Old Old Old School Trivia

"In a world like today, it's a rare occasion to be able to see young mothers like the ones that were around when I grew up. But they live on in memory to quite a few of us and this song is dedicated to those who cherish that memory."
-- Philippe Wynne

Bomani does trip through some happnin memes. So I'ma go there. I'll through in a little new stuff too.

1. Who was the King of Punk Funk?

2. What was the name of the LA skating rink at which the live video of Sugar Hill Gang's Rapper's Delight was filmed?

3. What was the name of Lamont Sanford's triflin' homie?

4. What was the name of the reggae / R&B crossover artist who sang "I'll do anything for you".

5. According to 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton, what aphrodesiac is Brother Maurice serving in a bucket?

6. Who wrote the theme song to 'Chico and the Man' ?

7. Who played the black agent on the original "Mission Impossible" TV series?

8. What was Mariah Carey's first hit?

9. Which themesong did Quincy Jones not write (SWAT, Ironside, Bill Cosby Show, Roots)

10. Before Stephanie Mills, who played Dorothy in the Broadway production of The Wiz?

11. What songwriter duo said "Ain't no stopping us now"?

12. Playgrounds will laugh if you try to ask... what?

13. What singer popularized the wearing of Baby's Breath flowers hair?

14. Who kept hearing footsteps in the dark?

15. Who was James Earl Jones talking about when he said "I found you, you old African!"

16. Who wore braids on their album cover first, Rick James or Stevie Wonder?

17. Who played Sparkle?

18. Bloodstone and Tower of Power both recorded this slow jam. What is it?

19. "What's Happening" was loosely based on what film?

20. Who was the young mother referenced in the opening quote to this blog post?