Welcome to our new website!

Episodes

Oct. 17, 2022

QLS Classic: Bob Power

Legendary producer, mixer and engineer Bob Power talks about what it was like to make some of the most iconic hip hop albums of our time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode page
Oct. 12, 2022

DJ Clark Kent

DJ Clark Kent joins Questlove Supreme to discuss performing with Dana Dane, his incredible work with JAY-Z and Biggie Smalls, and signing Das EFX. The esteemed veteran also speaks about his fantastic sneaker collection and turning his passion into meaningful …

Episode page
Oct. 10, 2022

QLS Classic: Shep Gordon

Artist manager Shep Gordon shares behind-the-scenes stories about Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode page
Oct. 5, 2022

Ramon Hervey II

Ramon Hervey II is a manager, publicist, and trusted confident to heavyweights like Richard Pryor, Bette Midler, Little Richard, Quincy Jones, Don Cornelius, the Bee Gees, Herb Alpert, Andrae Crouch, Vanessa Williams, Rick Ja...

Episode page
Oct. 3, 2022

QLS Classic: Philip Bailey

Seven-time Grammy award-winning musician Philip Bailey discusses his journey from Denver’s jazz clubs to playing with Earth, Wind & Fire to the Songwriter Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode page
Sept. 28, 2022

Steve Rifkind Pt. 2

In Part 2 of the QLS interview, Steve Rifkind tells Team Supreme about giving Mobb Deep a second chance, discovering Akon, and how he has returned to the music business with the same passion. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Episode page
Sept. 26, 2022

QLS Classic: Steve Miller

Hall of Fame guitarist, singer and songwriter Steve Miller talks about the early lessons he learned from Les Paul and T Bone Walker, sitting in on an impromptu recording session with The Beatles and performing with greats lik...

Episode page
Sept. 21, 2022

Steve Rifkind Pt. 1

LOUD Records founder Steve Rifkind sits down with Questlove Supreme. He speaks about growing up in the music industry, being around James Brown and Frankie Crocker, plus his time managing New Edition. In Part 1, the veteran r...

Episode page
Sept. 19, 2022

QLS Classic: Ronan Farrow

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Ronan Farrow speaks with Questlove Supreme about his book War On Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence. He also touches on growing up in a diverse famil...

Episode page
Sept. 12, 2022

QLS Classic: John Oliver

English comedian, producer and late-night host John Oliver talks about the craft of being funny, the rigors of timely political commentary, what he's thinking about when he brushes his teeth and that time he pissed off a Chec...

Episode page
Sept. 7, 2022

A Quick Note from QLS

Hey QLS fam. We are taking two weeks to self-care and record some new Questlove Supreme interviews. Stay tuned for our return on September 21. We will continue re-releasing QLS Classics in the meantime, and make sure you chec...

Episode page
Sept. 5, 2022

QLS Classic: Dr. Marc Lamont Hill

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill gets real on pop culture, political controversies and if there's an oval office in his future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode page
Aug. 31, 2022

Jenifer Lewis Pt. 2

Speaking with QLS to promote her new book Walking In My Joy: In These Streets, actress and author Jenifer Lewis gives Team Supreme raw and uncut jewels of wisdom. Questlove calls this a top-3 all-time guest interview, and you...

Episode page
Aug. 29, 2022

QLS Classic: Jeffrey Osborne

R&B legend, Jeffrey Osborne tells tales of drumming on Soul Train, touring with The Jacksons, and flying high, On The Wings of Love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode page
Aug. 24, 2022

Jenifer Lewis Pt. 1

Actress and author Jenifer Lewis gives Team Supreme jewels of wisdom from her life, career, and travels. Listen as this queen of multi-hyphenates commands our QLS stage. Questlove calls this a top-3 all-time guest interview, ...

Episode page
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...

Episode page
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...

Episode page
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.

Episode page
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.

Episode page
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.

Episode page
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...

Episode page
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.

Episode page
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....

Episode page
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.

Episode page