Episode 151

"Any Time, Any Place" Janet Jackson: The Queen of Slow Jams #SlowJamsCanHealUs

All this year, Queue Points is celebrating slow jams through our series Slow Jams Can Heal Us. In this episode of the Queue Points Podcast, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray delve deep into the cultural impact of Janet Jackson, particularly focusing on her mastery of slow jams. They reminisce about Janet's contributions to music and explore the distinction between slow jams and ballads, highlighting iconic tracks like 'Anytime, Anyplace' and ‘Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun).’ The lively discussion also covers Janet's concerts, her influence on music video choreography, and her pioneering role in celebrating women's sexual empowerment through music. 

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Topics: #JanetJackson #AnytimeAnyplace #SlowJams #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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About your hosts

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DJ Sir Daniel

DJ Sir Daniel is a DJ/Selector and part of Atlanta's, all-vinyl crew, Wax Fundamentals. Co-host of the Queue Points podcast, he is an advocate for DJ culture and is passionate about creating atmospheres of inclusivity and jubilation from a Black perspective.

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Jay Ray

Johnnie Ray Kornegay III (Jay Ray) is a podcast consultant and co-host and producer of Queue Points, the Ambie Award-nominated podcast that drops the needle on Black music history. In addition to his duties at Queue Points, he is the Deputy Director of Strategy and Impact for CNP (Counter Narrative Project). A photographer, creative consultant and social commentator, Jay Ray's work is centered around a commitment to telling full and honest stories about communities often ignored.