List of Questlove Supreme episodes

Questlove Supreme is a weekly podcast and radio show hosted by Questlove.[1] The program runs exclusively on Pandora.

Episodes

Season 1

Episode Number Air Date Guest(s) Episode Description
1 September 7, 2016 Maya Rudolph Actress, musician and comedian Maya Rudolph shares some revealing stories about her famous parents, her musical ambitions, her time on SNL and much more.
2 September 14, 2016 Bob Power Legendary producer, mixer and engineer Bob Power talks about what it was like to make some of the most iconic hip hop albums of our time.
3 September 21, 2016 Dante Ross Music industry exec, A&R rep and producer Dante Ross talks about what it was like working with Brand Nubian, De La Soul, Macklemore and others.
4 September 28, 2016 The Revolution Recorded from Minneapolis: A special visit with Prince's band, The Revolution, where they talk about Prince's early days, his life and the truth behind the legend.
5 October 5, 2016 Alan Leeds Music executive, producer and award-winning writer Alan Leeds talks about his life and what it was like managing artists like James Brown, Prince, KISS and Chris Rock.
6 October 12, 2016 Shep Gordon Artist manager Shep Gordon shares behind-the-scenes stories about Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross and more.
7 October 19, 2016 DJ Moma, X Ambassadors, Chill Moody, Tish Hyman, SMSHNG HRTS, Stretch & Bobbito, Lady Leshurr Recorded from the 2016 Roots Picnic in NYC: Part I features appearances from X-Ambassadors, Stretch and Bobbito, and Lady Leshurr.
8 October 26, 2016 Jungle Brothers, Yuna, Daniel Marley, Freeway, Grits & Biscuits, Emily Wells Recorded from the 2016 Roots Picnic in NYC: Part II features appearances from Jungle Brothers, Emily Wells, Yuna, Daniel "Bambaata" Marley, Freeway, and E.Z.Mo Breezy from Grits & Biscuits.
9 November 2, 2016 Kimbra Recording artist Kimbra talks about what it's like being a New Zealander, the rural wildlife of Silver Lake, California and how she makes records.
10 November 9, 2016 Mike Birbiglia Comedian, writer and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia talks about real-life sleepwalking, his new movie and the insatiable nature of success.
11 November 16, 2016 Ray Parker Jr. Musician and songwriter Ray Parker Jr. talks about finding his voice, working in Motown and Stevie Wonder's surprising driving skills.
12 November 30, 2016 Solange Singer-songwriter Solange talks about what it takes to be a strong black woman today, the making of her new album and just what it is she loves so much about New Orleans. 
13 December 7, 2016 Stephen Hill Music executive Stephen Hill gives Team Supreme an education in radio and talks about being an MTV tastemaker and what it really means to be a "suit."
14 December 14, 2016 Pete Rock Producer, rapper and hip hop legend Pete Rock talks about his deep knowledge of music, recording and the art of sampling.
15 December 21, 2016 None Questlove, Phonte and Team Supreme talk about their personal, religious and cultural traditions and share some of their favorite holiday memories.
16 December 28, 2016 None Questlove and Team Supreme reflect on what was lost and gained in 2016.
17 January 11, 2017 Marley Marl Marley Marl shares some of his studio secrets and talks about how he earned his spot as a legend in the early NYC scene.
18 January 18, 2017 Faith Newman Original Def Jam alumna Faith Newman talks about the challenges she faced as a woman in the industry, Russell Simmons and fighting to launch the career of the yet-to-be-known Nas.
19 January 25, 2017 Q-Tip The legendary Q-Tip talks about the historical firsts and classic hip hop history he took part in and witnessed as part of A Tribe Called Quest.
20 February 1, 2017 Kevin Liles Hip hop mogul Kevin Liles talks about the early Baltimore scene, his rise to president of Def Jam and the value of hard work.
21 February 8, 2017 Chris Rock Comedy legend Chris Rock talks about his early days in Brooklyn, how he got into comedy and just who he thinks is the funniest person in any room. 
22 February 15, 2017 MC Serch Latin Quarter staple, hip hop icon and founding member of 3rd Bass, MC Serch, shares stories from back in the day, including how he got his Mom into the rap game and how his beef with MC Hammer almost got him killed.
23 February 22, 2017 Dan Charnas Writer, radio host and music exec, Dan Charnas talks about his early days as a hip hop journalist, some of the artists he did and didn't sign in the 90s and how a simple grammar mistake can cause big trouble.
24 March 1, 2017 Usher The multi-talented Usher talks about the deep importance of knowing where you come from, the terror he felt when he lost his voice and how he found success despite setbacks and disappointments. 
25 March 8, 2017 Tom Silverman Tom Silverman, founder of the hip hop/dance label Tommy Boy Records talks about his early days in radio, how disco never actually died and the all important fifth pillar of hip hop: knowledge.
26 March 22, 2017 DJ Premier Houston's very own DJ Premier talks about how he got his name, what it was like to leave Texas to make it in NYC and how he found musical enlightenment.
27 March 29, 2017 Prodigy One half of the legendary group Mobb Deep, Prodigy, talks about his early jazz roots, his infamous Def Jam incident and how his new cookbook came to be with co-writer Kathy Iandoli.
28 April 5, 2017 Just Blaze Hip hop producer Just Blaze shares some of his recording secrets and talks about everything from the jazz great who still crank calls him to what it was like showing up in New York City with $40 in his pocket.

Season 2

Episode Number Air Date Guest(s) Episode Description
29 April 26, 2017 Babyface, Pt. 1 Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Babyface talks about his early life, the importance of translating his heartbreaks into music and what it was like working with artists like Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton and so many more.
30 May 3, 2017 Babyface, Pt. 2 In Part 2, Babyface talks about getting "magicked" by Michael Jackson, his involvement in movies like Waiting to Exhale and the answers to all of Team Supreme's burning questions.
31 May 10, 2017 The Emotions Grammy award winning vocal group The Emotions talk about their unusually early musical start, how hip hop reinvigorated their career and the deep influence of their family on everything they do.
32 May 17, 2017 Nelly Furtado Singer songwriter Nelly Furtado talks about her Portuguese-Canadian roots, expanding her sound and reach with Timbaland and what it was like touring with her 3-year-old daughter at the height of her success.
33 May 24, 2017 Jerrod Carmichael Comedian, actor and writer Jerrod Carmichael talks about how came into the L.A. comedy scene, his distaste for the audition process and shares some of the tricks he uses to make his work special.
34 May 31, 2017 Siedah Garrett Award-winning singer songwriter Siedah Garrett talks about growing up in Compton, her lifelong relationship with Quincy Jones and what it was like on tour with Michael Jackson.
35 June 7, 2017 Jimmy Jam, Pt. 1 In Part 1, the legendary R&B songwriter and producer Jimmy Jam talks about his early days, life with Prince and goin' broke.
36 June 14, 2017 Jimmy Jam, Pt. 2 In Part 2, Jimmy Jam talks about making Prince jealous, the studio secrets behind his recordings, how he made all those hits with Janet Jackson and much more.
37 June 21, 2017 Jimmy Jam, Pt. 3 In Part 3, Jimmy Jam talks about everything from what Janet and Michael's sibling relationship was like, to his relationship with his own family and shares even more insider secrets.
38 June 28, 2017 Gilles Peterson Pioneering DJ and record label owner Gilles Peterson talks about the politics of early pirate radio, how he broke artists like Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies and even The Roots, and his passion for helping the right music find the right audience.
39 July 5, 2017 Roy Ayers Jazz funk pioneer Roy Ayers talks about his early days in South Central LA, the strange way Miles Davis had of saying hello, learning from the great Fela Kuti in Nigeria, plus so much more.
40 July 12, 2017 Angela Rye Attorney, political advisor and TV commentator Angela Rye talks about the current political climate, her part in bringing about change and some of the ways everyone can get involved.
41 July 19, 2017 Charlie Wilson Singer, songwriter and lead vocalist for The Gap Band, Charlie Wilson talks about singing with Snoop, showing Michael Jackson the moonwalk and other ways his work has influenced music and pop culture.
42 July 26, 2017 Heather Hunter Retired porn star Heather Hunter talks about growing up as part of Brooklyn's legendary hip hop scene, her time spent living at The Latin Quarter and all the ins and outs of her former industry.
43 August 2, 2017 Donnie Simpson Legendary radio DJ and television VJ Donnie "Green Eyes" Simpson talks about getting into radio at 15, breaking some of the biggest artists and songs of his time and the key to success: being true to yourself.
44 August 9, 2017 Kathryn Bigelow Powerhouse director, producer and writer Kathryn Bigelow talks about the craft of filmmaking, treading tense racial waters in her new film, Detroit, and what it was like to be the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director (in the same category as her ex-husband).

References

  1. ↑ "Questlove Announces Three-Hour Pandora Radio Show". RollingStone.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
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