The Soul Qurators (ChristinaCurates, MistaGoodBar, Soops Kitchen)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 04 May 2023 | Episode 1 | 00:59:24 | |
In this first episode, we talk about The Dinner Party’s recent release and how much we enjoyed it. We also discuss some of the music festivals that will be happening soon. Do you think Daniel Ceaser’s apology was sincere? We give our opinions on the matter. | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Episode 2 | 00:59:34 | |
The Soul Qurators are back with episode 2! With this round, ChristinaCurates, MistaGoodBar, and Soops Kitchen bring the funk on some music topics, including video and new music releases, along with attended shows. The point of discussions are: | |||
| 08 Jun 2023 | Vinyl Me, Please feat. DJ FoundACEtion | 01:04:31 | |
On this episode, The Soul Qurators crew have their first guest: DJ Foundection. They discuss his vinyl collection, what would his 'day 3' festival lineup be, how the music in the United Kingdom is some of his favorite, and more. They collectively shared what albums and new songs they're up on as well. | |||
| 07 Jul 2023 | I’m Not A Hip Hop Head! feat. Mr. Al Pete | 00:55:06 | |
Mr. Al Pete joins as a guest as The Soul Qurators discuss their top 3 albums/singles so far of 2023. They also have a playlist below to share with some of the music discussed. | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | Tamisha Talk feat. Tamisha Waden | 00:51:18 | |
Songstress Tamisha Waden joins The Soul Qurators to talk life, music and her incredible artistic journey. They also spend time discussing the new visuals for her incredible single "Good For Me" as well as her other creative endeavors. | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | Birthday Cards & Playing Cards | 01:19:33 | |
"Here’s a subject you’ve never heard on a podcast before…….Eric Benet’s toes. | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | The Year Was 2020 | 00:53:31 | |
In episode 7, we discuss the albums and singles that were released in 2020. Some that we loved and even missed. | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | R&B is back and Block Party moves! | 01:10:56 | |
The crew spoke on the latest music that was released (Diddy, Kenyon Dixon, Cleo Sol, etc.) and some controversy behind Michael Jackson and Beyonce. They also speak on the anticipation of going to the Little Brother Block Party on October 7th, 2023. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | The N*ggasance Experience | 01:04:35 | |
Join The Soul Qurators as they recap the magic of the “Made In Durham Block Party” in Durham, NC celebrating the 20 year anniversary of The Listening album hosted by Little Brother. They also highlight some of the artists who have been holding their attention along with some they have discovered, as well as them needing to have a word with the sound engineers at Moonchild’s shows. Also, swing by this link to purchase The Soul Qurators merch and follow each hosts individually and collectively: https://linktr.ee/thesoulqurators | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | ...And We Back! | 00:45:34 | |
Following the world’s longest commercial break, the Qurators return to delve into the thoughts about the Grammys 50th celebration of recorded Hip Hop music, the long awaited and much anticipated Little Brother documentary “May The Lord Watch”, gently touch on our favorite moments of 2023, and why Sexxy Red’s ascension grinds Soop’s gears *laughs* Stay tuned in for another show before the year closes. Share this show with the music lovers and even non-music lovers. | |||
| 31 Dec 2023 | Cuz We Illustrious! | 01:17:11 | |
The Soul Qurators close out 2020-Me outlining our standout albums & singles for the year, as well as saluting our honorable mentions. We were honored to be joined by Mr. Al Pete for the end of the year festivities! | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | The Year Of Calling In Favors feat. Sy Smith | 01:03:49 | |
The SQ3 start off 2020-More with the incomparable, dynamic, outstanding and powerful SY SMITH as she explains to us how “the year of calling in favors” contributed to the excellence of her 6th studio masterpiece 'Until We Meet Again'. She shared jewels, laughs, and behind the scenes clues on how the project came to fruition, as well as allowing us to fan out over our favorite songs on the album. | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | What Were You Listening To In 2014? | 01:11:11 | |
In this episode, we take a look at some of our favorite albums that were released in 2014. We also answer a few questions from our producer, Mr Al Pete that he pulled from his Poddeck cards. | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Fiasco! feat. BeMyFiasco | 00:51:45 | |
The SQ3 continue the Women’s History Month celebration with an amazing sit down with the incredibly talented BeMyFiasco!!!! We talk about the genesis of her career, discuss her songwriting and the origin of the name BEMYFIASCO! We also discuss her creative process, how she became part of the Foreign Exchange Music family, and get the full “2 Car Garage” story! Make sure you don’t miss this amazing episode of TSQP, and make sure to stream and purchase “Where I Left You” by BeMyFiasco on FE Music. | |||
| 31 Mar 2024 | "Music That Gets Your Head Right" feat. DJ Frances Jaye | 01:05:40 | |
The SQ3 close out Women’s History Month with a powerful conversation with THEE oracle, the iconic & incredible DJ Frances Jaye! | |||
| 06 May 2024 | “It’s Been A Long Time, We Shouldn’tve Left You….." | 01:24:36 | |
The SQ3 return to the podmosphere to cover the latest…….y’know what, later for the typical episode description that you’re used to. We’ve been bottling up some pretty valid grievances for quite some time and we decided that TODAY was the day that we let the clip loose, and we invited Mr. Al Pete to join us on the mic to participate in this therapy session. We also spend some time giving light and love to some artists and songs that have us in a chokehold (as per our usual program). During the show, Mr. Al Pete references his episode about how artists should submit their music and build relationships with DJs, media network, music curators, etc. Listen to this episode HERE for a guide on how to submit music and the benefits of having an EPK. Enjoy this latest episode and make sure you are subscribed to The Soul Qurators Podcast, powered by The MPN Network. Swing by this link to purchase The Soul Qurators merch and follow each hosts individually and collectively: https://linktr.ee/thesoulqurators | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | "They Gon’ Find Out Anyway" feat. Ebonique | 00:41:29 | |
And just like that….we’re back! This episode the SQ3 celebrate the beginning of Black Music Month by spending some quality time with singer/songwriter/performer/educator Ebonique! We explore her musical journey, her passion for expression and inspiring generations, and spend time highlighting her latest release “alterEBO”! We also spend some time discussing the very polarizing Ms. Lauryn Hill and more! Make sure to stream the alterEBO project and follow Ebonique on IG @billboarddreams to stay updated on her latest. And of course make sure you are subscribed to the Soul Qurators on all streaming platforms, powered by The MPN Network. | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | Nurturing the Creative feat. Ms. Maureen 'Ma Dukes' Yancey | 01:05:19 | |
**WARNING** The audio on this show was altered some, but the content within this interview supersedes. Please listen with care and understanding. We promise that you’ll enjoy. To close out an amazing Black Music Month, the SQ3 have the enormous pleasure to speak with Ms. Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey! She shared with us how her love for music provided a safe space that continued to be a presence in her life and the lives of her children. She also stressed the importance of service and education throughout all of her endeavors, and somehow, we were able to get her to confess what Dilla song will get her to dance regardless of where she is! It was completely an honor to speak with the matriarch of such an astounding musical legacy, please enjoy our conversation with Ms. Yancy. Make sure to follow her at @madukesofficial on Instagram to stay updated on all things related to her and the foundations she supports. And of course make sure you are connected and subscribed to all things related to The Soul Qurators Podcast, powered by The MPN Network. Be sure to enjoy our mix and playlist associated with this episode! | |||
| 07 Jul 2024 | A conversation with Misha | 00:36:21 | |
Join The SQ Crew for an exclusive interview with Misha as he dives deep into the inspiration behind his new album, Radiant! He also gives us a sneak peek into some upcoming, exclusive tracks with some people that we love and possibly interviewed! Follow Misha on his platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mishabeats Music, etc.: https://linktr.ee/mishabeats Make sure you are connected and subscribed to all things related to The Soul Qurators Podcast, powered by The MPN Network. Don't miss out! | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | “Returning To Love” feat. Darien Brockington | 01:18:57 | |
The SQ3 have turned into florists on this episode y’all. It’s only right, as we take the time to give flowers to the dynamic Darien Brockington, as he resurfaces from almost a decade and a half hiatus to bless the culture with his new project “Where Love Grows”! Mr. Al Pete & SQ3 take a journey through D.Brock’s past, get a glimpse of his future, while we make sure that he knows exactly who the f**k he is in this culture. We also learn why custodians were very necessary during those early shows lol. This was a great conversation that we truly looked forward to and a must listen for everyone who loves D. Brock, FE Music Group, and SAINGERS. We had alot of fun with this one. Make sure to purchase and stream “Where Love Grows”, and follow him on all social media platforms. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darienbrockington Music, etc.: https://linktr.ee/darienbrockington And of course make sure you are connected & subscribed to all things related to The Soul Qurators Podcast, powered by The MPN Network. Be sure to enjoy our mix (coming SOON) and playlist associated with this episode! | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | “Just Getting Started” feat. Carlitta Durand | 00:38:51 | |
You know how The SQ3 gives it up. The joy we feel when we are blessed with the chance to sit down with incredibly talented souls, we extend that to you all. And this episode is no exception, as we do yet another North Carolina check-in! NC gotta adopt us at this point. What an honor to spend time with the amazing Carlitta Durand to talk about her new upcoming project “Make Me Stay”! We laughed alot on this y’all. Carlitta talks with us about how “Make Me Stay” came into fruition, how she was inspired and blushes about her favorite song on the project. She also shares a hilarious banana pudding story and some Prince talk! This was a great conversation that we truly looked forward to and a must listen for everyone who wants to know more about Carlitta. Make sure to purchase and stream “Make Me Stay” and follow her on all social media platforms. And of course make sure you are connected & subscribed to all things related to The Soul Qurators Podcast, powered by The MPN Network. Be sure to enjoy our mix and playlist associated with this episode! | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | “Hurt Ngas Jammin” feat. E. Jones | 01:31:01 | |
The SQ3 goes behind the producer boards with the incredibly talented and diverse producer, beatmaker, hooper and shoe collector E. Jones! Talking with the mind responsible for so many classic hip hop, r&b and instrumental joints was truly an honor and a pleasure! We enjoyed presenting him with his flowers. We had the pleasure of being joined by Mr. Al Pete, as we delved into E.Jones’ basketball background, how the church played a huge part in his musical development, as well as how he caught the ears of hip hop legends. We also spent time discussing the inspiration for the Deadstock series, how to recover from “producer block”and the origin of “hurt niggas jammin’” LOL. This episode was recorded shortly after receiving the news about the Master Teacher Frankie Beverly. We took time to process the news collectively and dedicate this episode to his memory. This was a great conversation that we truly looked forward to and a must listen for everyone who wants to know more about E. Jones. Make sure to purchase and stream the entirety of his discography which includes his work with Will Jordan, Talib Kweli and his “Deadstock” series just to name a few. Also follow him on all social media platforms. And of course make sure you are connected & subscribed to all things related to The Soul Qurators Podcast, powered by The MPN Network. Be sure to enjoy our mix and playlist associated with this episode! | |||
| 20 Sep 2024 | “3 The Hard Way” | 01:27:11 | |
The SQ3 returns to “rock this mfer like three the…….”, oh some of you may catch the Run-DMC reference, some won’t lol! We get back together to lay down some more flowers for the legend Mr. Frankie Beverly. We discuss the possible tributes that will inevitably be on the way and what we expect to see. | |||
| 05 Oct 2024 | “We’re Happy For You” feat. Tamisha Waden | 00:24:13 | |
A Soul Qurators first! This episode we welcome back as our first returning guest the super-talented and amazing friend of the show Tamisha Waden!!! | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | “A Vessel Filled” feat. Mr. Al Pete | 01:55:22 | |
Take a journey with us on this episode as we venture into the story of musician / emcee / DJ / artist / media maestro / entrepreneur Mr. Al Pete!!! | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | “The Floral Podcast” feat. Nicolay | 02:00:11 | |
Y’all. This season of The Soul Qurators Podcast has been powerful to say the least. Its only right to conclude such an amazing season with an amazing (and highly requested) special guest. We are honored to spend time with musician/producer/DJ/performer/executive/pioneer Nicolay!!! We have the pleasure of chopping it up with Nicolay about his upbringing, his musical journey, his legacy & future and of course his latest project “Terra Firma”! This brief description is merely scratching the surface on the jewels that he shared with us. His influence on culture and music cannot be denied and we truly enjoyed giving him all the flowers he could handle during our time with him. We know that you will enjoy this episode as much as we did. And trust us, we asked everything that you all want to know about Nicolay! Make sure to purchase and stream “Terra Firma” and all Nicolay projects on all platforms! Also make sure you are following him on all social media platform as well. Of course make sure you are connected & subscribed to all things related to The Soul Qurators Podcast, powered by The MPN Network. Be sure to enjoy our mix and playlist associated with this episode! | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | “Our 2024 WrapUp!" | 01:36:06 | |
What a wonderful problem it is to have so much amazing music to sift through in an effort to compile our standouts for 2024! Mr. Al Pete joins us as we list our top albums of the year, along with some of our amazing listeners to chat about and listen to our favorite joints on Twitch! See how our lists compare to yours! Click HERE to check out the Best of 2024 playlist from us! Thank you all for rocking with us in 2024 and get ready for season 3! Happy Holidays to you all! | |||