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
- 216
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
All That We Can Say: A Deep Dive Into Ms. Lauryn Hill's Career
In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve into the career and legacy of Lauryn Hill. We discuss her musical beginnings, the impact of her debut solo album 'Th…
The Unspoken Truth: Exploitation in the Music Industry
DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray engage in a candid discussion about the harsh realities within the music industry, and how it impacts Black artists. They share insights on the predatory nature of recording…
Loving You More and More: The Legendary Career of Barry White
In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the life and musical legacy of renowned soul and R&B artist, Barry White. They delve into Barry's musical career as a …
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 s…
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 Radio BSOTS to Queue Points to share with…
Carols and Culture: A Dialogue about the Influence of Black Christmas Music
In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the history and relevance of Black Christmas music. They go over the Top 10 Black Christmas albums ranked by Essence magazine, debat…
Bonus Episode - SWV: Right Here (They Reminisce Over You Podcast)
We are proud to welcome our friends They Reminisce Over You 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 ou…
The Enduring Relevance of Soul Food: Music, Family and Life Lessons
In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the 1997 film and soundtrack "Soul Food". They examine the impact of the film and its soundtrack on Black culture and music history.…
Passing Down the Beat: Exploring Intergenerational Perspectives on Music
On this episode, recorded live at JB’s Record Lounge, we explore the intertwining threads of music, family, and generational connections. DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are joined by Kimberly Stewart Luca…
Isaac Hayes: Channeling Black Pride and Masculinity Through Tender and Soulful Music
From Stax Records to 'Shaft', dive into the music & influence of soul icon Isaac Hayes. As the needle drops on the conversation about Isaac Hayes, we are reminded of his profound contributions to mus…
The Irresistible Legacy of Teddy Pendergrass: A Deep Dive into His Influence and Essence
Dive into the soulful world of Teddy Pendergrass with DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray in this episode of Queue Points. Exploring his profound impact on R&B and soul, we discuss Teddy's journey from Harold …
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 podc…
Exploring the Soundscapes: Jason Randall Smith's Journey into Radio and Music
Join hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they welcome special guest Jason Randall Smith, host of the Radio BSOTS podcast. Discover the importance of having a balanced perspective on music, the rise of…
Hip Hop's Impact Across the Pond: From the US to the UK (Guest: Ke Turner)
In this episode, DJ Sir Daniel is joined by multi-hyphenate artist Ke Turner. Ke takes us on a journey through her experiences and observations while living abroad in the UK. The two delve into the i…
Leave It All Behind At 15: Soundtracking Life's Journey Through Love & Music
On this episode of Queue Points, we dive into the Foreign Exchange's album Leave It All Behind as it celebrates 15. From the gestation and creation of their debut rap album via the Okayplayer message…
Hip Hop Reimagined: Creating a Culture of Respect, Equality, and Social Change #HipHop50
We have often discussed the importance of hip hop as a dominant cultural force worldwide. Today, we're tackling the question: Is hip hop dead? Join DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they explore the compl…
The Grammys, Intergenerational Experiences, Black Women's Empowerment: A QP Hot Topics Show
On this hot topic episode, we discuss the recent announcement by the head of the Grammy Committee about AI in music. We explore the evolving rules surrounding AI songs and ponder who will be eligible…
Examining Foxy Brown's Struggles and the Impact on Her Career During Hip-Hip's 50th Anniversary
Navigating critical judgment and personal trials to releasing a soul-stirring album, Foxy Brown's journey is full of highs and lows, from health issues to career-defining moments we are asking the qu…
The Power of the Drop: Trip Hop and Drum & Bass Shook The World (Guest: Jason Randall Smith)
There was a rumble coming out of the UK in the early-1990s. With the heavy influence of hip-hop came new styles that changed the way many experienced the music they loved. From the early days of Jung…
The Transatlantic Connection: UK R&B and Hip-Hop (Guest: Jason Randall Smith)
The US and the UK have always talked to each other through our music - inspiring one another to create something new and innovative. On this episode we explore UK R&B and Hip-Hop. We reminisce on som…