Queue Points Podcast

Queue Points, like so many in our audience, grew up on radio. Black women on the air has been part of our history, and, on tonight’s show, we’re discussing Black women on the mic and in the business of radio - Cathy Hughes, Lady B and Wendy Williams. We also play a portion of DJ Sir Daniel’s interview with radio legend Joyce Littel as well as reflections on radio from award-winning podcast producer and Director of Podcasts for Black Love Inc., Krystal Hill. Also DJ Sir Daniel gives us a...

Did you know that DJ Sir Daniel has a history in radio? Well, he absolutely does, as he spent many years working with Joyce Littel. With over 39 years in radio, Littel is showing no signs of slowing down, even lending her voice to a segment in Usher’s Las Vegas residency. Sir Daniel gives Joyce her flowers, as they discuss her history. Joyce drops some gems about what’s been most important during her career and what’s next for her. Watch this interview:...

Planes, trains (maybe not trains) and automobiles, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray hit the road to be present for The Ambies. Queue Points was nominated for the 2023 Best Entertainment Podcast, and this show is all about their experience in Las Vegas - memorable moments, reflections and feelings about the future. Watch this episode on our website: https://qpnt.net/show-91 Watch The Ambies: https://qpnt.net/2023ambies Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a tip on Patreon: https://qpnt.net/tipjar Become...

It’s #WomensHistoryMonth, and we’re kicking off the month with a discussion about producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer Patrice Rushen. At a time when few Black women controlled their musical creativity and output, Rushen was in a class all her own. 2023 marks the 45th anniversary of her move to Elektra Records. With hits including "Haven't You Heard?" and Forget Me Nots, the era marked Rushen’s shift to a more R&B/Pop style, and would give us some of her most recognizable...

So hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray have never asked one another questions about music on this show, and this time they do just that. There are no agendas, no specific topics, just the two hosts asking things they’ve never asked before. Join in for this special episode of Queue Points. Watch this episode on our website: https://qpnt.net/show-89 Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a tip on Patreon: https://qpnt.net/tipjar Become a Queue Points Insider to watch video replays of archived episodes,...

On this episode of Queue Points On The Radar, DJ Sir Daniel sits down with Big Trouble, Fait and Essence of the R&B girl group ENV. The Jackson, Mississippi-based group is getting a lot of buzz and have been inspired by the likes of Blaque, Destiny's Child and TLC. They are bringing their own flavor, and ready to show the world the fullness and fierceness of Black women! Their latest single is called “Desire.” Stream it here: https://qpnt.net/desire-env Watch this interview on our website:...

Thirty years ago, on February 16, 1993, Flavor Unit, Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere’s musical crew dropped their inaugural compilation CD - “Roll Wit Tha Flava.” After years of making appearances on each other’s work, this was the first time out for the crew as a whole. This episode will chart Queen Latifah’s artistic pivot, the record that marked the shift and the unlikely rise of an R&B powerhouse - Zhané. #HipHop50 Read show notes: https://qpnt.net/show-88-notes Watch this episode on...

In the 1980s, Spike Lee showed young Black folks like DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray what was possible for us. Spike showed Black love and Black experience unapologetically on screen, and became an inspiration for many. Spike was also very connected to hip hop culture, and infused hip hop, Jazz and soul into every part of his films. On this episode we’re discussing the brilliant, Black, film history of Spike Lee through a music lens. About the #1988Series: 1988 was a banner year for Black...

YEAAAAHHHHHHH BOYEEEEEEEEE! Public Enemy’s sophomore record It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back was a line in the sand for where rap music was heading in 1988. An album that defined an era for Def Jam and thrust conscious rap into the mainstream, Millions is the gold standard for golden era hip hop. For the start of Black History Month 2023, we’re revisiting the impact of this landmark album. About the #1988Series: 1988 was a banner year for Black music. Hip Hop solidified itself...

Thanks to Carnegie Hall for sponsoring this episode. Carnegie Hall presents Samora Pinderhughes and Friends: The Healing Project on February 10, 2023 at 9PM. To purchase tickets visit: https://qpnt.net/healingproject. #ad #sponsored Samora Pinderhughes is using his music to talk to us about our current moment, and calling back to a long, and important history of social justice in music. On this special episode of Queue Points, Pinderhughes sits down with Jay Ray to discuss his inspirations,...

During our last episode we discussed the introduction of MC Skat Kat during Paula Abdul’s “Opposite’s Attract.” The inclusion of an animated, rapping cat was one of the signals of hip hop’s growing cultural influence. In fact, hip hop was showing up in cartoons throughout the 1980s. During the 1990s rappers moved easily into cartoon stardom. From Kid ‘n Play to MC Hammer we’re revisiting the era of the rapping cartoon. Watch this episode on our website:...

On our first episode in our year-long #1988Series, we are discussing the legacy of Paula Abdul’s music debut Forever Your Girl. The album landed with a bang launching Abdul’s career into the stratosphere with six Hot 100 hits including four number ones. With game-changing videos and tight choreography from Abdul herself, Forever Your Girl, earned its respect among Black music fans. Tune in as we dive into the groove-filled moment in Pop history. During the first segment of the show the...

One hallmark of the 1990s was the, still flourishing and profitable, girl group. On episode #5, back in 2021, we discussed why there aren't any girl groups anymore. For this episode we are remembering those groups that were right there on the cusp of superstardom. Jade, Nuttin Nyce, Terri & Monica, Changing Faces, The Good Girls, Brownstone and BlackGirl. These groups had hits, and were so close, but it didn’t quite happen. On this episode we have a conversation about it, reminisce about...

We are back for 2023! Kicking off our first show of the year is us remembering the enormous impact and jam-filled legacy of Schoolhouse Rock. The legendary platform premiered on January 6, 1973, and we’re celebrating its 50th birthday. In addition to that, during the first segment of the show, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray recap the Dionne Warwick documentary “Don’t Make Me Over.” Watch Show #40 - Dionne Warwick: #RockHall2022 Series: https://qpnt.net/show-41 Enjoy Queue Points?...

We are back for 2023! Kicking off our first show of the year is us remembering the enormous impact and jam-filled legacy of Schoolhouse Rock. The legendary platform premiered on January 6, 1973, and we’re celebrating its 50th birthday. In addition to that, during the first segment of the show, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray recap the Dionne Warwick documentary “Don’t Make Me Over.” Watch Show #40 - Dionne Warwick: #RockHall2022 Series: https://qpnt.net/show-41 Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a...

For the holiday season 2022, we broadcasted However Comma... in celebration of hitting 400 followers on Instagram. On this week's round up we discuss the conviction of Tory Lanez, Akon's statements on Black Americans, the dangerous winter storm and Jay Ray's visit to the Jean-Michel Basquiat King Pleasure exhibit in New York City Watch this episode on our website: https://to.qpnt.net/watch-hc-122822 Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a tip on Patreon: https://qpnt.net/tipjar Become a Queue...

For the remainder of 2022, we are broadcasting However Comma... in celebration of hitting 400 followers on Instagram. On this week's round up we discuss our trip to the Universal Hip Hop Museum, the Tory Lanez trial, we remember tWitch and we discuss our top pop culture moments of 2022. Watch this episode on our website: https://to.qpnt.net/watch-hc-121922 Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a tip on Patreon: https://qpnt.net/tipjar Become a Queue Points Insider to watch video replays of...

For the remainder of 2022, we are broadcasting However Comma... in celebration of hitting 400 followers on Instagram. On this week's round up we discuss our trip to the Universal Hip Hop Museum, the Tory Lanez trial, we remember tWitch and we discuss our top pop culture moments of 2022. Watch this episode on our website: https://to.qpnt.net/watch-hc-121922 Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a tip on Patreon: https://qpnt.net/tipjar Become a Queue Points Insider to watch video replays of...

For the remainder of 2022, we are broadcasting However Comma... in celebration of hitting 400 followers on Instagram. On this show DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into the Lensa AI app, SZA's new record, Brittney Griner, Patti Labelle, Diddy and a whole lot more. Watch this show on our website: https://to.qpnt.net/watch-hc-121222 Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a tip on Patreon: https://qpnt.net/tipjar Become a Queue Points Insider to watch video replays of archived episodes, exclusives and...

For the remainder of 2022, we are broadcasting However Comma... in celebration of hitting 400 followers on Instagram. On this show DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into the Lensa AI app, SZA's new record, Brittney Griner, Patti Labelle, Diddy and a whole lot more. Watch this show on our website: https://to.qpnt.net/watch-hc-121222 Enjoy Queue Points? Leave us a tip on Patreon: https://qpnt.net/tipjar Become a Queue Points Insider to watch video replays of archived episodes, exclusives and...