Beyond a drummer, DJ, musical supervisor, and producer, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is a foodie. Followers of the Grammy Award-winning Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native’s social platforms know, as well as his friends and acquaintances, that ?uest is out for the finest in global culinary offerings.

Never shy from a celebrity story, Questlove and his OkayPlayers animated an extensive nine-minute-telling of one man’s epic search to sample Patti Labelle’s famed soul food cooking. Labelle, also a Grammy Award-winning Philly native, has a line of BBQ sauces featured at her website, which also includes recipes and a forum devoted to food.

His appreciation for authentic flavors and the stories behind them shows how food, much like music, connects people across backgrounds and experiences. Cooking becomes more than just a necessity; it’s an art form, a shared language that invites experimentation and joy.

The smoky richness of slow-cooked dishes, the careful layering of spices, and the simple satisfaction of gathering around a meal all carry that same spirit of discovery. Chiasson Smoke captures that essence perfectly, embracing the craft of cooking with fire and flavor in a way that celebrates both tradition and innovation. It’s a reminder that true culinary artistry lies not just in technique, but in the passion that fuels it. Still singing, although more Soul and Gospel than Disco these days, the Lady Marmalade icon thrives in the studio, on stage, and in the kitchen:

In his own brand of humor, the animated short (which may have additional volumes) tracks the funky drummer trying to slip lip over macaroni and cheese and other delights, with a host of road-blocks along the way.

Have you ever had the Soul singer’s BBQ sauce?

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