blended R&B and pop on her chart-topping hit “Good Days.”
Who is SZA? (Alternative if needed: Who is H.E.R.?)
“Train up a child in the way he should go” comes from this Old Testament book.
What is Proverbs?
This percussion instrument—often played continuously—helps give Go-Go its signature beat.
What is the conga? (CONGO)
“Say it with your chest…”
What is “…not under your breath.”
You walked past the sink with dishes in it like you didn't see them.
What is pretending the dishes don't exist?
Her sultry single “On & On” helped popularize neo-soul in the late ’90s and inspired a new generation of R&B artists.
Who is Erykah Badu? (fits “bridge to new school”)
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find” appears in this Gospel.
What is Matthew?
Modern Go-Go bands often incorporate this heavier, more aggressive sub-style made popular in the 2000s
What is Bounce beat Go-Go?
You can’t please everybody…”
What is “…so please yourself first.”?
School starts at 8, but you didn't wake up until the bus was already down the street.
What is Oversleeping?
This soul singer earned the nickname “The Queen of Soul.”
Who is Aretha Franklin?
“Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables” is a directive found in this prophetic book.
What is Habakkuk?
This famous D.C. venue, known for live Go-Go shows, helped the genre grow in the ’80s and ’90s.
What is The Howard Theatre?
“Don’t wait for opportunity…”
What is “…create it.”?
You forgot to take your clothes out the dryer and they smelled like outside again.
What is forgetting the laundry?