The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

Steve Lunt, Britney Spears former A&R from Jive Records on the creation of this IN THE ZONE demo and the impact the impact and legacy of Missy Elliot. Host : ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez  ⁠⁠⁠

Soulful Saturdays is a special series honoring the true soul icons who shaped the sound of generations. Each week, we celebrate the legends… their beginnings, their biggest hits, their cultural impact and the legacy they left on music and the artists who followed. This isn’t just about nostalgia…it’s about giving flowers, telling the full story and revisiting the voices that defined soul. If you l...

James Rodriguez⁠⁠⁠ and recording artist, songwriter, producer Darren Hayes go through track by track of Darren's album, THE TENSION AND THE SPARK b sides and bonus track. Part of the weekly series, Truly Madly Thursdays. Every week an album from Savage Garden and Darren Hayes unpackaged by James Rodriguez and Darren Hayes. Songs: Touch Zero Random Blinking Light Boy

To preserve the sonic & cultural blueprint of the Princess Of R&B. Curated by music archivist James Rodriguez, host of The Original Doll with James Rodriguez. This is a weekly tribute dedicated to giving Aaliyah her flowers…through deep dive analysis and a celebration of a legacy that remains “one in a million”. Every Wednesday… we document the style…the sound and the soul of the woman who...

Every Tuesday, a new Janet Jackson song or album. Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 released in 1989, was a globally hit, and is an important part in the foundation of the empress of pop. A concept album that connected with listeners worldwide. The sequencing of the album is important, we dissect the two tracks that open Janet Jackson's important 4th studio album. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodrigue...

🔥  Madonna Mondays  A must listen dive into the iconography of Madonna. Join  The Original Doll   host ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Monday for an irresistible journey track by track…album by album through  Madonna’s ICONIC career . From chart toppers to hidden gems, uncover  why every song matters  … to her albums, her legacy and the very fabric of pop music itself. Whether you’re a die hard fa...

Steve Lunt, Britney Spears former A&R from Jive Records on the creation of this IN THE ZONE unfinished demo. Sometimes the chemistry just isn't there in that moment. Often credited as "Get it", exclusive about the collaboration of Britney Spears and DFA Records. A quick history of DFA Records.

Rewind back to 1999, *NSYNC became involved in one of the music industry’s most public legal battles involving management, record labels and artists’ rights. Producer Alex Greggs was hard at work remixing a string of hits by *NYSNC and began collaborating on the groundwork for the NO STRINGS ATTACHED album. This is what was happening behind the scenes....

James Rodriguez⁠⁠⁠ and recording artist, songwriter, producer Darren Hayes go through track by track of Darren's debut album, The Tension and The Spark side two. Part of the weekly series, Truly Madly Thursdays. Every week an album from Savage Garden and Darren Hayes unpackaged by James Rodriguez and Darren Hayes.

This episode was to be released in Jan 2026. host: James Rodriguez

Every Tuesday, a new Janet Jackson song or album. Janet Jackson's MISS YOU MUCH released in 1989, was a globally hit, and is an important part in the foundation of the empress of pop. Here is why... Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez 

🔥  Madonna Mondays  A must listen dive into the iconography of Madonna. Join  The Original Doll   host ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Monday for an irresistible journey track by track…album by album through  Madonna’s ICONIC career . From chart toppers to hidden gems, uncover  why every song matters  … to her albums, her legacy and the very fabric of pop music itself. Whether you’re a die hard fa...

Josh KNS Schwartz returns! Chatting one of IN THE ZONE producer/songwriter about the bonus track DON'T HANG UP and BRAVE NEW GIRL from Britney Spears' 4 studio album. Host : ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez  ⁠⁠⁠

Rewind back to Jan 2000, *NSYNC public legal battles came to a end in December 1999, the next two months would be nonstop work. Steve Lunt on the quick turn around JIVE had to release the highly anticipated new *NSYNC album.

James Rodriguez⁠⁠⁠ and recording artist, songwriter, producer Darren Hayes go through track by track of Darren's much loved album, The Tension and The Spark. Part of the weekly series, Truly Madly Thursdays. Every week an album from Savage Garden and Darren Hayes unpackaged by James Rodriguez and Darren Hayes.

Every Tuesday, a new Janet Jackson song or album. Answering the question why Janet isn't credited on the Hot 100 for her collaboration with Herb Alpert and Lisa Keith. The important years of 1987 - 1989, after CONTROL and before RHYTHM NATION 1814. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez 

🔥  Madonna Mondays  A must listen dive into the iconography of Madonna. Join  The Original Doll   host ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Monday for an irresistible journey track by track…album by album through  Madonna’s ICONIC career . From chart toppers to hidden gems, uncover  why every song matters  … to her albums, her legacy and the very fabric of pop music itself. Whether you’re a die hard fa...

In The Zone and the songs from the album should get more recognition for the genre pushing sonics. All 14 tracks explained. Host : ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez  ⁠⁠⁠ Spear-itual Sundays, honoring Britney Spears on Sundays.

Host: ⁠⁠James Rodriguez⁠⁠ Guest: Steve Lunt (JIVE A&R) Rewind back to 1999, *NSYNC became involved in one of the music industry’s most public legal battles involving management, record labels and artists’ rights. Steve Lunt on the tumultuous year, and the beginning of *NSYNC's NO STRINGS ATTACHED album. 

James Rodriguez⁠⁠ and recording artist, songwriter, producer Darren Hayes go through track by track of Darren's debut album, SPIN side two. Part of the weekly series, Truly Madly Thursdays. Every week an album from Savage Garden and Darren Hayes unpackaged by James Rodriguez and Darren Hayes.

James Rodriguez⁠ and recording artist, songwriter, producer Darren Hayes go through track by track of Darren's debut album, SPIN. Part of the weekly series, Truly Madly Thursdays. Every week an album from Savage Garden and Darren Hayes unpackaged by James Rodriguez and Darren Hayes.

Every Tuesday, a new Janet Jackson song or album. Janet Jackson's CONTROL released in 1986, was a globally hit, and is an important part in the foundation of the empress of pop. Here is why... Host: ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez

🔥  Madonna Mondays  A must listen dive into the iconography of Madonna. Join  The Original Doll   host ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠ every Monday for an irresistible journey track by track…album by album through  Madonna’s ICONIC career . From chart toppers to hidden gems, uncover  why every song matters  … to her albums, her legacy and the very fabric of pop music itself. Whether you’re a die hard fan...

Host: ⁠James Rodriguez⁠ Guest: Dave Novik (RCA A&R) Rewind back to 1999, *NSYNC became involved in one of the music industry’s most public legal battles involving management, record labels and artists’ rights. Dave Novik on the tumultuous year, and the beginning of the songs that become part of *NSYNC's NO STRINGS ATTACHED album.

James Rodriguez and recording artist, songwriter, producer Darren Hayes go through track by track of Savage Garden's sophomore and final album, Affirmation. Part of the weekly series, Truly Madly Thursdays. Every week an album from Savage Garden and Darren Hayes unpackaged by James Rodriguez and Darren Hayes.