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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Apr 8, 2020 • 1h 22min
The Family Stand (Part 1)
The podcast discusses the journey of the trio behind the hit single 'Ghetto Heaven', their unconventional upbringing, famous connections, forming a musical partnership, meeting Luther Vandross, producing Paula Abdul's second album, and their experiences with college and studying music. They also receive praise from James Harris III and give a preview of the upcoming part two.
Apr 1, 2020 • 1h 37min
Dawnn Lewis
Dawnn Lewis, known for her role on A Different World, shares her amazing career story on QLS. They discuss childhood street games, navigating career aspirations and cultural beliefs, founding a musical theater degree program, and the legacy of the groundbreaking TV show. They also highlight the importance of pursuing dreams and overcoming obstacles.
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Mar 23, 2020 • 2h 54min
QLS Classic: Chris Rock
Comedy legend Chris Rock talks about his early days in Brooklyn, his journey into comedy, and shares his opinion on the funniest person in any room. He also discusses his experiences in a neighborhood of drugs and music, encounters with Eddie Murphy, Spike Lee, and Tupac, and his upcoming tour and personal transformation.
Mar 11, 2020 • 1h 43min
Johnny Gill
R&B legend Johnny Gill talks about his career as a solo artist and as a member of New Edition. They discuss the influence of Go-Go music and the challenges of singing. They share stories about meeting their idols and the importance of appreciating protectors. They also touch on a singer's influence and a frustrating incident. Reflecting on disrespectful comments and the current state of soul music. They talk about their involvement in a movie and express appreciation for Johnny Gill's music.
Mar 4, 2020 • 1h 18min
Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz, star of Hulu's High Fidelity reboot, discusses growing up with famous parents, her acting career, childhood memories, and the nostalgia of making mixtapes and collecting records. The speakers also share anecdotes, discuss ambiguous endings in TV shows and movies, and express their thoughts on popular TV shows like The Wire and Breaking Bad.
Feb 26, 2020 • 1h 11min
James Taylor
Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor joins the podcast to discuss his extraordinary career and life. They explore his book, the process of promoting music, and the importance of touring. They also reflect on their disillusionment with the hippie movement, the emotional impact of soul music, their workout routines, and personal experiences with James Taylor's music.
Feb 19, 2020 • 1h 25min
Estelle
Estelle, a musician and singer, talks about strip clubs, looking for love in LA, gives Questlove a crash course on the UK music scene, and discusses the resilience of black culture and artists. They also share funny stories about accents and strip club experiences, and talk about their experiences at different clubs and restaurants in different cities.
Feb 12, 2020 • 2h 6min
Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis talks about his journey to superstardom, battling Ménière's disease, his love for Montana, and touring experiences. They also discuss the recording sessions with musical legends and memorable moments at the USA for Africa recording session. The challenges of playing in different keys and admiration for Huey Lewis are also mentioned.
Feb 5, 2020 • 1h 4min
Rapsody
Grammy nominated emcee Rapsody discusses growing up in North Carolina and her plans for the future
Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 6min
Cecily Strong
Cecily Strong, SNL cast member, discusses ketchup on hot dogs, city food trends, the SNL house band. They also talk about challenges of cold weather commute, living in Chicago, transitioning to comedy and sketch selection on the show.
