About the show

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

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Episodes

  • #JCsMusicology - Michael Jackson (1983 - 1988)

    June 16th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  2 hrs 19 mins
    bill bottrell, john barnes, michael jackson, quincy jones

    In this edition of #JCsMusicology, we explore the real story behind the creation of Michael Jackson's "Bad" album.

  • #JCsMusicology - Janet Jackson (1996 - 1998)

    May 1st, 2021  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 23 mins
    jam & lewis, janet jackson

    In this edition of #JCsMusicology, we explore Janet Jackson's "The Velvet Rope" album, track by track.

  • #JCsMusicology - Prince (1987 - 1988)

    January 6th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  52 mins 44 secs
    prince

    In our Season 3 return of #JCsMusicology, we take a trip through the making of Prince's "Lovesexy" album.

  • #JCsMusicology - Michael Jackson (1977 - 1980)

    July 6th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 22 mins
    michael jackson, quincy jones, rod temperton, the jacksons

    In this episode of #JCsMusicology, we deconstruct each song from Michael Jackson's first solo album as an adult artist - Off The Wall.

  • #JCsMusicology - Erykah Badu (1994 - 2003)

    April 24th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  53 mins 12 secs
    erykah badu, j dilla, the roots

    In this episode of #JCsMusicology, we analyse the early works of Erykah Badu. Also known as Badulla Oblongata. Also known as Sara Bellum. Also known as Analogue Girl in a Digital World.

  • #JCsMusicology - Kate Bush (1987 - 1994)

    March 14th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  51 mins 59 secs
    kate bush

    In this episode of #JCsMusicology, we explore the enigmatic Kate Bush's work before her first retirement.

  • #JCsMusicology - Madonna (1987 - 1989)

    February 1st, 2020  |  Season 3  |  46 mins 50 secs
    madonna, patrick leonard, prince, stephen bray

    In our Season 3 premiere, we analyse each track from Madonna's "Like A Prayer" album.

  • #JCsMusicology - Joni Mitchell (1977 - 1979)

    November 2nd, 2019  |  Season 2  |  1 hr 1 min
    charles mingus, joni mitchell

    In this November episode of #JCsMusicology, we continue exploring the genius of Joni Mitchell's work.

  • #JCsMusicology - Janet Jackson (1988 - 1991)

    September 14th, 2019  |  Season 2  |  1 hr 12 mins
    jam & lewis, janet jackson, jellybean johnson

    In this edition of #JCsMusicology, we celebrate thirty years of Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 album. You know the music. You know the message. Now know the story.

  • #JCsMusicology - Grace Jones (1979 - 1983)

    June 15th, 2019  |  Season 2  |  45 mins 25 secs
    grace jones

    In this June episode of #JCsMusicology, we bow down to the incomparable Grace Jones.

  • #JCsMusicology - George Michael (1984 - 1988)

    April 6th, 2019  |  Season 2  |  54 mins 54 secs
    george michael

    In this April episode of #JCsMusicology, we explore the beginnings of George Michael.

  • #JCsMusicology - Madonna (1990 - 1993)

    February 23rd, 2019  |  Season 2  |  42 mins 33 secs
    andre betts, anthony shimkin, madonna, shep pettibone

    In our Season 2 premiere, we study the immaculate Madonna, during her controversial and confronting Erotica era.

  • #JCsMusicology - Michael Jackson (1993 - 1997)

    November 22nd, 2018  |  Season 1  |  44 mins 20 secs
    babyface, brad buxer, bruce swedien, david foster, geoff grace, jam & lewis, michael jackson, r kelly, rene moore, steve porcarro, teddy riley

    Following from the first episode of #JCsMusicology, we pick-up from where we left off in 1993.

  • #JCsMusicology - Janet Jackson (1992 - 1995)

    October 6th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  55 mins 39 secs
    janet jackson, janet., jimmy jam, terry lewis

    In the October edition of #JCsMusicology, we'll be engaging in a track-by-track review of Janet Jackson's 1993 janet. album.

  • #JCsMusicology - Maxwell (1996 - 2001)

    August 11th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  43 mins 28 secs
    had david, leon ware, maxwell, r kelly, stuart matthewman, wah wah watson

    In the August edition of #JCsMusicology, we'll be tracking the incredible beginnings of Maxwell.

  • #JCsMusicology - Sade (1982 - 1985)

    June 23rd, 2018  |  Season 1  |  34 mins 57 secs
    andrew hale, paul denman, sade, sade adu, stuart matthewman

    In the June edition of #JCsMusicology, we'll be tracking the rise of Sade, from 1982 to 1985.