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Questlove Supreme podcast

Questlove Supreme

Questlove Supreme is a fun, irreverent and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons in a way that only Questlove and Team Supreme can deliver. Led by Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest’s origins (along with a few never-before-revealed secrets to their success) to their life passions and current projects. This is not your typical interview show. This is about legends and legends in the making bringing their legacy to life in their own words. Previous guests have included Usher, Michelle Obama, Chris Rock, Steve Miller, Maya Rudolph, Weird Al, Chaka Khan, Babyface and many more.

Questlove Supreme is a fun, irreverent and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons in a way that only Questlove and Team Supreme can deliver. Led by Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest’s origins (along with a few never-before-revealed secrets to their success) to their life passions and current projects. This is not your typical interview show. This is about legends and legends in the making bringing their legacy to life in their own words. Previous guests have included Usher, Michelle Obama, Chris Rock, Steve Miller, Maya Rudolph, Weird Al, Chaka Khan, Babyface and many more.

 

#298

Taboo

Black Eyed Peas co-founder Taboo sits down with Questlove Supreme to discuss his journey from B-Boy to children's book author. This conversation includes some powerful testimony from Tab as a cancer survivor and his advocacy for Indigenous people. Taboo's passion for Hip-Hop is palpable as he retraces BEP's journey from the LA underground to superstars paying homage to records that made them dance. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

22 Mar 2023

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:35

22 Mar 2023


#297

QLS Classic: Bobby McFerrin & Madison McFerrin

The one and only Bobby McFerrin stops by to talk about his unique journey in music. We also speak with his daughter, singer Learn more about your ad-choices at [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com] (https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

20 Mar 2023

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:15

20 Mar 2023


#296

Speech

Speech from Arrested Development joins Questlove Supreme for a comprehensive interview. The multi-talent discusses his Milwaukee origins and asserts his proper place as an Atlanta Hip Hop pioneer. Speech speaks openly about Arrested Developments' triumphs and tribulations, including sampling Prince, classic songs inspired by painful events, and the challenges of keeping a sprawling collective together. This interview is real, raw, and relatable—just like Speech's music. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Mar 2023

1 HR 55 MINS

1:55:48

15 Mar 2023


#295

QLS Classic: Dyana Williams

Godmother of Black music, Dyana Williams, talks growing up in the Bronx, getting her start in radio as Ebony Moonbeams and coaching artists like Kanye, Lil' Kim and Dave Matthews Band. Learn more about your ad-choices at [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com] (https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Mar 2023

1 HR 45 MINS

1:45:07

13 Mar 2023


#294

Cathy Hughes Part 2

In the second part of her first-ever podcast interview, media mogul Cathy Hughes discusses her leadership style. Ms. Hughes also opens up about the power and importance of radio in 2023, working with Dick Gregory, and why her TV One channel aims to combat the stereotypes and misinformation about Black folks on television. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

08 Mar 2023

44 MINS

44:24

08 Mar 2023


#293

QLS Classic: Wayne Shorter

The music world lost a legend this week in Wayne Shorter. In 2022, Questlove Supreme had the honor of interviewing the man who shaped the sound of Jazz. In this conversation, Wayne Shorter told Team Supreme about his time with Weather Report, The Jazz Messengers, and Miles Davis. Wayne also spoke about his earliest music memories and his draw to Buddhism. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Mar 2023

54 MINS

54:55

06 Mar 2023


#292

Cathy Hughes Part 1

Cathy Hughes is the first Black woman to head a publicly traded media company and a true radio pioneer. In part one of a two-part interview, Ms. Hughes joins Questlove Supreme for her first-ever podcast. She discusses her journey into radio, creating The Quiet Storm show format, and helping launch some incredible entertainment careers. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

01 Mar 2023

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:26

01 Mar 2023


#291

QLS Classic: Salaam Remi Pt. 2

In Part 2 of 2, Salaam Remi talks about making it in the music business, helping Amy Winehouse shape her style and shares his Tales from The Latin Quarter. Learn more about your ad-choices at [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com] (https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

27 Feb 2023

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:54

27 Feb 2023


#290

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner sits down with Questlove Supreme for a deeply personal conversation about creativity, pivots, and expression. The accomplished actor discusses his latest album, the Grammy-nominated Hiding In Plain View. Malcolm speaks passionately about his love of poetry and playing bass. Team Supreme also dives into his incredible acting career and the heaviest performance he has nailed, role model.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

22 Feb 2023

2 HR 05 MINS

2:05:58

22 Feb 2023


#289

QLS Classic: Salaam Remi Pt. 1

In Part 1 of 2, legendary producer Salaam Remi talks about the craft of making hit songs, what it's like crate digging with Biz Markie and his part in making The Score with The Fugees. Learn more about your ad-choices at [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com] (https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

20 Feb 2023

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:46

20 Feb 2023


#288

Dallas Austin Part 2

In part two of Dallas Austin's Atlanta sitdown with Questlove Supreme, the hit-making producer/songwriter revisits his time with Illegal, Highland Place Mobsters, and Michael Jackson. Dallas Austin is a storyteller extraordinaire, and this QLS episode has many memorable tales. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Feb 2023

57 MINS

57:29

15 Feb 2023


#287

QLS Classic: Jermaine Dupri

Hip hop icon and R&B hitmaker, Jermaine Dupri, tells 30 years of industry tales from Fresh Fest days to career-reviving remixes. Learn more about your ad-choices at [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com] (https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Feb 2023

1 HR 43 MINS

1:43:25

13 Feb 2023


#286

Dallas Austin Part 1

In the first of a two-part interview taped live in Atlanta, producer and songwriter Dallas Austin speaks about his incredible life journey. He recalls growing up around music greats, earning his first credits in the 1980s, and eventually producing hit songs and albums for TLC and Boyz II Men. Dallas also recalls the challenges of producing films, including Drumline and ATL. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

08 Feb 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:50

08 Feb 2023


#285

QLS Classic: Kathryn Bigelow

Powerhouse director, producer and writer Kathryn Bigelow talks about the craft of filmmaking, treading tense racial waters Detroit, and what it was like to be the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director. Learn more about your ad-choices at [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com] (https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Feb 2023

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:15

06 Feb 2023


#284

Shaggy

Shaggy gives Team Supreme an incredible music history lesson as he breaks down cultivating an original style and why he feels he has always been deeply misunderstood. The veteran joins QLS to discuss his Grammy-nominated Frank Sinatra-inspired album Com Fly Wid Mi and his collaborations with Sting. This interview is not to be missed! See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

01 Feb 2023

1 HR 50 MINS

1:50:18

01 Feb 2023


#283

QLS Classic: Stephanie Ruhle

No stone goes unturned in this classic episode; Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC News Anchor, talks about her transition from Wall Street to News Anchor, and shares her views on complicated issues from the 2011 financial crisis, to free speech and the Me Too movement. Learn more about your ad-choices at [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com] (https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

30 Jan 2023

2 HR 15 MINS

2:15:00

30 Jan 2023


#282

Blondie

Blondie's Deborah Harry and Chris Stein discuss their band's formative years and evolution. They recall the 1970s New York City scene, talk about their hits, and discuss using their platform to bring Hip-Hop culture to the masses. Debbie and Chris also discuss preserving their archives for the Grammy-nominated Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982 box set. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

25 Jan 2023

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:45

25 Jan 2023


#281

QLS Classic: PJ Morton

Singer-songwriter PJ Morton went from singing gospel in New Orleans to playing keyboard for Maroon 5. In this episode of Questlove Supreme, Morton opens up about his journey from preacher’s kid to Grammy nominee. Learn more about your ad-choices at [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com] (https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

23 Jan 2023

2 HR 05 MINS

2:05:57

23 Jan 2023