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Beyond the Controversy: Khia's Impact on Hip Hop

Topics: #Khia #MyNeckMyBack #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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enMarch 10, 2024

'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 ‘Coming Home’. Additionally, the hosts welcome guest Michael Motley, a Black history podcaster, who discusses the history of Black music performers and their role in creating the modern Super Bowl halftime show. Motley shares insights about his podcast One Mic Black History and the way it illuminates lesser-known aspects of Black history.

Michael Motley Bio

Michael Motley is a cloud engineer and podcaster, specializing in Black history and championing its integral role in American history. According to Motley, “My initiative is to shine a spotlight on lesser-known Black historical figures and events, and illustrate their profound impact.”

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Website: https://www.onemichistory.com/

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Topics: #SuperBowlHalftimeShow #Usher #OneMicBlackHistory #BlackHistory #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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enMarch 03, 2024

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 and intimacy within the community. Whitney shares the importance of Slow Drag being an intentionally created space for Black people, that fosters genuine connections and allows for healing through music.

Topics: #ValentinesDay #SlowJams #SlowDrag #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

About Slow Drag

Slow Drag is an elevated dance experience with a focus on 70’s soul, jazz, blues, and R&B slow jams to inspire intimacy. With a heavy emphasis on the preservation of Black music, Slow Drag’s mission is to bring Black folk together in a space that not only uplifts the sounds at the heart of Black music but also encourages us to be vulnerable with each other.

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enFebruary 13, 2024

Celebrating the Life and Career of J Dilla (Guest: Mr. Al Pete)

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray welcome special guest, Mr. Al Pete, to discuss the impact of producer and rapper, J Dilla on the music industry, remembering his work and legacy. They commemorate J Dilla's birthday, reflect on his unique style, and highlight their favorite Dilla productions and songs.

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The Tables Might Wobble: Mr. Al Pete Shares His Journey As A DJ: https://qpnt.net/alpeteinterview

Show #77 - Hip Hop, Social Media & Violence: Is it still all good?: https://qpnt.net/listen-show-77

Mr. Al Pete Biography:

Mr. Al Pete is a Hip Hop musician, podcaster, journalist, and the founder of Mister Peterson’s Neighborhood/The MPN Network. Created in 2012, MPN reached instant success with themed ‘warehouse’ parties and the birth of two sub brands: Fly Socks and Tees and The Groove Suite, which was created in 2014. While hosting multiple events, The Groove Suite Podcast was formed to showcase the Neo Soul, Progressive, and other related genres’ music and artists from Jacksonville, Florida and around the United States. In August of 2016, Pete began working with the internet radio station The Sound of Duval by hosting his online radio mix show ‘Cubicle Music Mondays.’ Wanting to expand into the network realm, in January of 2020, Pete created The MPN Network, along with The Neighborhood Podcast Network, which hosts a range of regional podcasts. The network is continuously being innovative and working to tell more stories of various creators of music, arts, and influencers with purpose.

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Topics: #JDilla #SlumVillage #Dilla #Detroit #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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enFebruary 07, 2024

Dreamgirls and The Color Purple: Exploring Broadway, Black Music, Film and Culture

In this episode of Queue Points podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray explore the importance of Broadway musicals in Black music film history. They discuss the symbolism, impact, and significance of the films 'Dreamgirls' (2006) and 'The Color Purple' (2023), both as iconic cultural narratives and conduits of Black music history. They delve deep into the characters, music, and themes of these musicals while drawing parallels to contemporary societal discourses. This episode features a discussion on the transformative power of music, the complex humanity of on-screen characters, and the enduring relevance of these musical-based narratives in today's cultural context.

Topics: #Musicals #Broadway #TheColorPurple #DreamGirls #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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enJanuary 30, 2024

All That We Can Say: A Deep Dive Into Ms. Lauryn Hill's Career

In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve into the career and legacy of Lauryn Hill. We discuss her musical beginnings, the impact of her debut solo album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill', and the many controversies that surround her. Throughout their conversation, we try to offer nuanced perspectives on Hill’s artistic genius, her dedication to her craft, and the importance of her music in the Black cultural tradition.

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“Addressing Robert Glasper and other common misconceptions about me (in no particular order)” - https://qpnt.net/KczF
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“The Legal Tangle of ‘Miseducation’” - https://qpnt.net/Kcza
“Ms. Lauryn Hill Hasn't Earned Our Money, Our Love Or Our Respect” - https://qpnt.net/Kczd

Topics: #LaurynHill #TheMiseducationOfLaurynHill #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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enJanuary 23, 2024

The Unspoken Truth: Exploitation in the Music Industry

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray engage in a candid discussion about the harsh realities within the music industry, and how it impacts Black artists. They share insights on the predatory nature of recording contracts, likening them to predatory loans, and the exploitation and harm that many artists have endured. They also underscore the harm that some well-known figures in the industry have allegedly caused their artists, specifically citing allegations against music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs and others. The conversation extends to the role of surviving as a Black artist in a white-dominated industry, the mental health implications, instances of sexual assault, and the importance of addressing these issues openly and with care.

Topics: #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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enJanuary 16, 2024

Loving You More and More: The Legendary Career of Barry White

In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the life and musical legacy of renowned soul and R&B artist, Barry White. They delve into Barry's musical career as a producer, writer, and singer, and his cultural impact as a 'prototype' for Black male sexuality in the music industry. The hosts also shed light on Barry's influence on several artists and the enduring legacy of his music samples in hip-hop. They engage in discussions about Barry's distinctive fashion sense and his voice work for animation. They also discuss their favorite Barry White samples in hip-hop.

Topics: #BarryWhite #LoveUnlimited #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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enJanuary 09, 2024

Bonus Episode - Interview with Donwill (The Groove Suite)

Award-winning hip hop musician, podcaster, journalist and founder of Mister Peterson’s Neighborhood/The MPN Network, Mr. Al Pete has a dope show called The Groove Suite. We’re honored to share this show in our last feed swap for the holiday season. In this episode Al is talking with Webby Award-winner musician, podcaster and producer Donwill.

Episode Description

Groovers! We are back with a fresh episode. Mr. Al Pete has a dope conversation with musician/podcaster/comedian/etc. Donwill. They talk about his recent win at the Webby Awards for his podcast ‘The Almanac of Rap’ and his new group song ‘Don’t Look Up’.

Donwill is part of the Hip Hop group Tanya Morgan and they have been striving through the music streets since the early 2000’s. They have plans to release more music, but the Funk and Soul fused with Hip Hop (lyrics) is present and a jam for you all!

You can listen to "Don't Look Up" below and follow Donwill HERE for all the dope things he’s involved in. Enjoy the show (video and audio below)!

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Website: https://www.donwill.me

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Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com.

Powered by The MPN Network. Theme music production, podcast production, and audio engineering by Mr. Al Pete. For more information on the network: https://linktr.ee/mpnmanagement

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Topics: #MrAlPete #Donwill #HipHop50 #PodcastFeedSwap #blackpodcasters #videopodcast #musicpodcast

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enJanuary 03, 2024

Bonus Episode - Creative Commons Gems From Public Enemy And Nikki Giovanni (Radio BSOTS)

Jason Randall Smith aka Macedonia is one of the great audio selectors and musical scholars in podcasting. We are delighted and honored to welcome his podcast Radio BSOTS to Queue Points to share with all of you. Enjoy this sonic journey through some of creative commons best gems.

Episode Description

This episode represented a much-needed return to the BSOTS podcast feed after several months of silence, refreshed and ready to get back to the business of championing independent artists and sounds from around the way to around the world. The seven songs featured are all released under Creative Commons licenses, which allow podcasters like myself to freely share these works with their audiences without fear of copyright infringement or intellectual property concerns, leading to cease-and-desist letters being received in my inbox.

The world of Creative Commons music is a vast ocean of independent and largely unknown artists, but I'm always up for the deep sea dive to see what sonic gems that I can find. For uninitiated ears, it always helps when I come across some well known names during my search. To that end, I have included a poem from legendary poet Nikki Giovanni as well as a song from hip-hop icons Public Enemy. Both cuts serve as evidence that the time spent digging in the Creative Commons crates pays off. The rest of the playlist includes soul, jazz, and experimental electronic music from Wals, Kidkanevil, Niki J. Crawford, Isak Gaines, and Yoko Absorbing. Two cuts in this playlist even include guest appearances from Brother Ali and Oddisee.

It's my hope that episodes like these can help demystify the world of Creative Commons music, even if it's only one song at a time. To learn more about Radio BSOTS and/or connect with me on social media, visit the BSOTS Linktree. https://linktr.ee/radiobsots

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Topics: #RadioBSOTS #JasonRandallSmith #PodcastFeedSwap #blackpodcasters #videopodcast #musicpodcast

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