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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Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 56min
Brian Alexander Morgan
Brian Alexander Morgan, creator of iconic anthems like Weak, Rain, Right Here, and I'm So Into You, discusses his music career, working with artists like Drake, Faith Evans, and Usher. The podcast touches on his interactions with Beni Medina and Robert Brookins, the struggles in the music industry, working with attitude, the theory of unison and harmony, and his experiences with Usher and Diddy.
Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 28min
Jurnee Smollett
Jurnee Smollett, purposeful and intense actress of our time, discusses her career, Lovecraft Country, hiring directors, negative experiences, artistic integrity, childhood influences, and a traumatic encounter with racial profiling while driving. They also touch on Thanksgiving traditions and carpentry skills.
Oct 7, 2020 • 1h 33min
Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Hornsby, mega talented singer songwriter and pianist, talks about the impact of his hit song 'That's Just The Way It Is' and his relationships with The Grateful Dead and Spike Lee. They discuss his current music projects, lessons from playing with the Dead, his musical roots and childhood pranks, daily piano practice, Grammy wins, joining the Dead, and the longevity and impact of 'The Way It Is'.
Sep 30, 2020 • 1h 27min
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys talks about her beginnings, the music business, and her continuous evolution. They also discuss childhood memories, first concert experiences, collaborating on a song called 'Girlfriend', releasing albums, and reflecting on the impact of a Grammy nomination.
Sep 21, 2020 • 2h 28min
QLS Classic: Jazzy Jeff (Part 2)
Grammy-award winning DJ Jazzy Jeff joins Team Supreme (again!) to talk hip hop, DJ culture, and working with Will Smith. Reminiscing about the 80s at DAS, meeting Will and their chemistry as DJ and MC duo. They discuss next steps, parties, and Philly clubs. They also delve into their early days in hip hop, touring experiences, the iconic 'Funky Drummer' break, financial struggles, creating their album, controversy, relatability of a song, and inspiration behind 'Summertime'. Jazzy Jeff talks about his residency at Studio 4 and passion for production.
Sep 14, 2020 • 1h 35min
QLS Classic: Jazzy Jeff (Part 1)
DJ Jazzy Jeff, legendary hip hop DJ, discusses hip hop, DJ culture, and the challenges of traveling with heavy equipment. They also talk about their experiences on tour, the devastating Move Fire event, the early days of DJing, incidents of robbery, and the importance of DJ set length. Part 2 will feature more stories about DJ Jazzy Jeff's life and career.
Sep 9, 2020 • 2h 6min
Robert Glasper
Genius pianist and producer Robert Glasper joins Questlove Supreme. They discuss his redefining of jazz with soul and hip hop, collaborating with Quest and Phonte, the music renaissance in Houston, breaking jazz rules, Brandy's studio vocals, gear preferences, and creating 'Jesus Children of America' for 'Black Radio' album.
Sep 7, 2020 • 1h 24min
QLS Classic: Al B. Sure (Part 2)
R&B singer Al B. Sure! reminisces about working with legends like David Bowie, Diana Ross, and Al Green. They discuss the production process, the influence of record industry politics, and the importance of equity stakes. They also talk about lost projects, collaborations, and the shift in the music industry towards producer-driven artists. They express concern for their grandson's well-being and discuss the possibility of playing Marvin Gaye in a movie. They reflect on their influence, trailblazing, and gratitude.
Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 24min
QLS Classic: Al B. Sure (Part 1)
Al B. Sure! discusses his upbringing, 90's music, and his relationship with Kim Porter. Also, the speaker talks about their experiences with Warner Brothers, remaking the song 'Night and Day' with Quincy, and touring with Bobby Brown and New Edition.
Aug 24, 2020 • 1h 23min
QLS Classic: Bootsy Collins (Part 2)
Bootsy Collins discusses his partnership with George Clinton, night-fishing in the Bermuda Triangle, becoming Bootzilla, legal issues surrounding the name 'Rubber Band,' reflecting on childhood incidents and uncertainty, collaborating with Bobby Wahlmack and Sly Stone, the importance of being a living legend, and the mess in the world.
