The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

485) Darren Hayes - Do You Remember?

Guest: Darren Hayes Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠ About the second single from Homosexual, Darren Hayes said "when does artist get to chance to write about

484) Janet Jackson - Throb

Might be overlooked by some, this house inspired track adds so much to the legacy of Janet Jackson, Jam and Lewis's legacy. Explaining why THROB deserves its flowers. H

483) Madonna - Give Me All Your Luvin

Often overlooked and dismissed, Madonna's lead single from MDNA helped Madonna achieve more chart success that separated her from everyone. It also primed Madonna for her

482) Britney Spears - Overprotected

Honoring the 25th anniversary of Britney Spears third studio album, Britney. Steve Lunt, Jive Records A&R at the time on the making of Britney's Overprotected. Guest: A

481) *NSYNC - It Makes Me Ill

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠ *NSYNC's 2000 album No Strings Attached had many gigantic hits but an album track may have had the longest most interesting ev

480) Darren Hayes - Let's Try Being In Love

Guest: Darren Hayes Host: Artist Archivist ⁠James Rodriguez  The film Call Me By Your Name influenced Darren Hayes on his eagerly anticipated solo song, Let's Try Being

479) Madonna - Rescue Me

Ever wonder how one of Madonna’s most underrated tracks came to life? In this episode, we’re diving into the making of “Rescue Me”…a song tucked inside her iconic 1990 gr

478) Darren Hayes - Homosexual

The reviews for Darren Hayes solo return were glowing! Let us rewind back to honor Homosexual. Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez 

477) Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, Magoo and Timbaland - Up Jumps The Boogie

Honoring the importance of Magoo and how he helped create a friendship and community that would change music. Host: James Rodriguez Artist Archivist

476) Janet Jackson and Kathleen Battle This Time

This song could have been a mess a song by featuring an opera singer... Going out of the box, is exactly what Janet, Jam and Lewis have been able to do for their entire

Britney Spears - I'm A Slave 4 U - The Making Of

Rewind back to 2001: Britney Spears dropped “I’m a Slave 4 U” and changed the game. From bubblegum pop princess ➝ bold, R&B-driven icon. On today’s pod, we unpack the mak

474) Madonna - La Isla Bonita, the importance of the song

Madonna's La Isla Bonita, truly helped changed mainstream radio.... Host: James Rodriguez, Artist Archivist.

473) Britney Spears - B In The Mix with Steve Lunt

B In The Mix: The Remixes is often overlooked by the public, but fans of Britney Spears legacy understand that this compilation was a tractional bridge between In the Zon

472) *NYSNC - Just Got Paid

"The cover serves a purpose on *NSYNC's 2000 album NO STRINGS ATTACHED" and shows you can reinterpret a song and not rely on imitating it." Flowers for JUST GOT PAID Ho

471) Darren Hayes - Glorious A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Darren Hayes said Michael Jackson was the reason her became an entertainer. Following the death of The King Of Pop, Darren wrote a song honoring Michael Jackson, this is

470) Aaliyah - 4 Page Letter

"...and she was 17 years old when she recorded it. 17. Yet somehow, she delivered a performance that sounds completely timeless..." Breaking down the importance of Aaliy

469) Janet Jackson - Be A Good Boy and if

"Why are these interludes important?" and "Why did Janet decide against if being the lead single for janet.?" Host: ⁠James Rodriguez

468) Madonna and Massive Attack - I Want You

Could this cover be one of Madonna's most underrated songs of all time? Let's rewind back.... Host: Artist Archivist: James Rodriguez

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466) Darren Hayes - Nothing

"an ending that does not try to tie pain up with a bow neatly..."  Darren Hayes gives a track by track of his entire career, from Savage Garden to Solo. Host: James Rod