Show #48 - Naked & Unafraid: A Discussion (Guest: Kipper Jones)

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.

The Queue Points crew is still heartbroken over the recent death of Biz Markie, and are struck by the number of Golden Era figures who we've lost in recent months. This very special show is a conversation on wellness in hip-hop.

Black bodies have always been used to sell products. Fast food has embedded ourselves into our memories - the smells, the childhood nostalgia, the music. On this episode, our hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve into the strategic ways in which the food industry has used marketing and music to insert itself into our lives.

Have you ever been in the gym, and your song comes on? You are suddenly able to power through without any hesitation, right? It’s exhilarating! There are some musicians who have made music for the gym, and others who have made fitness part of their brand. On this episode of Queue Points, we’re discussing artists who have been on the forefront of the fitness revolution.

In this show we also remember André Leon Talley's influence on our lives, as well as share our top six hip-hop workout songs.

“She was Cinderella for Christ’s sake!” - DJ Sir Daniel

Join us on a journey as we delve into the remarkable and multifaceted career of “the vocal bible” Brandy Norwood, the renowned singer, songwriter, and actress who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. During this show, we unravel the layers of Brandy's legendary early career, from her breakthrough as a teenage sensation to her evolution into a versatile and influential artist during the “Full Moon” era.

One hallmark of the 1990s was the, still flourishing and profitable, girl group. On episode #5, back in 2021, we discussed why there aren't any girl groups anymore. For this episode we are remembering those groups that were right there on the cusp of superstardom.

Jade, Nuttin Nyce, Terri & Monica, Changing Faces, The Good Girls, Brownstone and BlackGirl. These groups had hits, and were so close, but it didn’t quite happen. On this episode we have a conversation about it, reminisce about some jams and discuss 90s girl groups that almost became superstars. 

Also, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray will rank their personal top 3 groups of all time.

In addition, during our first segment they discuss hip-hop going to school. What are Lupe Fiasco and Mickey Factz bringing to the classroom?

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.

This World AIDS Day, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are dedicating the show to the music that helped educate and inform during the height of the HIV epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. There is no justice movement that emerges without art, and many musicians turned HIV activists during the most difficult years. Black artists were absolutely on the frontlines demanding money for research and treatment and educating the community.

Joining us for this conversation is stephen hicks.

Traveling the independent artist road in music can be challenging, but also rewarding. There are artists on the scene who’ve found ways to explore their talents in many ways, and one of them is DJ Saint Smith. 

An accomplished singer/songwriter, Smith is creating his own sound, “Church&B.” We are going to explore his career, inspirations, his upcoming Gospel day party “Water to Wine” and his debut album “Yours, Saintly.”