Show #27 - The 2021 Thanksgiving Day Special & 2022 Grammy Nominations Discussion

For the last live Queue Points this year, we were joined by L. Michael Gipson and Ann Marie "amc" Collymore of the upcoming podcast The Gipson Gazette. Michael and Ann Marie told us all about their upcoming podcast. We dove into the conversation about Black music Christmas classics. We discussed these songs, and their significance in our lives. We’ll also talked about 2021, and what we’re looking forward to in 2022.

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the music lover in your life? Well, Queue Points has got you!

This holiday season, make sure to check out our gift giving guide that will help you navigate the complexities of shopping for music fans. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the stress of finding thoughtful gifts, don’t worry–this guide has got you covered!

This episode of QP Science 3000 features a jump start on the holidays. Can you believe Christmas is already here? We can't. Can you also believe that this video is one Jay Ray never saw before we recorded this. Dive into "Santa Baby" by Rev Run featuring Mase, Snoop Dogg, Onyx, Salt N Pepa and Keith Murray.

On this episode of Queue Points, the hosts discuss the hit show "Swarm" and extreme fan culture. They reflect on how social media has given fans a personal connection to their favorite artists and the possible downsides of this phenomena. The discussion then shifts to mental health challenges, challenges within the foster care system and the issue of suicide among Black women. 

For the show's opening topics, the hosts show love to Karega and Felicia Bailey of Sol Affirmations, they also touch on the recent lawsuit against rapper Afroman filed by police officers claiming emotional distress, Tony! Toni! Tone! headed back out on tour, and they wish happy birthday to Stephanie Mills and Chaka Khan. Finally, the episode also includes an appreciation of rapper MC Lyte and her distinctive voice, which has become ubiquitous in TV, award ceremonies, and voiceover work.

Jay Ray and Sir Daniel lost it when they heard about the upcoming Verzuz featuring the legends Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills. On this episode, the two discuss the important legacies of these two performers. 

They are joined by the incomparable Singer/Songwriter Kipper Jones, who hung out for the entire night, while the Verzuz watch party happened. Kipper tells the super fun story of how Chaka hit the high note in the studio during the recording of "Somethin' Deep." 

As a note, this episode ends once the watch party portion commences.

On this week's However Comma..., DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray catch up on the Soul Train Awards, and why the peformers won. They definitely dive into the X-Scape drama, too. They reminisce on Thanksgiving, Irene Cara and the challenges of weight loss.

Well folks, it’s Thanksgiving, and a time when many folks are reflecting on their life over the last year, and preparing to spend time with friends and family. Well, we’ve invited our family to join us to celebrate. Ashli J. Washington and Mashaun D. Simon from B4Nine Podcast are stopping through!

B4Nine Podcast is getting set for their next season, and we want to talk to them about what happened during their break, what they’re thankful for and what folks can expect during the upcoming season of their show.

They are sticking around for our music topic of the week as well. Rolling Stone recently released “The 50 Greatest Concept Albums of All Time.” We’re going to discuss the list, what they got right, and what’s missing. Join us to chime in. What’s your favorite concept album of all time, and why?

Like Jill Scott said, “everything ain’t for everybody,” and that’s absolutely true for songs. Black music history is full of songs that were crafted for individuals who ended up turning them down. On this show we’re revisiting some of our favorite songs that were almost performed by someone else.

Kipper Jones is the missing link. An important connector between Black musical generations, Kipper likely inspired your favorite songwriter to be a songwriter. From “I Wanna Be Down” to “The Comfort Zone,” Kipper’s pen game has given us timeless classics, but it’s his life that inspires the most. This Queue Points conversation is a special brotherhood discussion, where Kipper catches us up on where he’s been, what’s happening now, and where he’s going.

From music to HIV to prostate cancer to the church - Kipper takes control of his narrative and discusses his life affirming "stupid faith." You don’t want to miss this important conversation.