In this episode, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray, reminisce about the impact of the musical duo Zhané. The two... more

In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are joined by special guest Latrice Sampson... more

For Women’s History Month 2024, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray hosted a live audience at JBs Record Lounge in... more

In this episode of Queue Points, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are joined by guest Brian Patrick Davis,... more

Queue Points is the Black Podcasting Award and Ambie Award nominated music podcast that is dropping the needle on Black... more

In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, hosts Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel discuss Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album,... more

In this episode of Queue Points, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray embark on an in-depth discussion and ranking... more

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into the rich tapestry of Black music history through the lens of the... more

On this episode of Queue Points podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the misunderstanding and underappreciation of... more

On this episode DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve into the complex legacy of hip hop artist Khia. Despite... more

In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray take a deep dive into the career and... more

Whitney Jones, founder of Atlanta-based event Slow Drag, is here to discuss her journey and the significance of slow jams... more

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray welcome special guest, Mr. Al Pete, to discuss the impact of producer and rapper,... more

In this episode of Queue Points podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray explore the importance of Broadway musicals... more

In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve into the career and... more

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray engage in a candid discussion about the harsh realities within the music industry, and... more

In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the life and musical legacy... more

Award-winning hip hop musician, podcaster, journalist and founder of Mister Peterson’s Neighborhood/The MPN Network, Mr. Al Pete has a dope... more

Jason Randall Smith aka Macedonia is one of the great audio selectors and musical scholars in podcasting. We are delighted... more

In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the history and relevance of Black Christmas... more

We are proud to welcome our friends They Reminisce Over You to the Queue Points feed! Miguel and Christina have... more

In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray discuss the 1997 film and soundtrack "Soul Food".... more

On this episode, recorded live at JB’s Record Lounge, we explore the intertwining threads of music, family, and generational connections.... more

From Stax Records to 'Shaft', dive into the music & influence of soul icon Isaac Hayes. As the needle drops... more

Dive into the soulful world of Teddy Pendergrass with DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray in this episode of Queue... more

On #InternationalPodcastDay (September 30th), Queue Points hosted our first live event at Fit360, 700 Miami Circle, NE in the Buckhead-area... more

Join hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray as they welcome special guest Jason Randall Smith, host of the Radio... more

In this episode, DJ Sir Daniel is joined by multi-hyphenate artist Ke Turner. Ke takes us on a journey through... more

On this episode of Queue Points, we dive into the Foreign Exchange's album Leave It All Behind as it celebrates... more

We have often discussed the importance of hip hop as a dominant cultural force worldwide. Today, we're tackling the question:... more

On this hot topic episode, we discuss the recent announcement by the head of the Grammy Committee about AI in... more

Navigating critical judgment and personal trials to releasing a soul-stirring album, Foxy Brown's journey is full of highs and lows,... more

There was a rumble coming out of the UK in the early-1990s. With the heavy influence of hip-hop came new... more

The US and the UK have always talked to each other through our music - inspiring one another to create... more

There isn’t a time when the resilience of Black women hasn’t been a source of inspiration. The resonance in the... more

In the lexicon of great rap voices - Snoop Dogg absolutely stands as one of a kind. From his beginning... more

Black bodies have always been used to sell products. Fast food has embedded ourselves into our memories - the smells,... more

On this episode of Queue points, in our ongoing #HipHop50 series, we spotlight the influential Idol Makers crew and the... more

In this bonus clip, guest Donovan X. Ramsey, reads from his book "When Crack Was King: A People’s History of... more

On this episode of Queue Points, we delve into the book, "When Crack Was King: A People's History of a... more

As part of our year-long #HipHop50 celebration, and to close out #BlackMusicMonth, Queue Points is going down memory lane to... more

We’re back after a week off! In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into a significant issue: the scarcity of... more

“She was Cinderella for Christ’s sake!” - DJ Sir Daniel Join us on a journey as we delve into the... more

Venture into the heart of music history as we explore 'Love to Love You, Donna Summer', the poignant documentary co-directed... more

Tina Turner is a legend of the highest order. That term is thrown around a lot, but Ms. Turner has... more

Black queer women are leading the way in 2023 by both releasing new and compelling music and visuals, and also... more

Can you all believe it? We certainly can’t! It’s been two years since we started Queue Points and 100 official... more

It’s been a while since we’ve done a weekly round up show, and here’s one for you! A lot has... more

We hear it all the time - “is (insert artist here) the next Michael Jackson?,” “I wish we had... more

On June 13, 1988, Guy’s eponymous debut album was released, and solidified a shift in the sound of contemporary R&B... more

The term blue-eyed Soul was coined in the mid-1960s, and referenced white artists that performed Soul and R&B music. The... more

April 5, 2023 marked the 50th birthday of musical phenom Pharrell Williams. Whether producing on his own or as part... more

If you’ve been around Queue Points for a while, you know that we’ve often had discussions about Rock & Roll,... more

The musical essence of Jimi Hendrix inspired the music for the play "The Boy Who Kissed the Sky."  The play... more

On this episode of Queue Points, the hosts discuss the hit show "Swarm" and extreme fan culture. They reflect on... more

Queue Points, like so many in our audience, grew up on radio. Black women on the air has been part... more

Did you know that DJ Sir Daniel has a history in radio? Well, he absolutely does, as he spent many... more

Planes, trains (maybe not trains) and automobiles, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray hit the road to be present for... more

It’s #WomensHistoryMonth, and we’re kicking off the month with a discussion about producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer Patrice Rushen. At... more

So hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray have never asked one another questions about music on this show, and... more

On this episode of Queue Points On The Radar, DJ Sir Daniel sits down with Big Trouble, Fait and Essence... more

Thirty years ago, on February 16, 1993, Flavor Unit, Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere’s musical crew dropped their inaugural... more

In the 1980s, Spike Lee showed young Black folks like DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray what was possible for... more

YEAAAAHHHHHHH BOYEEEEEEEEE! Public Enemy’s sophomore record It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back was a line in... more

Thanks to Carnegie Hall for sponsoring this episode. Carnegie Hall presents Samora Pinderhughes and Friends: The Healing Project on February... more

During our last episode we discussed the introduction of MC Skat Kat during Paula Abdul’s “Opposite’s Attract.” The inclusion of... more

On our first episode in our year-long #1988Series, we are discussing the legacy of Paula Abdul’s music debut Forever Your... more

One hallmark of the 1990s was the, still flourishing and profitable, girl group. On episode #5, back in 2021, we... more

We are back for 2023! Kicking off our first show of the year is us remembering the enormous impact... more

It’s the holiday season, and Queue Points is excited to discuss the season, and some of the fun music related... more

This World AIDS Day, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are dedicating the show to the music that helped educate... more

Well folks, it’s Thanksgiving, and a time when many folks are reflecting on their life over the last year, and... more

If you checked out our last show, you heard an intense conversation on the current state of hip hop. This... more

The murder of Takeoff has shaken the world as a whole, and like many times on Queue Points, we’re asking... more

Queue Points is back, and we’re live, and it’s time for you to vote! Because it’s voting season in the... more

Thanks to Carnegie Hall for sponsoring a portion of this episode. Carnegie Hall presents Rhiannon Giddens: Songs of Our Native... more

Thanks to Carnegie Hall for sponsoring a portion of this episode. Carnegie Hall presents Rhiannon Giddens: Songs of Our Native... more

Thanks to Carnegie Hall for sponsoring a portion of this episode. Carnegie Hall presents Rhiannon Giddens: Songs of Our Native... more

Thanks to Carnegie Hall for sponsoring a portion of this episode. Carnegie Hall presents Rhiannon Giddens: Songs of Our Native... more

The news about FN Meka shocked many of us, but if we pull back the layers of it, the music... more

Beef is as synonymous with hip-hop culture as the five elements themselves. From the earliest days rappers have had to... more

It’s interesting times that we’re living in. Hip-hop legend Cakes Da Killa made a tweet that we felt like we... more

Well it’s official, the kids are back to school, Labor Day is over, and that means Summer 2022 is behind... more

We’ve said this many times on the show, but Rob Milton is one of the hardest working men in music.... more

The music industry isn’t known for its fairness when it comes to artist’s rights. Bad contracts, and flat out lies... more

Traveling the independent artist road in music can be challenging, but also rewarding. There are artists on the scene who’ve... more

Since the release of Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” there’s been an echo of conversation from men who don’t see themselves able to... more

Letting Kelis tell her own story is always the best idea. Just like her musical persona suggests, she tells it... more

With the recent arrest of YSL crew, the conversation about rappers’ lyrics being used in criminal prosecution has come into... more

As hip-hop stars have attained more fame and notoriety, many have made humanitarianism part of their brand. In a feel-good... more

You knew we’d get to this show, and now we’re here. With 19 #1 singles, countless remixes and a pen... more

For this week’s show DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are recapping the week in music. Lighthearted and fun, come... more

There’s always something new when it comes to hip-hop fashion. Causing a cause for uproar, and extended discussion recently, has... more

Drake’s newest release, “Honestly, Nevermind,” has sparked many reactions, but none as interesting as the question of the origins of... more

There are Black Country music fans. Joining us is one of them, and he's on a quest to uplift Black... more

Is it inspiration, or is it imitation that’s created your newest favorite song? The growth of TikTok began in 2017,... more

In 1992, about Yo-Yo’s sophomore record, Joan Morgan wrote in Spin Magazine “One year later, her outrage continues to provide... more

Like Jill Scott said, “everything ain’t for everybody,” and that’s absolutely true for songs. Black music history is full of... more

Oftentimes, covers of songs don’t get the same respect as the original. Sometimes the performing artist phones it in, or... more

There’s so much to be said about Mary J. Blige. In so many ways, she’s an artist who beat the... more

Music news has been packed this week, from the explosive interview from Ray J to Roe v Wade to the... more

One summertime rite of passage for folks of a certain age has been attending a music festival. The idea of... more

Kipper Jones is the missing link. An important connector between Black musical generations, Kipper likely inspired your favorite songwriter to... more

The slow jam is one of the most enduring staples in R&B and Pop music. This song can often define... more

When folks are asked to name their favorite women MCs, there are some names who appear often on lists. One... more

The 2022 Oscars, surprisingly, had a lot of Black music connections. The Beyoncé open, the Megan Thee Stallion surprise, Will... more

What would you say if we said that Shaquille O'Neal had a fairly successful rap career? Or, wait, that Michael... more

“Queens is in the house represent…” A Tribe Called Quest is hard to sum up. A four-man crew, that, for... more

Mausiki Scales joins the Queue Points crew for this very special show. DJ Sir Daniel interviewed Professor Scales about the... more

Before “pen game” was a term, Lionel Richie was the living embodiment of what it meant. “Endless Love,” “Easy,” “All... more

Dionne Warwick is a legend and an inspiration. As one of the most charted vocalists of all-time, Ms. Warwick set... more

There are many things that negatively impact the cohesion of a group - money, outside influence, substance abuse, personality clashes.... more

Forty years ago four Black men released an album with yellow matching packaging. Bad Brains had been banned in DC... more

In looking at various Latin music year end lists, it was hard not to recognize the influence of Afro-Latin music... more

One of the most consequential music artists of all time, Janet Jackson is a force. With 27 Top 10... more

Have you ever been in the gym, and your song comes on? You are suddenly able to power through without... more

In the early 1980s, as hip-hop as a cultural juggernaut was taking shape, talented and diverse acts were springing up... more

Azealia Banks' name is often synonymous with controversy, given her busy Twitter fingers. But, also, in her decade on the... more

So the numbers are in, and you watched over 10,000 minutes of Queue Points on Facebook! We are so grateful,... more

For the last live Queue Points this year, we were joined by L. Michael Gipson and Ann Marie "amc" Collymore... more

As the year winds down, Rolling Stone has released their top 50 songs of the year. The Queue Points crew... more

Throughout history there have been musical artists who achieved what seemed impossible. After mega hits, millions of dollars made and... more

The unfortunate passing of fashion designer Virgil Abloh has saddened the QP crew. This week we are talking about iconic... more

I bet you thought we didn't have you covered on Thanksgiving! WRONG! We absolutely brought Queue Points to you for... more

Jay Ray and Sir Daniel lost it when they heard about the upcoming Verzuz featuring the legends Chaka Khan and... more

On this episode Jay Ray checks in on his recent #COVID19 diagnosis, and the benefits of vaccination. The two also... more

With 41 top 10 hits in the US alone, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' impact on music can't be overstated.... more

It's Halloween time, and Queue Points is bringing you a spooky discussion about our favorite scary tunes from Black artists.... more

Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are giddy and unafraid to talk about it. They dive into the iconic Big Daddy... more

On this show Sir Daniel and Jay Ray will discuss artists whose careers suddenly veered off course. Some are still... more