Queue Points

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. Visit https://queuepoints.com to learn more.

And The Beat Don't Stop: Empress Rah and Tosha Love on the Future of Hip Hop 04/23/2024

And The Beat Don't Stop: Empress Rah and Tosha Love on the Future of Hip Hop 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 personal anecdotes from the industry highlight the importance of supporting genuine artists through new and grassroots means. The episode encapsulates the need for unity, respect, innovation in hip hop, and the role of technology in uncovering and promoting new talents, concluding with a call to action for listeners to engage with and support upcoming artists. Tosha Love Tosha Love, also known as “The Dimepiece of Radio,” has had an illustrious career as the Assistant Program Director and Music Director at Atlanta’s V-103 for a decade. Tosha Love’s groundbreaking achievements include being the first female to hold the coveted positions of Assistant Program Director at V-103. Tosha’s impact extended beyond administrative roles. She played a pivotal role in introducing Hip-Hop to V-103, a station previously focused on R&B. She broke several hit records, including Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” Tank’s “Maybe I Deserve,” Avant’s “Separated,” and Robin Thicke’s “Lost Without You.” She also championed Atlanta artists like Jagged Edge, 112, Outkast, Sammy, Lloyd and Jarvis. Currently, you can find Tosha Love dabbling in television as the "Music Industry Insider" on The Culture with Farajji Muhammad airing on the Roland Martin BlackStar Network. Empress Rah Empress Rah is an Atlanta-based Open Format DJ, creative, and entrepreneur, bringing a diverse, eclectic energy that undoubtedly unites people from different backgrounds under one sound. As a deep music lover and advocate for her culture, she plays an integral role in the vibrant music community and is one of the driving forces behind Controllerise, a renowned community music collective. Empress Rah is known for fusing genre-bending sounds that create a lasting impression for her audience. Her vibe is as powerful as her name suggests, and no matter the occasion or event, after an encounter with her music, you will know what it means to 'Live in the Moment.'" Topics: #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackWomen #HipHop #MusicBusiness #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast Become a Queue Points Insider: 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: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram : Twitter Opening Theme: Music by /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/30944808

The Art and Business of Songwriting (Guest: Brian Patrick Davis) 04/16/2024

The Art and Business of Songwriting (Guest: Brian Patrick Davis) 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 the need for fairness and a potential union for creatives. Brian offers a nuanced perspective on songwriting and the music industry, making it an enlightening episode for music creators and enthusiasts alike. Episode Playlist Curated By #OnThePlaylistWithQP - Pen Game Strong: Brian Patrick Davis : Brian Patrick Davis is a full-time digital artist and admitted nerd with over ten years of experience working as a creative force in the music industry. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Brian got an early leg up into the city's tight-knit creative community. Brian has a large variety of interests, ranging from film, photography, creative writing and cooking. He loves Starbucks, Thai food, karaoke and is a proud studio rat, frequently writing, recording and vocal producing with several producers and some of the industry’s brightest singer-songwriters. As a digital artist and creative director, he is heavily inspired and moved by music. The compositions and lyrics vividly paint pictures that he communicates visually with vibrant colors and provocative imagery. With digital artwork and prints, he expresses the clear correlation between aesthetic and sound. Davis lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where he continues to work and innovate with his team, the creative collective Etcetera Production Group. Though known for his infectious personality and fast-talk, Brian has always been a little camera shy. Joining the ranks of his amazing co-hosts at The CrewLuv Show, Ace and HD, has been a welcomed new and exciting challenge. Topics: #Songwriting #Publishing #BrianPatrickDavis #MusicBusiness #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast Become a Queue Points Insider: 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: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram : Twitter Opening Theme: Music by /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/30817948

Queue Points 2024 Trailer 04/14/2024

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Revolution (Guest: Mike 'Big Mike' Bryant) 04/07/2024

A Deep Dive Into Salt-N-Pepa's Legacy By Ranking Their Albums 04/01/2024

Sesame Street’s Harmony, Lessons and Black Music History 03/24/2024

A Conversation on the Healing Power of Dance Music 03/17/2024

Beyond the Controversy: Khia's Impact on Hip Hop 03/10/2024

'One Mic', the Super Bowl's Black Music History & the Legacy of Usher (Guest: Michael Motley) 03/03/2024

Slow Jams Can Heal Us (Guest: Whitney Jones of Slow Drag) 02/13/2024

Celebrating the Life and Career of J Dilla (Guest: Mr. Al Pete) 02/07/2024

Celebrating the Life and Career of J Dilla (Guest: Mr. Al Pete) DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray welcome special guest, Mr. Al Pete, to discuss the impact of producer and rapper, J Dilla on the music industry, remembering his work and legacy. They commemorate J Dilla's birthday, reflect on his unique style, and highlight their favorite Dilla productions and songs. Check Out Mr. Al Pete on Queue Points The Tables Might Wobble: Mr. Al Pete Shares His Journey As A DJ: Show #77 - Hip Hop, Social Media & Violence: Is it still all good?: Mr. Al Pete Biography: Mr. Al Pete is a Hip Hop musician, podcaster, journalist, and the founder of Mister Peterson’s Neighborhood/The MPN Network. Created in 2012, MPN reached instant success with themed ‘warehouse’ parties and the birth of two sub brands: Fly Socks and Tees and The Groove Suite, which was created in 2014. While hosting multiple events, The Groove Suite Podcast was formed to showcase the Neo Soul, Progressive, and other related genres’ music and artists from Jacksonville, Florida and around the United States. In August of 2016, Pete began working with the internet radio station The Sound of Duval by hosting his online radio mix show ‘Cubicle Music Mondays.’ Wanting to expand into the network realm, in January of 2020, Pete created The MPN Network, along with The Neighborhood Podcast Network, which hosts a range of regional podcasts. The network is continuously being innovative and working to tell more stories of various creators of music, arts, and influencers with purpose. Follow Mr. Al Pete: Topics: #JDilla #SlumVillage #Dilla #Detroit #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast Become a Queue Points Insider: 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: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram : Twitter Opening Theme: Music by /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/29847498

Dreamgirls and The Color Purple: Exploring Broadway, Black Music, Film and Culture 01/30/2024

All That We Can Say: A Deep Dive Into Ms. Lauryn Hill's Career 01/23/2024

The Unspoken Truth: Exploitation in the Music Industry 01/16/2024

Loving You More and More: The Legendary Career of Barry White 01/09/2024

Bonus Episode - Interview with Donwill (The Groove Suite) 01/03/2024

Bonus Episode - Interview with Donwill (The Groove Suite) Award-winning hip hop musician, podcaster, journalist and founder of Mister Peterson’s Neighborhood/The MPN Network, Mr. Al Pete has a dope show called The Groove Suite. We’re honored to share this show in our last feed swap for the holiday season. In this episode Al is talking with Webby Award-winner musician, podcaster and producer Donwill. Episode Description Groovers! We are back with a fresh episode. Mr. Al Pete has a dope conversation with musician/podcaster/comedian/etc. Donwill. They talk about his recent win at the Webby Awards for his podcast ‘The Almanac of Rap’ and his new group song ‘Don’t Look Up’. Donwill is part of the Hip Hop group Tanya Morgan and they have been striving through the music streets since the early 2000’s. They have plans to release more music, but the Funk and Soul fused with Hip Hop (lyrics) is present and a jam for you all! You can listen to "Don't Look Up" below and follow Donwill HERE for all the dope things he’s involved in. Enjoy the show (video and audio below)! Follow Donwill: Website: Instagram and Twitter: @donwill Follow all socials and content for The Groove Suite: Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: . Powered by The MPN Network. Theme music production, podcast production, and audio engineering by Mr. Al Pete. For more information on the network: Listen to Mr. Al Pete on Queue Points: Show #77 - Hip Hop, Social Media & Violence: Is it still all good?: Topics: #MrAlPete #Donwill #HipHop50 #PodcastFeedSwap #blackpodcasters #videopodcast #musicpodcast Become a Queue Points Insider: 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: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram : Twitter Opening Theme: Music by /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/29318488

Bonus Episode - Creative Commons Gems From Public Enemy And Nikki Giovanni (Radio BSOTS) 12/26/2023

Bonus Episode - Creative Commons Gems From Public Enemy And Nikki Giovanni (Radio BSOTS) Jason Randall Smith aka Macedonia is one of the great audio selectors and musical scholars in podcasting. We are delighted and honored to welcome his podcast to Queue Points to share with all of you. Enjoy this sonic journey through some of creative commons best gems. Episode Description This episode represented a much-needed return to the BSOTS podcast feed after several months of silence, refreshed and ready to get back to the business of championing independent artists and sounds from around the way to around the world. The seven songs featured are all released under Creative Commons licenses, which allow podcasters like myself to freely share these works with their audiences without fear of copyright infringement or intellectual property concerns, leading to cease-and-desist letters being received in my inbox. The world of Creative Commons music is a vast ocean of independent and largely unknown artists, but I'm always up for the deep sea dive to see what sonic gems that I can find. For uninitiated ears, it always helps when I come across some well known names during my search. To that end, I have included a poem from legendary poet Nikki Giovanni as well as a song from hip-hop icons Public Enemy. Both cuts serve as evidence that the time spent digging in the Creative Commons crates pays off. The rest of the playlist includes soul, jazz, and experimental electronic music from Wals, Kidkanevil, Niki J. Crawford, Isak Gaines, and Yoko Absorbing. Two cuts in this playlist even include guest appearances from Brother Ali and Oddisee. It's my hope that episodes like these can help demystify the world of Creative Commons music, even if it's only one song at a time. To learn more about Radio BSOTS and/or connect with me on social media, visit the BSOTS Linktree. Follow Radio BSOTS Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Topics: #RadioBSOTS #JasonRandallSmith #PodcastFeedSwap #blackpodcasters #videopodcast #musicpodcast Become a Queue Points Insider: 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: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram : Twitter Opening Theme: Music by /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/29231478

Carols and Culture: A Dialogue about the Influence of Black Christmas Music 12/23/2023

Bonus Episode - SWV: Right Here (They Reminisce Over You Podcast) 12/21/2023

Bonus Episode - SWV: Right Here (They Reminisce Over You Podcast) We are proud to welcome our friends to the Queue Points feed! Miguel and Christina have joined us on Queue Points before, and we know their show is one you’ll want to check out. Follow them @troypodcast on social media and on their website at . Episode Description On this episode, we are talking about an R&B trio from New York City. Peers and contemporaries of groups like Xscape, Jade, Total, Destiny's Child, 702. You know, all the ’90’s girls. One of the biggest selling girl groups of all time, and that's globally. They've sold 30 million records. We're talking about Taj, Lelee, and Coko and her long ass nails, Sisters With Voices, SWV. We discuss their albums, our favorite songs and some of the things that they've been involved outside of music. 90's R&B heads, this is for you. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Please leave us a 5 star rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser or Goodpods. You can also drop a few coins in our tip jar here: if you're feeling generous. If it’s merch that you’re looking for, check out our store, Nuthin’ But A Tee Thang, at Spreading the word about the show to your friends and family helps too. However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always. Follow They Reminisce Over You Instagram: Twitter: Listen to They Reminisce Over You on Queue Points: Topics: #TROYPodcast #FeedSwap #SistersWithVoices #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast Become a Queue Points Insider: 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: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram : Twitter Opening Theme: Music by /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/29191603

The Enduring Relevance of Soul Food: Music, Family and Life Lessons 12/13/2023

Passing Down the Beat: Exploring Intergenerational Perspectives on Music 12/05/2023

Isaac Hayes: Channeling Black Pride and Masculinity Through Tender and Soulful Music 11/28/2023

The Irresistible Legacy of Teddy Pendergrass: A Deep Dive into His Influence and Essence 11/21/2023

The Body as an Instrument: Nurturing the Health and Wellness of Black Music Makers 11/17/2023

The Body as an Instrument: Nurturing the Health and Wellness of Black Music Makers 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 Daniel and Jay Ray hosted our host for the live, and the owner of Fit360 Fitzroy Smith. Fitz gave us a glimpse into his fitness vision and how he's revolutionizing the way people approach their fitness journeys. We were also joined by legendary singer, songwriter, activist and Queue Points family, Kipper Jones. Kipper shares his own personal fitness journey, how he's managed to balance his demanding performances, and even spill some exciting tea about his recent collaboration with none other than Vanessa Williams! In this episode, we cover everything from the importance of fitness in the Black community to the impact of soul food on our health. We also discuss the mental, physical, and emotional benefits of embracing fitness and share some valuable tips for starting your own fitness journey. View photos from the event: Follow Fitzroy Smith Facebook: Instagram: Visit Fit360 700 Miami Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30324 Watch Past Episodes Featuring Kipper Jones The Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills Verzuz Watch Party: Naked & Unafraid: A Discussion: Join our newsletter for behind the scenes content: Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a tip on Patreon: 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: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram : Twitter Opening Theme: Music by #blackpodcasters #videopodcast #musicpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/28980398

Exploring the Soundscapes: Jason Randall Smith's Journey into Radio and Music 11/02/2023

Hip Hop's Impact Across the Pond: From the US to the UK (Guest: Ke Turner) 10/24/2023

Leave It All Behind At 15: Soundtracking Life's Journey Through Love & Music 10/12/2023

Hip Hop Reimagined: Creating a Culture of Respect, Equality, and Social Change #HipHop50 10/03/2023

The Grammys, Intergenerational Experiences, Black Women's Empowerment: A QP Hot Topics Show 09/19/2023

Examining Foxy Brown's Struggles and the Impact on Her Career During Hip-Hip's 50th Anniversary 09/05/2023

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