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.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 215
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Celebrating Teddy Astin’s Impact from Warner Brothers to Solidifying Atlanta’s Entertainment Legacy
On this special episode of Queue Points, we sit down with legendary music executive Teddy Astin! While working at Warner Brothers Records, Mr. Astin helped shape the careers of icons like Prince, Mad…
Hip-Hop's Flyest Fashion Icons
Queue Points hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray drop the needle on the artists who didn’t just make hits, they made fashion history. Starting with hip-hop’s scrappy, innovative origins in New York, the …
Boyz II Men, Philly, and the Power of Harmony with John Morrison
DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray sit down with Philadelphia DJ, radio host and music journalist John Morrison to talk about his new book, Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration (Epic Ink/Quarto). Morrison…
Norman Gyamfi's Recent Statements Causing Controversy in Christian Music (Guest: Darnell Miller)
In this episode of Queue Points podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the changing landscape of gospel music, focusing on the evolving norms and the importance of maintaining cultural iden…
How the '95 Source Awards Changed Hip-Hop and Atlanta Forever (Banjee Boombox Bonus Episode)
On this special Queue Points bonus episode, exclusively for Banjee Boombox, we're turning up the volume on one of hip hop's most pivotal nights - the 1995 Source Awards. How did a tense moment, a luk…
Calvin Michaels on K-Pop, Culture, & Capitalism
DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray sit down with musician, dancer, comedian, and YouTuber Calvin Michaels. Together, they discuss the influence of Black music on K-Pop, and what gets lost (or copied) in trans…
'Another Man', 80's R&B, and Bisexuality in Black Music
In this Pride Month episode DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are joined by journalist and author Starr Rocque. The trio discuss Barbara Mason's 1984 banger "Another Man" - a song that tackled bisexuality in…
The Blues, Queerness, and Black Storytelling: Re-examining Peggy Scott Adams’ 'Bill'
In this Pride Month episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into Peggy Scott Adams’ 1997 blues classic “Bill.” What happens when a Blues track sparks conversations about queerness, de…
Darnell Miller on Celebrating Black Music and ‘Pride @ The Loft’ in Wilmington DE
In this special episode of Queue Points, Jay Ray sits down with Wilmington, Delaware’s own Darnell Miller—musician, community builder, and creator of the Live @ The Loft series. Darnell shares the in…
Queue Points 1-On-1: Kyriacos Talks Houston, Vinyl, and Concert Culture
In this first edition of Queue Points 1-On-1, we welcome Kyriacos, a dedicated listener and DJ from Houston. Kyriacos shares how his passion for music was shaped by his family, the Houston scene, and…
Decoding the Science of Food and Fitness with Johnny Dickson of 'No Lab Coat Required'
Queue Points takes a rhythmic detour from music history to explore the science of wellness with special guest Johnny Dickson of "No Lab Coat Required." In this enlightening conversation, Johnny break…
Exploring Fashion and Identity Through Black Music's Most Dandy Figures
In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into the captivating world of the Met Gala and Black dandyism in music and fashion. The conversation highlights notable a…
Hip-Hop, Addiction, and Healing with Terrence D. Walton of NAADAC
In this episode of Queue Points, we explore the complex relationship between hip-hop culture and substance use disorders in Black communities with addiction treatment expert Terrence D. Walton, Execu…
Five Cringe Moments in the Career of Kanye West
In this episode of Queue Points, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray break down the top five cringe moments in Ye’s career … before today (because that’s a whole other story). They explore everything fro…
From Soul Train to TikTok: The Evolution of Teen Dance Shows
In "From Soul Train to TikTok: The Evolution of Teen Dance Shows," hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray take you on a journey through the ever-changing world of teen dance. They explore the groundbreaking…
Triple Threat Queens: Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad & Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Musical Legacy
In this electrifying episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray drop the needle on the musical legacies of three legendary Black women who dominated stage, screen, and sound—Debbie Allen, Phy…
Sexyy Red, Kendrick Lamar, and Hip Hop's Future
Hip-hop is always evolving, but where is it headed next? In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray drop the needle on the latest cultural shifts shaping the future of the genre. From…
Larry Smith is Hip-Hop’s Forgotten Architect
Before the term "super producer" became a staple in hip-hop, Larry Smith was already crafting legendary productions that shaped the genre. On this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray d…
The Grammys vs. The Moment: Are They Reading the Room?
The Grammy Awards are supposed to be a celebration of musical excellence, but when natural disasters strike, should the show go on? In this episode of Queue Points Live, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray div…
Idris Goodwin on 'Doctor De Soto' and Sparking Imagination Through Storytelling
On this episode of Queue Points, we sit down with the award-winning playwright, creative, and author Idris Goodwin. We discuss his upcoming play, an adaptation of William Steig’s Doctor De Soto, whic…