Vibrator is pretty good too. I remember passing it up at first because Princes Gold Experience was out at the same time and I didn't have money for both. But I like both albums as much as the other and listen to Vibrator more these days.
One of my favorites of his was “ Letting go “ from the movie “ The Fan “ soundtrack..this guy was just so talented..so glad he’s doing music again..Amazing artist..🙏
His impact cannot be overstated enough. At a time when Michael, Prince, Madonna, Whitney and George dominated the 80s, out of nowhere comes Terence Trent D’Arby like a strike of lightning. Completely shook up the industry and disappeared in that same flash. Multi instrumentalist, great singer, song writer and charisma by the loads.
I am almost speechless!! My first comment is a criticism. THIS ENDED TOO SOON!!! This was loooong overdue and right on time!!! Love this dude so much!!!
I don't have time to watch this now unfortunately but I literally pulled up TH-cam and gasped when I saw this on my feed. An absolute legend that deserves his flowers.
Yoe!!!! This dude was absolutely supposed to be the next big thing, Those who know, know! He was the only Masculine pretty boy in the 80's, There I said it. He sung "Who's loving you", without trying to imitate. He's sooooo talented 👏🏾 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
Thank you Quest for allowing Sananda to open up more than I've heard in other interviews about the Sony situation. I've been following this brother before and after Wildcard. I'm glad he's free to speak freely, verbally and through his many musical talents. This is a real treat. Thx again brother. ✊🏿✌🏿🎶
@QuestloveSupreme My pleasure brother. I'm a drummer as well. You're one of my favorites Quest. Thank you for the inspiration and continued success. ✊🏿✌🏿🤜🏿🤛🏿🥁🎶
Seriously, seeing one of the greatest shapers of my life (even to this, my 52nd year), learning that our formative musical journeys literally consisted of the same caliber/dichotomy of artists, remembering those times when I felt profound loss per the media-ized response which I feel kept this profit from fully expanding publicly, yet now being thankful they were (hopefully) spared the evil possibilities, I am brought to a place “where it all makes sense.” I’ve led a life of service with an authentic heart and compassion. I am (more than ever) thankful for the spiritual and artistic influence this piece re-affirms. Blessings, peace, joy, harmony, and love to all who are depicted and who view this piece. =PEACE
My godmother tried to make me throw away my Terence Trent Darby album when I was 18. She was a minister. She told me I was going to hell for listening to "that devil music." I just played it when she wasn't around cuz the devil's music was GOOOOOD. 😊😂😂
But his basically saying "Michael Jackson stopped my career and today in 2024 I don't want any MJ fanatics remorse towards me, so I need to say it politely."
My mouth is STILL on the floor 45 minutes in!!! I wore The Hardline OUT!!!!! I'm soooooo happy to be able to watch an "up close and personal" with musicianship personified!!! My cheeks hurt from smiling ALMOST AS MUCH as watching Ahmir NAIL the Phil Collins In The Air Tonight drum solo WITH PHIL COLLINS!!!!!!!!! Kudos & bravo!!! 🦅🦅🦅
I'm going to call him TTD (no disrespect) but thats when I MET him - in the 90s! very exciting artist indeed. Later I had the honour working with his key collaborator Kevin (I won't drop names here _) who is the cousin of a college buddy from Boston. Crazy small universe. Kevin helped produce a top tier record with my super talented cousins who were Warner artists at the time. As u can tell from ur interview, #SanandaMaitreya (TTD) is not 'impressed' with superficial fame, or other humans as much as the average person. Methinks that s the HOW behind his brand of GENIUS. His debut records, his concerts, his more recent Euro/Italian work, has impressed me as maestro scale musicianship. Simple as that. Glad uve shared ur 1st engagement with the Legend of TTD with us grateful, mortal fans. 🥰
I've been following Sananda (TTD) since my travels abroad in 1986-87. I purchased his cassette in France and still have it today! Such an awesome talent.
Sananda didn't lie. He IS a genius amongst other human and superlative things. I own at least one copy of every album he has released and have been fortunate to see him live in London and shake his hand. You name them, I've seen 'em all or enough of the greats to confidently say that he is one of the greatest and most complete artists to explode onto the music scene. Not only one of the greatest singers ever, but also one of the greatest songwriters of alltime. This was a beautiful and profoundly illuminating exchange between two brilliant men of the Arts and culture. Loved it. Thank you! PS: I need another 4 hours of this!
Wtf, the genius the legend, sananda, best interview with this dude. 3 Kings: Michael Prince and Sanada. Sooo glad that people are re visiting him. Neither Fish to my favourite Vibrator, Slaying everything. Love!
I initially knew him as TTD where he seemed like a reincarnation of Wilson Pickett. At the time there was Prince, TTD and MJ. All of them great in their own right. Later he matured into Sananda Maitrea and “Wildcard” was a beautiful and joyous reintroduction to his music. He’s still great.
I have most of his albums and I am longtime supporter since 1987. Sananda is one of those artists who labels really wanted, but don't know what to do with. I still think Columbia dropped the ball on his second album "Neither Fish Nor Flesh".
@@QLSProducer I wish Quest had asked him about the dream he had about Marvin which resulted in his song 'To Know Someone Deeply, Is To Know Someone Softly'. There is a parallel with D'Angelo who also had dreams about Marvin.
Those who know know that this guy is one of the greats. One of the great male singers ever, one of the great songwriters ever, and of the most forward thinking visual icons ever. His first 5 albums all have so much for any artist to learn and marvel from
Would be great if Sananda could be interviewed without Questlove interrupting his flow and going into streams of self-consciousness and talking about himself…either interview the guest, or talk about yourself, but not both, because salient points by Sananda are being constantly missed because of this. RESPECT THE INTERVIEWEE.🌿
I was in EUROPE of 1987 when TERENCE at that time released The Hardline According to Terence Trent D‘arby . SANANDA MAITREYA is one of my favorite artist as well.
I’m so grateful for this interview. This was VERY revealing. I learned more about the sequence of events leading to and throughout Terence’s fame….the human obstacles within the industry…the games they played, etc. And just Sananda’s raw emotion and expression. I love this. For those “trendy fans” who assume someone needs to sit in front of a screen for 1 hr and 48 minutes: you can listen to this podcast, in pieces.😐 With earphones in….while doing other tasks. Jesus. 😒
Quest brought up the proverbial 'curse' of Nas's illmatic in comparison with The Hard Line, and I just thought I'd mention that Nas is a big fan of Sananda.
My favorite male voice of all time. Two of the best concerts i’ve ever attended. I was just listening to him last night! Maybe why this came up in my feed.😊
@@QuestloveSupreme In Bern he had Gold Yellow Hair and was in a State of total Vulnerability whereas in Zürich he was Sananda. In Bern at the Open Air many People in the Audience were irritated, but I liked it. He played before a Big Crowd. In Zürich he played before a 1000 People who came just for him. I do not want to miss both of the very different Concerts. Singing was great at both Concerts. In Berne everything was „Nervous“, in Zürich it was „Secure“ and „Relaxed“. Great Art in both Cases.
WONDERFUL conversation. I learned so much! And not just about music but about identity staying true to who you are, and powers that be and how they try to control….this is a jump off point to learn more. Thank you Sananda for sharing your journey and wisdom. Thank you Questlove for providing the vehicle for this conversation to take place, and your facilitating the discussion. Masterful! My sons are reading Tao of Wu right now and learning so much, it is not lost on me that Sananda was wearing the Wu! And Questlove has spiritual background in his space too.
It’s perfect that he harbors no ill will towards what happened to him but now sees it as a blessing that may have saved his life. That recognition coupled with him being comfortable in his own skin in his own way playing small clubs now and “paying his dues” on the back end of his meteoric rise to prominence is also priceless. His self awareness is most impressive
Woooooooooooohooooooo!!!!!!! First time in my existence that I have been a groupie. This literally is my dream. Awwww dude. I have every album. Sananda !!!!!!!!! I CANNOT BELIEVE IT
Liked the first album…loved the second and the third. Pre internet I lost the transformation, such a shame. Looking forward to meeting Sananda, thanks for the reintroduction.
My favorite artist since Hardline! I have never lost contact with his work! I also feel honored that I saw him in concert with Questlove in Philly in 95!
Wow! To see my teen idol. To hear them speak with an artist I truly respect and love... you don't know! It was the music of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Brenda Fassie, George Michael, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston and Terrence Trent D'arby that brought hope to us in our darkest days in South Africa 🇿🇦. "If you let me stay..." to this day, a soundtrack to my life! Today "Holding on to you" is on repeat in my car. Love. Love. Love. Fundi Born 1971 South Africa
I'm gonna see/hear Teren... Sananda. I was 11 when "Introducing The Hardline" was out and it blow my mind. Back in the day Michael & Prince were the kings but Sananda's debut was amazing. I love "Symphony or dawn" & "Vibrator" as much I love the first album. He got the full pack; voice, dance, music, look,... and genius. I saw him 2 times in Barcelona and it was a perfect 10.
Wow. 🥇 What an enjoyable listen! I'm fascinated by these glimpses behind the curtains during the transformation of CBS Records into Sony Music. And his numerous triangulations with the biggest recording artists, during the era of my very first musical memories. Dropping gems from a unique, nuanced perspective. Even the biggest cynic can learn something about the matrix as filtered through Sananda. Although some of it can only be decoded by music industry nerds. 😅
Hey, Quest. Just wanted to say thank you from the deepest bottom of my heart. Sananda is one of my formative artists and this is the best conversation I have seen from/with him.
You have to do another interview! This was gold ! Gold!! He is so important . So profound oh my goddess! Thank you so much for this ! Thank you Questlove! We have so much to learn from him 💜💜💜💜
What a solid well done interview. I loved This artist back in the day and lost track of him. Our Country has a habit of urging people to enter the business based on talent. I feel things changed in the early 90s when pressure became a mood killer to a lot of artists. My thing is only enter this business if you are keen on your business plan, not willing to change your art and not willing to allow others to dictate your style. Like the commenter said, that is Gansta. Artist almost always have a depth to them matched with a sense of self-awareness and the strength to stand on your plan for your path. Good stuff, great guy, and Quest, well he always brings what he promises.
Thank you both for this incredible interview! I saw Sananda in 1996 when I was 10 years old at the Fillmore in San Francisco on the Vibrator tour, it was my first concert. His music and writing shaped my life ❤❤❤
One of the rarest insights on the vibe and atmosphere that RnB-Funk-Rock was living on the 80s and early 90s. Very few people talk about this today, system key holders were jealous, thanks to Prince that he treat Sanada with dignity and respect, sadly MJ was the opposite. 1:19:51
Aint gonna lie, from the thumbnail I thought it was Terrence Trent Darby, then I realize it is.
It is. He changed his name.
Exactly what I came here to say🎉❤
Same ☠️
SANANDA LET THIS MAN AND YOUR FANS GIVE U YOUR FLOWERS AND LOVE U THE WAY U LOVED AND CONTINUE TO LOVE ON US.😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐💐💐
What happen to his name❤
music nerds unite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think the right description would be knowledge seekers.
NERD!!! Jk, I'm that way too!! 😂😂
🙋♀️ 🤘
🤜🤛🥂💯🫶💫✨⭐️🌟
🙏
The Hardline album is an absolute classic. 🎶🎧😊
"Symphony or Damn" was his magnum opus.
Vibrator is pretty good too. I remember passing it up at first because Princes Gold Experience was out at the same time and I didn't have money for both. But I like both albums as much as the other and listen to Vibrator more these days.
« Neither Fish Nor Flesh »
Master piece
@@safir2115correct 🙌🏼
Absofreakinlutely!
"SIGN YOUR NAME" was and still is my favorite🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes, and Wishing Well.
One of my favorites of his was “ Letting go “ from the movie “ The Fan “ soundtrack..this guy was just so talented..so glad he’s doing music again..Amazing artist..🙏
@@OhSoCarmenexactly 💯 that driving beat and drum dance little sister as well but sign your name is definitely my favorite
@@musiclover-cn7tb definitely!
His impact cannot be overstated enough. At a time when Michael, Prince, Madonna, Whitney and George dominated the 80s, out of nowhere comes Terence Trent D’Arby like a strike of lightning. Completely shook up the industry and disappeared in that same flash. Multi instrumentalist, great singer, song writer and charisma by the loads.
Because Michael Jackson stopped his career.
Sananda is the most unsung genius of music. ❤
I am almost speechless!! My first comment is a criticism. THIS ENDED TOO SOON!!! This was loooong overdue and right on time!!! Love this dude so much!!!
Wow, we try for arc in this convo
I don't have time to watch this now unfortunately but I literally pulled up TH-cam and gasped when I saw this on my feed. An absolute legend that deserves his flowers.
Amen... but you MUST let us know what you think when time allows.
Word...
Same here. I was like, "My man! There he is! Lol
This Video is the G.O.A.T. and should be longer, or a series. Shout out to Sananda Maitreya, and Questlove for doing this. ✊🏾
Thank you. Great call.
Sananda Maitraya is 1 of 1. This is a real treat. TTD / SM fan till the day I die.
Thank you
amen : 1 of 1
@@QLSProducer is that you?
@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power just a member of the show's team... not its namesake
Yoe!!!! This dude was absolutely supposed to be the next big thing, Those who know, know! He was the only Masculine pretty boy in the 80's, There I said it. He sung "Who's loving you", without trying to imitate. He's sooooo talented 👏🏾 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
Preach 💪🏾
The way I was obsessed with his music in high school. Broke my mind I didn't hear constant conversations of his talent. Im 24
Don't feel bad, none of my friends in the early 90s too...but I'm glad I heard it and loved and respected his talent.
Pass it on.❤
Where’s the other music he made? How do I find it?
Is that my boo from back in the day 🥰 he’s so talented and handsome Sananda yaaasss
He dropped some GEMS in this convo. Sometimes the perceived blockage turns out to be a blessing.
Isn't that the truth (in life)?!
1:11:56 is one of the gems him confirming the rumors that Michael Jackson was envious of him & contributed to slowing down his career?? Hmmm
I was born in East Orange, NJ (80s baby). My mother said she named me after TTD. Hearing him talk about EO and Newark was pretty cool!
I still listen to the Vibrator album. I believe it was ahead of its time.
Holding on to you.
One of my favorite rock albums ever
Fantastic Conversation
thank you
He's one of the best singers EVER. If that were his only talent, he would still be a LEGEND!
Absolutely! Wonderfully put
The biggest compliment to this gentleman is....prince was threatened by him ..genius recognises genius
He and Prince were cool. It was MJ who may have had an issue with him if I understood it correctly
One of the most distinct and beautiful voices in music. Love his music
So interesting to hear Sananda cite some of the vocal inspirations
Thank you Quest for allowing Sananda to open up more than I've heard in other interviews about the Sony situation. I've been following this brother before and after Wildcard. I'm glad he's free to speak freely, verbally and through his many musical talents. This is a real treat. Thx again brother.
✊🏿✌🏿🎶
Thank you for complimenting the QLS platform
@QuestloveSupreme My pleasure brother. I'm a drummer as well. You're one of my favorites Quest. Thank you for the inspiration and continued success. ✊🏿✌🏿🤜🏿🤛🏿🥁🎶
Seriously, seeing one of the greatest shapers of my life (even to this, my 52nd year), learning that our formative musical journeys literally consisted of the same caliber/dichotomy of artists, remembering those times when I felt profound loss per the media-ized response which I feel kept this profit from fully expanding publicly, yet now being thankful they were (hopefully) spared the evil possibilities, I am brought to a place “where it all makes
sense.” I’ve led a life of service with an authentic heart and compassion. I am (more than ever) thankful for the spiritual and artistic influence this piece re-affirms. Blessings, peace, joy, harmony, and love to all who are depicted and who view this piece. =PEACE
Powerful words. Thank YOU.
My godmother tried to make me throw away my Terence Trent Darby album when I was 18. She was a minister. She told me I was going to hell for listening to "that devil music." I just played it when she wasn't around cuz the devil's music was GOOOOOD. 😊😂😂
So profound! His spirituality speaks volumes in his self awareness and even understanding of MJ situation. ❤
But his basically saying "Michael Jackson stopped my career and today in 2024 I don't want any MJ fanatics remorse towards me, so I need to say it politely."
My mouth is STILL on the floor 45 minutes in!!! I wore The Hardline OUT!!!!! I'm soooooo happy to be able to watch an "up close and personal" with musicianship personified!!! My cheeks hurt from smiling ALMOST AS MUCH as watching Ahmir NAIL the Phil Collins In The Air Tonight drum solo WITH PHIL COLLINS!!!!!!!!! Kudos & bravo!!! 🦅🦅🦅
Thank you!
I'm going to call him TTD (no disrespect) but thats when I MET him - in the 90s! very exciting artist indeed. Later I had the honour working with his key collaborator Kevin (I won't drop names here _) who is the cousin of a college buddy from Boston. Crazy small universe. Kevin helped produce a top tier record with my super talented cousins who were Warner artists at the time. As u can tell from ur interview, #SanandaMaitreya (TTD) is not 'impressed' with superficial fame, or other humans as much as the average person. Methinks that s the HOW behind his brand of GENIUS. His debut records, his concerts, his more recent Euro/Italian work, has impressed me as maestro scale musicianship. Simple as that. Glad uve shared ur 1st engagement with the Legend of TTD with us grateful, mortal fans. 🥰
I've been following Sananda (TTD) since my travels abroad in 1986-87. I purchased his cassette in France and still have it today! Such an awesome talent.
That Sly Documentary will be Amazing 💯 you are the most qualified person for the job. Salute Quest
Relax dude
Sananda didn't lie. He IS a genius amongst other human and superlative things. I own at least one copy of every album he has released and have been fortunate to see him live in London and shake his hand. You name them, I've seen 'em all or enough of the greats to confidently say that he is one of the greatest and most complete artists to explode onto the music scene. Not only one of the greatest singers ever, but also one of the greatest songwriters of alltime. This was a beautiful and profoundly illuminating exchange between two brilliant men of the Arts and culture. Loved it. Thank you!
PS: I need another 4 hours of this!
THANK YOU.
Cat was a boxer and his Neither Fish Nor Flesh is one of my favorite albums of all time!
Highlights. That's dope
Sananda is dropping so many gems 💎 🤯
RIGHT!!??
OMG I HAVEN'T HEARD ABOUT THIS MAN IN AGES! SIGN YOUR NAME IS ONE OF THE FIRST SONGS I REMEMBER *IN LIFE!*
Holding On To You, was🔥still is. Luv this brother
An absolute legend. He was my hero in the 1980s.
His voice on just those two lines of Send One Your Love, mannnn 🔥❤
Now you done it, I can't stop thinking about a possible collaboration between Sananda Maitreya, Questlove and this "young guy" called D'Angelo...
Fantastic! Thanks for having Sananda on the pod.
He can change his name a zillion times his tone of music is so
Deep...2024
I listened to the whole interview just geeking out! This was a true emotional experience. Thank you for this.
Wow, thank YOU.
This is gold
Wtf, the genius the legend, sananda, best interview with this dude.
3 Kings: Michael Prince and Sanada.
Sooo glad that people are re visiting him.
Neither Fish to my favourite Vibrator,
Slaying everything.
Love!
High praise. Thank you.
Facts, those were the 3 light skin kings along with Al B sure lol
Thank you!
@@QuestloveSupreme I used to go to y'all studio off of 24th and st. Albans I think back in 98. Rest in peace pacman.
I initially knew him as TTD where he seemed like a reincarnation of Wilson Pickett. At the time there was Prince, TTD and MJ. All of them great in their own right. Later he matured into Sananda Maitrea and “Wildcard” was a beautiful and joyous reintroduction to his music. He’s still great.
and the album: neither fish nor flesh is still one of my favourite albums of all time 💜
This man could scream and give JB the chills. His debut record was a masterpiece of soul, funk, and gospel. And it had a pop appeal as well.
I have most of his albums and I am longtime supporter since 1987. Sananda is one of those artists who labels really wanted, but don't know what to do with. I still think Columbia dropped the ball on his second album "Neither Fish Nor Flesh".
Late in the conversation, you may get some helpful/valuable context.
@@QLSProducer I wish Quest had asked him about the dream he had about Marvin which resulted in his song 'To Know Someone Deeply, Is To Know Someone Softly'. There is a parallel with D'Angelo who also had dreams about Marvin.
This interview should be course material at college.
Thank you for the music.
The waves have reached us here in South Africa.
Salute. We hope that manifests someday...
Also listening from SA and this was such a gem of an interview 💎💐
I had NO idea Sananda was in the military and was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma! That’s where I did my basic training too! WOW!
That's dope. Thank you for your service
@QLSProducer I noticed a lot of replies from you are you actually Sananda Maitreya?🤔
@@deangelot2600 Not at all. We're part of Questlove Supreme (the podcast)
Those who know know that this guy is one of the greats. One of the great male singers ever, one of the great songwriters ever, and of the most forward thinking visual icons ever. His first 5 albums all have so much for any artist to learn and marvel from
Would be great if Sananda could be interviewed without Questlove interrupting his flow and going into streams of self-consciousness and talking about himself…either interview the guest, or talk about yourself, but not both, because salient points by Sananda are being constantly missed because of this.
RESPECT THE INTERVIEWEE.🌿
Seriously! Quest Love talks too much, I keep having to skip around to avoid his yammering.
I was in EUROPE of 1987 when TERENCE at that time released The Hardline According to Terence Trent D‘arby . SANANDA MAITREYA is one of my favorite artist as well.
I am so glad to see this. I always viewed this Brotha as a total Gansta. Great interview.
Vibrator is so so so very underrated. That album is some whole other thing.
Supermodel sandwich w/cheese
Can I have some of that cheese please...?
Black love flavour doing us all a favour!
@@MOHAMED7astanak That’s what’s up!
He has acknowledged in previous interviews in the late 80s and 90s that Michael Jackson and Prince were major influences in his style and music.
I’m so grateful for this interview. This was VERY revealing. I learned more about the sequence of events leading to and throughout Terence’s fame….the human obstacles within the industry…the games they played, etc. And just Sananda’s raw emotion and expression. I love this.
For those “trendy fans” who assume someone needs to sit in front of a screen for 1 hr and 48 minutes: you can listen to this podcast, in pieces.😐 With earphones in….while doing other tasks. Jesus. 😒
Quest brought up the proverbial 'curse' of Nas's illmatic in comparison with The Hard Line, and I just thought I'd mention that Nas is a big fan of Sananda.
Wow, what an interesting and intelligent conversation. He made some great music too. ...and I was born in NYC in '62 as well.
Thank you. One correction: MAKES*
He went deep with this. Gems dropped!!
WORD.
One of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE songwriters of ALL TIME. I've always been in love withi this man's pen game ❤️💯.
Ours too.
Genuinely one of the great poets of contemporary writing
One of my favorite episodes to date. I just wish Phonté was present to ask a few questions from his perspective.
Phonte always hitting 3's from way downtown...
One of my faves criminally under appreciated
I wish he would do a FUNK ALBUM!
WILDCARD is one of my favorites.
My favorite male voice of all time. Two of the best concerts i’ve ever attended. I was just listening to him last night! Maybe why this came up in my feed.😊
Please subscribe/follow for more of that good-good
Stevie Wonder's Innvisions was that "Imagination " album for me!!❤
Same!
So cool! Seen him Twice!
1995 and about 10 Years later. Great Artist.
How were the shows different? How were they the same?
@@QuestloveSupreme In Bern he had Gold Yellow Hair and was in a State of total Vulnerability whereas in Zürich he was Sananda. In Bern at the Open Air many People in the Audience were irritated, but I liked it. He played before a Big Crowd.
In Zürich he played before a 1000 People who came just for him.
I do not want to miss both of the very different Concerts.
Singing was great at both Concerts.
In Berne everything was „Nervous“, in Zürich it was „Secure“ and „Relaxed“.
Great Art in both Cases.
Secret life of plants is a whole experience!!
It really is! I played it last month and my imagination took over. Definitely a classic album
Definitely
You talking about stevie wonder album
Such a great interview; one I will have to do a rare thing with: listen all over again. Maitreya is profound and spitting wisdom.
Wow. High praise. We love reading that...
He will always be known as Terrence Trent Darby to me! Respectfully ❤❤
Why did he change his name in the first place? !?
@lisabrightly 💯💯💯
@@clove8763Are you THAT lazy?😒
@@domarq : No, I'm just that inquisitive. So do you know the answer or what? LOL
@@clove8763 I’mma make you listen to the podcast. No freebies!!🤷🏾♂️
WONDERFUL conversation. I learned so much! And not just about music but about identity staying true to who you are, and powers that be and how they try to control….this is a jump off point to learn more. Thank you Sananda for sharing your journey and wisdom. Thank you Questlove for providing the vehicle for this conversation to take place, and your facilitating the discussion. Masterful! My sons are reading Tao of Wu right now and learning so much, it is not lost on me that Sananda was wearing the Wu! And Questlove has spiritual background in his space too.
Thank you for that heartfelt compliment/recognition.
I ❤️🔥 this person’s music. Caught the Vibrator tour @ The catalyst club. absolutely incredible.
It’s perfect that he harbors no ill will towards what happened to him but now sees it as a blessing that may have saved his life. That recognition coupled with him being comfortable in his own skin in his own way playing small clubs now and “paying his dues” on the back end of his meteoric rise to prominence is also priceless. His self awareness is most impressive
What a blessings! Such a profound conversation! Thank you! Blessings to you both! 🙏🏿
Thank you much
Outstanding interview. Thank you for this. I’ve been a fan of Sananda for over 40 years.
Thank YOU for spreading the love.
Quest thank you for putting this out. His songs are a soundtrack to a part of my life!❤
I love what he said about music "Music is a Spirit that can Create Life"
Woooooooooooohooooooo!!!!!!! First time in my existence that I have been a groupie. This literally is my dream. Awwww dude. I have every album. Sananda !!!!!!!!! I CANNOT BELIEVE IT
We try to deliver the goods...
@@QuestloveSupreme well in that case can't you find the bands Stepchild or Solo?
I’m very excited to hear and watch this conversation!
Liked the first album…loved the second and the third. Pre internet I lost the transformation, such a shame. Looking forward to meeting Sananda, thanks for the reintroduction.
This made my night! Thank you both!
High praise.
My favorite artist since Hardline! I have never lost contact with his work! I also feel honored that I saw him in concert with Questlove in Philly in 95!
Wow! To see my teen idol. To hear them speak with an artist I truly respect and love... you don't know!
It was the music of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Brenda Fassie, George Michael, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston and Terrence Trent D'arby that brought hope to us in our darkest days in South Africa 🇿🇦.
"If you let me stay..." to this day, a soundtrack to my life!
Today "Holding on to you" is on repeat in my car.
Love. Love. Love.
Fundi
Born 1971
South Africa
Another Great Interview with a Legend {He needs a documentary} I always said If told me that he was Prince & Sade cousin I would have believe you!!
I absolutely love his music.
I'm gonna see/hear Teren... Sananda. I was 11 when "Introducing The Hardline" was out and it blow my mind. Back in the day Michael & Prince were the kings but Sananda's debut was amazing. I love "Symphony or dawn" & "Vibrator" as much I love the first album. He got the full pack; voice, dance, music, look,... and genius. I saw him 2 times in Barcelona and it was a perfect 10.
Sadly MJ was jealous and and with have no more Sandana.
I absolutely LOVE Sananda Maitreya ❤❤❤❤
Us too.
Wow. 🥇 What an enjoyable listen!
I'm fascinated by these glimpses behind the curtains during the transformation of CBS Records into Sony Music. And his numerous triangulations with the biggest recording artists, during the era of my very first musical memories.
Dropping gems from a unique, nuanced perspective. Even the biggest cynic can learn something about the matrix as filtered through Sananda.
Although some of it can only be decoded by music industry nerds. 😅
Wonderful analysis/commentary.
Let’s go forward is one of my fav songs ever and it was my song I played for my wedding…
Powerful!
Hey, Quest. Just wanted to say thank you from the deepest bottom of my heart. Sananda is one of my formative artists and this is the best conversation I have seen from/with him.
High Praise!
Thank you! What a great interview.
Thank you!
soulful interveiw 🎉
50 weeks a season. Thank you!
OMG!! How wonderful you brought him on QL!!!
You have to do another interview! This was gold ! Gold!! He is so important . So profound oh my goddess! Thank you so much for this ! Thank you Questlove! We have so much to learn from him 💜💜💜💜
Omg!!! As soon as I saw TTD I clicked!!
Totally wonderful to see this. A legend is an understatement to that King. A huge fan of once TTD and now Sananda Maitreya.
The way I hit play so fast!!!
Thank you!
I’ve just come back to the interview after watching his performance with INXS. H⭐️LY SH⭐️T!!!
What a solid well done interview. I loved This artist back in the day and lost track of him. Our Country has a habit of urging people to enter the business based on talent. I feel things changed in the early 90s when pressure became a mood killer to a lot of artists. My thing is only enter this business if you are keen on your business plan, not willing to change your art and not willing to allow others to dictate your style. Like the commenter said, that is Gansta. Artist almost always have a depth to them matched with a sense of self-awareness and the strength to stand on your plan for your path.
Good stuff, great guy, and Quest, well he always brings what he promises.
Thank you both for this incredible interview! I saw Sananda in 1996 when I was 10 years old at the Fillmore in San Francisco on the Vibrator tour, it was my first concert. His music and writing shaped my life ❤❤❤
Massive compliment
Great episode! Nice to catch up with what he's been up to all these years.
I've been listening to his music N sign your name is my favorite to the point I definitely am gonna get the micro braids/locs he had in the 80's
One of the rarest insights on the vibe and atmosphere that RnB-Funk-Rock was living on the 80s and early 90s. Very few people talk about this today, system key holders were jealous, thanks to Prince that he treat Sanada with dignity and respect, sadly MJ was the opposite. 1:19:51