Show #83 - Didn’t We Almost Have It All?: 90s Girl Groups That Almost Became Superstars

DJ Sir Daniel is in the mix for our January, 2023 mix. This mix honors the music of 90s girl groups. You'll hear songs from Brownstone, Allure, 702 and more on this mix that's sure to move you.

Queue Points has made no secret about our support of Singer/Songwriter Rob Milton. Milton recently was part of the writing team for Monica's latest hit featuring Ty Dolla $ign called "Friends," and we invited Rob to join us to talk about his career so far. We got into conversations about the importance of getting songs placed, how he collaborates, and his thoughts on the ongoing conversation "is R&B dead?"

In 1990, a white rapper named Tairrie B. emerged onto the hip-hop scene with her debut album, Power of a Woman. 

According to Queue Points co-host DJ Sir Daniel, “we cannot talk about what's been going on in the movement of hip-hop music and women on the mic and not talk about the phenomenon known as the white girl rapper,” he said. “Everybody in hip hop has had a voice, including white women, believe it or not.”

Girl groups are an important part of the music landscape, but largely absent from contemporary Black music. Why? DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into a discussion about girl groups.

On #InternationalPodcastDay (September 30th), Queue Points hosted our first live event at Fit360, 700 Miami Circle, NE in the Buckhead-area of Atlanta. Guests got to join Queue Points for a live podcast taping, and a free work out session!

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray hosted our host for the live, and the owner of Fit360 Fitzroy Smith. Fitz gave us a glimpse into his fitness vision and how he's revolutionizing the way people approach their fitness journeys.

We were also joined by legendary singer, songwriter, activist and Queue Points family, Kipper Jones.  Kipper shares his own personal fitness journey, how he's managed to balance his demanding performances, and even spill some exciting tea about his recent collaboration with none other than Vanessa Williams!

In this episode, we cover everything from the importance of fitness in the Black community to the impact of soul food on our health. We also discuss the mental, physical, and emotional benefits of embracing fitness and share some valuable tips for starting your own fitness journey.

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.

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.

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.

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.