Funk Episodes

Boney James joins Questlove Supreme to discuss his journey playing Jazz, Soul, R&B, and Funk. The Grammy Award-winning saxophonist recalls his days playing other instruments as a sideman (and delivering pizzas) to build towards becoming a leader in his space. …

Narada Michael Walden has won "Producer Of The Year" at the Grammy Awards. Before he produced monster records for Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Whitney Houston, and others, he was a prolific drummer from Michigan with a dream. In Part 1 …

Ed Eckstine is a name that has come up during multiple QLS interviews. Now he sits down to talk about not only growing up in a legendary household where icons regularly stopped by, but he shares 50 years of music …

In a special one-on-one episode, Ben Greenman sits down with longtime writing collaborator Questlove. Having just published the Sly Stone memoir Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) alongside the music legend, Ben speaks about the process. He and Quest' …

In Part 2, Funky George Brown of Kool & The Gang explains the group's transition and super success at the turn of the 1980s. He discusses the songwriting process, personnel changes, and the challenges of touring with Van Halen.

Funky George Brown of Kool & The Gang tells Questlove Supreme about an upbringing in Jersey City that made him fearless and creative at the same time. George recalls the band's early years, and describes what made this group so …

For years, Questlove Supreme has wanted to speak with Leroy Burgess and now it has happened. The legendary singer, songwriter, and producer revisits his New York City upbringing. In Part 1, he explains his family ties to Thom Bell, Ricky …

Singer Millie Jackson is joined by her daughter and fellow songstress Keisha Jackson for an Atlanta taping of Questlove Supreme.