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DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray sit down with musician, dancer, comedian, and YouTuber @CalvinMichaels . Together, they discuss the influence of Black music on K-Pop, and what gets lost (or copied) in translation. Calvin shares insights about his creative path, personal projects, and the North Star that d...

In this Pride Month episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into Peggy Scott Adams’ 1997 blues classic “Bill.” What happens when a Blues track sparks conversations about queerness, deception, and Black family dynamics in the late ‘90s? Mayhem, y’all. Pure mayhem. Join us as we explor...

In this special episode of Queue Points, Jay Ray sits down with Wilmington, Delaware’s own Darnell Miller—musician, community builder, and creator of the Live @ The Loft series. Darnell shares the inspiration behind “Pride @ The Loft,” an event dedicated to celebrating Black queer artistry and creat...

In this first edition of Queue Points 1-On-1, we welcome Kyriacos, a dedicated listener and DJ from Houston. Kyriacos shares how his passion for music was shaped by his family, the Houston scene, and his journey into collecting vinyl. We talk about his favorite concerts, his approach to supporting a...

Queue Points takes a rhythmic detour from music history to explore the science of wellness with special guest Johnny Dickson of No Lab Coat Required @NoLabCoatRequired. In this enlightening conversation, Johnny breaks down complex health concepts into accessible insights about nutrition, fitness, an...

In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into the captivating world of the Met Gala and Black dandyism in music and fashion. The conversation highlights notable artists and groups such as Prince, The Time, Phyllis Hyman, Janet Jackson, Fishbone, Colonel Abrams, G...

In this episode of Queue Points, we explore the complex relationship between hip-hop culture and substance use disorders in Black communities with addiction treatment expert Terrence D. Walton, Executive Director of NAADAC (the Association for Addiction Professionals). Terrence breaks down how addic...

Kanye West: a name synonymous with hip hop innovation and controversy. In this episode of Queue Points, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray take a deep dive into Kanye's career, exploring his rise as a groundbreaking artist and his tumultuous journey through the music industry. From his early days craft...

In this episode of Queue Points, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray break down the top five cringe moments in Ye’s career … before today (because that’s a whole other story). They explore everything from the notorious Hurricane Katrina broadcast to the unforgettable TMZ meltdown, delving into how these...

Step back into the vibrant world of teen dance shows in this lively Queue Points podcast episode, "Soul Train & More: The Magic of Teen Dance Shows." Join DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they explore the rich history of Black music culture, teen dance trends, and the iconic role of shows like Soul Trai...