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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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 24min
Shanice Wilson & Tracie Spencer
Shanice Wilson & Tracie Spencer, two talented songstresses with overlapping music industry experiences, discuss making songs that define a generation's adolescence, their early musical experiences, winning Star Search, and their future plans.
Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 2min
LL Cool J Part 2
LL Cool J discusses his transition into acting, his experiences at music venues and encounters with dangerous individuals. They share a funny backstage anecdote. They talk about the making of the Mr. Smith album and working with producers. LL Cool J expresses his love for making music. They discuss a significant moment involving FUBU and Gap.
Nov 27, 2023 • 48min
QLS Classic: Ilana Glazer
This week Questlove and Team Supreme catch up with Ilana Glazer, the hilarious actress and writer known for co-creating and starring in Comedy Central's Broad City. She gives her take on life mid Rona in Brooklyn and everything she's learned in this process. Yup this is a funny episode not to be missed! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 1min
LL Cool J Part 1
LL Cool J joins Questlove Supreme for a 2-part interview. Topics discussed include LL's early rapping days, his first three albums, and the challenges faced by early hip-hop artists. They also talk about LL Cool J's involvement with 'Self-Destruction' and his career challenges.
Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 20min
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
Milli Vanilli co-founder Fab Morvan speaks to Questlove Supreme about his musical journey. Fab opens up about the highs, the lows, the mistakes, and the misinformation surrounding his career — currently covered in a evocative new documentary. He also remembers his late creative partner Rob Pilatus. Fab's passion for music burns bright throughout this personal and reflective conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 38min
QLS Classic: Heather Hunter
Heather Hunter, a retired porn star, discusses her experiences in the hip hop scene, living at The Latin Quarter, and the challenges she faced in the adult film industry. The podcast also covers nostalgia for hip-hop, her journey from Soul Train to the porn industry, and reflections on hip-hop history. In addition, there is a chapter on the art of giving and receiving oral sex.
Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 15min
Hannibal Buress Part 2
In Part 2 of this in-person QLS episode, Hannibal Buress revisits his time as a writer for SNL and 30 Rock. The multi-threat speaks about his rap career and the music he's released as Eshu Tune. Buress also shares his plans to restore a crucial NYC entertainment venue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2023 • 47min
Hannibal Buress Part 1
Hannibal Buress and Questlove Supreme get together in Hollywood for a two-part episode that's honest, hilarious, and historic. In Part 1, Hannibal recalls his early days of comedy, his passion for rapping, and his formative years in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 43min
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, an actress turned director and producer, shares her Chicago roots, pivot from acting to directing to producing, and discusses the new season of A Gilded Age. Topics covered include gentrification, early career in movies, capturing authentic moments with actors, directing actors, determining the success of a series, financial mindset in the entertainment industry, and maintaining sanity during a strike.
Oct 23, 2023 • 2h 57min
QLS Classic: Dan Charnas
Writer, radio host and music exec, Dan Charnas talks about his early days as a hip hop journalist, some of the artists he did and didn't sign in the 90s and how a simple grammar mistake can cause big trouble. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
