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
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.