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Jan. 31, 2025

Erick Sermon Recalls Meeting Parish Smith & Forming EPMD | Questlove Supreme

Erick Sermon Recalls Meeting Parish Smith & Forming EPMD | Questlove Supreme

In a clip from his one-on-one interview with Questlove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-I6-DLeOeo], Erick Sermon revisits the mid-1980s when a series of events led him to his bandmate. E-Double explains how a would-be EPMD song was something he had written at 12 years old and how his future band-mate greeted him with jokes.…

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Jan. 30, 2025

JT Taylor Discusses Leaving College to Pursue Music | Questlove Supreme

JT Taylor Discusses Leaving College to Pursue Music | Questlove Supreme

James "JT" Taylor joins Questlove and Suga Steve to revisit his upbringing and two decades with Kool & The Gang. JT details arriving with the legendary Funk-Jazz band to help them reach new plateaus with hit songs including "Celebration," "Ladies Night," "Joanna," and more. This conversation also touches on JT's…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Erick Sermon Says He's Making New Music In 2025 | Questlove Supreme

Erick Sermon Says He's Making New Music In 2025 | Questlove Supreme

In a clip from his one-on-one interview with Questlove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-I6-DLeOeo], Erick Sermon says he feels excited to make music. E-Double admits he makes more rhymes than beats, but as Beyoncé, The Game, Summer Walker, and others have expressed interest, Sermon plans to get back behind the boards daily. Check out…

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Jan. 27, 2025

Erick Sermon Details His 1980s & 1990s Production Gear | Questlove Supreme

Erick Sermon Details His 1980s & 1990s Production Gear | Questlove Supreme

In a clip from his one-on-one interview with Questlove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-I6-DLeOeo], Erick Sermon explains how his production technique evolved after EPMD's early days. E-Double also shares why the Roland W-30 is his favorite tool and why he keeps the sampling keyboard around—along with his older beats. Check out the Full Episode:…

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Jan. 24, 2025

JT Taylor Shares Why And When He Left Kool & The Gang | Questlove Supreme

JT Taylor Shares Why And When He Left Kool & The Gang | Questlove Supreme

JT Taylor spent nearly a decade as Kool & The Gang's vocalist. Despite plaques and hit songs, Taylor made his exit in the mid-1980s. In a clip from his Questlove Supreme interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_qQTp0wYLc], he revisits what transpired for him to leave. Taylor also explains embarking on a solo career at…

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Jan. 22, 2025

JT Taylor Shares A Painful Memory Surrounding Joanna By Kool & The Gang | Questlove Supreme

JT Taylor Shares A Painful Memory Surrounding Joanna By Kool & The Gang | Questlove Supreme

Kool & The Gang struck an early 1980s hit ballad with Joanna. In a clip from his Questlove Supreme interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_qQTp0wYLc], the song's vocalist and co-writer, JT Taylor, recalls how a record executive tried to undermine the would-be smash with some racially minded criticism. Taylor reveals how a conversation reminded…

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Jan. 21, 2025

Erick Sermon Recalls Meeting Parish Smith & Forming EPMD

Erick Sermon Recalls Meeting Parish Smith & Forming EPMD

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/K-I6-DLeOeo Watch More QLS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 In a clip from his one-on-one interview with Questlove, Erick Sermon revisits the mid-1980s when a series of events led him to his bandmate. E-Double explains how a would-be EPMD song was something he had written at 12 years…

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Jan. 20, 2025

JT Taylor Shares Why And When He Left Kool & The Gang

JT Taylor Shares Why And When He Left Kool & The Gang

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/6_qQTp0wYLc Watch More QLS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 JT Taylor spent nearly a decade as Kool & The Gang's vocalist. Despite plaques and hit songs, Taylor made his exit in the mid-1980s. In a clip from his Questlove Supreme interview, he revisits what transpired for him to…

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Jan. 20, 2025

JT Taylor Details How He Joined Kool & The Gang | Questlove Supreme

JT Taylor Details How He Joined Kool & The Gang | Questlove Supreme

James "JT" Taylor was the lead singer and songwriter for Kool & The Gang during the late 1970s surge and 1980s dominance. The New Jersey product recalls opening up for the band years before becoming a member, joining them on the road, and getting down with the guys ahead of…

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Jan. 19, 2025

Erick Sermon Says He's Making New Music In 2025

Erick Sermon Says He's Making New Music In 2025

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/K-I6-DLeOeo Watch More QLS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 In a clip from his one-on-one interview with Questlove, Erick Sermon says he feels excited to make music. E-Double admits he makes more rhymes than beats, but as Beyoncé, The Game, Summer Walker, and others have expressed interest, Sermon…

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Jan. 19, 2025

Erick Sermon on the Breakup | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon on the Breakup | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours during the closing days of 2024. In the first half of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic…

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Jan. 18, 2025

JT Taylor Shares A Painful Memory Surrounding Joanna By Kool & The Gang

JT Taylor Shares A Painful Memory Surrounding Joanna By Kool & The Gang

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/6_qQTp0wYLc Watch More QLS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 Kool & The Gang struck an early 1980s hit ballad with Joanna. In a clip from his Questlove Supreme interview, the song's vocalist and co-writer, JT Taylor, recalls how a record executive tried to undermine the would-be smash with…

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Jan. 18, 2025

Erick Sermon on Biz | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon on Biz | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours during the closing days of 2024. In the first half of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic…

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Jan. 17, 2025

Erick Sermon Details His 1980s & 1990s Production Gear

Erick Sermon Details His 1980s & 1990s Production Gear

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/K-I6-DLeOeo Watch More QLS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 In a clip from his one-on-one interview with Questlove, Erick Sermon explains how his production technique evolved after EPMD's early days. E-Double also shares why the Roland W-30 is his favorite tool and why he keeps the sampling keyboard…

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Jan. 17, 2025

Erick Sermon on The Rim Shop | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon on The Rim Shop | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours during the closing days of 2024. In the first half of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic…

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Jan. 16, 2025

JT Taylor Details How He Joined Kool & The Gang

JT Taylor Details How He Joined Kool & The Gang

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/6_qQTp0wYLc Watch More QLS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 James "JT" Taylor was the lead singer and songwriter for Kool & The Gang during the late 1970s surge and 1980s dominance. The New Jersey product recalls opening up for the band years before becoming a member, joining them…

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Jan. 16, 2025

Erick Sermon and Biggie | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon and Biggie | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours during the closing days of 2024. In the first half of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic…

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Jan. 15, 2025

Erick Sermon on the Rampage Video | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon on the Rampage Video | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours during the closing days of 2024. In the first half of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic…

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Jan. 14, 2025

Erick Sermon and Short in Atlanta | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon and Short in Atlanta | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours during the closing days of 2024. In the first half of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic…

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Jan. 9, 2025

Bilal Talks Finding A New Creative Circle With Sa-Ra, Kendrick Lamar & Others | Questlove Supreme

Bilal Talks Finding A New Creative Circle With Sa-Ra, Kendrick Lamar & Others | Questlove Supreme

Bilal cut his teeth working with The Roots, Common, J Dilla, and others. However, by the late 2000s, the Philadelphia native reinvented himself as an independent artist, working with Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Flying Lotus, Adrian Younge, Kendrick Lamar and others. In a clip from his Questlove Supreme episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F11oA5Ond_A], Bilal…

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Jan. 8, 2025

Erick Sermon | Questlove Supreme

Erick Sermon | Questlove Supreme

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours during the closing days of 2024. In the first half of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic…

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Jan. 7, 2025

Bilal Recalls Making His 1st Born Second Album | Questlove Supreme

Bilal Recalls Making His 1st Born Second Album | Questlove Supreme

Nearly a quarter-century later, Bilal looks back at his beloved Interscope Records debut album. He details the involvement from past QLS guest, executive Steve Stoute and recalls collaborating with Dr. Dre. This Questlove Supreme episode [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F11oA5Ond_A] follows Bilal's recently-released Adjust Brightness album [https://officialbilal.com/album-adjustbrightness]. Check out the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/F11oA5Ond_A #QuestloveSupreme…

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Jan. 6, 2025

Bilal Details His Unreleased Love For Sale Album | Questlove Supreme

Bilal Details His Unreleased Love For Sale Album | Questlove Supreme

Bilal details his follow-up album to 1st Born Second. The Interscope Records album was never released despite following strong debut success. In a clip from his Questlove Supreme chat [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F11oA5Ond_A] Bilal reveals that he was set to produce half of his sophomore LP, with J Dilla producing the other half.…

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Jan. 3, 2025

Bilal Talks Finding A New Creative Circle With Sa-Ra, Kendrick Lamar & Others

Bilal Talks Finding A New Creative Circle With Sa-Ra, Kendrick Lamar & Others

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/F11oA5Ond_A Watch More QLS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 Bilal cut his teeth working with The Roots, Common, J Dilla, and others. However, by the late 2000s, the Philadelphia native reinvented himself as an independent artist, working with Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Flying Lotus, Adrian Younge, Kendrick Lamar and…

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