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June 1, 2022

Steve Ferrone Pt. 2

For a special Questlove Supreme episode, Questlove interviews one of his heroes, Steve Ferrone. In part 2, Steve tells a great story about meeting Prince and recalls his time working with Average White Band, Duran Duran, Chak...

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May 30, 2022

QLS Classic: Peanut Butter Wolf

Indie record label founder, Producer and DJ, Peanut Butter Wolf, talks growing up in the Bay Area and how Stones Throw Records became the authoritative underground hip hop label it is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

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May 25, 2022

Steve Ferrone Pt. 1

For a special Questlove Supreme episode, Questlove interviews one of his heroes, Steve Ferrone. In part 1, Steve talks about growing up in England, his drummer influences, and going from Bloodstone into Average White Band. Se...

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May 23, 2022

QLS Classic: Stokley

This week’s QLS classic aired May 15, 2018. Listen as Quest and Team Supreme sit down with singer, musician and percussionist Stokley. He speaks on how imitation helped him find his voice, his early days with Mint Condition a...

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May 18, 2022

Joan Jett

Joan Jett speaks to Questlove Supreme about her time with The Runaways, making hits with The Blackhearts, and her decision to create a new acoustic collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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May 16, 2022

QLS Classic: Tom Silverman

Tom Silverman, founder of the Hip-Hop/Dance label Tommy Boy Records talks about his early days in radio, how Disco never actually died, and the all important fifth pillar of Hip-Hop: knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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May 11, 2022

Eric Roberson Pt. 2

Part two of the Questlove Supreme solo session between Phonte and his friend and collaborator Eric Roberson. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter discusses balancing creativity with family and the making of one of his newes...

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May 9, 2022

QLS Classic: DJ Quik

The master of blending reggae, funk, and soul, prolific songwriter, producer, and rapper, DJ Quik's 20-plus year spanning career has been anything but ordinary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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May 4, 2022

Eric Roberson Pt. 1

Team Supreme’s Phonte interviews his Tigallero collaborator Eric Roberson in the latest QLS solo session. In the first of a two-part episode, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter discusses trading major labels for independe...

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May 2, 2022

QLS Classic: Purple Roundtable

Team Supreme sits down with Prince biographer, Duane Tudahl, and a roundtable of Prince's associates to share stories about the legendary artist. Recorded at Sunset Sound, one of the studios to capture Prince's 'Purple Rain.'...

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April 27, 2022

Elvis Costello Pt. 2

Team Supreme’s Suga Steve concludes his far-ranging interview with Elvis Costello in part 2 of this Solo Session. This show was recorded at legendary Electric Lady Studio A and finds Suga and Elvis continuing to explore all a...

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April 25, 2022

QLS Classic: 2016 Roots Picnic Pt. 2

Recorded from the 2016 Roots Picnic in NYC: Part II features appearances from Jungle Brothers, Emily Wells, Yuna, Daniel "Bambaata" Marley, Freeway, and E.Z.Mo Breezy from Grits & Biscuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

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April 20, 2022

Elvis Costello Pt.1

Team Supreme’s Suga Steve, a lifelong Elvis Costello fan, sits and talks with Elvis in Electric Lady Studio A, to be aired as two episodes. Spurred on by a clearly amused Questlove, this is the deepest dive possible into The …

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April 18, 2022

QLS Classic: Roots Picnic 2016 Pt. 1

Recorded from the 2016 Roots Picnic in NYC: Part I features appearances from X-Ambassadors, Stretch and Bobbito, and Lady Leshurr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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April 13, 2022

Teedra Moses

This episode is all about your favorite singer’s favorite singer! Teedra Moses has consistently redefined what it means to be an R&B artist since she the debut of Complex Simplicity. Listen as she opens up about the real-life...

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April 11, 2022

QLS Classic: Joi

Singer, songwriter and producer Joi talks about how her debut album changed the direction of Madonna's Bedtime Stories, working with Fishbone, her spot in the Dungeon Family tree and so much more. Learn more about your ad-cho...

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April 6, 2022

Daryl Hall

Part two of this special Questlove Supreme continues with Daryl Hall. Daryl discusses his formative music years in Philadelphia, the stories behind his hits alongside John Oates, and why he is taking time to emphasize his imp...

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April 4, 2022

QLS Classic: Michael Brauer

Grammy winning mix engineer Michael Brauer talks about the art of engineering, his studio secrets and what it was like working with artists such as Coldplay, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Grace Jones and more. Learn more ...

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March 30, 2022

John Oates

In the first of a special two-part episode of Questlove Supreme, John Oates details his hand and history as one-half of music's best-selling duo. John discusses the evolution of Hall & Oates, being next-door neighbors with Hu...

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March 28, 2022

QLS Classic: Kimbra

Recording artist Kimbra talks about what it's like being a New Zealander, the rural wildlife of Silver Lake, California and how she makes records. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...

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March 23, 2022

Monica Lynch Pt. 2

Women's History Month at Questlove Supreme continues with part two of the Monica Lynch episode. The former A&R-turned-president of Tommy Boy Records shares vivid memories surrounding Naughty By Nature, Club Nouveau, Queen Lat...

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March 21, 2022

QLS Classic: Gilles Peterson

Pioneering DJ and record label owner Gilles Peterson talks about the politics of early pirate radio, how he broke artists like Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies and even The Roots, and his passion for helping the right music find...

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March 16, 2022

Monica Lynch Pt. 1

Questlove Supreme continues our celebration of Women's History Month with an interview with Monica Lynch. In part one, the former A&R-turned-president of Tommy Boy Records revisits the late 1970s New York City scene, includin...

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March 14, 2022

QLS Classic: Common

Hip hop artist, actor and poet Common talks about how being an NBA ballboy brought him courtside for Michael Jordan's rookie season, his musical influences and personal memories of his time with J Dilla. Recorded in front of ...

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