What inspired Simone Green to create her empowering anthem “Black Queen,” and how did her battle with breast cancer change her outlook on life?
On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with singer, songwriter, and activist Simone Green for a powerful conversation about music, resilience, and purpose.
Simone discusses the success of her charting single “Black Queen,” the Curtis Mayfield-inspired sound behind the record, and the message of strength, confidence, and self-worth that continues to resonate with listeners.
She also shares her deeply personal breast cancer journey, from being diagnosed at 43 to marrying her husband before surgery, undergoing treatment, and facing a second diagnosis that led to a double mastectomy. Simone explains why advocacy and supporting organizations like Different Shade of Pink/Brave Chicks and The Tatisa C. Joiner Foundation remain so important to her mission.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
✨ The inspiration behind “Black Queen”
🎵 The vintage soul and Blaxploitation influences in her music
💖 Her breast cancer survival story
🎬 The concept behind the “Black Queen” music video
🎤 Her journey from Chicago’s Soul Sanctuary to leading her own band
📀 The upcoming Black Queen album releasing August 7
🚌 Upcoming tour dates and live performances
Connect with Simone Green:
🌐 Website: https://www.simonegreenlive.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonegreenlive/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimoneGreenLive
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simonegreenlive
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