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The Sugababes - Jungle - making of Mar 13, 2025

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Sugababes new single, Jungle. Music producer Grammy and Brit winner Jon Shave on what he wanted to do with the song and how it evolved. Honoring the women and what host James Rodriguez thinks is their best song to date. www.TheOriginalDoll.com

Britney Spears & Otis Redding "I've Been Loving You Too Long" Mar 09, 2025

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Britney Spears is an artist who never shies away from honoring her influences. Over the years, on her social media accounts, you might see The Princess Of Pop dancing to The King Of Soul, Otis Redding. Who is Otis Redding, and why might Britney Spears have worked on a demo from the King Of Soul's iconography? When you put the backgrounds together you might see two human beings who were able to support their family at such a young age, using their talents as artists. Joined today by Britney Spears former A&R Steve Lunt. Audio recording ripping, stealing is strictly prohibited in every country in the world. ⁠www.TheOriginalDoll.com

Who is Tate McRae? Feb 28, 2025

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Tate McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer who has become one of the most exciting and versatile young talents in the entertainment world today. Born Tate McRae on July 1, 2003, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her emotive music, raw songwriting, and captivating performances. Whether she's singing, dancing, or writing her own songs, Tate’s artistry has made her an icon for a generation of listeners who appreciate authenticity, vulnerability, and self-expression.

Host James Rodriguez breaks down who she is and her impact on music. www.TheOriginalDoll.com

Who is Little Richard? Feb 27, 2025

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Special “Honoring” episode. Little Richard is a pioneer and architect of Rock And Roll. His influence is still alive today. On this special episode James and Steve Lunt (Record Executive, Recording Artist, Songwriter and Producer) talk about the life and times of Little Richard, an artist who was unabashedly himself at a time when that was not the norm.

Host:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest: Steve Lunt (City Boy, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, Britney Spears)

In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Who Is Roberta Flack? Feb 24, 2025

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Special episode honoring Roberta Flack.

Host: Music Historian James Rodriguez

Roberta Flack is an icon who is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who gained widespread recognition for her timeless contributions to music, particularly in the genres of soul, jazz, and R&B. With a career spanning over 6 decades, Roberta Flack’s work has resonated with audiences worldwide… earning her critical acclaim…numerous awards… and a loyal fanbase. Flack is known for her emotive voice, sophisticated arrangements, and lyrical precision, she remains a pioneering figure in the music industry. Hopefully this episode is the beginning chapter of learning about Roberta Flack, whose life and career goes further than this episode.

www.TheOriginalDoll.com

Michael Jackson and Britney Spears - The Way You Make Me Feel - Making of Feb 21, 2025

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Special “Honoring” episode. Remember the moment when the Princess of Pop Britney spears joined the King of Pop Michael Jackson on stage to perform his multi-platinum number one song, The way you make me feel. The making of this song and who’s request it was for MJ to record a love song. Joined by MJJJ Records, to unpackage the song that has been loved by many worldwide.

Host:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guests: MJJ Records

The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes. One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Right Now (Taste The Victory) - Britney Spears - The making of Feb 11, 2025

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Rewinding back to talk about Britney Spears Pepsi song, Right Now (Taste The Victory) with the producers and songwriters.

Host:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guests: Steve Lunt (Jive Records, A&R, Songwriter, REcording Artist, Music Producer) and Josh Schwartz (Songwriter and Music Producer)

The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes. One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Y2K Jan 19, 2025

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Rewinding back to talk about some of your Y2K favorites: Aaron Carter, No Secrets, Britney Spears, Howie D, Willa Ford, Michael Bolton) and more!

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guests: Steve Lunt (Jive Records, A&R, Songwriter, REcording Artist, Music Producer) and Josh Schwartz (Songwriter and Music Producer)

The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes. One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me (The Making of and legal issues) Jan 10, 2025

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"James, why were people getting sued for this song? What are some iconic things Britney Spears did with this song? Where does this rank on Britney's most played radio songs in the US?"

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's episode, the making of Hold It Against Me by Britney Spears. Insight into the making of Britney's 2nd number one to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes. One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. Thank you Vanity Fair, Billboard, Step Pettibone, NME, et all. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Madonna - This Used To Be My Playground (The Making Of) Jan 03, 2025

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"James, if this was in the movie for A League Of Their Own why isn't it on the soundtrack? Who was suppose to be in the movie? Where does this rank on Madonna's most played radio songs in the US?"

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's episode, The Making of This Used To Be My Playground by Madonna. Insight into the making of Madonna's 10th Number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes. One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. Thank you Vanity Fair, Billboard, Step Pettibone, NME, et all. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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