#JCsMusicology

About #JCsMusicology

Focusing on a creative peak in an artist's career, #JCsMusicology tells the story of how greatness was achieved. "Must Listen!" - RuPaul "If you are a stan - this is Christmas." - Questlove "Check this out." - Maxwell "This is incredible. I love it." - Darren Hayes "One of 10 best things to do this week." - The Guardian "Meticulously stitched together by John Cameron. Get ready to go deep." - MuuMuse "An amazingly well-done extensive dive. John Cameron does a fantastic job." - Bill Bottrell

Publisher

John Cameron

Category

arts · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2017

Latest episode

16 Jun 2023

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jun 2023

   #JCsMusicology - Michael Jackson (1983 - 1988)

   In this edition of #JCsMusicology, we explore the real story behind the creation of Michael Jackson's Bad album. It explores the extensive recording sessions at Jackson's home studio, Havenhurst, shedding light on the significant contributions of John Barnes and Bill Bottrell, often overshadowed by the narrative of Jackson's collaboration with Quincy Jones and his "A-Team". Interview Credits: Diane Collins, "The Unauthorised Interview", Ebony/ Hulu, MBC ("Arabic interview"), Bad: Special Edition, Bad 25 (Spike Lee), Private Home Movies, Kingvention (https://www.kingvention.com/), Oceanachine (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6Dp_10ymyAavg3o9NcTsg) and The MJ Cast (https://www.themjcast.com/). Special Thanks: Damien Shields (https://www.amazon.com/Books-Damien-Shields/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADamien+Shields), Lucas Cava (https://lucascava.medium.com/), Adez and The MJ Cast. Please note: The audio quality of this episode has been comprimised, due to it's runtime.

2. 

   1 May 2021

   #JCsMusicology - Janet Jackson (1996 - 1998)

   In this edition of #JCsMusicology, we explore Janet Jackson's The Velvet Rope album, track by track. Following a three-year world tour and the release of a greatest hits album, Janet Jackson began writing her most personal and introspective songs. Detailing depression, domestic violence and early incarnations of social media, this collection of songs would be configured into what many regard as her greatest work, The Velvet Rope. Interview Credits: Access Hollywood, BBC, Electric Circus, Kelly Alexander Show, Lady of Soul Awards, Larry King Live, Le Mag, Hey Hey It's Saturday, MTV, Much Music, Musique Plus, NBC, O-Zone, Oprah, RAI Uno, Sen Kvaall, TMF, Witness and Z100 Radio.

3. 

   6 Jan 2021

   #JCsMusicology - Prince (1987 - 1988)

   In our Season 3 return of #JCsMusicology, we take a trip through the making of Prince's Lovesexy album. 1987 was a big year for Prince, with the release of Sign O The Times, opening Paisley Park and establishing a new band, he was set to cap the year off with the release of The Black Album. After a drug-induced epiphany and a new acquaintance, Prince cancelled the release, sending thousands of copies for destruction. He then commences work on its rebuttal and replacement, Lovesexy. Using rarely heard early versions and unheard session tapes, we explore the makings of Prince's spiritual declaration. Interview Credits: 07.5 WBLS, MTV Presents Prince, The Electrifying Mojo, Oprah, Entertainment Tonight, VH-1 To 1, CNN Cover Version, BET Talkback, Fast Forward, Larry King, MTV News, NBC Today Show, The View, TROS, BET - Words and Music, CBS Early Show, CNBC, Much More Music, Tavis Smiley and The Biz. Special Thanks: The heavens above.

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