Meet Queue Points In Chicago and Discussing 'Bill' on the Latest Episode
The latest newsletter from Queue Points takes you behind the scenes of the show and into what we've been up to.
Meet Us In Chicago At The Podcast Salon!!
That’s right! We are headed to Chicago for The Podcast Salon this week, and we can’t wait to see you there! On Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM, we will be joining The Qube, Black Gay Table Talk and The Table for an intimate evening of listening.
The Podcast Salon is a monthly event series is designed to help you discover, listen to, and support the best podcasts you can’t find.
Not in Chicago? That’s ok, do us a solid, and let your folks know about the event!
MUSIC NEWS
Little Simz’s Lotus Blossoms
In the hip-hop equivalent of an “about face,” rap star Little Simz shakes everything up and delivers one of the best albums of her career and arguably the best rap album of the year, so far. With production by Miles Clinton James, Lotus has been in heavy rotation in the Queue Points office.
Travis Hall Debuts With “A Day”
Classically trained opera singer, Travis Hall, debuts an R&B romp with “A Day.” Reminiscent of classic uplifting songs we love, the song’s production features strings and a live band. We stan!
QUEUE POINTS: BEHIND THE SCENES
DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray Discuss the Dandy-ness of Hammer
In an outtake from their conversation about the most dandy artists, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel discuss Hammer as a dandy icon.
DJ Sir Daniel Drops the “UK Black Mix”
ABOUT OUR LATEST EPISODE
Revisiting Peggy Scott Adams' 'Bill': Black Music, Queerness, and Hard Conversations
In 1997, Peggy Scott Adams released her single, “Bill.” For some, it was a shock; for others, it was a storytelling triumph. Even now, more than 25 years later, “Bill” stands out as a cultural touchs…
Peggy Scott Adams' “Bill” shook up the blues world in the late ’90s, tackling themes of queerness, infidelity, and Black family life rarely spotlighted. On our latest episode, we dig into the song’s legacy—the ways it reflected (and sometimes mishandled) the subject matter and the harmful stereotypes about Black masculinity and queerness. We also reframe the often-problematic language of the time, spotlighting how “Bill” opened a conversation about truth, fear, and the power of Black storytelling.
Key Takeaways From Our Latest
Episode
The narrative approach of “Bill”—blending blues tradition with contemporary themes—reminds us how Black music continually adapts to address current issues, even when dealing with complex or controversial subjects.
The video’s casting choices and the song’s narrative expose both the progress and challenges in accurately representing LGBTQIA+ stories in media. Today’s artists have opportunities to approach these stories with greater nuance and authenticity.
Quotes
"Infidelity is just one of those subjects that is. Is a human experience across the board. It's one of those things that everybody can relate to." - DJ Sir Daniel
“And this is also the era the homo thug is emerging in this time frame. So there's a lot of things socially that are happening where sexuality is a lot more visible in a lot of respects." - Jay Ray
