Queue Points 1-on-1: Leah B on Detroit Music and R&B’s Best Decade

It’s Queue Points one-on-one time! We’re joined by podcaster Leah B, creator of the weekly music history podcast In The Mix with Leah B. Leah shares her path from dreaming of radio to launching her own podcast, and how the memory of her brother inspires her work today.

We dig into Detroit’s deep musical roots, from Motown to gospel and house, and the artists who shaped Leah’s ears; Vanessa Williams, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and Slum Village. Then we get into a friendly debate: which decade wins R&B—80s, 90s, or 2000s? Finally, we have a blast celebrating Black TV theme songs that live rent free in our heads: Amen, Living Single, Family Ties, Hanging With Mr. Cooper, Gimme a Break, and more.

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Leah B Biography

Leah B. is a host, writer, and producer. She’s an avid music listener. She’s the host of “In the Mix Leah B”, It’s weekly music history podcast where she discusses various topics and artists in black music from a historical perspective.

Chapter Markers

00:00 Intro Theme

00:16 Introduction and Host Greetings

02:02 Special Guest Introduction: Leah B

03:23 Leah B's Journey into Podcasting

07:44 Musical Influences and Early Favorites

14:23 Detroit's Musical Impact

20:07 Favorite Decades of R&B

31:03 Iconic TV Theme Songs

37:02 Nostalgic TV Theme Songs

37:50 Closing Thoughts & Wrap Up

39:45 Outro Theme

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