In 2020 this episode we are re-releasing as part of Black Music Month, Estelle talks about strip clubs, looking for love in Los Angeles, gives Questlove a crash course on the UK music scene, and much more. There is wisdom in this gem of an episode.

In 2020 this episode we are re-releasing as part of Black Music Month, Estelle talks about strip clubs, looking for love in Los Angeles, gives Questlove a crash course on the UK music scene, and much more. There is wisdom in this gem of an episode.

The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected — from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest’s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious, QLS offers rare insight into leaders in music, film, television, comedy, literature, mental health, and beyond. It’s a fresh, unpredictable spin from a trusted source — a place where randomness is encouraged, tangents are welcomed, and conversations are anything but ordinary.

The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir &ldquo;Questlove&rdquo; Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected &mdash; from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest&rsquo;s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious, QLS offers rare insight into leaders in music, film, television, comedy, literature, mental health, and beyond. It&rsquo;s a fresh, unpredictable spin from a trusted source &mdash; a place where randomness is encouraged, tangents are welcomed, and conversations are anything but ordinary.

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In this episode, Estelle talks about strip clubs, looking for love in LA, gives Questlove a crash course on the UK music scene,  and much more

QLS Classic: Estelle

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The LEGENDARY DJ Cash Money joins Questlove live from the 2026 Roots Picnic at Philadelphia’s historic Belmont Plateau for a mini masterclass on the city’s turntablism legacy. A renowned turntable wizard, collector, and beacon of Philly Hip-Hop history, Cash traces the city’s evolution from Grandmaster Nell and Cosmic Kev at Hotel Philadelphia to the birth of the Transformer scratch at Central High—breaking down how Philly quietly rewrote the rules of the DJ.

Cash also traces his own evolution from house party selector to technical innovator, inspired by Latin Rascals edits, Gemini mixers, and his own dancer’s sense of rhythm. Along the way, he reveals the wild story behind his “Pump Me Up” routine, which later found its way into Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” and the Def Comedy Jam theme.

This mini-episode is merely an appetizer for a much bigger discussion to come.

The LEGENDARY DJ Cash Money joins Questlove live from the 2026 Roots Picnic at Philadelphia&rsquo;s historic Belmont Plateau for a mini masterclass on the city&rsquo;s turntablism legacy. A renowned turntable wizard, collector, and beacon of Philly Hip-Hop history, Cash traces the city&rsquo;s evolution from Grandmaster Nell and Cosmic Kev at Hotel Philadelphia to the birth of the Transformer scratch at Central High&mdash;breaking down how Philly quietly rewrote the rules of the DJ.
Cash also traces his own evolution from house party selector to technical innovator, inspired by Latin Rascals edits, Gemini mixers, and his own dancer&rsquo;s sense of rhythm. Along the way, he reveals the wild story behind his &ldquo;Pump Me Up&rdquo; routine, which later found its way into Public Enemy&rsquo;s &ldquo;Fight the Power&rdquo; and the Def Comedy Jam theme.
This mini-episode is merely an appetizer for a much bigger discussion to come.

DJ Cash Money Backstage At The Roots Picnic 

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Questlove sits down with R&B icon Eric Benét for a deeply human, wildly musical conversation tracing the singer’s journey from Milwaukee family harmonies to gold plaques and Grammy nominations.

Benét opens up about early sonic imprints like Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, and “Wichita Lineman,” his Alabama and Mobile roots, and how discovering Questlove’s own lineage story reshaped the way he thinks about ancestry, Haiti, and spirituality. The two dig into Prince vs. Michael Jackson, a legendary James Brown clip, and what it really meant to grow up in Milwaukee during the Jeffrey Dahmer years.

Benét breaks down his path from band life to major labels, the making and shelving of Better and Better, how David Foster and Dean Parks helped shape Hurricane, and why songs like “Spend My Life With You” and “Sometimes I Cry” never get old on stage. Along the way, the longtime friends talk vocal maintenance, the emotional cost of fame, the rise of Neo-Soul, and what Benét would tell his 16-year-old self. Benét's latest single, "Who's Gonna Save Us," is newly available now.

Questlove sits down with R&amp;B icon Eric Ben&eacute;t for a deeply human, wildly musical conversation tracing the singer&rsquo;s journey from Milwaukee family harmonies to gold plaques and Grammy nominations.
Ben&eacute;t opens up about early sonic imprints like Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, and &ldquo;Wichita Lineman,&rdquo; his Alabama and Mobile roots, and how discovering Questlove&rsquo;s own lineage story reshaped the way he thinks about ancestry, Haiti, and spirituality. The two dig into Prince vs. Michael Jackson, a legendary James Brown clip, and what it really meant to grow up in Milwaukee during the Jeffrey Dahmer years.
Ben&eacute;t breaks down his path from band life to major labels, the making and shelving of Better and Better, how David Foster and Dean Parks helped shape Hurricane, and why songs like &ldquo;Spend My Life With You&rdquo; and &ldquo;Sometimes I Cry&rdquo; never get old on stage.&nbsp;Along the way, the longtime friends talk vocal maintenance, the emotional cost of fame, the rise of Neo-Soul, and what Ben&eacute;t would tell his 16-year-old self. Ben&eacute;t's latest single, "Who's Gonna Save Us," is newly available now.

Eric Benét

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According to our Questlove, Australian powerhouse The Avalanches—Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi—single-handedly changed his perspective on how music could be made and delivered.

Their acclaimed album, Since I Left You, not only “cracked our skulls open,” it remains one of Quest’s “top 10 albums of ALL time.” For two decades, the duo has left no stone unturned in mastering the art of building an entire sonic landscape from the ground up.

So how do they do it? And, perhaps more importantly, why? Listen as The Avalanches break it all down on this week’s episode. They weigh in on how many samples were used, how Prince Paul was an inspiration, and why sometimes archaic technology is more preferred than the cutting edge. Listen back to this classic QLS episode recorded in 2021, during the height of the pandemic. 

According to our Questlove, Australian powerhouse The Avalanches&mdash;Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi&mdash;single-handedly changed his perspective on how music could be made and delivered.
Their acclaimed album, Since I Left You, not only &ldquo;cracked our skulls open,&rdquo; it remains one of Quest&rsquo;s &ldquo;top 10 albums of ALL time.&rdquo; For two decades, the duo has left no stone unturned in mastering the art of building an entire sonic landscape from the ground up.
So how do they do it? And, perhaps more importantly, why?&nbsp;Listen as The Avalanches break it all down on this week&rsquo;s episode. They weigh in on how many samples were used, how Prince Paul was an inspiration, and why sometimes archaic technology is more preferred than the cutting edge. Listen back to this classic QLS episode recorded in 2021, during the height of the pandemic.&nbsp;

The Avalanches' debut album Since I Left You, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, not only "cracked our skulls open", it's also one of Quest's "top 10 albums of ALL time"

QLS Classic: The Avalanches 

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