Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Black Music Month kicks off in a major way. Mickey Guyton joins Questlove for a deeply personal conversation about carving out space as a Black woman in Country music, from her church roots in Texas to performing on global stages like the Super Bowl and in China. She opens up about her religious upbringing, perfectionism, anxiety, creative burnout, and finding her true audience among marginalized fans who feel seen in her story. Along the way, Mickey and Quest geek out on Brandy, karaoke etiquette, gatekeeping in Country music, and what it really costs to pioneer a lane that didn't exist before.
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Black Music Month kicks off in a major way. Mickey Guyton joins Questlove for a deeply personal conversation about carving out space as a Black woman in Country music, from her church roots in Texas to performing on global stages like the Super Bowl and in China. She opens up about her religious upbringing, perfectionism, anxiety, creative burnout, and finding her true audience among marginalized fans who feel seen in her story. Along the way, Mickey and Quest geek out on Brandy, karaoke etiquette, gatekeeping in Country music, and what it really costs to pioneer a lane that didn't exist before.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #MickeyGuyton

![Fab 5 Freddy Details the Golden Age of New York City Graffiti | 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.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #Fab5Freddy Fab 5 Freddy Details the Golden Age of New York City Graffiti | Questlove Show #shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5HV7tun38GA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Riz Ahmeds Home Growing Up | 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.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #RalphJohnson Riz Ahmeds Home Growing Up | Questlove Show #shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5hJI-yP11w8/mqdefault.jpg)

![Christopher Cross on God Only Knows | 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/]
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #ChristopherCross Christopher Cross on God Only Knows | Questlove Show #shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/75BJXcPzyRw/mqdefault.jpg)
![Joe Kays First Musical Memory | Questlove Show #shorts
Questlove sits down with Soulection [https://www.soulection.com/] founder Joe Kay live backstage at the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The conversation traces the origins of a global movement that grew from zip files and SoundCloud posts into a worldwide community. Joe reflects on his earliest musical memories—from family deep cuts and white-label promos to discovering J Dilla—and how those influences helped shape the unmistakable Soulection sound.
He and Questlove dig into the craft of DJing, from set architecture and “go-to” records to reading the room and balancing nostalgia with discovery. Joe also explains why he left Los Angeles for Miami in search of a new international energy. Along the way, they explore the role of curators as culture-shapers, the artists Soulection helped amplify—from Brent Faiyaz to Kaytranada—and what it takes to build a movement that still feels fresh 15 years in.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #Joe #JoeKay Joe Kays First Musical Memory | Questlove Show #shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7BZ7JzbKsAk/mqdefault.jpg)
![Kurt Loder on The Questlove Show | Questlove Show
In a clip from his appearance on The Questlove Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAyofNKNi1U], Kurt Loder speaks about joining MTV in 1988 and why he refused to adopt the hyper, slangy VJ persona, choosing instead to lean into his natural deadpan delivery. He recalls surreal assignments like wearing pajamas for a Madonna promo, the legendary Madonna–Courtney Love VMA collision when Courtney crashed the interview live on air, and the moments that taught him what makes “great television.”
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #KurtLoder Kurt Loder on The Questlove Show | Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/82Zkmu1nBuA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Kurt Loder Recalls Rolling Stone & Writing About Music in the 1970s | Questlove Show
Before his years with MTV News, Kurt Loder was a leading critic and writer at Rolling Stone. In this clip from his appearance on The Questlove Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAyofNKNi1U], Loder looks back on that era of music and life in New York City—from going to shows and chasing stories to covering the culture as it unfolded around him.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #KurtLoder Kurt Loder Recalls Rolling Stone & Writing About Music in the 1970s | Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8E5S8fi9QeY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Christopher Cross Talks Burden Of Success & Relationship To His Hits | Questlove Show
Christopher Cross looks back on sweeping the 1981 Grammy Awards and the rumored rivalry with Barbra Streisand that followed. During his appearance on The Questlove Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp3dYnynyWo] Christopher also reflects on the string of early hits that defined his career—and how those songs continue to shape how audiences see him today.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #ChristopherCross Christopher Cross Talks Burden Of Success & Relationship To His Hits | Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8d0KNw6rieY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Barry Manilow Made Just $500 From One of the Most Iconic Jingles Ever | The Questlove Show
Barry Manilow tells Questlove about his journey from writing and
arranging in the commercial music world to connecting with Ron Dante
and recording for Bell Records in the early 1970s. During his
appearance on The Questlove Show
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEp3UYshdCU], Manilow reflects on the
early chapters of his career, the path that ultimately led him to
stardom, and his new album, What A Time.
#TheQuestloveShow #Questlove #TheQuestloveShowPodcast #QuestloveShow #QuestloveSupreme #iHeartPodcasts #iHeart #Podcast #Podcasttolisten #BarryManilow Barry Manilow Made Just $500 From One of the Most Iconic Jingles Ever | The Questlove Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8vXqm_Ja7eQ/mqdefault.jpg)
