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The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Iconography Britney Spears

The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Iconography Britney Spears
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đ§ The Original Doll: Where Music Meets Meaning
Remember the song that got you through your first breakup? Or the album that defined your college years? Iconography is a podcast that dives deep into the emotional and cultural power of musicâhow it shapes us, inspires us, and brings us together.
Hosted by James Rodriguez, this series features in-depth conversations with iconic artists, songwriters, and producers who've left their mark on the industry. You'll hear the untold stories behind the hits, explore the creative journey behind the music (yes, even those underrated B-sides...
Remember the song that got you through your first breakup? Or the album that defined your college years? Iconography is a podcast that dives deep into the emotional and cultural power of musicâhow it shapes us, inspires us, and brings us together.
Hosted by James Rodriguez, this series features in-depth conversations with iconic artists, songwriters, and producers who've left their mark on the industry. You'll hear the untold stories behind the hits, explore the creative journey behind the music (yes, even those underrated B-sides...
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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."Â Karan has reprised her role as Aisha in the 30th Anniversary Special for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, "Once and Always" on Netflix.Before Power Rangers, Karan began her entertainment career as a singer in the girl group KRUSH. They were signed to A&M Records and had their first single, âLetâs Get Togetherâ on the Mo Money soundtrack. They worked under award winning producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. She earned a platinum record.Â
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 canât 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 BankoThe 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
âTouch of My Handâ arrived in November 2003 on Britneyâs fourth album, In the Zone, a project that deliberately pivoted from teen-pop image to adult autonomy. Songwriters and producers, Jimmy Harry and Shep Solomon unpackaged this fan favorite track. www.instagram.com/the.original.doll
Happy Anniversary to Madonnaâs 1986 song which happened to be the title track from her 3rd studio album True Blue. Per the Recording Industry Association of America, Madonnaâs throwback sounding hit was released Sept 10, 1986. Now let me guide you through the making, meaning, and enduring charm of âTrue Blue.â Host: James Rodriguez
⨠Step back to 2001: Britney Spears dropped âIâm a Slave 4 Uâ and changed the game. đ¨ From bubblegum pop princess â bold, R&B-driven icon. On todayâs pod, we unpack the making of this track + what Pharrell & Britney had to say about it...raw, fearless, iconic. đĽShoutout to Grammy Winner Dave Aude & A&R Steve Lunt. đ§ #BritneySpears #Podcast
Ever wonder how one of Madonnaâs most underrated tracks came to life? In this episode, weâre diving into the making of âRescue MeââŚa song tucked inside her legendary 1990 greatest hits album The Immaculate Collection, yet powerful enough to carve out its own legacy.This isnât just another dance track. Rescue Me was born from bold collaboration, studio innovation, and some of Madonnaâs most heartfelt lyrics. Weâll break down how it was created, the impact it had on U.S. radio, and why it still resonates decades later.If you grew up with Madonna as the soundtrack to your youthâŚor youâre just now rediscovering the gems in her catalogâŚthis is one story you donât want to miss.Host: James Rodriguez
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 GrammyÂŽ Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and MacArthur âGeniusâ grants, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll and Jazz Halls of Fame.Donnellyâs landmark work includes securing a major royalty judgment for Ronnie Spector, helping repeal anti-artist provisions in U.S. copyright law, and playing a key role in a $55 million settlement for unpaid artist royalties. He has been behind iconic events like Central Parkâs free concert series featuring Elton John, James Taylor, and the record-breaking Simon & Garfunkel reunion.A co-founder of Modern Works Music Publishing, Bob Donnelly has helped manage thousands of hit compositions and has guided artists through groundbreaking endorsement deals. Recognized by Billboard as one of the â50 Attorneys of Note in the Music Biz,â he has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from St. Johnâs Law School and special honors from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. theoriginaldoll.com
For the first time ever, weâre diving into how Madonnaâs Ray of Light album kicks off! Starting with that epic opening track. Weâll 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
âEverybodyâ wasnât 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 â 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 story of a global icon. Here is the making of EVERYBODY by Madonna. #madonna
From fronting Neon Trees to going solo, Tyler Glenn is pulling no punches. Heâs raw, unapologetically queer, and more honest than ever â giving us an unfiltered look into what it means to be a gay rock icon in todayâs world.If you grew up blasting âAnimalâ and âEverybody Talks,â this is your reminder that Neon Trees is BACK on tour this fall â and itâs going to hit differently this time.đď¸ Use code ANIMAL to snag tickets before theyâre gone.
So hereâs the BIG newsâWeâre celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again đąÂ (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)Weâre doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britneyâs iconic sophomore album and Iâve got some amazing guests lined upâSteve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. Itâs gonna be packed with stories youâve never heard before.Weâre also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated statsâlike where theyâre charting in 2025, whatâs happening on iTunes now, and how often theyâre still spinning on U.S. radio.If youâre a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high schoolâyou do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a â â â â â â â DMâ â â â â â â ââ¨Â "What did you think about the song in todayâs episode? Any memories tied to it?" â¨I wanna hear everything.Letâs relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.Alrightâpress play, letâs goooo â â â â â â â đĽ
So hereâs the BIG newsâWeâre celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again đąÂ (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)Weâre doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britneyâs iconic sophomore album and Iâve got some amazing guests lined upâSteve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. Itâs gonna be packed with stories youâve never heard before.Weâre also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated statsâlike where theyâre charting in 2025, whatâs happening on iTunes now, and how often theyâre still spinning on U.S. radio.If youâre a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high schoolâyou do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a â â â â â â DMâ â â â â â ââ¨Â "What did you think about the song in todayâs episode? Any memories tied to it?" â¨I wanna hear everything.Letâs relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.Alrightâpress play, letâs goooo â â â â â â đĽ
So hereâs the BIG newsâWeâre celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again đąÂ (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)Weâre doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britneyâs iconic sophomore album and Iâve got some amazing guests lined upâSteve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. Itâs gonna be packed with stories youâve never heard before.Weâre also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated statsâlike where theyâre charting in 2025, whatâs happening on iTunes now, and how often theyâre still spinning on U.S. radio.If youâre a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high schoolâyou do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a â â â â â DMâ â â â â ââ¨Â "What did you think about the song in todayâs episode? Any memories tied to it?" â¨I wanna hear everything.Letâs relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.Alrightâpress play, letâs goooo â â â â â đĽ
So hereâs the BIG newsâWeâre celebrating 25 YEARS of Oops!...I Did It Again đąÂ (Yes. Twenty. Five. Years. Let that sink in.)Weâre doing a full-on track-by-track breakdown of Britneyâs iconic sophomore album and Iâve got some amazing guests lined upâSteve Lunt (he was her A&R at Jive Records), plus the songwriters and producers who helped craft this pop masterpiece. Itâs gonna be packed with stories youâve never heard before.Weâre also talking about the cultural impact of these songs back in the 2000s AND giving you updated statsâlike where theyâre charting in 2025, whatâs happening on iTunes now, and how often theyâre still spinning on U.S. radio.If youâre a Britney stan, or you were blasting these songs on your Discman in high schoolâyou do not wanna miss this. New episodes drop every other day in May. Make sure your notifications are ON.And do me a favor: after you listen, send me a â â â â DMâ â â â ââ¨Â "What did you think about the song in todayâs episode? Any memories tied to it?" â¨I wanna hear everything.Letâs relive the magic, learn some new behind-the-scenes tea, and celebrate the legacy of this iconic era together.Alrightâpress play, letâs goooo â â â â đĽ
Wanted to bring this to you all because this is important and comes into play in some future episodes.
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