Letting Kelis tell her own story is always the best idea. Just like her musical persona suggests, she tells it like it is.

The Harlem-native captivated us when her bright, curly hair and loud screaming appeared on BET in her debut video “Caught Out There,” and our adulation never stopped.

Truthfully, we’d discussed doing an official Kelis show many times, and it sounds like now is the time. Join DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they recount the career of the maverick culture shifter.

With the recent arrest of YSL crew, the conversation about rappers’ lyrics being used in criminal prosecution has come into more prominent light.

It’s a complicated issue, further complicated by the long history of the policing of hip-hop. On this show, we’re revisiting the long history of hip-hop and the criminal justice system.

As hip-hop stars have attained more fame and notoriety, many have made humanitarianism part of their brand. In a feel-good story this week, The Weeknd flew a 6 year old fan to his Philadelphia show after a Toronto cancellation. A gracious act that the child’s father remarked “I wouldn’t be able to put this last week into words if I tried.”

On this show we’re going to explore the fun history of hip-hop philanthropists.

You knew we’d get to this show, and now we’re here. With 19 #1 singles, countless remixes and a pen game that’s unmatched by many of her peers, the career of Mariah Carey has seen it’s share of ups and downs.

On this episode of Queue Points, we’re diving into the landmark career of an icon.

For this week’s show DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are recapping the week in music. Lighthearted and fun, come hang out and talk with us as we recap.

There’s always something new when it comes to hip-hop fashion. Causing a cause for uproar, and extended discussion recently, has been the popularization of shorts that come down to mid-thigh - colloquially named “hoochie daddy shorts.” Join us for a fun conversation about hip-hop men’s fashion through the years and the time in which those looks arose.

Drake’s newest release, “Honestly, Nevermind,” has sparked many reactions, but none as interesting as the question of the origins of House music which are rooted in Black gay clubs and with Black gay DJs. Continuing our #Pride2022 discussions, we’re going to briefly explore the history of House, and how we may have lost touch with this history.

Special guests, Christina and Miguel, from the They Reminisce Over You podcast will be joining us to talk to us about their show, and why folks should be tuning in. They’ll be sticking around for our discussion about Black Canadian musicians who we love and have been influential.

There are Black Country music fans. Joining us is one of them, and he's on a quest to uplift Black Country musicians. When we discuss Country music the first visions that come into our heads are typically cowboy hats, horses, a guitar and someone white. That narrative is common, but not a full or true narrative.

Mike “Big Mike” Bryant is a podcast producer who spent some time on air at a Country radio station, and he knows a thing or two. Big Mike is joining us to discuss his story and how he came to fall in love with Country music.