Catching up and letting you know what is in store for August! What artist's discography are you excited for me to honor?
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“Everybody” wasn’t a global smash hit right out the gate, but it served as a crucial launching point. Its strong performance in dance clubs and strategic underground marketing convinced Sire to invest more in Madonna — ultimately paving her way to superstardom. Decades later, its 40th-anniversary reissue found renewed success on vinyl and digital charts, reinforcing its status as the origin story of a global icon. Here is the making of EVERYBODY by Madonna. #madonna
From fronting Neon Trees to going solo, Tyler Glenn is pulling no punches. He’s raw, unapologetically queer, and more honest than ever — giving us an unfiltered look into what it means to be a gay rock icon in today’s world.
If you grew up blasting “Animal” and “Everybody Talks,” this is your reminder that Neon Trees is BACK on tour this fall — and it’s going to hit differently this time.
🎟️ Use code ANIMAL to snag tickets before they’re gone.
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
Wanted to bring this to you all because this is important and comes into play in some future episodes.
Joined today by background vocalist, recording artist, and songwriter Jeanette Olsson. She sits down and talks about working on music for Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and GLEE. In this episode, learn about the art of being a background vocalists for iconic artists.
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So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, shoot me a DM—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, shoot me a DM on Insta—✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
So here’s the BIG news—
We’re celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again 😱 (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)
We’re doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britney’s iconic sophomore album and I’ve got some amazing guests lined up—Steve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. It’s gonna be packed with stories you’ve never heard before.
We’re also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated stats—like where they’re charting in 2025, what’s happening on iTunes now, and how often they’re still spinning on U.S. radio.
If you’re a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high school—you do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.
And do me a favor: after you listen, shoot me a DM on Insta—
✨ "What did you think about the song in today’s episode? Any memories tied to it?" ✨
I wanna hear everything.
Let’s relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.
Alright—press play, let’s goooo 🔥
On this show, I unpackage the music you grew up loving, by artists you were probably obsessed with (and let’s be honest, maybe still are). And the best part? While we’re diving deep into the stories behind the songs, we're also helping out charities. 💖
If you wanna get even more involved and support the show (and the mission to honor these absolute icons), hit up TheOriginalDoll.com. That’s also where you can join the Patreon crew..
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James Rodriguez is joined today by Britney Spears A&R at the time, Steve Lunt.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in American music history: Sam Cooke. His voice was a bridge between gospel, rhythm and blues, pop, and soul—genres that would come to define the music of generations. But Sam Cooke was more than just a singer; he was a trailblazer, an activist, and an inspiration to millions.
Host James Rodriguez is joined by record executive, songwriter, recording artist and producer Steve Lunt as we honor Sam Cooke, who has inspired many artists and generations of listeners .
Songwriter Jimmy Harry interview on the making of the Golden Globe Winning Madonna song, Masterpiece. Join host James Rodriguez as he unpackages music by your favorite artists with the creators.
