Planet 2000's

Kelly Clarkson's third album "My December" was met with tons of controversy upon its release. Considered by many fans to be her most personal work to date, this week we dive into the history behind the album era, and the infamous industry feud it birthed.Support the Show.

By the turn of the new millennium, neo-soul had well been introduced into music with artists like Lauryn Hill, Maxwell, Jill Scott and Brandy at the forefront. But the true king of neo-soul – in my humble opinion is none other than the musical mastermind himself – D'ANGELO. This being his sophomore album – he wanted to take more risks and make the funky jams he always wanted to make; but what he didn't expect, was the major image shift that he was about to experience after the release of his music video “Untitled (How Does It Feel)", the song and video that turned him into a sex icon for the rest of music history. So let's dive into the musical genius that is the Voodoo album, and after revisiting the album, you all can tell me… how does it feel?Support the show

Fresh off his Super Bowl halftime performance - let's dive into the album in Usher's discography that gets written off the most (in my humble opinion)... "Here I Stand".Support the show

After the debut of Britney Spears in late 1998 – record labels across America were all scrambling to find their own Britney. After all, the solo female blonde pop star was a business model that hadn't worked since Madonna debuted in 1983 – every other pop blonde that came out after her came and went. So when Britney stuck – the music industry struck gold. RCA Records got Christina Aguilera, Columbia Records got Jessica Simpson, and Epic Records got a young teenage girl by the name of Mandy Moore. Her first album was a carbon copy of the pop tarts of the time – so for her second official full-length release – she wanted to take some risks. And alas- was born her self-titled album. With middle eastern influenced tracks like “In My Pocket” – heartbreaking ballads like “Cry” and innocently lustful grooves like “Crush” – the album is a second chapter in Mandy's early pop career – and is so nostalgic to so many of us who grew up in that era – so let's take a trip back in time to 2001 and unpack the third release and second official full-length album by Mandy Moore. courtesies: sony music entertainment, fox family, cannel v, launchSupport the show

This week on the podcast - we dive into the fourth album by Canadian Country queen Shania Twain. With tracks like "Up!", "Forever and for Always" and "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" - this album was chockfull of hits, and was the follow-up to her diamond selling album "Come On Over".courtesies: ctv canada am, aol, mercury nashville, dateline nbc, cbc, access hollywood, extraSupport the show

It's all things Lindsay Lohan this week! I'm joined by singer and digital producer Elise Mariah to chat about Lindsay's debut album "Speak". This year also marks 20 years of this legendary album, so what better time?courtesies: universal music group, the ellen degeneres show Support the show

Nobody gave us an album as groovy and infectious as Maxwell in 2001's “NOW”. After a relatively lackluster reception to his second album Embrya; the pressure was on for Maxwell to deliver a successful third album and he did just that. Between groovy R&B tracks to heartbreaking ballads, this album is the perfect soundtrack for your wine nights. Support the show

Toronto influencer Mikael Melo joins us this week to chat all about Ashley Tisdale's debut album "Headstrong". courtesies: warner bros. records, ktla, youtube/ashleytisdale, walt disney records, mtvSupport the show

By early 2003, bubble-gum pop was on its way out and pop-rock was taking the forefront in terms of the mainstream music market. People were getting bored of the formulaic blonde hair and boy bands dancing in formation and were yearning for something grittier. In comes Evanescence. With rock hard guitars, mystical strings and Amy Lee's haunting vocals, the band filled a void that was missing from pop radio. From their grand-slam debut single “Bring Me To Life” to tearjerker ballads like “My Immortal”, this debut album “Fallen” is a story of love lost, and is a 2000s staple. So put on your chokers, get out your guitars and try not to fall off the side of a building “if you know you know” …. It's time to dive into “Fallen”.Support the show

To celebrate the upcoming 15th anniversary of "Fearless", we are joined by the amazing Nora Princiotti (Every Album Ever Podcast, The Ringer). Together we  chat about this amazing record and the iconic moments the era had to offer, in what has since become the record that broke Taylor Swift into the mainstream pop world.courtesies: gac, mtv, itunes, big machine records, taylor swift, cmt, people, countryhoundSupport the show

"Canada's Drag Race" producer Natalie Makovora joins us for out very-first pop punk deep-dive! None other than the legendary album "Riot!" by Paramore. Support the show

For out first hip-hop retrospective, we dive into none other than the St. Lunatic himself, Nelly. With worldwide smash-hits like "Hot In Herre" and "Dilemma", this album is a Hip-Hop staple, and introduced Nelly to a whole new legion of fans around the world. Support the show

In the dawn of Y2K pop, while we got all the goodness of the Britneys and Christinas, we also started to see the rise of the pop girl who was a little edgier and a little funkier. The ones that didn't necessarily fit in a box, but provided the bops nonetheless. Low and Behold the emergence of Canadian queen Miss Nelly Furtado with her debut album “Whoa Nelly”. The album flew like a bird into our lives in the Fall of 2000, and 23 years later, the rest is history. Now, turn off the lights, lay back and get ready to dive into the world of Nelly Furtado with her debut album… ‘Whoa, Nelly!'Support the show

"Return Of Saturn”. The album that Gwen Stefani has gone on to say she can't even listen to anymore because of how deep and dark the lyrical content was for her in this time. But it wasn't all serious, this album was also home to some hardcore bangers and coming from someone whose in the midst of their Saturn return… this episode is a long time coming! This is No Doubt's "Return Of Saturn".Support the show

Fresh off the success of her multi-platinum Grammy-winning 2001 release “All For You”, Janet Jackson had been consistently putting out hit records for well over 18-years, so when it was announced in early 2004 that Miss Jackson was to return with a new album (then, her sixth) as well as a spot headlining the SuperBowl halftime show, the streets were buzzing. Nobody could have predicted the series of events that would follow, resulting in the end of Janet's commercial success as we knew it. But at the centre of all the drama was the album “Damita Jo”, an album that unfortunately due to the circumstances in Jackson's public persona at the time, was widely ignored and underrated. Today, we take a look at the album “Damita Jo”, the music videos, the era. Because while Janet was blacklisted from TV and Radio, she STILL gave us everything you would expect from a Janet era. So sit back, and maybe hold onto your top tighter than usual (after all, we wouldn't want any wardrobe malfunctions), and let's dive into DAMITA JO. PickinnputtinPickinnputtin-Music and golf with guests from both worlds. Weekly podcast featuring...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Today, we will be talking about the band's second album “7” which included mega-hits like “Reach” and “Never Had A Dream Come True” among others. 

When you hear the title “The Voice” there really is only one name that comes (or that should come to mind). Whitney Elizabeth Houston. By the late-‘00s, Whitney's music career had all but fizzled as her personal life and struggles became more prevalent than her professional career. But in 2009, Whitney changed that and came back with her first album in 7 years. “I Look To You” is a complicated era, as while it was the first time Whitney was back to recording in years, it was painfully obvious that things were not like how they once were (at least in terms of vocal ability and performance stamina). But on the other hand, the album itself was actually great, and she sounded better than she had in years. This album also is significant for being Houston's final album before her tragic death in 2012. So tonight, let's take a look back into the era that was deemed as Houston's “comeback”… “I Look To You”. This Is An ExperimentThis Is An Experiment is where conversation and music meet, out of Los Angeles, CA....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

I am joined by the lovely Joanna Adams (twitter: @nowstarringto) for an in-depth analysis on the "Never Gone" album by the all-conquering Backstreet Boys. This album was dubbed as their "comeback" album after a 4-year hiatus. Did it live up to the hype? Listen to find out our thoughts. 

Packed with covers of Christmas classics, this album is the feel-good Christmas album that 2000's dreams are made of. Released in the peak of Jessica's musical career, ReJoyce revisits a brief moment in time when Jessica Simpson's star shined brighter than ever. 

In late 2002, we were in the middle of a media circus caused by none other than Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, “Bennifer” if you will. But, it wasn't just the fact that they were together that fueled this circus. Jennifer also released an album, an album that not only was chockfull of love songs dedicated to Ben, but an album that has since been considered to be her magnum opus. Today, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of my personal favorite JLO album “This Is Me.. Then”. So sit back, relax, put on your Yankees cap and take a trip to Bronx with Jenny From The Block. courtesies: apple music, mtv, instagram/jlo

We start off the new season celebrating one of the shining gems in Britney Spears' discography, "Blackout".I am joined by Troy McEady (Beyond The Blinds, Dunzo Podcast) and Jesse Chambliss (Jesse's Girls Podcast) to discuss every track on the album, as well as its impact on popular culture.courtesies: x17online, hollywood.tv, the ellen degeneres show, the ryan seacrest show, kempire radio. 

By 2009, Shakira had earned the reputation as the belly-dancing songstress whose hips didn't lie. But the question was, how was she going to follow-up such an immensely successful period? After all, “Hips Don't Lie” is one of the defining pop hits from the 2000s. Well, the answer was in the form of a she wolf. With a more experimental sound and sexy new attitude, Shakira came bursting back onto the scene more confident as ever. While, this album cycle definitely had its challenges, Shakira still slayed and created timeless hits like “She Wolf” and “Gypsy” that are cemented into pop history. So beware of lycanthropy, because we're about to dive in to “She Wolf”.-------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.All music, clips, animations, overlays, textures, photos, etc. belong to all respective artists.No copyright infringement intended. 

This week, we dive into the sophomore album by singer, performer, businesswoman and beauty Rihanna "A Girl Like Me". From "SOS (Rescue Me)" to "Unfaithful" this album was a part of the foundation of the beauty mogul we know today. 

In the spring of 2001, in the wake of a ton of negative bad press surrounding on the top-selling y2k artists, Destiny's Child, the ladies of the group were about to face a bit of a renaissance (see what I did there) with their album Survivor. The album which is one of the best-selling albums by a girl group ever, is integral in not just the story of Destiny's Child, but the story of Beyonce as well. So all my Independent Women and Bootylicious Babes… join me and later in the show my special guest Tassja Cadoch as we dive into the world of “Survivor”. 

In late 2001, when people ask who the queen of pop is, the average answer was Madonna, maybe Janet. But, if you asked that question somewhere in the UK or Australia, Kylie Minogue's named would definitely be thrown into that mix. But she was about to breakout in America in a big way.. with the release of the album “Fever”, Kylie brought worldwide hits like “Cant Get You Out Of My Head” and “Love At First Sight” to the forefront, among other disco classics. And perhaps biggest of all, she became a known act in America after 15+ years in the business. So join me as we dive into this era in Kylie's career from 2001-2002… and be careful, the fever might get you.

“Back to Black” took the saying work of art to new heights. With extreme success usually comes some form of extreme tragedy and that juxtaposition is synonymous with Amy Winehouse's story. So pour a glass of wine, get your vinyl players out and get ready to get Back to Black with Amy Winehouse. courtesy: Back to Black - Amy Winehouse, written by Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse.UMG (on behalf of Universal-Island Records Ltd.); MINT_BMG, CMRRA, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management (US), LLC, ARESA, SOLAR Music Rights Management, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutorPerf, LatinAutor - PeerMusic, Abramus Digital, LatinAutor - SonyATV, and 11 Music Rights Societies

Michael breaks down the music, looks and events surrounding Ciara's first-ever album "Goodies", released September 28th, 2004.

Diving deep into the debut album era by one of our favorite Idols, Jordin Sparks.

Brandy came out in full swing on 2002's Full Moon and has since become one her signature if not her signature album. This year we celebrate 20 years of this iconic album.  Join me and a few of my special friends as we deep dive into this iconic album going through all the songs and more from this era. IG LINKS TO MY BEAUTIFUL GUESTS:Casey - @4evercurliegurlieUnique - @uniquesworldviewKeisha - @4everkeisha_

“The Diary of Alicia Keys” arguably serves as the Alicia's magnum opus, with career-defining tracks like “If I Ain't Got You” and “You Don't Know My Name”, to R&B classics like “Diary” and “When You Really Love Someone”. This record is an R&B masterpiece, so sit-back relax and open the pages of your diary as we dive into “The Diary of Alicia Keys”. 

A look into R&B singer Omarion's sophomore solo album "21".

The Holiday Season is a time for family. Cheer, fun and festivity. So what is a holiday season without some festive holiday season. Yes, we all know that Mariah Carey is the queen of Christmas, but there have also been many magical Christmas music in pop music, and this one in particular is a favorite of mine. It's by a little group named Destiny's Child. At the height of their commercial success in 2001, Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle of Destiny's Child released their Christmas masterpiece “8 Days of Christmas” and it is one of the most festive Christmas album you'll ever listen to. So grab some eggnog, turn the Christmas tree lights on and get into your most festive xmas sweaters and songs, because we're about to dive into 8 Days of Christmas by the R&B queens themselves, Destiny's Child.

Michelle Branch was 18 years old when her first single “Everywhere” took over radio, and that set the tone for her debut album “The Spirit Room”. With hits like “Everywhere” “All You Wanted” and “Goodbye To You”, Michelle catapulted to super-stardom that saw her all the way to the GRAMMY Stage. So grab a pen and paper, and write those angsty thoughts from out teens out because today we dive into singer-songwriter Michelle Branch's debut album “The Spirit Room”. 

After the boom of Y2K pop was coming to an end in early 2002, the music world was shifting to a more urban sound. Suddenly the general public wasn't as interested in the famous Max Martin sound that shaped the sounds of artists like Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and Britney Spears and instead were leaning towards a more hip-hop sound. Enter, Ashanti. Her debut self-titled studio album was a blockbuster smash. Released in the spring of 2002 the album is home to classics such as “Foolish”, “Unfoolish”, “Happy” and “Baby” amongst others. This week, join me as we take a ride into the world of Ashanti and go back in-time to when Murder Inc records ran the music world, See-through jelly purses were on the arms of every teen girl, and BabyPhat and Phat Farm were the hottest brands in the stores. So sit back, relax and don't get too foolish as we dive into the world of Ashanti.

w/ Special Guest @literaltrash2004By 2001, Britney Spears was three years into her career and had already sold over 40 million albums, had two number one albums, three sold out tours, performed at the Super Bowl, Grammy's and MTV VMA's, and scored three top 10 singles. Oh and she wasn't even 20 years old. But it was in the fall of this year that she would release one of her most personal and introspective albums in her discography “Britney”. From immaculate performances, to the catchiest pop tunes, to some of her most legendary looks, this era was Britney Spears at her peak. On this episode, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of this album, and I'll be joined later on in the episode with special guest Bridget from @literaltrash2004 on IG for a track-by-track. So sit back, grab a Pepsi and get ready to be immersed into the world of Britney, not a girl not yet a woman. 

with special guest Troy McEady (Dunzo Podcast).By the year 2000, Queen of Pop Madonna had already been a trailblazer for close to two decades, habing been banned by the church multiple times, selling hundreds of millions of albums and inspiring countless artists. When it came time for another album release, Madonna was facing something she had never faced before, competition. With a whole new crop of teen pop stars like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera taking over radio stations and record stores around the country, everyone was anxiously awaiting to see what the Queen would put out, would it be able to compete with the new girls? Compete it did, with her album “Music” Madonna introduced a new sound to the world of pop and reinvented her image once again. Home to some of her biggest hits like “Music” and “Don't Tell Me” join me this week as we deep dive into Madonna's incredible eighth studio album “Music” with our special guest Troy Mceady from the Dunzo Podcast. After all, Madonna said it best herself, music makes the people come together.

A real love survives a rock steady vibe. That was the opening line of one of the most legendary albums from the 2000s by ska band No Doubt. When No Doubt released “Rock Steady” they hadn't had a hit since 1997 with “Don't Speak” and the pressure was on after their previous release didn't quite match up to the success of their “Tragic Kingdom” album. And Match Up they did with this one… with four amazing singles, three of which became smash hits, it's safe to say that No Doubt more than delivered with this dancehall inspired album. Today join us as we dive into the history of the “Rock Steady” album, so just keep on dancing.

When thinking about pop music in the 2000's, there are a few staple tracks that come to mind. Some might say “Oops! I Did It Again”, some may think “In da Club”, but I'm almost certain that majority of people will think of “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield. The song along with the album that it came from, has grown a true legacy over the years. This week, we take a look at the debut album by British singer Natasha Bedingfield. So sit back, relax, open your notebook and take out your pen because the rest is still unwritten….

The UK has been known to give us some of the best musicians of our time, especially for the world of Pop Music. From The Beatles, to the Spice Girls to Adele, the brits have always known a thing or two about good music. In the early-oughts, Britain brought us the genius that is Craig David with his debut album “Born To Do It”. The album that gave us hits such as “Fill Me In”, “7 Days” and “Walking Away” helped bring in a new sound to R&B Music in the new millennium, incorporating 2-step UK Garage into popular R&B American music, something that inspired a whole new generation of artists. Join us this week as we take a look back into the history of this legendary album and the music that it has graced us with. One thing is for sure, after today's episode, if you didn't know Craig David you will, after all he was Born To Do It. 

2001 was one of the best years in music. Britney was a slave 4 us, Janet was giving it all for us, Destiny's Child were survivors and Mariah Carey was throwing glitter everywhere. But it was Usher who held it down for the men this year, delivering one of his most timeless albums in his discography. After multiple delays due to the changing world of the music industry, 8701 finally came into our lives in August 2001 and brought along with it some timeless tunes. Songs like “U Remind Me” “U Got It Bad” and “U Don't Have To Call” have been cemented as R&B classics and in today's episode of Planet 2000's we dive deep into the history and story of 8701. 

With immensely successful singles, tours and album sales, Hilary Duff solidified herself as a respectable pop star at the tender age of 15 years old. Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the album “Metamorphosis” along with all the stories from the era. So sit back, relax and let the rain fall down, as we dive into “Metamorphosis”.With Special Guest: Jesse Chambliss (IG & Tik Tok @ChamBreezy). 

In this episode, we dive into the history and outcome of Paris Hilton's pop album, so sit back relax and enjoy this trip to “Paris”

In this week's episode, we throw it back to a piece of art by a true angel. Join us as we dive into Aaliyah's most experimental project, a project that showed us that she is in fact “More Than a Woman”

With hits like “Leave (Get Out)” and “Baby It's You” 13 year-old JoJo took the music world by storm in 2004. So Get Out Right now and come on a trip down memory lane, because In today's episode we dive into this debut era of JoJo.

After making her premiere in the summer of 1999 and at the height of the teen-pop craze, Christina Aguilera knew that for her second album, she would showcase who she truly was and would “strip” herself of that cookie-cutter image. And then “Stripped” was born. The album that helped define a generation of singers, and inspire change in the world of feminism, LGBT rights and more. Christina created the album of a generation with “Stripped” and did so while creating many iconic pop culture moments. Later in the show, I am also joined by the lovely Lia Russo (@capriamoon on IG) from "The Ashlee and Jessicast" and we dive deep into every song on the album. Join me as we start our second season of planet 2000's and we get stripped. 

In the Season 1 finale of "Planet 2000's", we dive in to Mariah Carey's iconic 2008 studio album "E=MC²". The album saw a continuation of her iconic 2005 comeback, and continued to reinforce Mimi's spot on the top of the charts. With hits like Touch My Body and Bye Bye, the album helped Mariah break records. I am also joined by my friend and fellow lamb Vahe (@vaheriah) for a special track-by-track review of the album. 

With the release of their fourth studio album “Black and Blue” the Backstreet Boys took their superstardom to intense heights in 2000. With hits such as “Shape of My Heart” “The Call” and more, “Black and Blue” is one of the groups most timeless albums, so join us today as we take a deep dive in the world of Black and Blue with AJ, Howie, Bryan, Kevin and Nick… the Backstreet Boys. 

Kicking off the new Millennium, Justin, JC, Chris, Lance and Joey took the music world by surprise when they released their sophomore album to record-breaking success.. I mean it. From juggernaut sales, infectious radio singles and sold out world tours, the year 2000 was owned by NSYNC, so join me today as we take a deep dive into this era of pop music, with No Strings Attached. 

In 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album after being with Destiny's Child, “Dangerously In Love”. The album is a 2000's R&B staple, and marked the beginning of one a solo career of one of the worlds most celebrated entertainers. Today with the help of a fellow Beyoncé fan and friend of mine Brittany Lombard (@PoeticLyricist_) who you guys will meet later, we fall Dangerously In Love.

All For You was Janet's 7th studio album and saw her entering a more positive phase in her life after enduring heartbreak and multiple personal struggles in previous years. It is often considered to be her sexiest and most fun album, so join us as we dive in to this era of Janet's career. From Janet Jackson, it's all for you. 

Join us today as well take a look at one of the best-selling pop-rock teen albums of the 2000's, along with the controversies that put a damper on the young singer's career before it even really got started. Let us dive in to the “Autobiography” of Ashlee Simpson.