Why Sade Lauryn and Mariah Belong in the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

About this episode

Val "The Voice" Johnson celebrates the contributions of Sade, Lauryn Hill, and Mariah Carey to music and advocates for their induction into the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

In this special Season 10, Episode 1010 of The Interludes Podcast , Val “The Voice” Johnson steps behind the DJ booth to celebrate three iconic women whose music shaped generations: Sade, Lauryn Hill, and Mariah Carey . Blending DJ memories, musical storytelling, and cultural reflection, Val revisits the catalogs of these legendary artists—highlighting both classic hits and deep album cuts that still resonate today. From Sade’s timeless quiet-storm elegance to Mariah Carey’s genre-blending influence on pop and hip-hop collaborations to Lauryn Hill’s groundbreaking fusion of rap and soul, this episode explores why these women deserve recognition in the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame . Val also shares a clip from Interludes Extra Presents Talk on Tuesdays , where she and Coach Tony Thompson discussed the Rock Hall fan vote and the artists currently on the ballot. If these artists were ever part of your CD collection, vinyl stack, or digital playlist, this episode will take you back to the songs, memories, and moments that made their music unforgettable. 🎧 Tune in, reflect, and don’t forget to cast your vote for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees . • Val reflects on…

People in this episode

Host: Val "The Voice" Johnson

Topics covered

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• music history
• cultural impact
• female artists
• DJ culture
• R&B
• pop

Keywords

• Sade
• Lauryn Hill
• Mariah Carey
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• music impact
• DJ culture
• R&B
• pop
• hip-hop
• female musicians

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Interludes Extra Presents Talk on Tuesdays

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