Queue Points
Queue PointsQueue Points is the Black Podcasting Award and Ambie Award-nominated music podcast that is dropping the needle on Black Music history and celebrating Black music through meaningful dialogue. The show is hosted by DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray. Follow us on social media @queuepointspod everywhere.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 241 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic HistoryMusic | |||
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We are joined by academic librarian and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame expert Nick Bambach to discuss the enduring legacy of Sade. From the slicked-back hair and red lips of the 1980s to the decade long gaps that build their mystique, we explore how this f... more
DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray look at how Donald Trump’s name moved through Black music in the late ’80s and ’90s as a symbol of wealth, access, and status. The conversation ties that image to the media world of the 1980s, the crack era, the Exonerated F... more
Neneh Cherry sits at the crossroads of punk, rap, pop, and Black music history, and this episode traces how she built a lane that still feels outside the box. DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray talk about her global roots, the Wild Bunch, “Buffalo Stance,” th... more
Anita Baker’s 1986 classic “Rapture” gets the full auntie treatment in this episode of Queue Points, as DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dig into how this album became the soundtrack to Black Gen X childhoods, Saturday morning cleanups, and late-night Quiet... more
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- banger
Came here for the Isaac Hayes episode, was not disappointed! now i have to listen to that Bernard Purdie album. Excellent work, sirs!
Apple Podcasts5future ralph
United Statesa year ago This show is great! I love the deep dives and hot takes on my favorite music and artist, and the relationship between DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray makes every episode a joy to listen to.
Podchaser52 years agoWhat's Poppin' Penny?- Hola 👋🏽
Hello QP
Just stopping by to say thank you guys for all you do for those of us who tune to watch and listen to the Podcast. It’s like going to night school in college and you both are the Professors for the QP Class. It is a treasure, I must say. The information that is available with you both is fascinating!!! I’m still looking for the day for QP to have a Show with a live audience. I’m speaking that into existence, Amen. I will keep supporting, watching, listening and sharing for my remainin... more
Apple Podcasts5Shorty2009United States3 years ago - Musicology
This heady joint is actually a series of music documentaries with two affable hosts who invite us into their living room to explore all music has to offer. Each listen I laugh, learn, and lean into the joy this offering provides.
Apple Podcasts5Dr. Ed GarnesUnited States3 years ago One of my favorite music podcasts. Often, we know nothing about the history of what we listen to. These hosts make us smarter about the music we listen to while keeping it entertaining. I am grateful for this podcast because it makes me want to be more informed about music. Great job !
Podchaser54 years agoandreabrigette1
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Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Sweden/Music/Music Commentary |
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What is Queue Points about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show dives into Black music history, culture, and community through in-depth conversations, archival context, and thoughtful commentary. Episodes cover a wide range of topics—from forgotten but influential tracks and dance histories to iconic artists and pivotal moments in hip hop, R&B, and pop—often paired with personal anecdotes and genre-curious analysis. The hosts typically blend music critique, historical storytelling, and cultural critique, occasionally featuring guests that illuminate underrepresented perspectives within Black music scenes. A standout pattern is the show's balance between celebratory storytelling and critical examination of power, industry dynamics, and representation, making it a strong pick for listeners who l... more
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Recent guests on Queue Points include:
1. Nick Bambach
2. Marcus Borders
3. Jean-Pierre Burman Brice
4. Trey Payadue
5. Manny Faces
6. Travis Hall
7. Jeremy Avalon
8. Rich Juzwiak
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