QLS Classic: Robert Glasper

Open Mike Eagle and producer Cousin Jake react to the Vince Staples episode of the Questlove Show, which has quickly become one of the biggest videos on the QLS YouTube channel. The two unpack Vince's candor and persona, even as it applies to the Internet commentary when he state ... Show More

The Questlove Show breaks from its usual one-on-one format to welcome Zeimani, Kucha, and BG—The Womack Sisters. Granddaughters of Sam Cooke and daughters of soul duo Womack & Womack, they released a self-titled album on Daptone that’s among Questlove’s favorite records of 2026. ... Show More

<p data-start="95" data-end="528">In last month&rsquo;s QLS Reunion Finale, Questlove named the 2021 conversation with Dr. Mathew Knowles as one of the podcast&rsquo;s most meaningful. So let's revisit it. You may think you know the story of this Alabama native who rose above seg ... Show More

Robert Glasper is the only artist to have an album debut in the top 10 of 4 different Billboard charts. He's a musical polymath whose resume ranges from Kendrick Lamar to Herbie Hancock. At the piano, he serves up jazz licks worthy of Mary Lou Williams before segueing into a Nirv ... Show More

Rick Rubin joins Questlove and crew on their Questlove Supreme podcast. They discuss Rick's early Def Jam days, working with the Geto Boys, his process for taking on production work and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny ... Show More

Our introductory episode is a conversation between Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell, covering everything from Rick’s role in the very beginning of hip-hop to his role in introducing Johnny Cash to a new generation of writers, performers and music lovers. Rick and Malcolm delve dee ... Show More

The Roots' Questlove, author of the new book Creative Quest, breaks down a dazzling list of musical influences, from Michael Jackson to Meg White, in a wide-ranging interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A conversation about the group’s impact and legacy as its music finally arrives on streaming services, just weeks after the death of one of its rappers, Dave Jolicoeur. Guests: Questlove and Joseph Patel. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Y ... Show More

<p>Legendary hip-hop musician Questlove feels fine with being Conan O’Brien’s friend.</p><p><br /> </p><p>Questlove sits down with Conan to discuss his classical musical training, the improbable genesis of The Roots, how they “pulled a Hendrix” to come out on top, and curating ex ... Show More

The veteran jazz drummer is joined by special guests that include producer and percussionist Kassa Overall and actor Malcolm Jamal Warner, for a potent and deeply moving set.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to m ... Show More

A rundown of impressive recent releases and a look at who benefits (and suffers) when artists working outside formal jazz idioms are lumped into conversations about the genre. Guests: Marcus J. Moore and Giovanni Russonello. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Pod ... Show More

The rapper’s sixth No. 1 album is here. Listen to a conversation about his career, and the long exchange between hip-hop and basketball. Guests: The New York Times's Elena Bergeron and Rap Portraits' Yoh Phillips. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and S ... Show More