Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
Questlove and JoJo are NOT close friends. They aren’t—or at least, that’s how they approached this conversation: two pals from different genres and generations who have bonded in recent years, sitting down to see what else they might have in common.
For The Questlove Show, the two get into JoJo’s evolution from teen prodigy to Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist—songwriting camps, vocal discipline, Broadway chops, creative blocks, and what it means to define success on your own terms. JoJo also gets real about periods of feeling low, her family, and why she’s no longer interested in trauma-dumping in the studio—but still wants the music to hit you hard.
And, because this is QLS, we go everywhere: Boston accents, mermaid dreams, theater nerd deep dives, the standards for singing in the age of AI, and the story behind her viral flip of “Marvin’s Room” by Drake.
This is a conversation about craft, resilience, growing up in public, and choosing joy without losing the soul.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #JoJo
Questlove and JoJo are NOT close friends. They aren’t—or at least, that’s how they approached this conversation: two pals from different genres and generations who have bonded in recent years, sitting down to see what else they might have in common.
For The Questlove Show, the two get into JoJo’s evolution from teen prodigy to Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist—songwriting camps, vocal discipline, Broadway chops, creative blocks, and what it means to define success on your own terms. JoJo also gets real about periods of feeling low, her family, and why she’s no longer interested in trauma-dumping in the studio—but still wants the music to hit you hard.
And, because this is QLS, we go everywhere: Boston accents, mermaid dreams, theater nerd deep dives, the standards for singing in the age of AI, and the story behind her viral flip of “Marvin’s Room” by Drake.
This is a conversation about craft, resilience, growing up in public, and choosing joy without losing the soul.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #JoJo
![Posdnuos of De La Souls Process | Questlove Show #shorts
Posdnuos of De La Soul sits down with Questlove for a long-awaited conversation fans have been asking for. Ahmir digs into the groups catalog with fan-driven questions, while Plug 1 shares stories from the studio, reveals which classic tracks were originally intended for other artists, and reflects on the legacy of his brother, Dave aka Trugoy the Dove. The discussion celebrates one of Hip-Hops most influential groups—and their lasting impact on The Roots. With last years Cabin In The Sky album [https://linktr.ee/wearedelasoul?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=38116747-92e7-4a6b-818e-28c0261b9456] still in constant rotation, this is an episode fans wont want to miss.
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![Christopher Cross on Jimi Hendrix | 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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![Christopher Cross Recalls Encounters with Jimmy Page & Ginger Baker | Questlove Show
During his recent appearance on The Questlove Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp3dYnynyWo], Christopher Cross recalls opening for Led Zeppelin in Texas early in his career. Later in the conversation, he shares a notable encounter with Jimmy Page, as well as an unforgettable experience with Blind Faith drummer Ginger Baker that didn’t go quite as smoothly.
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![Ralph Johnson on Getting Sampled by Jay-Z | Questlove Show #shorts
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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![What Eric Benet Thought His Calling In Life Was Going To Be | 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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![Fab 5 Freddy Before the Anti-Noise Era | Questlove Show #shorts
Hip-hop visionary Fab 5 Freddy joins Questlove for a wide-ranging conversation tracing his journey from Bed-Stuys Hancock Street to the forefront of music, art, television, and culture. While discussing his memoir, Everybodys Fly [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775871/everybodys-fly-by-fab-5-freddy-with-mark-rozzo/], Fab reflects on Brooklyns mobile disco scene, the origins of sound system culture, graffitis transformation of subway cars into rolling art galleries, and the experiences that helped shape Hip-Hops 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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