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Questlove Supreme: George Brown Of Kool & The Gang Part 2 Oct 04, 2023

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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.

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Questlove Supreme: George Brown Of Kool & The Gang Part 1 Sep 27, 2023

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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.

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QLS Classic: George Johnson Sep 25, 2023

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George Johnson, guitarist from The Brothers Johnson, talks all things funk, family and his friendship with Sly.

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Questlove Supreme: Chris Robinson Part 2 Sep 13, 2023

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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.

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Questlove Supreme: Chris Robinson Part 1 Sep 06, 2023

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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.

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Questlove Supreme: Kid Capri Part 2 Aug 30, 2023

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Part 2 of Kid Capri's Questlove Supreme interview follows the legend's move into mixtapes. Kid Capri explains how he used his voice to keep the Hip Hop DJ in the spotlight, and after working on Grammy and Pulitzer-winning albums, what motivates him after nearly 50 years behind the turntables.

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Questlove Supreme: Kid Capri Part 1 Aug 23, 2023

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Questlove Supreme celebrates 50 years of Hip Hop with a guest who grew up just steps from the culture's birthplace. Kid Capri tells Team Supreme about attending early Hip Hop parties, catching the bug in the mid-1970s, and looking for the perfect beat in the formative years of the culture. Listeners will feel the love in this one.

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Questlove Supreme: Styles P Aug 16, 2023

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Questlove Supreme's celebration of 50 years of Hip-Hop continues with Styles P. The LOX co-founder describes transforming his life through physical and mental health. The Yonkers, New Yorker tells how DMX was a trailblazer, his brotherhood with Jadakiss and Sheek Louch, and his dedication to showing authentic Black Love on television.

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Questlove Supreme: Slum Village Part 2 Aug 09, 2023

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Slum Village sits down with Questlove Supreme as part of a month-long celebration of 50 years of Hip-Hop. In Part 2, T3 and Young RJ describe their group's evolution through the years—including J Dilla passing the production torch to his former pupil, RJ. The veteran duo discusses new music, working with The Dramatics, and how Slum Village has become one of the most perseverant groups in Rap history.

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Questlove Supreme: Slum Village Part 1 Aug 02, 2023

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Questlove Supreme is celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop with a month of special programming. The celebration begins with Detroit legends Slum Village. In Part 1, T3 and Young RJ discuss the city's unique history and how it shaped the formation of SV. T3 recalls how he, J Dilla, and Baatin dissed one another throughout their acclaimed Fantastic debut and explains how Q-Tip helped the group, then gave them some other attention.

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