CHOONS tells the definitive story of some of music's most underrated anthems—songs that have endured the test of time and have connected with millions of listeners everywhere. On every episode, we explore the context, creative process, and legacy of these tunes with the people responsible for creating them: producers, arrangers, composers, remixers, and the performers themselves. Produced and hosted by journalist Diego Martinez. Executive produced by music savant Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo.
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CHOONS tells the definitive story of some of music's most underrated anthems—songs that have endured the test of time and have connected with millions of listeners everywhere. On every episode, we explore the context, creative process, and legacy of these tunes with the people responsible for creating them: producers, arrangers, composers, remixers, and the performers themselves. Produced and hosted by journalist Diego Martinez. Executive produced by music savant Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo.
On this bonus episode of CHOONS, we take a deep dive into the track listing of the soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever," a landmark American film and a pop culture event that celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Our latest CHOONS episode is dedicated to the life, work, and memory of the late singer and songwriter Joyce Sims, celebrating the power behind her 1988 classic "Come Into My Life."
No...it's not an illusion, and it's certainly not a product of your 'imagination'. It is him, the legend himself, Leee John! The British singer and songwriter joins us this week to celebrate 40 years of his group Imagination, and share memories of the making of his iconic hits, including the eternal 1982 single "Just An Illusion."
The multifaceted Penny Ford joins us on our latest CHOONS episode to talk about her life before, during, and after her involvement with Snap!, and the recording of the iconic 1990 single "The Power."
After a little trip "Inside The Factory," we now want to spend some time with you and our guest for this CHOONS episode, singer and songwriter Alton Edwards, who will go through the making of his signature song, "I Just Wanna (Spend Some Time With You)".
In this bonus "Inside The Factory" episode, CHOONS walks through the doors of Different Fur, a legendary studio in San Francisco's historic Mission District, where some of the most innovative performers like David Byrne and Brian Eno have laid down their tracks, and where the local music scene of today can still find a safe haven.
The journey through underrated club anthems continues this week with one of the godfathers of UK soul music, the legendary Junior Giscombe, who joins us to break down the making of his 1981 crossover hit “Mama Used to Say.”
Former Motown Records artist Carrie McDowell discusses her extraordinary music career, as well as the release of her 1987 funky song "Uh Uh, No No Casual Sex."
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band's vocalist Cory Daye reflects on the wonderful work she did with the ensemble, and most specifically, their classic hit single "Cherchez La Femme."
Husband and wife duo Valerie Day and John Smith, collectively known as Nu Shooz, discuss the lengthy creative process that led to the release and success of their transatlantic 1986 smash hit "I Can't Wait."
British singer Princess, her manager, and brother Don Heslop, and PWL Records engineer Phil Harding return for the second and last part of our Season 2 premiere regarding the landmark 1985 recording of the classic soul single "Say I'm Your Number One."
Season 2 of CHOONS kicks off with the first part of a special two-part episode that details the story behind Princess' legendary 1985 hit “Say I’m Your Number One,” with commentary from the singer herself, as well as her manager and brother, Donovan Heslop, and PWL engineer Phil Harding.
We're wrapping up CHOONS for 2021 with a very special episode. Dust off that vinyl and get ready to listen to the best bits of our podcast to date, with commentary from Sheryl Lee Ralph, Howard Johnson, Kym Sims, Ish Ledesma, The Jones Girls' Shirley Jones, and many more!
Singer and songwriter Regina Richards, Grammy-winning producer Stephen Bray, and lyric writer Mary Kessler look back on their 1986 collaboration, the top 10 single “Baby Love."
Continuing our musical journey through legendary and under-appreciated songs, we’re going way back to the sunny and funky sixties with singer and composer Harry Elston as he discusses the making of his 1969 million-seller with The Friends of Distinction, “Grazing In The Grass.”
A banger and a powerful story to match…Singer Sharon Brown goes on the record to discuss the making and aftermath of her 1982 transatlantic dance classic “I Specialize In Love.”
After so many stories about how memorable songs get made, it's time to go deeper and find out what happens at the place where the creative process materializes and comes to life: the recording studio. On our first installment of 'Inside The Factory,' we travel to Oakland, California, and uncover the secrets of Pajama Studios.
CHOONS tells the definitive story of some of music's most underrated anthems—songs that have endured the test of time and have connected with millions of listeners everywhere. On every episode, we explore the context, creative process, and legacy of these tunes with the people responsible for creating them: producers, arrangers, composers, remixers, and the performers themselves. Produced and hosted by journalist Diego Martinez. Executive produced by music savant Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo.
