Global DJ R-Tistic Schools Us On What It Takes To Be An International Party Rocker

Award-winning podcaster, DJ, musician and journalist, Mr. Al Pete, stopped by Queue Points. Mr. Al Pete is the 2022 Black Podcasting Awards Best Music Podcast winner for his podcast The Tables Might Wobble. He not only joined us for our core topic, but, in this segment, tells us a bit about how The Tables Might Wobble was born, his history in hip-hop and how he got started DJing.

J Nolan is educating fellow rappers about the music business to avoid pitfalls. Being observant and discovering your strengths is important to everyone advancing in their careers. Figuring that out early on can make an incredible difference in how you perceive and pursue your future. Nolan has not only incorporated his interest in educating others into his brand, he’s also created content and written a book (The Pen Game Portfolio) about the topics most important to him.

During this interview he sits down with DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray to discuss his career and some of the pitfalls he’s experienced that inform his approach.

When you mention a year in a song, it’s a final act. That song is now forever associated with the year you reference. Also, it can date a song that, for the artist, is an eternal piece of art. It’s our belief that there’s really no down side to including the year in a song, it actually serves as a memorialization of sorts.

With the 2022 release of Joey Bada$$’s 2000 the Queue Points crew began reflecting about songs that featured a year in the title. 

There’s so much to be said about Mary J. Blige. In so many ways, she’s an artist who beat the odds. Underestimated early in her career, her ability to triumph despite that is the stuff of legend. On the eve of her 2022 Billboard Icon Award, we’re discussing her career in the way that only we can. Joining us on our journey is our special guest, Adrian of Adrian’s Playlist of Conversations podcast. Come with us on our journey into the legacy of the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.

Celebrating the ladies! Emcee, songwriter and Virginia Beach native Ke Turner stopped by to share with us her top women MCs. Can you guess who's on the list.

The good brother DJ Saint Smith dropped by Queue Points for an exciting and inspirational conversation. He is an accomplished singer and songwriter, who's launched a DJ career. We discuss his upcoming event the Water To Wine Gospel Day Party going down in Atlanta on August 21, 2022, growing up as a "preacher's kid," and what folks can expect from his upcoming album.

Purchase tickets to the Water to Wine Gospel Day Party: https://qpnt.net/wtwgdp

Since the release of Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” there’s been an echo of conversation from men who don’t see themselves able to enjoy the work. This isn’t the first time music from women has generated this kind of attention.

On this show we are excited to have DJ R-Tistic with us to discuss how he reads the dancefloor to make decisions about what to play. Also, we want to dive into a discussion on ways to influence party goers to enjoy all music.

If you checked out our last show, you heard an intense conversation on the current state of hip hop. This conversation brings into view one of the bright lights in the new school of MCs. Philly’s CSW joins us for a conversation to introduce himself and his philosophy to the Queue Points community.

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray also check in on the Afros & Audio Podcast Conference.

This show was recorded in person at Rec Philly.

Beef is as synonymous with hip-hop culture as the five elements themselves. From the earliest days rappers have had to prove who’s the best MC. Over the years raps on records have often turned into violence. Adding in the aspect of money, it can be a recipe for disaster. Join us for that discussion.

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray will also reveal their top 3 dis records and discuss the nomination of Queue Points for Best Black Music Podcast.

Tune in for an informative and entertaining show.