Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Stokely Williams joins Lenny Green on The Quiet Storm for a powerful conversation about his new single “Need Love,” the forthcoming album I Am the Culture, and much more.
In this episode:
The meaning behind “Need Love” and why men need a soft place to land
The gender war, toxic masculinity, and the importance of vulnerability
How Black culture influences the world — and why it’s under attack
His musical roots: Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, and learning every instrument in his parents’ basement
Playing Rick James in a nationwide stage production
Collabs, touring plans, and what’s next
🎵 “Need Love” — out now
📀 Album I Am the Culture — coming Fall 2025
Follow Stokely Williams @stokelyofficial
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