soul/r&b

New Edition's Diddy Era: 'One Love' Is A Twenty Year Old Musical Moment We Forgot About
October 15, 2024
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24:5934.52 MB

New Edition's Diddy Era: 'One Love' Is A Twenty Year Old Musical Moment We Forgot About

In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray revisit the 20th anniversary of New Edition's 'One Love' album on Bad Boy Records, exploring the collaboration between the iconic R&B group and Diddy. The discussion covers the creative control battles, production challeng...

Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin and the Magic Behind 'Jump to It'
September 24, 2024
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23:3832.45 MB

Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin and the Magic Behind 'Jump to It'

In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray celebrate the anniversary of the release of Aretha Franklin’s "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" hitting the charts in 1967, delve into her life, career, and collaboration with Luther Vandross on the making of her 28th ...

The Lesser-Known Masterpieces of Michael Jackson
September 10, 2024
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53:5674.08 MB

The Lesser-Known Masterpieces of Michael Jackson

In this episode of Queue Points podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the extensive and often less-publicized contributions of Michael Jackson to the music industry. They touch upon Jackson's songwriting and producing work for other artists, including his siblings and friends, providing ...

"Any Time, Any Place" Janet Jackson: The Queen of Slow Jams #SlowJamsCanHealUs

"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
July 17, 2024
150
01:06:5292.18 MB

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
June 25, 2024
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47:4766.08 MB

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
June 04, 2024
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55:5977.13 MB

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
May 14, 2024
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47:3265.4 MB

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)
March 03, 2024
132
01:14:53103.1 MB

'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)
February 13, 2024
131
01:00:3983.49 MB

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 ...