QuestloveSupreme (2024)

01/11/2024

The Award Tour for QLS continues… thank you and all who voted!

This season’s episode is a Gold Signal Award Winner in the “Comedy: Individual Episodes” category

This season’s episode is a Silver Signal Award Winner in the “Arts & Culture Individual Episodes” category

And your very own QLS is a Gold Signal Award Winner in “Music Shows”

30/10/2024

New episode alert! Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana () joins Questlove Supreme for a career retrospective. She recalls her Ohio childhood, moving to Connecticut, and early days in New York City. Cindy details learning under Jazz legends Tony Williams and Art Blakey and how she was part of an essential movement in the genre during the 1980s. After working with a who’s who of Jazz and cementing her own legacy, Cindy details the conversation and audition that would make her a keystone figure within Lenny Kravitz’s band. She also describes staying ageless while balancing music and marriage with (past QLS guest) Carlos Santana.

24/10/2024

In Part 2 of this special QLS, Jonathan Shecter, aka , looks back at his later years at The Source. The magazine’s co-founder and Editor-in-Chief recalls assembling a “mind squad” of legendary writers, editors, and photographers. He details his role in recognizing Nas’ incredible talent and as a 5-mic classic, as well as experiences with Biggie Smalls, Tupac, and KRS-One. Shecky Green also speaks candidly about his abrupt 1994 exit from the magazine he launched and how he remains in the music curation space today.

16/10/2024

Jonathan Shecter, aka , is the founding Editor-in-Chief of The Source magazine and its co-creator. In part 1 of this special interview, Jonathan recalls his 1980s Philadelphia childhood, Rap dreams, and working at radio staple Power 99.

Shecky also details The Source’s early years and how the magazine began as support for a Harvard University radio show and expanded to “The Bible of Hip-Hop.” This episode is packed with history, passion, and insight into the music that is now considered classic material.

09/10/2024

The amazing joined Questlove Supreme twice for this extended episode. The conversation examines the singer’s upbringing and passion for reading and information. The self-proclaimed “military brat” explains how her years in Washington D.C. informed her musical taste and why she created albums with a different sound than many of her contemporaries. Amerie also speaks about her breakthrough songs, label woes, and why she does not believe in charging for features. This episode is for QLS listeners who enjoy our trademark rabbit holes—with twists, turns, and laughs.

02/10/2024

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This week’s episode of QLS is a special one-on-one between Team Supreme co-host Unpaid Bill and top songwriter and producer Sam Hollander. Sam, who made hits alongside Metro Station, Fitz And The Tantrums, Panic! At The Disco, and Gym Class Heroes, emphasizes his bumpy career journey. This trajectory includes dropping out of college, a record deal at a famed Rap label, and purposeful collaborations with Carole King and The O’Jays. Sam peppers humor and self-deprecation into a story that offers hope for any impassioned creative. Hollander’s book, 21-Hit Wonder: Flopping My Way to the Top of the Charts, chronicles this experience.

25/09/2024

Questlove Supreme cohost sat in the studio with the incredible for a special one-on-one QLS.

This chat, recorded at , covers Nick Lowe’s extensive career, including writing and production. Along the way, the conversation touches on Lowe’s new album with Indoor Safari, making a song with the intention of getting dropped from a label, and benefiting from The Bodyguard Soundtrack.

Enjoy!

18/09/2024

25 years after “You Got Me,” Eve and Questlove have an in-depth conversation alongside Team Supreme. The Grammy-winning, chart-topping is joined by author and historian Kathy Iandoli to discuss her new memoir Who’s That Girl?

The chat traces Eve’s steps from West Philadelphia to Hollywood to London and success in music, film, and television. Listen as Eve’s passion for rapping and her journey with self-love are apparent in this special conversation.

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04/09/2024

is a true tour de force. That is true throughout his 30-plus-year career, and very true of this two-part QLS conversation.

As Billy readies new music this week, hear his origin story, early musical memories, and pivot to becoming a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winning superstar.

28/08/2024

On this week’s Questlove Supreme, we have guitar god . To make this conversation complete, ’ sat in as guest host.

The discussion covers Johnny’s Manchester, England upbringing, the early days of The Smiths, his amazing book of guitars (including a gift or two to Oasis), and so much more.

21/08/2024

When guests return to QLS there is a good reason… and there could be no better reason than the amazing new album by & , The Auditorium, Vol. 1.

This episode unpacks that album (which sequenced). Common talks about the great current space he is in as an MC; Pete speaks about the art of the chop — these two legends allude to the fact that they are nowhere near done working together too…

Enjoy, and as always, let us know what you learned…

14/08/2024

When joins QLS in-studio alongside it automatically becomes a special episode with The Foreign Exchange.

This 90-minute conversation is meaningful and significant for many reasons. The discussion covers the 20th anniversary of , and in turn, the 25th anniversary of . Along the way, listeners can learn of Nic’s journey through space and sound, FE’s adherence to their original formula, and so much more.

Oh, and make sure you check out FE’s new two-pack!

Enjoy!

07/08/2024

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We recently had an in-studio conversation with the incredible Free Jazz legend . In this conversation, he discusses trading his Bay Area roots for NYC during the 1970s, touring the world, working with The Grateful Dead, and his recent Plumb album with & .

If you are within reach, David, Ray, and Quest’ are doing some rare Plumb shows at this month. This is once in a lifetime opportunity… and after hearing this episode, you’ll understand the magic.

31/07/2024

One of the most anticipated Part 2’s in years…
maitreya is a guest wife a special one-on-one interview with . People are already talking about pearls of wisdom and uncut gems in this one. What’s something that sticks with you?

Available to watch and listen now.

24/07/2024

This week’s QLS begins a two-episode series that is a special 1-on-1 conversation between .maitreya & .

In their first ever sitdown, Ahmir tells Sananda about the profound influence his music and creative choices impressed upon him. Sananda discusses his upbringing while detailing the impact the music of Stevie Wonder and Rod Stewart had on him (to name a few). The acclaimed veteran singer-songwriter also shares some new details about his 1988 Grammy Awards performance, his time as a boxer, and his appreciation for Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Listen now, and make sure you check out Sananda’s latest album, The Pegasus Project: Pegasus & The Swan.

17/07/2024

New episode alert!

Class is in session! Questlove Supreme prides itself on bringing you stories from masters of their craft. George Faison's story derives from a time that established and birthed the beauty of diverse Black dance and dancers to provide the foundation for what we see on the world's stage, film, and music videos today. Dancing has remained at the epicenter of his career, but Mr. Faison is also an actor, director, composer, producer, essayist, playwright, and writer who is the first Black choreographer to earn a Tony Award for the original Broadway production of The Wiz. How did that lead him to work with legends like Aretha, Stevie, EWF, and Ashford & Simpson? Listen up!

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10/07/2024

QLS is so delighted to present to you a long-awaited conversation with the legendary . This extended conversation covers BeBe’s career evolution, his strong bond with Whitney Houston, his forays into acting and publishing, and so much more. Listen now. Link in bio.

03/07/2024

This then&now photo slide perfectly captures the QLS discussion with the amazing . In this episode George unpacks some of his beloved hits from the 1970s and beautifully ties in that energy and passion into his NOW — including a new lost album releasing this month, and upcoming shows.

Tune in now. Video drops at noon today.

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