Questlove sits down with Soulection founder Joe Kay live backstage at the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The conversation traces the origins of a global movement that grew from zip files and SoundCloud posts into a worldwide community. Joe reflects on his earliest musical memories&mdash;from family deep cuts and white-label promos to discovering J Dilla&mdash;and how those influences helped shape the unmistakable Soulection sound. He and Questlove dig into the craft of DJing, from set architecture and &ldquo;go-to&rdquo; records to reading the room and balancing nostalgia with discovery. Joe also explains why he left Los Angeles for Miami in search of a new international energy. Along the way, they explore the role of curators as culture-shapers, the artists Soulection helped amplify&mdash;from Brent Faiyaz to Kaytranada&mdash;and what it takes to build a movement that still feels fresh 15 years in.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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