Triple Threat Queens: Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad & Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Musical Legacy

In this electrifying episode of Queue Points, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray drop the needle on the musical legacies of three legendary Black women who dominated stage, screen, and sound—Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Did you know these powerhouse performers also pursued music careers?

From Debbie Allen’s Special Look album, which could have been a hit if released just a year earlier, to Phylicia Rashad’s disco-infused Josephine Superstar , and Sheryl Lee Ralph’s club anthem In The Evening , these women proved they were more than just icons in acting. Join us as we break down their impact, celebrate their versatility, and reminisce about the Broadway-to-Billboard moments that often get overlooked.

Expect laughter, deep musical knowledge, and a celebration of the Black women who paved the way for today’s multi-talented artists. 🎶 5, 6, 7, 8… It’s time to pay in sweat! 🔊 Hit play, share, and subscribe to Queue Points for more Black music history! This episode is sponsored by "What's Poppin' Penny?" Parents, caregivers, teachers and trusted adults, go on over to YouTube and subscribe to "What's Poppin' Penny?" so that your Brownstone buddies can check out the animated version of the podcast when it is released this Spring.

Subscribe by visiting: Links to Content Related To This Episode For Research and Context "Debbie Allen: Doing It All - Her Way!!!" (Ebony Magazine - November, 1989) "Sheryl Ralph's Dreams Are Coming True" (Billboard - February 9, 1985) Phylicia Allen - "Josephine Superstar" Sheryl Lee Ralph - "In The Evening" Debbie Allen - "Special Look" Friday Night Videos (1989) Hosted by Debbie Allen and Kadeem Hardison Support Queue Points By Becoming An Insider: