Episodes

  • The Empire of Song — Ashford & Simpson  Are “Solid”

    The Empire of Song — Ashford & Simpson  Are “Solid”
    Jun 29 2023
    Guest host, Skip Dillard is in conversation with the builder of a ‘Solid’ Musical Empire, Ashford & Simpson’s Valerie Simpson on location at her famed restaurant, The Sugar Bar.  Hear the stories about some of your favorite songs and the many recording artists who have benefitted from Nick & Val's incredible talentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    29 mins
  • Cultivating The Culture! The Genesis Of Hip Hop

    Cultivating The Culture! The Genesis Of Hip Hop
    Jun 22 2023
    Hip hop artist and entrepreneur, Father MC, and recording artist/dancer turned business executive, Tamala Lewis, join our host Monique Kelley in a lively conversation about the early  days of hip hop, recording deals, collaborations with other artists, life on the road and how hip hop helped to shape their lives now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    58 mins
  • The Music Man Reigns: A Conversation with Adrian Miller

    The Music Man Reigns: A Conversation with Adrian Miller
    Jun 15 2023
    Host Monique Kelley conducts a one-on-one conversation with Adrian Miller about his work as music supervisor on the Wu-Tang Clan TV series, working with artist/producer Anderson.Paak, music management, his A&R stints at major labels and the intersection of music and technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    36 mins
  • Celebrating The Dude! A Tribute to Quincy Jones Part 2

    Celebrating The Dude! A Tribute to Quincy Jones Part 2
    Jun 8 2023
    We continue the conversation in honor of Quincy Jones’ 90th birthday as we get the behind the scenes stories of the early days from his longtime executive, Ed Eckstine.  Ed shares stories of working alongside the music legend at the young age of 19 and some of the iconic projects in which he had a front row seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    44 mins
  • Celebrating The Dude! A Tribute to Quincy Jones Part 1

    Celebrating The Dude! A Tribute to Quincy Jones Part 1
    Jun 1 2023
    In commemoration of Quincy Jones' 90th birthday, we talk with friends and co-creators who were in the room when it happened.  Singer/songwriter/producer, Siedah Garrett and media executive, Keith Clinkscales share stories of working with Q on iconic songs, Qwest Records and launching VIBE magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    39 mins
  • It Was All A Dream: A Conversation with Rocky Bucano, Universal Hip Hop Museum

    It Was All A Dream: A Conversation with Rocky Bucano, Universal Hip Hop Museum
    May 25 2023
    Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of HipHop and the upcoming opening of UHHM, we sit with Rocky Bucano, Executive Director of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, which is opening in the Bronx, NY in 2024 to talk about how they manifested the dream of a museum to honor the impact that hip hop music has around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 mins
  • Opening Pandora's Music Box

    Opening Pandora's Music Box
    May 18 2023
    Noted entertainment attorney, Virgil Roberts Esq and music producer Chris Warrior discuss the AI dilemma facing the music industry as the unregulated AI platform creates as many challenges as opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    40 mins
  • Breaking Country Music's Color Barrier: Celebrating the Rise of Black Country Artists

    Breaking Country Music's Color Barrier: Celebrating the Rise of Black Country Artists
    May 11 2023
    There has always been a Black audience for country music but the genre is just recently acknowledging the artists and the consumers.  Mia McNeal,  Senior Director of Industry Relations and Inclusion for the Country Music Association discusses her role with host Monique Kelley and the plans to broaden and amplify country music to all music lovers.  Find Mia on social media: IG @therealmia, LI miathecoach, FB Mia O’guinn McNeal and TT miathecoach  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    50 mins