Episodes

This episode of Questlove Supreme puts the spotlight on a woman whose name should be a part of everyone's hip hop matriculation. Lady B has put in her work for the culture from being the first DJ to play hip hop on FM radio, to being the first female MC to record on wax and not only did she put Philadelphia on to hip hop, she made it a top five market for the genre! This is a rare sit down with a true foremother of hip hop, the Legendary Lady B.... without a doubt! Learn more about your ad-choi...

Hip hop mogul Kevin Liles talks about the early Baltimore scene, his rise to president of Def Jam and the value of hard work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School is in session! This week's Questlove Supreme guest and her sisters set the tone and backgrounds for some of your favorite artists of the 70’s . From Tower of Power to Diana Ross and so many in between, Shirley Jones and her sisters sang with them all! Better known as The Jones Girls they went on to dominate the charts and airwaves with their own hit records thanks to their collaborations with Philadelphia International Records’, Gamble and Huff. Listen as Quest and Team Supreme dig into t...

Cooking show stars Jazz, Jake, Jurnee and Jussie Smollett talk about growing up nomads, how they work through sibling rivalry and their cookbook, The Family Table. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest on Questlove Supreme is a legendary connector and manager. Names like Ron Wood, Billy Preston, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Meatloaf and Don Corneilius have one person in common when it comes to navigating their careers to the next level. His name is Bob Ellis. He also happens to be the father of one of the funniest ladies on primetime TV. Connect the dots and listen to this remarkable journey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com...

Singer/songwriter Marsha Ambrosius stops by to talk about everything from working with Michael Jackson and Dr Dre to how we've been pronouncing her name wrong all of these years! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the words of our leader, this week's Questlove Supreme guest is a "freakin LEGEND". Howard Hewett is not only 1/3 of one of the most popular and influential singing groups of all time. He is also known as a "singer's singer", in reference to his voice, which is incomparable to any of your favorites and that’s just the voice. Let us not forget about his cannon of solo hits that had us all in our feelings. Get ready for this story of a true master of his craft. Learn more about your ad-choices...

Comedian, writer and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia talks about real-life sleepwalking, his movie "Don't Think Twice" and the insatiable nature of success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guests on Questlove Supreme have been called one of the most important rock bands in the last 30 years, also being credited as pioneers in the Riot Grrrl movement. Listen as Sleater Kinney breakdown why hiatus is necessary and how this journey led them to a Path of Wellness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Questlove Supreme we break bread with a 7 time Grammy winner, who also happened to produce one of the best selling singles of all time, on top of bringing the best out of Amy Winehouse! Mark Ronson is a lot of things and they all come back to the music. Listen as Quest and Team Supreme dive into a life filled with musical wonder, without limitations and get to the root of the magic of Mark Ronson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudi...

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Questlove Supreme guest is international royalty. Gina Yashere is THE British Queen of Comedy. So one would assume her journey from world renowned comedian to co-creator of the hit show Bob ❤ Abishola would be an easy one. You would be wrong. There are many chapters to this story of a British Nigerian girl who made history as elevator engineer while discovering her sexuality, exposing perceived genteel British racism and finding her voice in a land where she would revolutionize comed...

This week's guests on Questlove Supreme are known as the founding members of the highly successful group, The 5th Dimension. Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis would move on from the group to become what Quest's calls "the first couple of Pop and Soul" making numerous hits while spreading love and joy. Listen as they break down fifty two years of marriage, music and their appearance in the Quest's directorial debut, Summer of Soul. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

Legendary multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Leon Sylvers III talks about the secrets of his craft, helping Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis get their start and producing acts like The Whispers, Shalomar, Dynasty and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ok we have said it before, but this time we really mean it. This episode of Questlove Supreme was on the bucket list and not to be missed! Morris Day has been on our list since day one and finally our (yours and our) dream has come true! Listen as Morris schools Quest and Team Supreme on his early days in Minneapolis, transitioning from drummer to band leader all the great history that came with it! Love to the Purple Army! We did it! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

Legendary radio DJ and television VJ Donnie "Green Eyes" Simpson talks about getting into radio at 15, breaking some of the biggest artists and songs of his time and the key to success: being true to yourself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue to commemorate Black Music Month this episode of Questlove Supreme shall celebrate a musician who is defined by a body of work that encompasses some of the greatest (not debatable) songs of our time. Just to name a few; Saving All My Love For You, Tears In Heaven, Footloose, I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Easy Lover, Giving You The Best That I Got..... Nathan East has played on them all earning the title of most recorded bass player in the history of music. The fact that he has co-...

The legendary Queen of Percussion Sheila E. talks about the secrets of her craft, sneaking her brother into Marvin Gaye's band, having Michael Jackson on speed dial and lessons learned from working with Prince. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready for another legendary Questlove Supreme episode!?!? Yes, another one! In the words of our leader, this week's guest possesses "one of the most flawless tenor voices in modern music. He has NO singing peers and if he does they share his last name" We guarantee you don't disagree. Ladies and gentlemen ........El DeBarge! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Jackson rehashes what it was like being the youngest brother of the musical dynasty that was The Jacksons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guests on Questlove Supreme are THE American Music Dynasty. We can all agree with Quest in saying, "we would be pressed to find one person on this earth who has not been affected by their legacy." After selling well over 100 million records, recording and performing hit records for the past 50 years, providing a life soundtrack, in the form of their catalog for multiple generations to enjoy, The Jacksons join us! Listen as Tito, Jackie and Marlon allow us into their world following t...

Attorney, political advisor and TV commentator Angela Rye talks about the current political climate, her part in bringing about change and some of the ways everyone can get involved. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Questlove Supreme we sit down with multiple award winner, super hilarious, multi-talented iconic daughter of an icon, Tracee Ellis Ross. Mic drops.....you go listen. This one is for the record books! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.