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QLS Classic: Nelly Furtado Jan 11, 2021

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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.

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Questlove Supreme: Jason Sudeikis Dec 30, 2020

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Is There a Year to Review? with Jason Sudeikis

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Questlove Supreme: Deon Cole Dec 23, 2020

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The Not So Drunk, Not So Holiday Show with Deon Cole

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Questlove Supreme: Tommy Oliver & Mike Africa Jr. Dec 09, 2020

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In a special episode of Questlove Supreme we tackle HBO’s documentary film “40 Years A Prisoner” which chronicles one of the most controversial shootouts in American history, the 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE, and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents from prison. Listen as Quest speaks to director Tommy Oliver and the man whose life is brought to the screen, Mike Africa Jr. about a day that changed Quest and Philadelphia forever.

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Questlove Supreme: Tank (of Tank & The Bangas) Dec 02, 2020

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In the words of our fearless leader Questlove, "not since the days of Fishbone in their prime, have you seen a band exude this kind of energy" and evoke such a range of emotions as Tank and the Bangas. This episode we are joined by that band's own fearless leader and her many voices, Tarriona "Tank" Ball. Listen as she breaks down her band, why no storm will stop her from living in her hometown of New Orleans, gets some great advice on getting along from Quest and even saves a life DURING the interview! Yup she dope so listen up!

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QLS Classic: Usher Nov 16, 2020

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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.

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Questlove Supreme: Shawn Gee Nov 11, 2020

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Okay we know we've said this before, but this is TRULY a Special episode of Questlove Supreme. Shawn Gee, the man who would introduce 2 college student MC's, now known as Malik B and Black Thought, to each other is a true architect of The Roots legendary career. But that's not all folks, almost 30 years later those beginnings ushered him to President of Live Nation Urban and Creator/Manager of some of your favorite festivals and tours. How? Take a listen to The Roots History 101.......

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QLS Classic: Prodigy Nov 09, 2020

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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 Landoli.

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Questlove Supreme: Joy Reid Nov 04, 2020

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It's one of the most important weeks of our lives so Questlove Supreme decided to call in an expert. In the words of our leader, "she is one of OUR most trusted news sources". MSNBC/The Reid Out's Joy Reid is also a Brooklyn born, pre-med turned documentary film major with a hard addition to sci-fi and all things Walking Dead. Listen as she provides clarity of this political world and insight into hers.

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QLS Classic: Spike Lee (Part 2) Nov 02, 2020

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In part 2 of 2, Spike Lee talks about his later films, including the miracles around the making of Malcolm X, getting snubbed for awards and what Jungle Fever was all about.

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