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QLS Classic: Kimbra
March 28, 2022

QLS Classic: Kimbra

Recording artist Kimbra talks about what it's like being a New Zealander, the rural wildlife of Silver Lake, California and how she makes records. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...

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Monica Lynch Pt. 2
March 23, 2022

Monica Lynch Pt. 2

Women's History Month at Questlove Supreme continues with part two of the Monica Lynch episode. The former A&R-turned-president of Tommy Boy Records shares vivid memories surrounding Naughty By Nature, Club Nouveau, Queen Lat...

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QLS Classic: Gilles Peterson
March 21, 2022

QLS Classic: Gilles Peterson

Pioneering DJ and record label owner Gilles Peterson talks about the politics of early pirate radio, how he broke artists like Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies and even The Roots, and his passion for helping the right music find...

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Monica Lynch Pt. 1
March 16, 2022

Monica Lynch Pt. 1

Questlove Supreme continues our celebration of Women's History Month with an interview with Monica Lynch. In part one, the former A&R-turned-president of Tommy Boy Records revisits the late 1970s New York City scene, includin...

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QLS Classic: Common
March 14, 2022

QLS Classic: Common

Hip hop artist, actor and poet Common talks about how being an NBA ballboy brought him courtside for Michael Jordan's rookie season, his musical influences and personal memories of his time with J Dilla. Recorded in front of ...

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Bonnie Raitt
March 9, 2022

Bonnie Raitt

We are joined by Grammy Award winner Bonnie Raitt on this week's episode of Questlove Supreme. She joins Team Supreme to discuss carrying on Blues traditions and making sure pioneers got paid. Bonnie also explains why she can...

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QLS Classic: Prince Paul
March 7, 2022

QLS Classic: Prince Paul

Legendary producer and DJ Prince Paul talks about his contributions to early Hip-Hop, winning Grammys with Chris Rock and some of the ways he shaped the sound of De La Soul, 3rd Bass, Queen Latifah, and more. Learn more about...

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Deniece Williams
March 2, 2022

Deniece Williams

This week's episode of Questlove Supreme features the beautiful voice of Deniece Williams. After working with Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind & Fire, Niecy broke out into a Grammy-winning solo career that has spanned decades and...

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QLS Classic: David Alan Grier
Feb. 28, 2022

QLS Classic: David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier dishes memories from his early days as a Broadway actor to starring in the hit TV show, In Living Color. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

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Fred Hammond Pt. 2
Feb. 23, 2022

Fred Hammond Pt. 2

Y'all ready for a Questlove Supreme first? We have yet to dive into the world of gospel, so you know if we gonna do it, it has to be done right! That's why the first gospel artist to sit with us is the great change-maker and ...

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QLS Classic: Gary Clark Jr.
Feb. 21, 2022

QLS Classic: Gary Clark Jr.

Austin rocker and axman, Gary Clark Jr., brings blues-rock center stage in 2019 as he joins Team Supreme to talk about his journey from booking gigs at 14, to collaborating with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton and his new...

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Fred Hammond Pt. 1
Feb. 16, 2022

Fred Hammond Pt. 1

Y'all ready for a Questlove Supreme first? We have yet to dive into the world of gospel, so you know if we gonna do it, it has to be done right! That's why the first gospel artist to sit with us is the great change-maker and ...

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QLS Classic: DJ Premier
Feb. 14, 2022

QLS Classic: DJ Premier

Houston's very own DJ Premier talks about how he got his name, what it was like to leave Texas to make it in NYC and how he found musical enlightenment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

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Mic Murphy
Feb. 9, 2022

Mic Murphy

Our guest is the founding member of one of the most legendary futuristic electro-funk duos, The System. Mic Murphy joins Team Supreme to talk about the club scene in New York at the end of the '70s and influencing multiple ge...

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QLS Classic: Charlie Wilson
Feb. 7, 2022

QLS Classic: Charlie Wilson

Singer, songwriter and lead vocalist for The Gap Band, Charlie Wilson talks about signing with Snoop, showing Michael Jackson the moonwalk and other ways his work has influenced music and pop culture. Learn more about your ad...

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Will Smith
Feb. 2, 2022

Will Smith

Questlove and Team Supreme present, a conversation with Will Smith. Thank you and you are welcome. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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QLS Classic: Dan Charnas
Jan. 31, 2022

QLS Classic: Dan Charnas

Writer, radio host and music exec, Dan Charnas talks about his early days as a hip hop journalist, some of the artists he did and didn't sign in the 90s and how a simple grammar mistake can cause big trouble. Learn more about...

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2021 Rap Up with Mad Skillz Pt. 2
Jan. 26, 2022

2021 Rap Up with Mad Skillz Pt. 2

Once upon a time in late December of 2021 Quest and Team Supreme had one of the realest conversations ever with your favorite MC's favorite MC and ghostwriter. This 2 part conversation with the artist some call Skillz, now ba...

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QLS Classic: Stephanie Ruhle
Jan. 24, 2022

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 fre...

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2021 Rap Up with Mad Skillz Pt. 1
Jan. 19, 2022

2021 Rap Up with Mad Skillz Pt. 1

Once upon a time in late December of 2021 Quest and Team Supreme had one of the realest conversations ever with your favorite MC's favorite MC and ghostwriter. This 2 part conversation with the artist some call Skillz, now ba...

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QLS Classic: Linda Perry
Jan. 17, 2022

QLS Classic: Linda Perry

Singer-songwriter Linda Perry talks about her musical beginnings with 4 Non Blondes and how she creates chart-topping hits for stars like Adele and Pink. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...

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Doug E. Fresh Pt. 2
Jan. 12, 2022

Doug E. Fresh Pt. 2

Legendary episode alert! Or should we say an episode with a legend alert!?! Both would be true in speaking of Doug E. Fresh and while you may know the music, what do you know about the journey? Class starts now as Quest and T...

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QLS Classic: Marley Marl
Jan. 11, 2022

QLS Classic: Marley Marl

Marley Marl shares some of his studio secrets and talks about how he earned his spot as a legend in the early NYC scene. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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Doug E. Fresh Pt. 1
Jan. 5, 2022

Doug E. Fresh Pt. 1

Legendary episode alert! Or should we say an episode with a legend alert!?! Both would be true in speaking of Doug E. Fresh and while you may know the music, what do you know about the journey? Class starts now as Quest and T...

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