soul/r&b
"Any Time, Any Place" Janet Jackson: The Queen of Slow Jams #SlowJamsCanHealUs
All this year, Queue Points is celebrating slow jams through our series Slow Jams Can Heal Us. In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve deep into the cultural impact of Janet Jackson, particularly focusing on her mastery of slow jams. They reminisce about J...
Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, and Remembering Angela Bofill: Divas of '83
In this episode of Queue Points podcast, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve into the legendary careers of Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle. The three legends turned 80 this year, and in this episode they are exploring their musical output in the year 1983. Reflecting on their albums 'Ross,...
Beyond "Fool of Me": Celebrating Meshell Ndegeocello's Trailblazing Career
Many know Meshell Ndegeocello for her simmering “Fool of Me” or her hit with John Mellancamp, “Wild Night,” but there’s so much more. Join co-hosts Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel in a deep dive into the legacy of the groundbreaking artist, Meshell Ndegeocello. From her earl...
Debating 2024's Summer Anthems, Celebrating Soul II Soul's 'Back To Life', and the Hits of 1989
In this episode of Queue Points, co-hosts Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel dive into the hottest tracks vying for the title of 'Song of the Summer 2024.' From Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' to Tinashe's 'Nasty' and beyond, they cover the latest chart-toppers, nostalgic hits from 1989, and the enduring app...
The Black Famous Legacy of Teena Marie
In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray explore the legendary career of Teena Marie, discussing her significance in Black music history and her status as a uniquely accepted white artist within the Black community. They share their thoughts on how Teena Marie's work...
'One Mic', the Super Bowl's Black Music History & the Legacy of Usher (Guest: Michael Motley)
In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray take a deep dive into the career and legacy of Grammy-winning, multi-talented artist, Usher Raymond. The podcast also explores Usher's contributions to diversifying the Black music scene, his 2024 Super Bowl performance, and his new album &...
Slow Jams Can Heal Us (Guest: Whitney Jones of Slow Drag)
Whitney Jones, founder of Atlanta-based event Slow Drag, is here to discuss her journey and the significance of slow jams in reconnecting Black folks to one another. The trio chat about the way Black culture engages with music, and the restorative potential of slow jams for eliciting vulnerability ...
From "Brandy" to "Full Moon": The Legacy of Brandy Norwood and Her Influence on Music
“She was Cinderella for Christ’s sake!” - DJ Sir Daniel Join us on a journey as we delve into the remarkable and multifaceted career of “the vocal bible” Brandy Norwood, the renowned singer, songwriter, and actress who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment ...
Revisiting Flavor Unit's Compilation "Roll Wit Tha Flava" and the rise of Zhané #HipHop50
Thirty years ago, on February 16, 1993, Flavor Unit, Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere’s musical crew dropped their inaugural compilation CD - “Roll Wit Tha Flava.” After years of making appearances on each other’s work, this was the first time out for the crew as a whole. Th...
Summertime Anthems & Indigenous House
On this episode Sir Daniel and Jay Ray talk about the lessons they learned while attending Atlanta's Indigenous House. They also jump into classic summer anthems. Enjoy this episode? Leave us a tip on Patreon: https://qpnt.net/tipjar Become a Queue Points Insider to watch the ...
