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Season Finale: What is a Soulquarian?
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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- The Soulquarian photo shoot marked the end of a movement, despite appearing to be the start, according to Questlove.
- The Roots' 4th album Things Fall Apart had a significant impact on hip-hop and highlighted the need for healing within the genre.
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The end of a season and a shoutout to Questlove
The podcast episode serves as the season four finale and features a sit-down with Questlove. The speaker expresses gratitude to Questlove for his willingness to participate and reflects on their first encounter at South by Southwest. The story highlights their connection through music and the small interactions they've had over the years. Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Questlove's support and contributions to the podcast.
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