Episode 154

Madonna: On the Borderline of Blackness

Published on: 27th August, 2024

Join DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray in this episode of the Queue Points Podcast as they explore Madonna's monumental influence and discuss her connection to Black music history, dance culture, and the music industry at large. From her groundbreaking early career to her controversial moments and her marketing genius, we delve into how Madonna has shaped and been shaped by Black culture. We discuss her iconic projects like the Blonde Ambition tour and film Truth or Dare, her collaborations with Black artists, and how she brought, for better or worse, underground and ballroom culture to the mainstream. 

Topics: #Madonna #BlackCulture #PopMusic #MaterialGirl #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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Queue Points
Queue Points is the Black Podcasting Award and Ambie Award nominated music podcast that is dropping the needle on Black Music history and celebrating Black music through meaningful dialogue. The show is hosted by DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray. Visit https://queuepoints.com to learn more.

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DJ Sir Daniel

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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.

Jay Ray

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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.