The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. Breathe On Me is considered by many to be one of Britney's best songs...ever. Songwriter and programmer Steve Anderson on making this In The Zone track. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez⁠⁠⁠⁠

Honoring more of *NSYNC's debut album with special guests! RCA A&R Dave Novik, Songwriter Alan Rich, Producer and Songwriter Veit Renn, Songwriter and Producer Alex Greggs. Host: www.instagram.com/the.original.doll

Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. Learn about one of the most important creators in pop music... Cathy Dennis and another collaboration for Britney called SHOWDOWN. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez⁠⁠⁠

Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. We learn about the collaboration with Ying Yang Twins and how Boom Boom came to be. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: ⁠⁠James Rodriguez⁠⁠

Side 1: Dave Novik (A&R RCA) and his time in the music industry. Side 2: (54:00) Dave Novik tracks 2-6 ; Veit Renn on For The Girl Who Has Everything. Host: ⁠James Rodriguez

Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. We learn about the collaboration with RedZone that started with Pop Culture **ore and how a "no" would help create Me Against The Music. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: ⁠James Rodriguez⁠

We begin our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic with an episode explaining where Britney was prior to releasing her album, and clearing up the misinformation about what the lead single options were. JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez

The origin story of *NSYNC as told from court records. Guest Dave Novik (A&R RCA) on the transition from Germany to the US, and why it was important to re-configure the debut album. Diving into the charts, impact and legacy of debut album opener .Tearin' Up My Heart. Host: James Rodriguez

Rewinding back to honor Madonna's first top 5 hit in the US, diving into why this single needs more attention and helped build a foundation from club kid to global pop star. Host: James Rodriguez

Taylor Swift has done it again but this time she's taking center stage in her most cinematic self aware and emotionally fearless album yet the life of a showgirl this isn't just another pop record it's a confession A spectacle and a love letter to the highs and heart breaks of fame from glitter covered heart breaks to songs that might just be very real people in her orbit Taylor invite...

Karan Ashley has had a career as an Actress, Singer, TV host, Radio DJ, Podcaster, Writer as well as a TV and Film Producer. Karan Ashley starred in the #1 children's television show in the world as Aisha the Yellow Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. She was in two seasons of Power Rangers and the blockbuster 20th Century Fox produced movie, "Power Rangers the Movie."  Karan has...

After 7 years the wait is finally over! Mariah Carey just dropped her 16th studio album HERE FOR IT ALL and we are breaking it all down on The Original Doll with James Rodriguez. Hit play and take the journey with us into this brand new era of the icon herself. #mariahcarey #hereforitall

Think a pop icon can’t reinvent herself? Meet Bedtime Stories the album that whispered its way into legend.... Honoring and discussing the impact of Madonna's 1994 album. Host: James Rodrigez

Guest: Dizzy Banko The music producer gives insight into his career and the creation of the song Principal from Cardi B's long awaited sophomore album. Host: James Rodriguez www.instagram.com/the.original.doll

Happy Anniversary to Madonna’s 1986 song which happened to be the title track from her 3rd studio album True Blue. Per the Recording Industry Association of America, Madonna’s throwback sounding hit was released Sept 10, 1986. Now let me guide you through the making, meaning, and enduring charm of “True Blue.”  Host: James Rodriguez

✨ Step 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 making of this track + what Pharrell & Britney had to say about it...raw, fearless, iconic. 🔥 Shoutout to Grammy Winner Dave Aude & A&R Steve Lunt. 🎧 #BritneySpears #Podcast

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 legendary 1990 greatest hits album  The Immaculate Collection , yet powerful enough to carve out its own legacy. This isn’t just another dance track.  Rescue Me  was born from bold collaboration, studio innovation, and some of Madonna’s most...

Janet Jackson's compilation only featured one song from her Virgin Records' contract? The reasons behind the track listing and songs featured on Janet's 1995 Design of a Decade. Celebrating Runaway and Twenty Foreplay. www.instagram.com/the.original.doll

For nearly 50 years, entertainment attorney  Bob Donnelly  Senior Counsel at Fox Rothschild, has been at the forefront of the music business, representing artists, managers, record labels, publishers, producers, promoters, and tech companies. His clients have collectively sold more than 250 million albums, earned Grammy® Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and MacArthur “Genius” grants, and been inducted int...

For the first time ever, we’re diving into how Madonna’s  Ray of Light  album kicks off! Starting with that epic opening track. We’ll break down the lyrics, look at how it did on the charts, its legacy over the years, and even where it landed on U.S. radio. Come join the community if you want more of this kind of deep-dive nostalgia and music talk! www.theoriginaldoll.com

Honoring Janet Jackson's second studio album Dream Street with composer, arranger and keyboards John Philip Shenale. JPS on his upbringing and time collaborating in the studio. www. TheOriginalDoll.com

Catching up and letting you know what is in store for August! What artist's discography are you excited for me to honor? LMK, TheOriginalDoll. Com

“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 sto...

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. 🎟️ U...

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 wi...