

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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Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 48min
QLS Classic: Babyface (Part 1)
Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Babyface talks about his early life, translating heartbreaks into music, and working with artists like Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton.

Jun 22, 2020 • 2h 12min
QLS Classic: Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen, a composer, producer, and music director, discusses the decline of music education, the role of a music director in musical shows, the influence of Ricky Minor, lack of opportunities for women music directors, memories from 'Soul Train', the process of writing a song, challenges in their music career, and more.

Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 13min
Jill Scott (Part 2)
Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott discusses her collaboration with The Roots, her journey in the world of soul music, and her ventures in television and film. Topics include working with Jesse Jeff, developing a singing style, the emotional impact of performing sad songs, the Black Lily music showcase, reflections on acting, and casual banter and jokes.

Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 20min
Jill Scott (Part 1)
Grammy award winning singer Jill Scott discusses her impactful journey as an artist, her upbringing in North Philadelphia, the challenges of collaboration in the music industry, and her decision on versions of a song.

Jun 8, 2020 • 2h 49min
QLS Classic: The Revolution
The Revolution, members of Prince's band, discuss his early days, his life, and the truth behind the legend. Topics include Prince's influence on other musicians, challenges faced during live performances, being thrown off stage at a Rolling Stones concert, a wild and chaotic incident during a tour, Lisa and Wendy's upbringing in a creative environment, discovering Prince from fan to friend, Lisa's father and stolen keyboards, collaboration and Middle Eastern influences, the reunion of The Revolution, gratitude expressed towards someone, conversations with Prince's original guitarist and bassist, forming a band with Prince, early television debut and unique style, going out to nightclubs at a young age, meeting Prince and strange encounters, reflections on fame and humility, and Prince's interviews and dancing.

May 25, 2020 • 1h 32min
QLS Classic: Lenny Kravitz (Part 2)
Lenny Kravitz discusses his albums, emotional performances, and the process of creating a song with Madonna. He reflects on facing double standards and criticism in his career and shares his experience of working with Michael Jackson. The chapter also explores casting opportunities, working with Lee Daniels and Julian Schnabel, and Forest Whitaker's method of character preparation. They discuss musical memories and favorite albums, and the chapter ends with sponsor ads from Bank of America, Pandora, and Coca-Cola.

May 20, 2020 • 58min
Fat Joe
Take a ride with Questlove and Team Supreme as they dive into the life of Fat Joe, a world renowned rap icon and actor. They discuss his upbringing in the Bronx, his journey in the music industry, challenges of 'keeping it real', influence of Nas, and the origin of iconic songs like 'Who Shot Ya'.

May 18, 2020 • 1h 38min
QLS Classic: Lenny Kravitz (Part 1)
Music legend Lenny Kravitz shares soulful stories from his music-filled childhood and his sonically-retro sound. They discuss his creative process, early experiences in music, childhood memories, and transitioning from his early nickname Romeo Blue to Lenny Kravitz. The podcast also includes random discussions on various subjects and reminiscing about music.

Apr 29, 2020 • 43min
John Legend (Part 1)
John Legend, a talented musician and singer known for his soulful voice, joins the hosts to discuss current events, his upcoming album, and how he's coping during this time. They also touch on topics like self-care, maximizing benefits of Apple Card and Hilton Hotels, show cancellation, intense skits, and their writing process for songs and memoirs.

Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 21min
The Family Stand (Part 2)
The podcast explores topics such as record label drama, a shelved solo album, collaborations with famous musicians, the freedom to create unique music, the untold story behind a song dedicated to Bruce Willis' marriage, and funny aspects of recording a song called 'Funky Sensation'. They also discuss advertisements for Bank of America, Lucky Land Slots, and Coca-Cola.