Questlove Supreme
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Questlove Supreme is a fun, irreverent and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons in a way that only Questlove and Team Supreme can deliver. Led by Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest’s origins (along with a few never-before-revealed secrets to their success) to their life passions and current projects. This is not your typical interview show. This is about legends and legends in the making bringing their legacy to life in their own words. Previous guests have included Usher, Michelle Obama, Chris Rock, Steve Miller, Maya Rudolph, Weird Al, Chaka Khan, Babyface and many more.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 7min
Robert Townsend Part 1
Legendary filmmaker Robert Townsend shares his journey from Chicago to Hollywood, including how he financed 'Hollywood Shuffle' with a credit card. The discussion covers his early acting career, close call with SNL, and creative resilience. A must-listen for comedy and film enthusiasts!
Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
QLS Classic: George Clinton Part 1
Questlove Supreme sits down with George Clinton, the musician known for redefining and re-establishing Funk through his Parliment-Funkadelic collective. They discuss topics such as creating an album, sampling their own music, iconic drum sounds, George Clinton's connection to Nona Hendrix, a unique concert style, Pedro Bell's artwork, and exploring George Clinton's music.
Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 28min
Pino Palladino
Pino Palladino, celebrated as one of the greatest bassists, shares his fascinating journey from the hit songs of the 1980s to becoming a pivotal member of the Soulquarians. He delves into his unique fretless playing style and anecdotes of stolen guitars that found their way back. The conversation touches on his influential collaborations with icons like D’Angelo and Erykah Badu, the intricacies of bass techniques, and the emotional highs and lows of a dynamic music career.
Jan 10, 2024 • 56min
Paradise Gray Part 2
Paradise Gray, Hip Hop historian and former member of X-Clan, shares incredible stories about the Latin Quarter nightclub, the formation of X-Clan, and the impact of 'Rebel Without a Pause'. He also discusses a friend with guns and a bulletproof vest, childhood hobbies, and the future of hip hop culture.
Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 26min
QLS Classic: Doug E. Fresh Part 2
Questlove and the Supreme Team dive into the life of Doug E. Fresh, one of the most important figures in music. They discuss tackling sensitive topics in hip hop, experiences at the White House, prioritizing health and balance, evolution of sound, unexpected popularity, fearlessness, the Chuck Brown project, life lessons, top beatboxes and battles, and Doug E. Fresh's famous cornbread recipe.
Jan 3, 2024 • 1h
Paradise Gray Part 1
Paradise Gray, a keystone of Hip Hop culture, talks about growing up in the Bronx, his time at the legendary New York City club, The Latin Quarter, and the origins of hip hop in the Bronx in the early 1980s. They also discuss the competitive nature of speaker setups and DJ battles, the influence of Mike Goldberg on the Latin Quarter, and the story behind a hit song and DJ reactions.
Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 34min
QLS Classic: Doug E. Fresh Part 1
Questlove Supreme explores the life of Doug E. Fresh, an important figure in music. They dive into topics such as the evolution of hip hop in New York City, the power of focus, dealing with bad deals, the significance of Doug E. Fresh's beatboxing, and the story behind his group with Slick Rick. They also discuss the impact of Bobby Robinson and late discoveries of popular songs.
Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 18min
Team Supreme
This episode is just a family affair. Questlove, Laiya, Phonte, Unpaid Bill, and Suga Steve discuss what's been going on with them during 2023. This conversation also leads to hilarious musings about Christian Rap, childhood movies, and Uno etiquette. Happy new year from QLS and Team Supreme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 25min
QLS Classic: Mariah Carey Part 2
Mariah Carey, one of music's biggest superstars, opens up about navigating memoir writing, the evolution of her hit song 'Honey', challenges in collaborating with artists, adapting her memoir into a series, and the magic of keeping music hidden. She also discusses friendship, family recipes, and Christmas dinner with the hosts.
Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 38min
QLS Classic: Mariah Carey Part 1
Questlove Supreme welcomes Mariah Carey, one of music's biggest superstars, for an open and incredible conversation. They discuss Mariah's remarkable achievements, recording music at various studios, meeting James Brown, living on a dollar a day, mistaken identity, early experiences in the music industry, songwriting process, Mariah's nocturnal habits, and more.
