In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the 1997 film and soundtrack "Soul Food". They examine the impact of the film and its soundtrack on Black culture and music history. The episode focuses on "Soul Food's" narrative abo...
On this episode, recorded live at JB’s Record Lounge, we explore the intertwining threads of music, family, and generational connections. DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are joined by Kimberly Stewart Lucas and her son Solomon Stewart Lucas as well as Mich...
From Stax Records to 'Shaft', dive into the music & influence of soul icon Isaac Hayes. As the needle drops on the conversation about Isaac Hayes, we are reminded of his profound contributions to music; he was a craftsman of the soul sound. His s...
Dive into the soulful world of Teddy Pendergrass with DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray in this episode of Queue Points. Exploring his profound impact on R&B and soul, we discuss Teddy's journey from Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes to his iconic solo...
On #InternationalPodcastDay (September 30th), Queue Points hosted our first live event at Fit360, 700 Miami Circle, NE in the Buckhead-area of Atlanta. Guests got to join Queue Points for a live podcast taping, and a free work out session! DJ Sir Dan...
RSVP HereDear ,Can you believe it? Today is the day for A Song For You: A Queue Points Podcast Intergenerational Conversation recording live from JB's Record Lounge in the West End.Not only will our panel feature the founder of Needle...
Join hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they welcome special guest Jason Randall Smith, host of the Radio BSOTS podcast. Discover the importance of having a balanced perspective on music, the rise of DIY musicians and Creative Commons licenses, and t...
In this episode, DJ Sir Daniel is joined by multi-hyphenate artist Ke Turner. Ke takes us on a journey through her experiences and observations while living abroad in the UK. The two delve into the impact of hip hop across the pond and the celebratio...
On this episode of Queue Points, we dive into the Foreign Exchange's album Leave It All Behind as it celebrates 15. From the gestation and creation of their debut rap album via the Okayplayer message boards to the complete 180 of releasing an R&B...
We have often discussed the importance of hip hop as a dominant cultural force worldwide. Today, we're tackling the question: Is hip hop dead? Join DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they explore the complex issues of homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny...
On this hot topic episode, we discuss the recent announcement by the head of the Grammy Committee about AI in music. We explore the evolving rules surrounding AI songs and ponder who will be eligible for nominations in the future. We take a trip down...
Greetings ,Between 2019 and 2021, I'd picked up my camera sporadically. Most of it was life. If you've been on my mailing list for a while, you know I returned home to care for my parents in 2019.After Dad's passing, I wasn't sure what was next, so I...
Dear ,For hip-hop's 49th birthday, I will be in dialogue with Dr. Antonia Randolph for CNP. CNP is kicking off the CNP Hip-Hop Lab with the discussion "Hip-Hop and HIV." Since the early years of the HIV epidemic, rappers have incorporated HIV message...
Hey there ,I had the pleasure of speaking with Corey Gumbs of the Black Podcasters Association this week. I conducted a 101 training course on Podchaser. If you have done any work in podcasting or appeared on a podcast, you should become a member tod...
Hey there ,It's a been a busy couple of weeks, but I wanted to circle back with you. Enjoy the content below. I'd love your comments on the article.Best,Johnnie🗒️ Not to Pile On, But DaBaby’s Recent Comments About HIV Were Not Just Anti-Black, They W...