Queue Points

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…

In this lively episode of Queue Points Live, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray tackle one of the most polarizing questions in Black music history: Is R. Kelly the greatest American songwriter? 🤔 (Spoil…

Step into the time capsule with DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as Queue Points rewinds to the dawn of the millennium! From the global Y2K panic to the futuristic vibes that shaped music, fashion, and pop …

Queue Points is the podcast that drops the needle on Black music history and celebrates Black culture. In this special year-end episode, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray take listeners on a reflective journ…

In this festive episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray drop the needle on two holiday classics that continue to define Christmas for Black America—Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" and…

In this special holiday episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray unwrap a soulful gem deeply rooted in Black music history: The Temptations' iconic "Silent Night." Often referred to as "In …

In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive deep into the importance of comprehension in music, focusing on the artistry and nuances often lost in today’s rap and hip-hop discours…

In this bonus episode from an Instagram live conversation, we discuss the recent events in the hip hop world involving Kendrick Lamar's surprise album drop and Drake's unprecedented legal petitions a…

Join DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray on this episode of Queue Points podcast as they take a nostalgic look at classic TV shows that served as crucial platforms for Black musicians. From the importance of '…

In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve into the impact and life of legendary singer Luther Vandross. They discuss their personal experiences watching the newly r…

In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into the remarkable legacy of Cissy Houston and the iconic group, The Sweet Inspirations. They discuss Cissy's recent…

Dive into the ultimate Chaka Khan playlist with DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they discuss Chaka Khan's Greatest Hits, according to Queue Points. In this episode, our hosts break down the jazz, funk, …

In this bonus episode, we dive into the intersection of music, storytelling, and community building with the incredible Meklit Hadero. Meklit shares insights from her journey as an Ethiopian American…

In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive deep into the world of ghostwriting in hip hop with “Ghosts in the Shadows: Ghostwriting and the Hip Hop Ecosystem.” Discover the hidde…

Join DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they explore the musical journey of Malcolm Jamal Warner, celebrated for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show to Grammy winning musician. This episode delves …

In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray revisit the 20th anniversary of New Edition's 'One Love' album on Bad Boy Records, exploring the collaboration between the ico…

In the season finale of 'I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife,' host DJ Sir Daniel interviews Ron Pullman - Atlanta’s godfather of house music. They explore Pullman's extensive career…

Soundtracks play a pivotal role in enhancing the emotional and cultural resonance of films, often becoming as iconic as the movies themselves. This episode of Queue Points delves into the significant…

Join DJ Sir Daniel as he hosts 'I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife.' In this episode, he features Mashaun D. Simon, a native of Atlanta, who shares his journey of duality, balancing…

In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray celebrate the anniversary of the release of Aretha Franklin’s "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" hitting the charts in …