Queue Points Podcast

A video podcast with the intent to inform and celebrate Black Music creatives through meaningful dialogue. Hosted by DJ Sir Daniel & Jay Ray. Watch via Facebook. Visit https://queuepoints.com to learn more.

Show #58 - "Who you callin' a hoochie daddy?" Hip-Hop, Fashion and Masculinity 07/01/2022

Show #57 - A Brief History Of House & Black Canadian Music & Influence w/ @TROYPodcast 06/20/2022

Show #56 - The Quest To Uplift Black Country Musicians (Guest: Big Mike) #Junteenth2022 06/17/2022

Show #56 - The Quest To Uplift Black Country Musicians (Guest: Big Mike) #Junteenth2022 There are Black Country music fans. Joining us is one of them, and he's on a quest to uplift Black Country musicians. When we discuss Country music the first visions that come into our heads are typically cowboy hats, horses, a guitar and someone white. That narrative is common, but not a full or true narrative. Mike “Big Mike” Bryant is a podcast producer who spent some time on air at a Country radio station, and he knows a thing or two. Big Mike is joining us to discuss his story and how he came to fall in love with Country music. Mike “Big Mike” Bryant Bio: Mike Bryant, aka Big Mike, is an audiophile, podcast producer and radio guy from Rockville, MD. During broadcasting school, he began recording in a basement with “Two Guys and a Mic,” and his love for podcasting began. His radio career started at iHeart Media in Washington, D.C. He has worked in everything from promotions to an on-air apprenticeship on country radio in a major market. His passion for podcasting has introduced him to people from all walks of life. He loves this medium because he is always looking for a way to help others be creative and share their voices. He currently produces two shows on mental health, “The HomeWork,” and “Treat Yourself Like a Toddler,” hosted by a therapist, an acupuncturist and a life/career coach. Mike and his wife just recently transitioned their lives to Los Angeles a year ago, with their Boxer, Freya Louise, and cat, Odin. Big Mike loves country music, movies, tv, comics, Funko pops and pretty much anything geek. Watch this episode on our website: Subscribe to The HomeWork Podcast: Subscribe to Treat Yourself Like A Toddler Podcast: Follow BIPOC Podcast Creators: Become a Queue Points Insider: Subscribe & Review Us on Apple Podcasts: Review us on Podchaser: Subscribe on YouTube: Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Follow DJ Sir Daniel On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Follow Mike “Big Mike” Bryant On Social Media Instagram: Twitter: #videopodcast #blackpodcasters #podcasting #Juneteenth2022 /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/23458688

Show #55 - The Queer MC in the Tiktok Era (Special Guest: Medino Green) #Pride2022 06/10/2022

Show #55 - The Queer MC in the Tiktok Era (Special Guest: Medino Green) #Pride2022 Is it inspiration, or is it imitation that’s created your newest favorite song? The growth of TikTok began in 2017, and became the latest juggernaut used by the music industry to determine what is a hit, or even create them. Artists are having to choose between being original or being viral, and it’s impacting how they create and how we listen. We’re going to talk about Black music in the Tiktok era. Joining us for this show is Queens-bred MC, Medino Green, as we continue to celebrate #Pride2022. Green’s new single “CLAP” is out now! Medino Green Bio: Medino Green, the hip-hop artist from Queens, NY, hit the scene back in 2009. Small in stature but big in his lyrical ability, he is one of a kind, standing at a mere 5’6”. A true product of the 90’s, with his flashy braggadocio, in your face style, Green is inspired by artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Fabolous, Lil’ Kim, and NAS. He’s remained true to the classic sounds of the era that has inspired him. With his latest mixtape, "inMyBag," Green reminds us why he is unique. The mixtape includes 10 freestyle tracks over familiar beats, including tracks like “Medino Say’s” to “GRN Bomb,” his New York cadence reminds us of where he’s from no matter where he’s at. In addition to the Mixtape, Green also put together a few videos inspired by Rap City’s Big Tigger in the Basement, also another classic moment for hip-hop culture while supporting his fellow queer artist peers by hanging their photos on the wall beside him. These days Green is gearing up for his debut album Mackadocious dropping later this year. The first single out the gate is “CLAP” which is available to stream on all music platforms. Watch this show on our website: https://qpnt.net/show-55 Stream “CLAP” by Medino Green: Stream the "inMyBag" Mixtape by Medino Green: Watch the Medino Green Freestyle via DJ Baker's YouTube: https://qpnt.net/rmOMDc Become a Queue Points Insider: Subscribe & Review Us on Apple Podcasts: Review us on Podchaser: Subscribe on YouTube: Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Follow DJ Sir Daniel On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Mixcloud: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Follow Medino Green On Social Media Instagram: Twitter: #Pride2022 #videopodcast #blackpodcasters #podcasting #LGBTQ /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/23387627

Show #54 - Yo-Yo's "Black Pearl" Turns 30 & Remembering "I Was Born This Way" For #Pride2022! 06/02/2022

Show #53 - Songs Turned Down Before Becoming Hits 05/27/2022

Show #52 - COVERED: Remakes of classic songs that made us take notice 05/20/2022

Show #51 - Honoring the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige 05/13/2022

Show #50 - QP News Round Up: Ray J, Roe v Wade, "Shine Bright" and more 05/06/2022

Show #49 - Music Festivals Are Back! 04/29/2022

Show #48 - Naked & Unafraid: A Discussion with Kipper Jones 04/22/2022

Show #47 - Slow Jams & The Quiet Storm 04/15/2022

Show #46 - Celebrating the Legacy of MC Lyte! 04/08/2022

Show #45 - The 2022 QP Oscars Recap 04/01/2022

Show #44 - Artists Who Flipped The Script: Eddie Murphy, Jasmine Guy, Shaq and more 03/25/2022

Show #43 - Honoring A Tribe Called Quest, Rasta Root on Phife's Legacy & more: #RockHall2022 Series 03/18/2022

Show #42 - Honoring Fela Kuti with Mausiki Scales: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Series 03/11/2022

Show #42 - Honoring Fela Kuti with Mausiki Scales: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Series Mausiki Scales joins the Queue Points crew for this very special show. DJ Sir Daniel interviewed Professor Scales about the legacy of Fela Kuti, his own musical output, and the influence of our African heritage on Black music as a whole. Learn more about Mausiki Scales at Fela Kuti and his music were both larger than life. It’s been unfair to reduce Fela’s legacy to Nigeria’s version of James Brown. While he and Brown had similarities, Kuti’s legacy stands on its own as one of the greatest and consistent musicians and showmen we’ve ever seen. Using his music as a call to action for activism, Kuti’s music is one part groove, one part revolution. The Queue Points Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 series is a four-part series dedicated to Black artists nominated for induction into the prestigious class. Vote For Your Favorite Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Nominees by visiting https://qpnt.net/rockhallvote by April 29, 2022. Watch this show on our website: "Roy Ayers and Fela Kuti each explored Pan-Africanism:" "The Banjo's Roots, Reconsidered" from NPR: Become a Queue Points Insider: Subscribe & Review Us on Apple Podcasts: Review us on Podchaser: Subscribe on YouTube: Mausiki Scale Bio Mausiki Scales has been a force in the Atlanta indie music scene for almost two decades as a sought after keyboardist and founder/musical director of the critically acclaimed ensemble, Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground Collective. An honoree of the Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities, Mausiki is also a folklorist and historian who translates his knowledge into musical arrangements that leave his audiences moved and moving…literally. Whether performing as a trio or a full ten member-plus ensemble, Mausiki Scales & the Common Ground Collective are known for taking fans on a fearless exploration of the pulsating rhythms of the African Diaspora, seamlessly connecting the dots between afrobeat, funk, hip hop, soul and New Orleans jazz…in a single performance. They have also collaborated with artists such as Roy Ayers, Babatunde Olatunji, Stevie Wonder, The Last Poets, Third World, Russell Gunn, and Julie Dexter. Together, Mausiki Scales & the Common Ground Collective have released four albums, the most recent, "Passages: The Water Brought Us", and they were featured on the Roy Ayers Fela-fied afrobeat version of “Everybody Loves the Sunshine.” In 2017, a new Mausiki Scales project, “Drums and Shadows” was released, featuring the juke joint-invoking single, “No Tables, No Chairs” inspired by his signature the parade and concert on the Atlanta BeltLine. The album was recognized by BBC Radio DJ, Gilles Peterson as one of the 50 Essential Jazz and Beyond Records of 2017. Mausiki released his latest project, “WestWest Africa” in July 2020. The single, “Kaleidoscopic Universe”, has achieved worldwide acclaim and is a featured track on Spotify’s ‘Jazz Funk’ playlist. Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Follow DJ Sir Daniel On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Follow Jay Ray On Social Media Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: #RockHall2022 #videopodcast #blackpodcasters #podcasting #Musicpodcast #FelaKuti /episode/index/show/queuepoints/id/22417835