What Had Happened Was Season Finale: What is a Soulquarian?
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Jan 3, 2024 The season finale of the podcast concludes the story of The Roots' album 'Things Fall Apart' and explores the infamous Soulquarian photo shoot featuring Questlove, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Dilla, and Erykah Badu. It discusses the start and end of the Soulquarian movement, reflections on changing perceptions, and a chaotic concert with Kanye West that led to leaving room for future discussions.
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Questlove Saves Host's Laptop
- Questlove met the host unexpectedly on a South by Southwest flight and helped return his lost laptop, saving the host's entire weekend plans.
- This encounter sparked a connection despite limited interaction during the flight.
Dilla's Astonishing Musical Memory
- Dilla memorized a song by hearing it three times and recreated it perfectly on his keyboard during a flight.
- Questlove admired Dilla's talent and took note of every creative moment he witnessed.
1998 Harlem Hip Hop Gathering
- A historic hip hop photo shoot in Harlem in 1998 gathered legendary artists to help heal the community after the deaths of iconic rappers.
- The event brought together many rappers for the first time, symbolizing unity in hip hop.