The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Iconography Britney Spears
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🎧 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 music—how 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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*NSYNC's and Backstreet Boy producer and songwriter Veit Renn on making Christmas music with these iconic groups. The Making of... Host: James Rodriguez
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James Rodriguez , on the importance of Lily Allen's album WEST END GIRL. A track by track on one of the most talked about albums of 2025.
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“Touch of My Hand” arrived in November 2003 on Britney’s 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
Dec 13
Picture a scene: a raucous jungle party… animals swinging from vines and suddenly a thunderous pop-rock break erupts! Phil Collins is leading the charge… behind him is one of the biggest boy bands on earth. That collision of generations & styles is “Trashin’ the Camp” ! the Disney Tarzan song that paired Phil Collins with *NSYNC , and became a loud, playful footnote in both of the artists’ late 1990s stories. *NSYNC's RCA A&R, Vince Gegiorgio unpacks this Disney album cut, the possible PEANUTS collab that never came to fruition, and how Emily In Paris star Lily Collins played an instrumental part in the creation of this joint venture. Host: James Rodriguez
Dec 7
Steve Lunt, Britney Spears' A&R, answers the questions: Was Outrageous suppose to be the lead single? Was it going to be the lead single because of CATWOMAN? Was it going to be a second single? Steve on having a meeting with Britney Spears about the fate of this R Kelly written song. Host: James Rodriguez
Dec 6
Guest: Vince Degiorgio, International A&R VP at RCA Records who helped break NSYNC in the US. A deep dive into the NSYNC's HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. The decisions to have more original songs than covers. The moment Vince knew that JC and Justin were going to be amazing pop writers. Also, the terrible edit of Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and why it shouldn't be remixed. #NSYNC Host: James Rodriguez
Nov 29
Honoring more of *NSYNC's debut album with special guests! Vince DeGiorgio, International A&R VP at RCA Records who helped break NSYNC in the US. Here is a deep dive into the decisions for including certain songs on the US release of *NSYNC's debut album. #NSYNC Host: James Rodriguez
Nov 25
Our series honoring Britney Spears' eras of In The Zone, My Prerogative and Chaotic. Dive into the global hit, TOXIC with arranger and JIVE Records AnR Executive Steve Lunt joins us for this series honoring the princess of pop from 2003-2006. Host: James Rodriguez
