Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
Hip-hop visionary Fab 5 Freddy joins Questlove for a wide-ranging conversation tracing his journey from Bed-Stuy's Hancock Street to the forefront of music, art, television, and culture. While discussing his memoir, Everybody's Fly [penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775871/everybodys-fly-by-fab-5-freddy-with-mark-rozzo/], Fab reflects on Brooklyn's mobile disco scene, the origins of sound system culture, graffiti's transformation of subway cars into rolling art galleries, and the experiences that helped shape Hip-Hop's foundation. He also revisits the enduring legacy of Wild Style and Yo! MTV Raps, sharing stories about bringing rap to mainstream television, introducing N.W.A to a national audience, directing a classic Snoop Dogg video, and championing groundbreaking artists as an executive. Along the way, Fab shines a light on the unsung heroes of the graffiti movement, recalls encounters with figures ranging from Malcolm X and Thelonious Monk to Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, and discusses how art, music, and advocacy continue to drive cultural change today.
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Hip-hop visionary Fab 5 Freddy joins Questlove for a wide-ranging conversation tracing his journey from Bed-Stuy's Hancock Street to the forefront of music, art, television, and culture. While discussing his memoir, Everybody's Fly [penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775871/everybodys-fly-by-fab-5-freddy-with-mark-rozzo/], Fab reflects on Brooklyn's mobile disco scene, the origins of sound system culture, graffiti's transformation of subway cars into rolling art galleries, and the experiences that helped shape Hip-Hop's foundation. He also revisits the enduring legacy of Wild Style and Yo! MTV Raps, sharing stories about bringing rap to mainstream television, introducing N.W.A to a national audience, directing a classic Snoop Dogg video, and championing groundbreaking artists as an executive. Along the way, Fab shines a light on the unsung heroes of the graffiti movement, recalls encounters with figures ranging from Malcolm X and Thelonious Monk to Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, and discusses how art, music, and advocacy continue to drive cultural change today.
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![Eric Benets Early Jobs | Questlove Show
Questlove sits down with R&B icon Eric Benét for a deeply human, wildly musical conversation tracing the singer’s journey from Milwaukee family harmonies to gold plaques and Grammy nominations.
Benét opens up about early sonic imprints like Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, and “Wichita Lineman,” his Alabama and Mobile roots, and how discovering Questlove’s own lineage story reshaped the way he thinks about ancestry, Haiti, and spirituality. The two dig into Prince vs. Michael Jackson, a legendary James Brown clip, and what it really meant to grow up in Milwaukee during the Jeffrey Dahmer years.
Benét breaks down his path from band life to major labels, the making and shelving of Better and Better, how David Foster and Dean Parks helped shape Hurricane, and why songs like “Spend My Life With You” and “Sometimes I Cry” never get old on stage. Along the way, the longtime friends talk vocal maintenance, the emotional cost of fame, the rise of Neo-Soul, and what Benét would tell his 16-year-old self. Benéts latest single, Whos Gonna Save Us [https://beacons.ai/ericbenet?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadBTfG-O5rMyVsP-R36A-pStRo315SxYtHyEkkCmN8G13bzJvH5wCJLrwL7pQ_aem_SYobIKfO1tgZRk3TSONinA] is newly available now.
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![Thundercat on Music Growing Up | Questlove Show #shorts
Thundercat joins Questlove for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation that traces his journey from Compton and church gigs to global stages with Flying Lotus, Mac Miller, and beyond. He breaks down the spiritual impact of MF DOOM, how mentors like Dazz Band affiliate Reggie Andrews and his musician parents shaped his ear. Thundercat reflects on surviving LA’s realities, finding creative family with Kamasi Washington and crew, and the role comics, anime, and Disneyland played in building his singular universe. He and Questlove compare Jazz upbringings, talk bass gods (Stanley vs. Jaco), grief and growth after losing collaborators, and the daily work of staying present in a chaotic world. Thundercats newest album, Distracted [https://thundercat.lnk.to/distracted?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnBl7vlwzb-SkhPTj6L2vbmkDUvUEfWSAHMaQaD7nvMUdPUz26X_a_ID1DGNY_aem_3LU8AfrAG7zohBJeEXg75g], is out now.
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![Captain Beefheart Made Kurt Loder Move Differently | Questlove Show #shorts
Legendary music journalist and MTV News icon Kurt Loder [https://x.com/kurt_loder] joins Questlove in the studio for a deep dive into the evolution of rock criticism, music journalism, and pop culture. Loder traces his journey from his early days covering Janis Joplin and Captain Beefheart to his era-defining work at Rolling Stone and MTV News, sharing firsthand memories of punk at CBGB, Prince, and the rise of Hip-Hop into the mainstream.
Kurt opens up about writing Rolling Stones first major Rap review, chronicling Tina Turners life and remarkable comeback in book form, and navigating the ethics, responsibility, and influence of the critics pen. Questlove and Loder also unpack the line between fandom and objectivity, the danger of snap judgments, and how artists like Prince, James Brown, and Joni Mitchell redefined the possibilities of pop music.
This episode is a masterclass in music history, criticism, and culture, told by one of the most trusted voices ever to cover it.
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![Angela Nissel & Questlove Recall the Purchase That Helped Build Okayplayer | Questlove Show
Angela Nissel and Questlove co-founded Okayplayer, the online community that helped redefine how music fans, artists, and creatives connected. In a rabbit-hole chat from The Questlove Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0322WeX0B14], the longtime friends look back on the unlikely chain of events that sparked it all: a royalty check, a much-needed wake-up call, and a trip to a big-box electronics store that led to a purchase with far-reaching consequences.
Angela Nissels newly published memoir, Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/good-grief-pass-the-bread-mom-is-dead-angela-nissel?variant=43993025413154] is available now. Angela Nissel & Questlove Recall the Purchase That Helped Build Okayplayer | Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PcGBV1uEXvc/mqdefault.jpg)
![Ralph Johnson on Starting a Band | Questlove Show
Earth, Wind & Fires Ralph Johnson sits down with Questlove for a wide-ranging conversation about the music, moments, and mindset that shaped one of the greatest bands of all time. From spinning Benny Goodman records as a kid and witnessing a transformative James Brown concert in 1966 to navigating Los Angeles during The Watts Riots, Ralph reflects on the experiences that set him on the path to becoming Earth, Wind & Fires legendary drummer. He also shares stories from the bands early hustle—playing legendary clubs, piling into station wagons, and chasing every opportunity—through their breakthrough audition for Clive Davis and the evolution into a groundbreaking live act known for its unforgettable blend of music, magic, choreography, and spectacle.
Along the way, Ralph discusses the artists who inspired him, his work producing noteworthy tracks outside of Earth, Wind & Fire, and Maurice Whites vision, spirituality, and enduring influence on the bands sound and philosophy. He also opens up about the groups 1983 breakup, the enduring legacy of songs like September, and what led him to write his memoir, Rhythm & Fire: A Life in Harmony with Earth, Wind & Fire [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rhythm-Fire/Ralph-Johnson/9798895151433]. The conversation, which also celebrates Quests latest documentary, Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. Thats The Weight of the World, closes with Ralph reflecting on why now felt like the right time to tell his story, as well as the passions—from cooking to art collecting—that continue to fuel his creativity today.
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![Christopher Cross on his Texas Roots | Questlove Show #shorts
Christopher Cross joins Questlove in Hollywood for a deep musician-to-musician conversation about songwriting, studio craftsmanship, and surviving meteoric success. Cross reveals the true origin of Arthurs Theme (Best That You Can Do)and the outlaw mythology behind Ride Like the Wind, while recalling experiences like seeing Jimi Hendrix live, opening for Led Zeppelin, and singing background vocals with Carl Wilson. He breaks down the making of his classic debut album, his obsession with Steely Dan–level precision, and why his later records still matter deeply to him and his core fans. Along the way, Cross shares rare stories about Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell, Michael McDonald, and Jimmy Page — plus the unforgettable Ginger Baker milk-and-ulcers story. Christopher Cross is currently on tour [https://www.christophercross.com/]
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![Mickey Guyton Reflects On Time In 3LW & Lesson On Timing | Questlove Show
Mickey Guyton offers a candid perspective on the “Cowboy Carter moment” and how the country music industry has responded differently to Beyoncé, Post Malone, Shaboozey, and Lil Nas X. In her conversation with the Questlove Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhyYhUsVIy0], she also draws a connection between the treatment of Black women in country music and broader American politics.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #MickeyGuyton Mickey Guyton Reflects On Time In 3LW & Lesson On Timing | Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RiA6K7qq6mQ/mqdefault.jpg)

![How Barry Manilow knows when he has the perfect Jingle | Questlove Show #shorts
Barry Manilow pulls up to The Questlove Show for a rare, career-spanning conversation that begins with humble reflections on Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and ends with Hall of Fame accolades, classic jingles, and a recent victory over cancer. Ahmir and Barry trace his path from CBS mailroom kid to music director, arranger, and reluctant frontman who never saw himself as a singer. Manilow breaks down the craft of writing immortal ad hooks, the no-glam reality of the legendary Continental Baths, and why hell only write songs as a job now. Barry, who released his first album in 15 years, What A Time last month, also opens up about imposter syndrome and working with Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, and Ron Dante. This episode was taped in April 2026, before the passing of Clive Davis, Barry Manilows longtime collaborator, who is mentioned throughout the conversation. Manilow is on tour now [https://barrymanilow.com/], performing in arenas across the US and continuing his record-setting Las Vegas residency.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #BarryManilow How Barry Manilow knows when he has the perfect Jingle | Questlove Show #shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RpCbxumltRw/mqdefault.jpg)
