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QLS Classic: Chris Schwartz
Aug. 22, 2022

QLS Classic: Chris Schwartz

Team Supreme is joined by Co-founder of Ruffhouse Records, Chris Schwartz. From the streets of Philly, to signing household names like Cypress Hill, Kriss Kross, The Fugees and even giving Quest his first internship, Chris br...

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LA Reid Pt. 3
Aug. 17, 2022

LA Reid Pt. 3

The third and final part of LA Reid's epic QLS interview covers the founding of LaFace Records and some rarely discussed history surrounding OutKast and TLC. LA also looks at his time leading Def Jam and identifying Rihanna a...

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LA Reid Pt. 2
Aug. 10, 2022

LA Reid Pt. 2

In Part 2 of LA Reid's comprehensive interview with Questlove Supreme, he recalls working with The Whispers, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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L.A. Reid Pt. 1
Aug. 3, 2022

L.A. Reid Pt. 1

The first of L.A. Reid's 3-part QLS recalls his childhood in Cincinnati, playing the Indianapolis club circuit, working with Midnight Star, and meeting Babyface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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QLS Classic: Steve Stoute
Aug. 1, 2022

QLS Classic: Steve Stoute

Steve Stoute joins Team Supreme for Questlove's centennial episode to discuss the world of music, commerce and if the two can coexist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Danyel Smith
July 27, 2022

Danyel Smith

Author and top music journalist Danyel Smith discusses her newest book, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop. Speaking to Quest' and Team Supreme, Danyel shares some fascinating bits from the book, memo...

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QLS Classic: Desus & Mero Pt. 2
July 25, 2022

QLS Classic: Desus & Mero Pt. 2

In part two of two, late-night comedy duo Desus and Mero sit down with Team Supreme to rehash their journey from Bodega Boys podcast to Showtime hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ne-Yo
July 20, 2022

Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo is one of the most accomplished songwriters of the last 20 years. He tells Questlove Supreme about his creative process, working with Beyoncé, and recalls a pivotal moment on Amateur Night At The Apollo. See omnystudio....

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QLS Classic: Desus & Mero Pt. 1
July 18, 2022

QLS Classic: Desus & Mero Pt. 1

Late-night comedy duo Desus and Mero sit down with Team Supreme to rehash their journey from Bodega Boys podcast to Showtime hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Larry Blackmon of Cameo
July 13, 2022

Larry Blackmon of Cameo

Larry Blackmon has carried funk music across generations. He tells Questlove Supreme about his role as a visionary, piloting Cameo's transition from the '70s into the '80s, and connecting Bobby Brown and Teddy Riley. See omny...

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QLS Classic: Pete Rock
July 11, 2022

QLS Classic: Pete Rock

Producer, rapper and hip hop legend Pete Rock talks about his deep knowledge of music, recording and the art of sampling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tevin Campbell
July 6, 2022

Tevin Campbell

In a rare conversation, TC speaks with QLS about meeting his idol, Whitney Houston, working with Prince and overcoming the pressures of child stardom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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QLS Classic: Faith Newman
July 4, 2022

QLS Classic: Faith Newman

Faith Newman is the A&R who signed Nas and helped create the runway for Illmatic. She joins Questlove Supreme to discuss her time at Def Jam, Columbia, and working with UGK and Too Short at Jive. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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Terri Lyne Carrington
June 29, 2022

Terri Lyne Carrington

Legendary prodigy drummer and visionary Terri Lyne Carrington shares her stories of being a confident child amongst the greats. She breaks down earning the respect of the architects of Jazz, working on the Arsenio Hall Show, ...

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QLS Classic: Christian McBride
June 27, 2022

QLS Classic: Christian McBride

American jazz virtuoso and bassist Christian McBride talks about playing with Miles Davis as a high schooler, the "ins and outs" of his craft and how he got himself all tangled up in James Brown's world. See omnystudio.com/li...

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Robin Thede (Live At The 2022 Roots Picnic)
June 22, 2022

Robin Thede (Live At The 2022 Roots Picnic)

The creator and show-runner of A Black Lady Sketch Show discusses her all-Black writer's room, the rising star power of her costars, and who she wants next. As a matter of fact, Questlove helps her make a pitch to a certain Q...

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QLS Classic: Jerrod Carmichael
June 20, 2022

QLS Classic: Jerrod Carmichael

Comedian, actor and writer Jerrod Carmichael talks about how came into the L.A. comedy scene, his distaste for the audition process and shares some of the tricks he uses to make his work special. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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Rick Astley
June 15, 2022

Rick Astley

Rick Astley tells Questlove Supreme about rekindling an appreciation for his biggest hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up." He also discusses leaving the industry for over a decade, saving money, and discovering the Rick-Roll from a...

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QLS Classic: Top Shelf 1988
June 13, 2022

QLS Classic: Top Shelf 1988

The masterminds behind Top Shelf 1988 join Team Supreme to discuss the most transformative year in hip-hop history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wayne Shorter
June 8, 2022

Wayne Shorter

Questlove Supreme interviews a true living legend of sound. Wayne Shorter tells Team Supreme about his time with Weather Report, The Jazz Messengers, and Miles Davis. Wayne also speaks about his earliest music memories and hi...

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QLS Classics: Tessa Thompson
June 6, 2022

QLS Classics: Tessa Thompson

Star of Sorry to Bother You and Creed holds court about falling into acting, social activism, potato salad, Philly cheesesteaks and goat love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Steve Ferrone Pt. 2
June 1, 2022

Steve Ferrone Pt. 2

For a special Questlove Supreme episode, Questlove interviews one of his heroes, Steve Ferrone. In part 2, Steve tells a great story about meeting Prince and recalls his time working with Average White Band, Duran Duran, Chak...

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QLS Classic: Peanut Butter Wolf
May 30, 2022

QLS Classic: Peanut Butter Wolf

Indie record label founder, Producer and DJ, Peanut Butter Wolf, talks growing up in the Bay Area and how Stones Throw Records became the authoritative underground hip hop label it is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

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Steve Ferrone Pt. 1
May 25, 2022

Steve Ferrone Pt. 1

For a special Questlove Supreme episode, Questlove interviews one of his heroes, Steve Ferrone. In part 1, Steve talks about growing up in England, his drummer influences, and going from Bloodstone into Average White Band. Se...

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