Queue Points | Music Podcast
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@blackpodawards.bsky.social & @podcastacademy.bsky.social nominated podcast dropping the needle on Black music history.
Hosts: @djsirdaniel.bsky.social & @jayrayisthename.com | Work With Us: info@queuepoints.com
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Hosts: @djsirdaniel.bsky.social & @jayrayisthename.com | Work With Us: info@queuepoints.com
Follow Us: qpnt.net/followus
Category Is: Your Favorite Rapper Is A Butch Queen
Queue Points on energy, duality, and the power of letting Black men just be.
Queue Points on energy, duality, and the power of letting Black men just be.
Category Is: Your Favorite Rapper Is A Butch Queen
Queue Points on energy, duality, and the power of letting Black men just be.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Category Is: Your Favorite Rapper Is A Butch Queen
Queue Points on energy, duality, and the power of letting Black men just be.
Queue Points on energy, duality, and the power of letting Black men just be.
“Where My Background Singers?!” Is Peak Black Holiday Camp
This Christmas, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel revisit the infamous and delicious performance of 'This Christmas' from the 1996 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
This Christmas, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel revisit the infamous and delicious performance of 'This Christmas' from the 1996 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
“Where My Background Singers?!” Is Peak Black Holiday Camp
This Christmas, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel revisit the infamous and delicious performance of 'This Christmas' from the 1996 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“Where My Background Singers?!” Is Peak Black Holiday Camp
This Christmas, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel revisit the infamous and delicious performance of 'This Christmas' from the 1996 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
This Christmas, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel revisit the infamous and delicious performance of 'This Christmas' from the 1996 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Danity Kane Was the Last Lightning Bolt of Girl Group Power & We Stan For Them
Danity Kane captured the last moment when girl groups felt like destiny, not content. Revisit how MTV, Making the Band and five women captured lightening in a bottle.
Danity Kane captured the last moment when girl groups felt like destiny, not content. Revisit how MTV, Making the Band and five women captured lightening in a bottle.
Danity Kane Was the Last Lightning Bolt of Girl Group Power & We Stan For Them
Danity Kane captured the last moment when girl groups felt like destiny, not content. Revisit how MTV, Making the Band and five women captured lightening in a bottle.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Danity Kane Was the Last Lightning Bolt of Girl Group Power & We Stan For Them
Danity Kane captured the last moment when girl groups felt like destiny, not content. Revisit how MTV, Making the Band and five women captured lightening in a bottle.
Danity Kane captured the last moment when girl groups felt like destiny, not content. Revisit how MTV, Making the Band and five women captured lightening in a bottle.
In 2025, as AI tightens its grip, @jayrayisthename.com has fallen in love with so much music that honors the breath of who we are. This playlist is about that. Nod your head.
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What are some of your favorite songs of 2025?
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What are some of your favorite songs of 2025?
Return of the Head Nod: Fifteen for ’25 by @jayrayisthename
Queue Points' Jay Ray has curated fifteen of his favorite tunes from 2025 that speak to our humanity. Nod your head to them.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In 2025, as AI tightens its grip, @jayrayisthename.com has fallen in love with so much music that honors the breath of who we are. This playlist is about that. Nod your head.
qpnt.net/15for25
What are some of your favorite songs of 2025?
qpnt.net/15for25
What are some of your favorite songs of 2025?
Liza’s interpretation of “You Are Not Alone” is emblematic of her style late in her career: more rasp, plenty of drama, a piano-driven arrangement, emotive gestures, and a climactic choir-led finish.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Liza’s interpretation of “You Are Not Alone” is emblematic of her style late in her career: more rasp, plenty of drama, a piano-driven arrangement, emotive gestures, and a climactic choir-led finish.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xse0pf
#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xse0pf
#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
Reflections on Obedience To My Calling Through Bearing Witness To Sean Combs' 'Reckoning'
Jay Ray reflects on his music dreams not coming true as planned, and ultimately pushing him to honor his real calling: Queue Points, protecting artists, celebrating history, and not worshipping power.
Jay Ray reflects on his music dreams not coming true as planned, and ultimately pushing him to honor his real calling: Queue Points, protecting artists, celebrating history, and not worshipping power.
Reflections on Obedience To My Calling Through Bearing Witness To Sean Combs' 'Reckoning'
Jay Ray reflects on his music dreams not coming true as planned, and ultimately pushing him to honor his real calling: Queue Points, protecting artists, celebrating history, and not worshipping power.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Reflections on Obedience To My Calling Through Bearing Witness To Sean Combs' 'Reckoning'
Jay Ray reflects on his music dreams not coming true as planned, and ultimately pushing him to honor his real calling: Queue Points, protecting artists, celebrating history, and not worshipping power.
Jay Ray reflects on his music dreams not coming true as planned, and ultimately pushing him to honor his real calling: Queue Points, protecting artists, celebrating history, and not worshipping power.
'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' & The Cost of Power
“Sean Combs: The Reckoning & The Cost of Power” digs into what happens when talent, ego, abuse and an industry built on exploitation collide.
“Sean Combs: The Reckoning & The Cost of Power” digs into what happens when talent, ego, abuse and an industry built on exploitation collide.
'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' & The Cost of Power
“Sean Combs: The Reckoning & The Cost of Power” digs into what happens when talent, ego, abuse and an industry built on exploitation collide.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' & The Cost of Power
“Sean Combs: The Reckoning & The Cost of Power” digs into what happens when talent, ego, abuse and an industry built on exploitation collide.
“Sean Combs: The Reckoning & The Cost of Power” digs into what happens when talent, ego, abuse and an industry built on exploitation collide.
From Queensbridge to the World: How Marley Marl and The Juice Crew Reshaped Black Music History
A special holiday delivery! Check out Queue Points' bonus episode on the influence of Marley Marl and Queensbridge on The MPN Network.
A special holiday delivery! Check out Queue Points' bonus episode on the influence of Marley Marl and Queensbridge on The MPN Network.
From Queensbridge to the World: How Marley Marl and The Juice Crew Reshaped Black Music History
A special holiday delivery! Check out Queue Points' bonus episode on the influence of Marley Marl and Queensbridge on The MPN Network.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
From Queensbridge to the World: How Marley Marl and The Juice Crew Reshaped Black Music History
A special holiday delivery! Check out Queue Points' bonus episode on the influence of Marley Marl and Queensbridge on The MPN Network.
A special holiday delivery! Check out Queue Points' bonus episode on the influence of Marley Marl and Queensbridge on The MPN Network.
Born into the spotlight as Judy Garland’s daughter and shaped by a world of stagecraft and rigorous training, Minnelli became the kind of performer who could walk into any song and make it the Liza version.
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#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
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#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Born into the spotlight as Judy Garland’s daughter and shaped by a world of stagecraft and rigorous training, Minnelli became the kind of performer who could walk into any song and make it the Liza version.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xse0pf
#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xse0pf
#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
Caribbean Kings: Black British Artists Who Ruled the Charts
Discover how Black British artists like Billy Ocean, Eddy Grant, and Musical Youth brought Caribbean sound and culture to the heart of 80s U.S. pop and R&B, changing the charts forever.
Discover how Black British artists like Billy Ocean, Eddy Grant, and Musical Youth brought Caribbean sound and culture to the heart of 80s U.S. pop and R&B, changing the charts forever.
Caribbean Kings: Black British Artists Who Ruled the Charts
Discover how Black British artists like Billy Ocean, Eddy Grant, and Musical Youth brought Caribbean sound and culture to the heart of 80s U.S. pop and R&B, changing the charts forever.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Caribbean Kings: Black British Artists Who Ruled the Charts
Discover how Black British artists like Billy Ocean, Eddy Grant, and Musical Youth brought Caribbean sound and culture to the heart of 80s U.S. pop and R&B, changing the charts forever.
Discover how Black British artists like Billy Ocean, Eddy Grant, and Musical Youth brought Caribbean sound and culture to the heart of 80s U.S. pop and R&B, changing the charts forever.
On Thursday, 11/27, tune in to The MPN Network all day for The Neighborhood Feast! qpnt.net/mpn New episodes from us and other shows will air starting at 10 AM ET. Tune in at 5:30 p.m. ET for a brand new episode of Queue Points called "How Queensbridge and @marleymarl Shaped Black Music History!"
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On Thursday, 11/27, tune in to The MPN Network all day for The Neighborhood Feast! qpnt.net/mpn New episodes from us and other shows will air starting at 10 AM ET. Tune in at 5:30 p.m. ET for a brand new episode of Queue Points called "How Queensbridge and @marleymarl Shaped Black Music History!"
Liza’s version trades that rawness for Broadway polish and camp—the dancers, the choreography, the theatrical wink make it a different kind of party.
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#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
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#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Liza’s version trades that rawness for Broadway polish and camp—the dancers, the choreography, the theatrical wink make it a different kind of party.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xse0pf
#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xse0pf
#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
Queue Points Listener Trey Payadue on New Orleans’ Music Legacy and the Heartbeat of Black Culture
Discover how Trey Payadue’s journey through New Orleans music, Bounce, and Black cultural traditions reveals the power and connection of Black musical roots.
Discover how Trey Payadue’s journey through New Orleans music, Bounce, and Black cultural traditions reveals the power and connection of Black musical roots.
Queue Points Listener Trey Payadue on New Orleans’ Music Legacy and the Heartbeat of Black Culture
Discover how Trey Payadue’s journey through New Orleans music, Bounce, and Black cultural traditions reveals the power and connection of Black musical roots.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Queue Points Listener Trey Payadue on New Orleans’ Music Legacy and the Heartbeat of Black Culture
Discover how Trey Payadue’s journey through New Orleans music, Bounce, and Black cultural traditions reveals the power and connection of Black musical roots.
Discover how Trey Payadue’s journey through New Orleans music, Bounce, and Black cultural traditions reveals the power and connection of Black musical roots.
The hosts note that these ties also make some of Liza’s crossovers less surprising: she was part of the circuits where Black and white entertainers shared stages and repertoires, especially in the postwar variety show and nightclub ecosystems.
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#MusicCrossover
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#MusicCrossover
November 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The hosts note that these ties also make some of Liza’s crossovers less surprising: she was part of the circuits where Black and white entertainers shared stages and repertoires, especially in the postwar variety show and nightclub ecosystems.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xse0pf
#MusicCrossover
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#MusicCrossover
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First Run-DMC, now this? Y’all are killing it with the cover art. 🔥
Never duplicated ... new art by James Dillenbeck for #QueuePoints honoring the brilliance of Salt-N-Pepa. Listen to Queue Points wherever you listen to your podcasts.
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
First Run-DMC, now this? Y’all are killing it with the cover art. 🔥
Never duplicated ... new art by James Dillenbeck for #QueuePoints honoring the brilliance of Salt-N-Pepa. Listen to Queue Points wherever you listen to your podcasts.
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Never duplicated ... new art by James Dillenbeck for #QueuePoints honoring the brilliance of Salt-N-Pepa. Listen to Queue Points wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Liza Minnelli’s Black Music Crossovers: How a Broadway Star Made Soul Her Own
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#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Liza Minnelli’s Black Music Crossovers: How a Broadway Star Made Soul Her Own
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#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
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#MusicCrossover #LizaMinnelli #MusicHistory
Music Curiosity Still Matters
Jay Ray muses on Liza Minnelli, how music curiosity connects genres, honors Black creativity, and, ultimately, deepens listening and empathy.
Jay Ray muses on Liza Minnelli, how music curiosity connects genres, honors Black creativity, and, ultimately, deepens listening and empathy.
Music Curiosity Still Matters
Jay Ray muses on Liza Minnelli, how music curiosity connects genres, honors Black creativity, and, ultimately, deepens listening and empathy.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Music Curiosity Still Matters
Jay Ray muses on Liza Minnelli, how music curiosity connects genres, honors Black creativity, and, ultimately, deepens listening and empathy.
Jay Ray muses on Liza Minnelli, how music curiosity connects genres, honors Black creativity, and, ultimately, deepens listening and empathy.
Liza Minnelli’s Black Music Crossovers
In this new episode of Queue Points, we shine a spotlight on the iconic Liza Minnelli and her surprising, joyful intersections with Black music.
In this new episode of Queue Points, we shine a spotlight on the iconic Liza Minnelli and her surprising, joyful intersections with Black music.
Liza Minnelli’s Black Music Crossovers
In this new episode of Queue Points, we shine a spotlight on the iconic Liza Minnelli and her surprising, joyful intersections with Black music.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Liza Minnelli’s Black Music Crossovers
In this new episode of Queue Points, we shine a spotlight on the iconic Liza Minnelli and her surprising, joyful intersections with Black music.
In this new episode of Queue Points, we shine a spotlight on the iconic Liza Minnelli and her surprising, joyful intersections with Black music.
Amplifying the Culture: Queue Points Live from Banjee Boombox '25
Step into Banjee Boombox 2025! Hear exclusive interviews and bold stories celebrating QTBIPOC creativity, Black music, and Atlanta’s vibrant festival culture.
Step into Banjee Boombox 2025! Hear exclusive interviews and bold stories celebrating QTBIPOC creativity, Black music, and Atlanta’s vibrant festival culture.
Amplifying the Culture: Queue Points Live from Banjee Boombox '25
Step into Banjee Boombox 2025! Hear exclusive interviews and bold stories celebrating QTBIPOC creativity, Black music, and Atlanta’s vibrant festival culture.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Amplifying the Culture: Queue Points Live from Banjee Boombox '25
Step into Banjee Boombox 2025! Hear exclusive interviews and bold stories celebrating QTBIPOC creativity, Black music, and Atlanta’s vibrant festival culture.
Step into Banjee Boombox 2025! Hear exclusive interviews and bold stories celebrating QTBIPOC creativity, Black music, and Atlanta’s vibrant festival culture.
Gimmicks, Ghouls, Genius, and Horrorcore Rap
Our Halloween episode takes us to the dark depths of Horrorcore, the sub-genre of hip hop that both entertained and instilled fear.
Our Halloween episode takes us to the dark depths of Horrorcore, the sub-genre of hip hop that both entertained and instilled fear.
Gimmicks, Ghouls, Genius, and Horrorcore Rap
Our Halloween episode takes us to the dark depths of Horrorcore, the sub-genre of hip hop that both entertained and instilled fear.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Gimmicks, Ghouls, Genius, and Horrorcore Rap
Our Halloween episode takes us to the dark depths of Horrorcore, the sub-genre of hip hop that both entertained and instilled fear.
Our Halloween episode takes us to the dark depths of Horrorcore, the sub-genre of hip hop that both entertained and instilled fear.
Funk legend and pioneer George Clinton also shared a heartfelt tribute for D'Angelo on his Instagram:
"We lost more than a musician — we lost a vessel of vibration, a brother who carried the torch for everything raw, real, and rooted."
"We lost more than a musician — we lost a vessel of vibration, a brother who carried the torch for everything raw, real, and rooted."
October 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Funk legend and pioneer George Clinton also shared a heartfelt tribute for D'Angelo on his Instagram:
"We lost more than a musician — we lost a vessel of vibration, a brother who carried the torch for everything raw, real, and rooted."
"We lost more than a musician — we lost a vessel of vibration, a brother who carried the torch for everything raw, real, and rooted."
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Celebrating D’Angelo’s Legacy, TaTa Taktumi's AI Culture Clash & Our Latest Episode
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October 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Explore how hip hop connects education, culture, and community through the lens of Manny Faces and his book "Hip Hop Can Save America."
Turning Ideas Into Action: Manny Faces Discusses How 'Hip Hop Can Save America'
Explore how hip hop connects education, culture, and community through the lens of Manny Faces and his book "Hip Hop Can Save America."
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October 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Explore how hip hop connects education, culture, and community through the lens of Manny Faces and his book "Hip Hop Can Save America."
On this special bonus episode, Travis Hall discusses the creation of his debut album and inspirations.
Atlanta’s Travis Hall Discusses His 'HeART Museum' Ahead of Album Release
On this special bonus episode, Travis Hall discusses the creation of his debut album and inspirations.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
On this special bonus episode, Travis Hall discusses the creation of his debut album and inspirations.