DJ Sir Daniel

On this episode of Queue Points, we sit down with the award-winning playwright, creative, and author Idris Goodwin . We discuss his upcoming play, an adaptation of William Steig’s Doctor De Soto , which opens at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta on January 18, 2024. Idris shares his journey of storyt...

In this bonus episode, we dive into the intersection of music, storytelling, and community building with the incredible Meklit Hadero . Meklit shares insights from her journey as an Ethiopian American musician, storyteller, and cultural activist. We explore the powerful connection between music and...

In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive deep into the world of ghostwriting in hip hop with “Ghosts in the Shadows: Ghostwriting and the Hip Hop Ecosystem.” Discover the hidden influence of ghostwriters on legendary tracks by artists like Diddy, Queen Latifah, and Roxanne Sh...

Join DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they explore the musical journey of Malcolm Jamal Warner, celebrated for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show to Grammy winning musician. This episode delves into Warner's transition from a teen star to a music video director and Grammy-winning musician. Dis...

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...

In the season finale of 'I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife,' host DJ Sir Daniel interviews Ron Pullman - Atlanta’s godfather of house music. They explore Pullman's extensive career spanning four decades, his influence on the city's music scene, and the challenges and changes with...

Soundtracks play a pivotal role in enhancing the emotional and cultural resonance of films, often becoming as iconic as the movies themselves. This episode of Queue Points delves into the significant contributions of three Black artists to the Ghostbusters franchise, highlighting how their music tr...

Join DJ Sir Daniel as he hosts 'I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife.' In this episode, he features Mashaun D. Simon , a native of Atlanta, who shares his journey of duality, balancing his identity as a Black gay man and answering the call to ministry. They discuss the inclusivity o...

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 ...

In this episode of 'I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife,' DJ Sir Daniel hosts a heartfelt conversation with Jimmie, a long-time resident of Atlanta. Together, they explore Jimmie’s journey from working in a juke joint as a teenager to becoming an elder in the Black gay community. H...