Multi-talented artist Questlove recently revealed his latest project in the form of “Questlove Supreme”, a radio show which made its first broadcast last September 7th. Accessible through the Roots drummer's Pandora station, the program has showcases a blend of wide-ranging playlists and conversations with artists such as Maya Rudolph and Kimbra.
“I see in Pandora both a deep respect for the craft of music and a commitment to the musicians that make their living,” mentioned Questlove in an interview with The New York Times, “[It] is a company born of a musician's experience, and I'm very excited to join them in their mission to create a healthy and vibrant industry for artists and fans alike.”
Since its first broadcasting which, Questlove described as “the black version of NPR”, featured Rudolph conversing about children in 1970s soul music. Following shows have also hosted notable segments such as a “Renaissance of Hip-hop” talk with Dante Ross and an introspect conversation with rock band The Revolution, which had radio host Questlove traveling to the bands headquarters in Minneapolis.
A more recent episode featured a chat with Alan Leeds, former confidante for several icons, such as James Brown, D'Angelo, and Prince. The two discusses several topics, such as Leeds' childhood and his initial introduction to black music, as well as interesting bits about his tour management ventures and the artists catered along his catalog.
Questlove Supreme's latest guest came in the form of Shep Gordon, whom the host introduced as “the guru of all gurus”. Joined by fellow underground Hip-hop star Phonte, the three engaged in a two hour conversation involving several profound concepts such as fame and vice, as well as the correlation between success and struggle, which Gordon expressed “There was always a link between fame and using crutches that really hurt you.”
With the show accounting one month of broadcasting, Questlove Supreme has enabled fans to dive deeper into the minds of the artists they follow, as well as learn more about the subjects wherein both artist and fan share a common ground.
Questlove Supreme airs every Wednesday at 1pm EST via Pandora, broadcasting continuously for the next 48 hours following its initial schedule.
By Jods Arboleda for RAPStation.com
