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Sept. 4, 2024

Nicolay on 3 Feet High and Rising | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Nicolay on 3 Feet High and Rising | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Nicolay joins Phonte as The Foreign Exchange to speak with Team Supreme in-studio. This conversation celebrates the 20th anniversary of F.E.'s beloved debut album Connected and the 25th anniversary of OkayPlayer, where this duo first met and formed. The special discussion revisits the message board days and reveals why Nicolay…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Nicolay on His First Musical Memory | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Nicolay on His First Musical Memory | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Nicolay joins Phonte as The Foreign Exchange to speak with Team Supreme in-studio. This conversation celebrates the 20th anniversary of F.E.'s beloved debut album Connected and the 25th anniversary of OkayPlayer, where this duo first met and formed. The special discussion revisits the message board days and reveals why Nicolay…

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Sept. 1, 2024

Nicolay & Phonte Speak About Validation From Foreign Exchange

Nicolay & Phonte Speak About Validation From Foreign Exchange

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/YHc9TP8EgLo Watch the Questlove Supreme Podcast - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4&feature=shared The Foreign Exchange is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of Connected, which was released in August 2004. The success of that album, and ensuing FE works, was validating to Phonte and Nicolay. In a Questlove Supreme interview…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Nicolay & Phonte Break Down Foreign Exchange's Recording Formula

Nicolay & Phonte Break Down Foreign Exchange's Recording Formula

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/YHc9TP8EgLo Watch the Questlove Supreme Podcast - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4&feature=shared The Foreign Exchange is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of Connected, which was released in August 2004. During a special in-studio Questlove Supreme episode, Nicolay and Phonte share some elements of the FE formula, including early software—and…

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Aug. 30, 2024

Sananda Maitreya Discusses Working With INXS | Questlove Supreme

Sananda Maitreya Discusses Working With INXS | Questlove Supreme

Before he was a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Sananda Maitreya was a skilled boxer who competed at a high level. In a clip from the one-on-one QLS interview with Questlove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdhAYGuGa8E], Sananda describes what got him into boxing, what segued him away from it, and his strong relationship with…

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Aug. 30, 2024

Phonte & Nicolay Recall Meeting On OkayPlayer

Phonte & Nicolay Recall Meeting On OkayPlayer

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/YHc9TP8EgLo Watch the Questlove Supreme Podcast - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4&feature=shared The Foreign Exchange has a genesis on the message boards of OkayPlayer. During an in-studio episode of Questlove Supreme, Nicolay and Phonte recall meeting online, and explaining the pioneering origins of a beloved, Grammy-nominated musical group. Check…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Sananda Maitreya Recalls His Time As A Boxer | Questlove Supreme

Sananda Maitreya Recalls His Time As A Boxer | Questlove Supreme

In his one-on-one QLS interview with Questlove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdhAYGuGa8E], Sananda Maitreya revisits his first two albums, Introducing The Hardline... [https://open.spotify.com/album/0nw38yniBfbluS93FdYcbE?si=FxXUiypyTjyBLjMYefv54g] and Neither Fish Nor Flesh [https://open.spotify.com/album/32hEtpw8J9opz3x6VhKgNA?si=7toNIz-DQmOq5xyMmixUtA], and speaks about far deeper and substantial things. This includes an unforgettable 1980 dream involving John Lennon, his complicated relationship with Michael Jackson, and why…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Sananda Maitreya Recalls His Time As A Boxer | Questlove Supreme

Sananda Maitreya Recalls His Time As A Boxer | Questlove Supreme

Before he was a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Sananda Maitreya was a skilled boxer who competed at a high level. In a clip from the one-on-one QLS interview with Questlove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdhAYGuGa8E], Sananda describes what got him into boxing, what segued him away from it, and his strong relationship with…

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Aug. 27, 2024

Johnny Marr | Questlove Supreme

Johnny Marr | Questlove Supreme

One of the greatest guitarists of all time, Johnny Marr, joins Questlove Supreme to talk about his playing style and extensive career. The Roots' Captain Kirk Douglas joins the conversation as a special guest host. Marr speaks about growing up in Manchester, England, and co-founding The Smiths. He touches on…

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Aug. 23, 2024

Sananda Maitreya Discusses Working With INXS

Sananda Maitreya Discusses Working With INXS

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/zdhAYGuGa8E Watch More Questlove Supreme - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 Sananda Maitreya was friends with the late, great Michael Hutchence of INXS. After Michael passed, Sananda entertained replacing him as the lead vocalist of the band. While Sananda did an Olympics opening performance, he discusses how a rumor…

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Aug. 22, 2024

Common & Pete Rock | Questlove Supreme

Common & Pete Rock | Questlove Supreme

Past QLS guests Common and Pete Rock return to the podcast together to celebrate their new album, "The Auditorium, Vol. 1." Common explains how a recent freestyle and a series of Hip-Hop 50th anniversary events reignited his passion for music-making, while Pete Rock reveals that even if the address has…

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Aug. 22, 2024

Sananda Maitreya Speaks About Connections To Michael Jackson & John Lennon

Sananda Maitreya Speaks About Connections To Michael Jackson & John Lennon

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/zdhAYGuGa8E Watch More Questlove Supreme - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 In his one-on-one QLS interview with Questlove, Sananda Maitreya revisits his first two albums, Introducing The Hardline... and Neither Fish Nor Flesh https://open.spotify.com/album/32hEtpw8J9opz3x6VhKgNA?si=7toNIz-DQmOq5xyMmixUtA, and speaks about far deeper and substantial things. This includes an unforgettable 1980 dream involving…

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Aug. 21, 2024

Sananda Maitreya Recalls His Time As A Boxer

Sananda Maitreya Recalls His Time As A Boxer

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/zdhAYGuGa8E Watch More Questlove Supreme - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 Before he was a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Sananda Maitreya was a skilled boxer who competed at a high level. In a clip from the one-on-one QLS interview with Questlove, Sananda describes what got him into boxing,…

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Aug. 20, 2024

The Foreign Exchange | Questlove Supreme

The Foreign Exchange | Questlove Supreme

Nicolay joins Phonte as The Foreign Exchange to speak with Team Supreme in-studio. This conversation celebrates the 20th anniversary of F.E.'s beloved debut album Connected and the 25th anniversary of OkayPlayer, where this duo first met and formed. The special discussion revisits the message board days and reveals why Nicolay…

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Aug. 16, 2024

George Faison Recalls Working With Earth Wind & Fire, Ashford & Simpson | Questlove Supreme

George Faison Recalls Working With Earth Wind & Fire, Ashford & Simpson | Questlove Supreme

In a clip from his Questlove Supreme interview, Tony Award-winning dance and choreographer George Faison recalls his pivot following The Wiz to working with some of the top performers in R&B. Faison brought theater, choreography, and true poise to some memorable concert runs. He also describes how into his seventies,…

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Aug. 15, 2024

George Faison Recalls His Groundbreaking Work On The Wiz | Questlove Supreme

George Faison Recalls His Groundbreaking Work On The Wiz | Questlove Supreme

Class is in session! Questlove Supreme prides itself on bringing you stories from masters of their craft. George Faison's story derives from a time that established and birthed the beauty of diverse Black dance and dancers to provide the foundation for what we see on the world's stage, film, and…

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Aug. 14, 2024

George Faison Explains Choreographing Music Decades Before TikTok | Questlove Supreme

George Faison Explains Choreographing Music Decades Before TikTok | Questlove Supreme

Class is in session! Questlove Supreme prides itself on bringing you stories from masters of their craft. George Faison's story derives from a time that established and birthed the beauty of diverse Black dance and dancers to provide the foundation for what we see on the world's stage, film, and…

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Aug. 13, 2024

BeBe Winans Details His Collaborative Relationship With Louie Vega | Questlove Supreme

BeBe Winans Details His Collaborative Relationship With Louie Vega | Questlove Supreme

Gospel/R&B giant BeBe Winans joins QLS to talk about his 40-plus-year career in music, film, and theater. BeBe details coming from one of the greatest and most voluminous musical families, and breaking off to build a duo with his sister CeCe Winans. The singer-songwriter also describes his friendships with Whitney…

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Aug. 12, 2024

BeBe Winans Reveals How Formed A Group With Sister CeCe | Questlove Supreme

BeBe Winans Reveals How Formed A Group With Sister CeCe | Questlove Supreme

Gospel/R&B giant BeBe Winans joins QLS to talk about his 40-plus-year career in music, film, and theater. BeBe details coming from one of the greatest and most voluminous musical families, and breaking off to build a duo with his sister CeCe Winans. The singer-songwriter also describes his friendships with Whitney…

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Aug. 10, 2024

Sananda Maitreya on Boxing | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Sananda Maitreya on Boxing | Questlove Supreme #shorts

In a special one-on-one conversation with Questlove, Sananda Maitreya [http://sanandamaitreya.com] discusses his life and career. This discussion includes praise for Stevie Wonder as well as crediting Rod Stewart for his trademark rasp. Sanada speaks about time in Harlem and his ambitions as a boxer. Sananda [https://linktr.ee/sanandamaitreya] also talks about performing…

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Aug. 10, 2024

Sananda Maitreya on Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Sananda Maitreya on Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones | Questlove Supreme #shorts

In a special one-on-one conversation with Questlove, Sananda Maitreya [http://sanandamaitreya.com] discusses his life and career. This discussion includes praise for Stevie Wonder as well as crediting Rod Stewart for his trademark rasp. Sanada speaks about time in Harlem and his ambitions as a boxer. Sananda [https://linktr.ee/sanandamaitreya] also talks about performing…

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Aug. 10, 2024

Karma is Real | Questlove Supreme #shorts

Karma is Real | Questlove Supreme #shorts

In a special one-on-one conversation with Questlove, Sananda Maitreya [http://sanandamaitreya.com] discusses his life and career. This discussion includes praise for Stevie Wonder as well as crediting Rod Stewart for his trademark rasp. Sanada speaks about time in Harlem and his ambitions as a boxer. Sananda [https://linktr.ee/sanandamaitreya] also talks about performing…

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Aug. 9, 2024

BeBe Winans Tells An Incredible Whitney Houston Story | Questlove Supreme

BeBe Winans Tells An Incredible Whitney Houston Story | Questlove Supreme

Gospel/R&B giant BeBe Winans joins QLS to talk about his 40-plus-year career in music, film, and theater. BeBe details coming from one of the greatest and most voluminous musical families, and breaking off to build a duo with his sister CeCe Winans. The singer-songwriter also describes his friendships with Whitney…

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Aug. 5, 2024

George Faison Recalls Working With Earth Wind & Fire, Ashford & Simpson

George Faison Recalls Working With Earth Wind & Fire, Ashford & Simpson

Watch The Full Episode - https://youtu.be/Xb_Jam4-j-8 Watch More Questlove Supreme - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tOgLuJmFpLzoO8WqSCMwRY79gep8BG4 In a clip from his Questlove Supreme interview, Tony Award-winning dance and choreographer George Faison recalls his pivot following The Wiz to working with some of the top performers in R&B. Faison brought theater, choreography, and true poise…

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