Episode 132

'One Mic', the Super Bowl's Black Music History & the Legacy of Usher (Guest: Michael Motley)

Published on: 3rd March, 2024

In this episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray take a deep dive into the career and legacy of Grammy-winning, multi-talented artist, Usher Raymond. The podcast also explores Usher's contributions to diversifying the Black music scene, his 2024 Super Bowl performance, and his new album ‘Coming Home’. Additionally, the hosts welcome guest Michael Motley, a Black history podcaster, who discusses the history of Black music performers and their role in creating the modern Super Bowl halftime show. Motley shares insights about his podcast One Mic Black History and the way it illuminates lesser-known aspects of Black history.

Michael Motley Bio

Michael Motley is a cloud engineer and podcaster, specializing in Black history and championing its integral role in American history. According to Motley, “My initiative is to shine a spotlight on lesser-known Black historical figures and events, and illustrate their profound impact.”

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Topics: #SuperBowlHalftimeShow #Usher #OneMicBlackHistory #BlackHistory #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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Opening Theme: Music by Danya Vodovoz

 

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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.