Questlove Supreme Podcast | Dallas Austin (Part 1)

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In the first of a two-part interview taped live in Atlanta, producer and songwriter Dallas Austin speaks about his incredible life journey. He recalls growing up around music greats, earning his first credits in the 1980s, and eventually producing hit songs and albums for TLC and Boyz II Men. Dallas also recalls the challenges of producing films, including Drumline and ATL.
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0:00 - Questlove Supreme rollcall with Dallas Austin
2:00 - Questlove's Dallas Austin intro, and memories of The Roots' Illadelph Halflife and Fishbone
6:25 - Dallas Austin's first musical memory
10:30 - Dallas Austin on learning guitar and keyboard
11:30 - Dallas Austin recalls witnessing Parliament Funkadelic and the impact of those bands
18:00 - How Dallas Austin got to Atlanta
20:50 - Some history on Gene Griffin, a feared music executive of the 1980s who was tied to Teddy Riley
26:00 - Dallas Austin describes early success with Joyce Irby and Doug E. Fresh
27:10 - Dallas Austin recalls working with Boyz II Men and building a musical style that was influenced by Public Enemy and The Bomb Squad
30:00 - Dallas Austin speaks candidly about the mixes of TLC's "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg," challenges of getting that breakthrough 1991 single to radio, and sample clearance issues
32:20 - Dallas Austin opens up about the sample challenge of TLC's "Creep," and how it relates to Slick Rick, Shinehead, and more
36:00 - Dallas Austin reveals he has some of George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic master recordings in his possession
38:30 - Dallas Austin opens up about his approach to tracking, mixing, and how he treats demo recordings differently than most producers
41:00 - Dallas Austin reveals that Boyz II Men's Cooleyhighharmony is comprised of all rough mixes, and why
42:00 - Dallas Austin talks TLC's Crazysexycool, and how the hit single "Creep" defied the odds because Clive Davis believed in a sound
44:45 - Questlove and Dallas Austin talk about copycat songs, and how a singer Sharleen Spiteri and her band Texas tried to emulate TLC's "Creep." The conversation leads to a bigger discussion about how copycats are commonplace.
48:10 - Questlove Supreme asks Dallas Austin about boldly beginning Boyz II Men's Cooliehigharmony with a love ballad, "Please Don't Go."
49:00 - Dallas Austin speaks about the competition between him, Organized Noize, and Jermaine Dupri, and who the hit-makers learned was behind the rivalry
52:50 - Dallas Austin describes Atlanta's skate culture
56:00 - Dallas Austin reveals the challenges of getting Drumline made, as well as Atlanta. He also admits that he is largely responsible for why so many films and shows are made in Georgia today
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[@AdamFraserTv]

Love hearing the history of these musical legends .

[@peaceandcalm6928]

Behind every legend is their mother, what an amazing story.

[@PLBoogie]

Every thing goes full circle and explains the genius musicianship of Dallas Austin. He learnt from the best and everything was in his backyard. Always been a fan

[@breedlowe]

I wish we got another HIGHLAND PLACE MOBSTERS album. An underrated Masterpiece!

[@esseen100]

I'm a half hour in, and I can tell this will be one of the GREATS!🤓

[@berrylamar]

Dallas and Pharrell drink from the same fountain of youth 😆

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I know right, they are both so handsome

[@zahrajabbar8203]

because they are true indigenous people are the America's. So called Indian. Not African. Many black Americans are. not this shit you heard about in school.

[@glencro]

Man this interview started off 🔥🔥🔥

[@mwelb5251]

This had to be one of my favourite episodes. I think the producer episodes are some of the best as they were the outsiders looking in, and they saw EVERYTHANG!!!!!!

[@lovevluv]

Dr Luv is always lovin' what Dr Love brings to the table consistently. These guests, this magical musical panel is so appreciated.

[@FRNKNSTNmusic]

Made Drumline, created the ATL movie industry, worked w/ Texas. Damn. That's dope.

[@aquariusdrip7133]

I won that “Hey Mr Dj” record at my 7th grade dance! I loved it but I never knew who produced until now. Shout out to Dallas Austin!!

[@gemsound]

Episode was dope. Just wish the audio was louder.

[@j_ocrates23]

The ep I’ve been waiting for. QLS stay delivering! I hope they don’t skirt over Highland Place Mobsters

[@spyderj3756]

YES!!!! DOPE ASS ALBUM!!!!

[@plmitch]

They didn't!!! 2nd upload.....

[@spyderj3756]

@@plmitch That was a WILD story!!😯😯

[@plmitch]

@@spyderj3756 IKR?!? I was like this the entire time: 😳

[@Jay-tp8ol]

I wish I binged his bc now I’m thirsty for the rest!

[@coryr94]

So hyped when I saw that there is a Dallas Austin episode. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@nadas.5643]

Can't wait until part 2!

[@samthemac]

Damn. What a story. Should make it a movie.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I'm a huge Dallas Austin fan, he is one of my top 5 producers. I love hearing him talk, not only is he handsome but he is a great story teller. I wish I could be apart of Questlove Supreme I have questions I would love to ask each guest and I know my music too.

[@WayneBoucaud]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@andrehightower9818]

The audio is terrible. I have my phone on full volume and can barely hear the conversation...😬🤷🏾‍♂️

[@terrellgrant1570]

Here for it

[@jayseth]

Every up and coming producer needs to study this man

[@carlintools991]

Wow! Entertaining but VERY educational. What a joy watching Quest (supa dope), Phonte (loving since Lil Brothat) and the unbelievable Quiet Giant, Dallas Austin. bMan the history and lessons discussed was unbelievable. Thank you for doing this Quest...Mad Props!

[@kennedyrhodes409]

It was an old classmate of mine by the name of Vaughn Newton, aka " HotDog", who choreographed all the skate scenes from the movie, " ATL". Props to you Vaughn!

[@tylermajor__]

I love these but the audio is way too low. Phone is on max

[@reddingmalik]

Right 😂

[@KennyLauderdale]

I clicked “like” before the video even started… I already knew what the lick read cause Dallas on this jawn

[@jasonharris7770]

Great googa mooga. Dallas Austin is responsible for the Atlanta film industry. On top of everything else he did .

[@nicktabron]

Man this is super dope

[@TruthBTold-]

That Girl Taking the Creep Song and putting Her Spin on it, Dallas said , " Why Sue Her, when I can Pursue Her" ?

[@4keithm]

Dallas Austin👏👏👏👏

[@jaymack7062]

legendary

[@LMaxx5]

Dallas to the mutual fu

[@Brother-SP]

Incredible and insightful interview. My takeaway from this conversation is that you can’t do anything of significance if you don’t have our Jewish brothers and sisters involved. Don’t know how I feel about that but great episode nonetheless. Respect to QLS. Fresh Two Deaf Podcast🟥⬛️🟩

[@SabrinaDeniseA11]

I 💚2 DaRootZ!!!😎🔥🔥🔥👯

[@DuncanRawlinson]

🔥

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

In the Midwest PFunk was a big influence

[@dangerousptah1894]

I just found out that my family’s real last name on my mom’s side is Austin!

[@stillathrilla]

PRICELE$$

[@mrGekothegreat]

Super talented and a lot of history/Playboy

[@MikeDynamoGo]

Hahah man he really did LOVE that theremin and killed a Fishbone show with it in 2015

[@fathertime49]

Back in da day....Rose Royce's seco

[@marcus.6487]

mane…™️ ✌🏿

[@mhmdelbakr1203]

You better listen to this stoned

[@jamesde74]

Wasn’t the movie Fled filmed in Atlanta in 1996

[@darrylanderson6964]

Dallas Austin under rest mated he’s up there with baby face

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

Damn he was behind Drumline too

[@ReppinCTandATL]

Great podcast but the volume is really low.

[@brownin329]

Yo, this roll call would make leave if I had to do it.

[@derray5473]

Highland Place Mobsters

[@ProfessorZo]

Phonte looks high as hell

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

Dallas Austin don't get his credit like that he don't mention like that as a hot super producer definitely in his Career 🎹🥁🎸🪕🎧🎚️🎛️🎤🔈🔉🔊🎵🎶

[@lateshiachilds3640]

So true

[@acolyte4147]

How Phonte not mention NCAT marching band!?

[@samdekkar1414]

The audio on this episode is absolutely horrible.

[@edaliagordon1338]

Volume very low.

[@lew708]

Dallas Austin needs a Biographical, bro…Damn

[@ShaqSoWavii]

This was ill. We need Teddy Riley and Rodney Jerkins next 💎💎💎

[@phantasmford7099]

volume WAAAAAAAY too low

[@KitaBooBear]

Pay Booth Fee Why

[@tr3prom]

Wait... So even Quincy Jones said you need a Jewish person to get a movie made... I think someone recently said Jewish people runs almost everything and got blackballed... Was it kan**?

[@bigpacebeech]

Man cut this shit up!!!!

[@platogenova9573]

Did that dude just say he got his booster in 2023

[@kinardalston5848]

SAME THING KANYE SAID!!!! BUT HE LOST HALF A BILLION DOLLARS AND HIT WITH OUTRAGE!! THAT WAS SOME BS

[@gilchevy]

that intro was too long im out

[@concept8407]

45:37 YOOOOOOOOOOOOO I REMEMBER THAT ONCE IN A LIFETIME JOINT!!!! AND I ALWAYS WONDERED THAT TOO!!!! Thank you for asking that question quest!!!!! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🫱🏽‍🫲🏾