In Part 2, Funky George Brown of Kool & The Gang explains the group's transition and super success at the turn of the 1980s. He discusses the songwriting process, personnel changes, and the challenges of touring with Van Halen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 3
37 min
Jazz funk pioneer Roy Ayers talks about his early days in South Central LA, the strange way Miles Davis had of saying hello, and so much more
Oct 1
1 hr 24 min
Funky George Brown of Kool & The Gang tells Questlove Supreme about an upbringing in Jersey City that made him fearless and creative at the same time. George recalls the band's early years, and describes what made this group so versatile, gifted, and cutting-edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27
42 min
George Johnson, guitarist from The Brothers Johnson, talks all things funk, family and his friendship with Sly.
Sep 24
2 hr 28 min
Established as a king of comedy and a leader in film, television, and hosting, Cedric The Entertainer has added novelist to his resume. Cedric speaks about his debut novel Flipping Boxcars, his career journey, as well as the origins of his latest pivot in a funny and thoughtful episode of Questlove Supreme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20
1 hr 22 min
Actress, producer and activist Rosario Dawson talks about getting discovered and working with artists like Spike Lee, Prince and more
Sep 17
2 hr
In Part 2 of his Questlove Supreme interview, Chris Robinson discusses his creative process in making legendary music videos for Alicia Keys, N.O.R.E., and Busta Rhymes. He also speaks candidly about changing business models in music, video, and film—including the ongoing fight. Chris sheds some details on directing The New Edition Story as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12
1 hr 3 min
Singer-songwriter Tawatha Agee discusses how she rose from her gospel choir beginnings to recording Mtume's hit single, "Juicy Fruit."
Sep 10
1 hr 46 min
Chris Robinson describes being a film and Hip Hop-obsessed teen from Baltimore and making his way into the industry. He remembers getting life-changing advice from LL Cool J (instead of a battle), linking with some of Brooklyn's most hardcore MCs, and now pivoting to help tell Lebron James' story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6
1 hr 5 min
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.
Sep 4
2 hr 6 min
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