Jay Z

The episode uses Questlove’s Sly Lives! as a springboard to examine who gets labeled “Black genius” and what that label costs artists like S...

Queue Points revisits how Jay-Z’s rise and the Big Pimpin’ era solidified Roc-A-Fella’s brand while casting a harsh light on Dame Dash’s lar...

Show notes for the episode tracing Dame Dash’s rise from a Harlem hustler to Roc-A-Fella’s most visible figure, showing how his flashy perso...

Show notes for the episode tracing how music has served as a doorway for charismatic leaders to recruit and control followers, from Dr. Mala...