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Rob Milton Will See Us Now

Release Date: 09/02/2022

And The Beat Don't Stop: Empress Rah and Tosha Love on the Future of Hip Hop

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For Women’s History Month 2024, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray hosted a live audience at JBs Record Lounge in Atlanta to celebrate the contributions of women to hip hop in Atlanta beyond. The hosts are joined by guests Tosha Love and Empress Rah, and they explore the changing landscape of music discovery from traditional radio to social media. The discussion covers a broad range of topics including Black music history, the significance of community and college radio in hip hop culture, and the necessary evolution towards honoring talent and creativity over mere record sales. Challenges and...

The Art and Business of Songwriting (Guest: Brian Patrick Davis)

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In this episode of Queue Points, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are joined by guest Brian Patrick Davis, a digital artist, creative director and songwriter. The discussion provides a deep dive into the nuances of songwriting, music creation, and navigating the music business. Brian shares his journey and the importance of collaboration, giving practical advice to aspiring songwriters on protecting their work and emphasizing the value of honest and genuine songwriting. They also address the challenges songwriters face within the industry, including publishing and credit disputes, highlighting...

Queue Points 2024 Trailer

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Queue Points is the Black Podcasting Award and Ambie Award nominated music podcast that is dropping the needle on Black Music history and celebrating Black music through meaningful dialogue. The show is hosted by DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray. Topics: #QueuePoints #MusicDiscussion #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast Get More In Queue Points Magazine: Subscribe & Review Us on Apple Podcasts: Review us on Podchaser: Subscribe on Spotify: Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: TikTok: Follow DJ Sir Daniel On Social Media Facebook: Instagram : Twitter:...

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Revolution (Guest: Mike 'Big Mike' Bryant)

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In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, hosts Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel discuss Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album, exploring its themes, guest artists, and the broader impact on the music industry and society. Guest Big Mike joins the discussion, bringing insights from his experience in country radio. They delve into the nuances of the album, its reception, and the controversies. The hosts also discuss the significance of embracing all Black artists across genres by Black radio and publications, emphasizing support and inclusion. They share their favorite tracks and express hopes for the...

A Deep Dive Into Salt-N-Pepa's Legacy By Ranking Their Albums

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In this episode of Queue Points, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray embark on an in-depth discussion and ranking of albums by the iconic female hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa. They explore the cultural significance, commercial success, and personal anecdotes associated with each album, evaluating them based on various criteria such as cultural impact, sentimental value, and nostalgic appeal. The conversation spans the duo's entire discography, highlighting their groundbreaking contributions to hip hop and music history. The episode also pays homage to Women's History Month, emphasizing Salt-N-Pepa's...

Sesame Street’s Harmony, Lessons and Black Music History

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DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into the rich tapestry of Black music history through the lens of the iconic children's show, Sesame Street. This episode centers Sesame Street's global influence on children's growth, development, and empowerment. Amid discussing the current concerns about online safety they explore how Sesame Street, with its roots deeply embedded in the Black community, has been a vehicle for teaching important life lessons through music and representation. The discussion includes fascinating facts about the show's beginnings, its inspirations from Harlem, and its unspoken...

A Conversation on the Healing Power of Dance Music

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On this episode of Queue Points podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the misunderstanding and underappreciation of House music in today's pop culture, using a recent tweet, , about the current music era as a springboard. They argue against the claim that we're in a grand House renaissance, pointing out that while House continues to thrive in specific circles, it hasn’t significantly penetrated the mainstream pop scene as some believe. The discussion moves on to the impact of Beyonce's 'Renaissance' album and its potential to inspire a broader acceptance of House and dance music....

Beyond the Controversy: Khia's Impact on Hip Hop

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On this episode DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve into the complex legacy of hip hop artist Khia. Despite the controversies surrounding her, including both homophobic and transphobic statements, Khia's significant contributions to the hip hop genre are explored. The hosts discuss Khia's early life, her success as an independent artist, and her ability to stay relevant for over two decades in the music industry. Highlighting Khia's role as a pioneering female producer, the episode provides a nuanced view of her career, examining the duality of her image versus her musical output and business...

'One Mic', the Super Bowl's Black Music History & the Legacy of Usher (Guest: Michael Motley)

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In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray take a deep dive into the career and legacy of Grammy-winning, multi-talented artist, Usher Raymond. The podcast also explores Usher's contributions to diversifying the Black music scene, his 2024 Super Bowl performance, and his new album ‘Coming Home’. Additionally, the hosts welcome guest Michael Motley, a Black history podcaster, who discusses the history of Black music performers and their role in creating the modern Super Bowl halftime show. Motley shares insights about his podcast One Mic Black History and the way it...

Slow Jams Can Heal Us (Guest: Whitney Jones of Slow Drag)

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Whitney Jones, founder of Atlanta-based event Slow Drag, is here to discuss her journey and the significance of slow jams in reconnecting Black folks to one another. The trio chat about the way Black culture engages with music, and the restorative potential of slow jams for eliciting vulnerability and intimacy within the community. Whitney shares the importance of Slow Drag being an intentionally created space for Black people, that fosters genuine connections and allows for healing through music. Topics: #ValentinesDay #SlowJams #SlowDrag #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast About Slow...

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We’ve said this many times on the show, but Rob Milton is one of the hardest working men in music. From a string of consistently top-notch releases as a solo artist and as part of Cousin, Milton has been a source of joy and inspiration for the work we do here at Queue Points.

It’s been a long time coming, but this show is all about the journey of Rob Milton, so far.

During our special segment, Jackson, MS, resident Marq McPerson is with us at the top of the show. As you know, Jackson residents are experiencing a water outage impacting the people of this great, historic city. McPerson is joining us to discuss the impact.

Watch this episode on our website: https://to.qpnt.net/watch-show-67

Topics Covered In This Episode

“Jackson residents face long lines and short supply in a frustrating search for water”: https://qpnt.net/9_pO

Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition: https://qpnt.net/9_tM

Mississippi Food Network: https://www.msfoodnet.org/

August Greene featuring Brandy “Optimistic”: https://qpnt.net/A0kB

“Lizzo refuses to perform shame for critics who think she should”: https://qpnt.net/A0fX

“Stacey Dash Breaks Down in Tears After Learning DMX Died Over a Year Ago”: https://qpnt.net/A0fo

“Jay-Z’s Verse on DJ Khaled’s ‘God Did’ Is a Master Class in Mature Lyricism”: https://qpnt.net/A0fh

“TikToker Duane Cali Admits He Faked Having Monkeypox To Promote His Music”: https://qpnt.net/A0fP

“2022 MTV VMA Winners”: https://qpnt.net/A0fd

Rob Milton “Back 2 Fun”: https://qpnt.net/9_ta

Rob Milton “Showtime”: http://smarturl.it/showtime-ep

Marq McPherson Bio:

Marcus “Marq” McPherson is a case manager and health equity advocate in Jackson, Mississippi. With much of their life spent in or around Jackson, they have embraced the city as a homespace and have a drive to improve health equity outcomes for LGBTQ+ people of color and people with HIV (PWH) in the Jackson Metro area. Marq is currently a graduate student at The City University of New York (CUNY) and looks forward to using the knowledge gained to contribute to improving the quality of life for their community.

Rob Milton Bio:

Atlanta based R&B star Rob Milton is a force to be reckoned with. Whether you’ve heard his work on Issa Rae & HBO’s hit series Insecure, experienced his writing via GRAMMY Award winning legend Monica’s beautiful duet “Friends” with Ty Dolla $ign, heard his solo work or his work with his groups Cousin and Sons Of The James, or maybe even caught him performing somewhere between Stockholm, Sweden and Nashville, TN, you have experienced the magic that he brings to everything that he touches. And if you haven’t yet, you are in for a treat. For the last 10 years Milton has consistently released a host of singles, albums and EPs that will restore your faith in the foundation of rhythm and blues. He sights inspiration from the likes of Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, The Clark Sisters, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, James Fauntleroy, B. Slade, Georgia Anne Muldrow and many more, the latter two which he has been blessed to collaborate with.

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