The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

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...

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 crit...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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...

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, songwrite...

"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...

"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 on...

Guest : Josh Schwartz (Music Producer & Songwriter) Honors : Britney Spears "My Only Wish (This Year), Don't Hang Up, Brave New Girl and Santana Unreleased Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 uni...

Guest : Steve Anderson (Music Producer, Songwriter, Podcast Host) Honors : Kylie Minogue Christmas Album (See Songs Below) Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about the making of Kylie Minogue's Christmas Album with Kylie's music producer and songwriter Steve Anderson. Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the w...

Guest : Steve Anderson (Music Producer, Songwriter, Podcast Host) Honors : Kylie Minogue Christmas (Songs See Below) Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about the making of Kylie Minogue's Christmas Album with Kylie's music producer and songwriter Steve Anderson. Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. Th...

Guest : Steve Anderson (Music Producer, Songwriter, Podcast Host) Honors : Britney Spears Breathe On Me Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about the making of one of Britney Spears favorite Britney Spears songs. Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers w...

Guest : JIVE Record Exec Steve Lunt (Britney's A&R, Songwriter, Producer, Artist) Honors : Britney Spears "baby voice" and debut single Baby One More Time Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "James, did Britney get surgery to sound like a baby? Did the label force her to sing that way?" Britney Spears A&R the man who was there for the developing and signing of...

Guest : Steve Lunt (Britney's A&R, Songwriter, Producer, Artist) Honors : Britney Spears Jive Records Signing, Mariah Carey , Brenda K Starr and Cyndi Lauper Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "James, When did Britney get signed to her label, and who worked with her? Who was with her at the beginning of her recording career?" Iconography is a show that celebrates m...

Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. 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...

Guest : Anthony Preston (Songwriter, Producer; Britney Jean) Honors : Hold On Tight Britney Spears Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for impor...

Guest : KC Livingston (Songwriter, Producer) Honors : SCARY Britney Spears Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Explicit Language) Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important c...

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer JC Chasez, best known as a member of *NSYNC, and Golden Globe-winning songwriter, producer, and composer Jimmy Harry have announced their new musical theater concept album,  Playing With Fire , inspired by Mary Shelly’s novel  Frankenstein . Jimmy Harry stops by to talk about the making of the musical. Guest : Jimmy Harry Honors : Playing With Fire (...

This episode James answers the questions; "Can you explain why we didn't get a physical single for LUV ME LUV ME with Janet?" AND "What was the drama around FEEL IT BOY?" Welcome to Janet Unveiled, the evolution of an icon. These are special weekly bonus episodes of the original doll with James Rodriguez. I am a music historian, and these episodes are going to be honoring Janet Jackson. Over the y...

Our chat with recording artist, producer and songwriter Darren Hayes continues, this time we are talking about his solo career from his 2007 album This Delicate Thing We've Made to his 2022 album Homosexual. Darren offers a raw, unfiltered journey through his life; from a humble childhood to the heights of global fame with his band, facing pressure to reshape his identity, and ultimately discoveri...

Our chat with recording artist, producer and songwriter Darren Hayes continues, this time we are talking about his solo career with Columbia Records. Darren offers a raw, unfiltered journey through his life; from a humble childhood to the heights of global fame with his band, facing pressure to reshape his identity, and ultimately discovering both love and his true self. Learn how the voice of Sav...

Recording artist, producer and songwriter Darren Hayes offers a raw, unfiltered journey through his life; from a humble childhood to the heights of global fame with his band, facing pressure to reshape his identity, and ultimately discovering both love and his true self. Learn how the voice of Savage Garden came into his own. Guest : Darren Hayes Honors : Savage Garden and Darren Hayes Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Guest : Sandy Vee (Music Producer, Songwriter) Honors : Rihanna and Britney Spears Songs : S&M and Remix Host : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for importa...

Was this song written about Michael Jackson? Did this song chart overseas? Welcome to Janet Unveiled, the evolution of an icon. These are special weekly bonus episodes of the original doll with James Rodriguez. I am a music historian, and these episodes are going to be honoring Janet Jackson. Over the years I have seen discord online and misinformation about the success and impact of Janet. I deci...

Topic: The creation of Madonna's Golden Globe winning song, Masterpiece. Guest: Jimmy Harry (Music Producer and Songwriter) Welcome to Madonna Mondays. These are special weekly bonus episodes of the Original Doll with James Rodriguez. I am a music historian, and these episodes are going to be honoring Madonna. Over the years I have seen many people discredit Madonna's talent as any artist,...

Shout out to Jimmy Jam for answering some questions about this special song. The lyrics to the song address Janet Jackson's life, the highs, the lows and the chart success of this The Velvet Rope bonus song. Welcome to Janet Unveiled, the evolution of an icon. These are special weekly bonus episodes of the original doll with James Rodriguez. I am a music historian, and these episodes are going...