For Black Music Month, Questlove Supreme is doing a special 30 days of programming from the QLS archives and new episodes alike. Today, we revisit our 2017 conversation with the award-winning, platinum-selling legendary vocalist Chaka Khan. She talks about the special origins of her name, reality-checking Mick Jagger, and how Whitney Houston's cover helped her embrace being "Every Woman."

For Black Music Month, Questlove Supreme is doing a special 30 days of programming from the QLS archives and new episodes alike. Today, we revisit our 2017 conversation with the award-winning, platinum-selling legendary vocalist Chaka Khan. She talks about the special origins of her name, reality-checking Mick Jagger, and how Whitney Houston's cover helped her embrace being "Every Woman."

Questlove Supreme is a fun, irreverent and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons in a way that only Questlove and Team Supreme can deliver. Led by Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest’s origins (along with a few never-before-revealed secrets to their success) to their life passions and current projects. This is not your typical interview show. This is about legends and legends in the making bringing their legacy to life in their own words. Previous guests have included Usher, Michelle Obama, Chris Rock, Steve Miller, Maya Rudolph, Weird Al, Chaka Khan, Babyface and many more.

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The award winning, Platinum selling, legendary vocalist Chaka Khan talks about the special origins of her name, reality checking Mick Jagger and how Whitney Houston's cover helped her embrace being "Every Woman."

Black Music Month QLS Classic: Chaka Khan

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In Part 2 of this incredible 1-on-1 interview between Questlove and Erick Sermon, Ahmir asks for definitive answers about the EPMD breakup. Erick also speaks about a grocery list of hits, album cuts, and remixes from the 1990s and 2000s. This conversation intersects with stories about LL Cool J, Redman, Keith Murray, Too Short, and others. Happy 2025 from QLS.

In Part 2 of this incredible 1-on-1 interview between Questlove and Erick Sermon, Ahmir asks for definitive answers about the EPMD breakup. Erick also speaks about a grocery list of hits, album cuts, and remixes from the 1990s and 2000s. This conversation intersects with stories about LL Cool J, Redman, Keith Murray, Too Short, and others. Happy 2025 from QLS.

Erick Sermon Part 2 

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Marley Marl shares some of his studio secrets and talks about how he earned his spot as a legend in the early NYC scene.

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Marley Marl shares some of his studio secrets and talks about how he earned his spot as a legend in the early NYC scene. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Marley Marl shares some of his studio secrets and talks about how he earned his spot as a legend in the early NYC scene.

QLS Classic: Marley Marl

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Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours in the closing days of 2024. In Part 1 of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. & Rakim, and discusses where the melodic Funk in his music comes from. This conversation touches on classic songs by Erick and his group, Redman, Stezo, and so much more.

Erick Sermon and Questlove spoke for more than three hours in the closing days of 2024. In Part 1 of this QLS season finale, E-Double recalls the early days of EPMD, breaks down how Long Island fueled a rivalry with Eric B. &amp; Rakim, and discusses where the melodic Funk in his music comes from. This conversation touches on classic songs by Erick and his group, Redman, Stezo, and so much more.

Erick Sermon Part 1

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Black Music Month QLS Classic: Chaka Khan

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