When Niall Horan released his debut solo album Flicker in 2017, many didn’t expect the quiet, guitar-playing Irish member of One Direction to deliver one of the strongest post-1D projects - but he just might have.In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole revisit Flicker to explore how Niall leaned into folk-pop, soft rock, and singer-songwriter influences to create a surprisingly cohesive and emotionally resonant debut. We dig into the production, lyrics, and standout tracks like "This Town", "Slow Hands", and "Too Much to Ask", and ask: did Niall find his lane better than some of his louder bandmates?

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:28 - "Flicker" Album Info
• 2:43 - Album Cover
• 4:27 - "On The Loose"
• 11:40 - "This Town"
• 15:51 - "Seeing Blind"
• 20:36 - "Slow Hands"
• 24:50 - "Too Much To Ask"
• 29:24 - "Paper Houses"
• 33:32 - "Since We're Alone"
• 37:22 - "Flicker"
• 43:05 - "Fire Away"
• 46:13 - "You And Me"
• 51:49 - Cut or Keep
• 52:56 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “On The Loose” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk99OKNE_Ro&pp=ygUYbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gb24gdGhlIGxvb3Nl
• “This Town” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNBlfyYHu80&pp=ygUVbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gdGhzaSB0b3du
• “Seeing Blind’ Official Acoustic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKbl19xeSIQ&pp=ygUYbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gc2VlaW5nIGJsaW5k0gcJCQMKAYcqIYzv
• “Slow Hands” Live from Madison Square Garden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_NO5PzMy6E&pp=ygUWbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gc2xvdyBoYW5kcw%3D%3D
• “Too Much To Ask” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljXSjIph5ZM&pp=ygUbbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gdG9vIG11Y2ggdG8gYXNr
• “Flicker” Live on the Today Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSdwMBbfyg4&pp=ygUTbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gZmxpY2tlcg%3D%3D
• “Fire Away” Live with the RTE Concert Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxu7rJKVgkQ&pp=ygUVbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gZmlyZSBhd2F5

Born from MTV’s Making the Band, Danity Kane could’ve been just another short-lived reality TV group - but their 2006 self-titled debut proved they were much more than a pop experiment. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole revisit the Danity Kane album to see if it truly ranks among the best reality show-born releases.

We dive into the vocals, production, and standout tracks like "Show Stopper", "Ride for You", and "Sleep On It", and explore why this album still holds up nearly two decades later. With sleek R&B-pop, tight harmonies, and actual artistic direction (yes, even with Diddy in the mix), did Danity Kane deliver one of the strongest girl group debuts of the 2000s?

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:39 - "Danity Kane" Album Info
• 4:49 - Album Cover
• 8:15 - "One Shot"
• 12:33 - "Heartbreaker"
• 17:08 - "Want It"
• 22:43 - "Right Now"
• 29:09 - "Show Stopper"
• 37:58 - "Hold Me Down"
• 43:38 - "Come Over (Interlude)"
• 46:45 - "Ooh Ahh"
• 50:04 - "Press Pause"
• 53:40 - "Ain't True (Interlude)"
• 55:33 - "Ride For You"
• 1:04:27 - "Touching My Body"
• 1:08:51 - "Back Up"
• 1:13:13 - "Stay With Me"
• 1:18:54 - "Sleep On It"
• 1:23:43 - Cut or Keep
• 1:26:07 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “One Shot” Live at Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbdiLa2ecNg&pp=ygUUZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgb25lIHNob3TSBwkJAwoBhyohjO8%3Dc
• “Want It” Live at Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wklK4qeuoYU&pp=ygUTZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgd2FudCBpdA%3D%3D
• “Right Now” Live at Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gmyiscXrb8&pp=ygUVZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgcmlnaHQgbm93
• “Show Stopper” feat. Yung Joc MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO6J_UgmGxA&pp=ygUXZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgc2hvd3N0b3BwZXI%3D
• “Show Stopper” Live at CD:USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyMsNsD0bSY&pp=ygUXZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgc2hvd3N0b3BwZXI%3D
• “Hold Me Down” Studio Session from Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92sgnSjljkA&t=16s&pp=ygUYZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgaG9sZCBtZSBkb3du
• DK3 - “Hold Me Down” Live at Irving Plaza 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvF5pmsfHzM&pp=ygUYZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgaG9sZCBtZSBkb3du
• “Ride For You” MV https://youtu.be/B8oeumqqFAM?si=TbSVxl5d9IQibAcr
• “Ride For You” Live on the Tyra Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqgPnB7PY7o&pp=ygUYZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgcmlkZSBmb3IgeW91
• “Touching My Body” on Making The Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--5sM73Ux94&pp=ygUbZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgdG91Y2hpbmcgbXlib2R5
• “Sleep On It” Studio Session from Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH-1o9k6p_U&t=233s&pp=ygUXZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgc2xlZXAgb24gaXQ%3D
• DK4 - “Sleep On It” Live at House of Blues LA #DKLA 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neYKZR3EL_s&pp=ygUXZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgc2xlZXAgb24gaXQ%3D

It’s a major milestone for HYBE’s Japanese-based boy group &TEAM - their long-awaited Korean debut is finally here. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole review "Back to Life", the group’s new mini album and first official step into the Korean market.

We dive into the production, vocals, visuals, and overall artistic direction. With tracks like the title track "Back to Life" and the emotional "Heartbreak Time Machine", does this release live up to the potential fans have been waiting for?

Let’s talk evolution, ambition, and whether &TEAM are ready to rise to the top of K-Pop’s next generation.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:07 - "Back to Life" Album Info
• 1:47 - Album Cover
• 3:30 - "Back to Life"
• 15:20 - "Lunatic"
• 22:11 - "MISMATCH"
• 29:40 - "Rush"
• 35:03 - "Heartbreak Time Machine"
• 41:01 - "Who am I"
• 47:57 - Cut or Keep
• 50:55 - Final Thoughts & Overall Rating

References:

• “Back to Life” MV https://youtu.be/KqE0P1qMtQg?si=chwWh1-FaiaFUex0
• “Back to Life” Live on THE SHOW 251104 https://youtu.be/L_-gGvyXUnU?si=4_0bXF8qMHezAxir
• “Lunatic” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA50bjt4JIk&pp=ygUNJnRlYW0gbHVuYXRpYw%3D%3D
• “Lunatic” Live on THE SHOW 251104 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edtuzRbdlRo&pp=ygUNJnRlYW0gbHVuYXRpYw%3D%3D
• “MISMATCH” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKB9JJtohTg&pp=ygUOJnRlYW0gbWlzbWF0Y2g%3D
• “Heartbreak Time Machine” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hxZuH9t2xk&pp=ygUdJnRlYW0gaGVhcnRicmVhayB0aW1lIG1hY2hpbmU%3D

We sat down with AMPERS&ONE for a full POP 101 deep dive - from trainee days and debut era to honest thoughts on every release so far. The group breaks down their creative process (song selection, recording, choreography, concepts), how they build group chemistry, and what they hope comes next for AMPERS&ONE: musical goals, stages they want to conquer, and the messages they want to send to fans.

Hosted by Chris and Chantel Nicole of CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, this is a warm, candid conversation designed to help new listeners discover AMPERS&ONE and give longtime fans fresh insight

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:57 - Touring the US with P1Harmony
• 3:40 - Trainee Period and Debut with AMPERS&ONE
• 6:55 - "AMPERS&ONE" and "On And On"
• 16:27 - Sponsor: ALAND (alandusa.com)
• 16:54 - "ONE HEARTED" and "Broken Heart"
• 18:30 - "ONE QUESTION" and "He + She = We"
• 25:56 - "WILD & FREE" and "Kick Start"
• 29:42 - "LOUD & PROUD" and "That's That"
• 33:19 - What's next?
• 37:51 - Fan Video (Newark, NJ)

References:

• “On and On” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGGlsA3kfdU&pp=ygUUb24gYW5kIG9uIGFtcGVycyZvbmU%3D 
• “Sheesh” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-URw6l6KEMo&pp=ygURYW1wZXJzJm9uZSBzaGVlc2g%3D 
• “Broken Heart” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yopTNOisjGo&pp=ygUXYW1wZXJzJm9uZSBicm9rZW4gaGVhcnQ%3D 
• “He + She = We” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcsaE4T3uJg&pp=ygUUYW1wZXJzJm9uZSBoZSBzaGUgd2U%3D 
• “Whip It” Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myeaHqvcBtg&pp=ygUSYW1wZXJzJm9uZSB3aGlwIGl0 
• “Kick Start” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKfsUNKMy7I&pp=ygUVYW1wZXJzJm9uZSBraWNrIHN0YXJ0 
• “That’s That” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1MAZnaNjgM&pp=ygUWYW1wZXJzJm9uZSB0aGF0J3MgdGhhdA%3D%3D

In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole dive into Girls Aloud’s 2005 album Chemistry - widely considered one of the most inventive and critically acclaimed girl group albums of the 2000s. Produced by Xenomania, Chemistry blends electro-pop, British quirk, and experimental songwriting into a record that pushed the boundaries of mainstream pop. We discuss the album’s unique structure, standout tracks like "Biology", "Models", and "Watch Me Go", and how it helped redefine what British pop could sound like.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:23 - "Chemistry" Album Info
• 2:15 - Album Cover
• 4:23 - "Intro"
• 6:30 - "Models"
• 10:53 - "Biology"
• 19:12 - "Wild Horses"
• 23:49 - "See The Day"
• 31:56 - "Watch Me Go"
• 38:28 - "Waiting"
• 42:48 - "Whole Lotta History"
• 50:33 - "Long Hot Summer"
• 56:57 - "Swinging London Town"
• 1:02:24 - "It's Magic"
• 1:05:57 - "No Regrets"
• 1:09:32 - "Racy Lacey"
• 1:13:49 - Cut or Keep
• 1:15:30 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “Intro / Models” Live at Chemistry Tour 2006 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoV8kvz_yNQ&pp=ygURZ2lybHMgYWxvdWQgaW50cm8%3D
• “Models” Interlude at Ten Tour 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grpnqlmgAZA&pp=ygUSZ2lybHMgYWxvdWQgbW9kZWxz
• “Biology” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBPtP4t2J1k
• “Biology” Live at Vodafone Live Music Awards 2006 https://youtu.be/vl2KyEZFY6c?si=5BaXZECnx4CUJjom
• “Wild Horses” Live at Chemistry Tour 2006 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x18fsfa
• “See The Day” MV https://youtu.be/7qKSC8w4qC4?si=-Uf4e4Zct8U2_ffD
• “See The Day” Live at the Great Big Bid https://youtu.be/4pvhjYGPJZg?si=OuHiZfUaX1_nbU07
• “Watch Me Go” Live at Chemistry Tour 2006 https://youtu.be/Ex0He2gyIKY?si=p9NlHg8xEqBb2MSv
• “Watch Me Go” Live at Brighton Pride 2024 https://youtu.be/wBl8_vxJ9n0?si=VwQ9L-Y551ERHlKj
• “Waiting” Live at Out of Control Tour 2009 https://youtu.be/XCq2q-zAN1c?si=fdBT_C3sOl0L_p-t
• “Whole Lotta History” MV https://youtu.be/ozx-VvqO_ys?si=FJj9XYMP2OS1EvQ-
• “Whole Lotta History” Live at CD:UK https://youtu.be/QWKykK_r2h0?si=0itdasJ1auB-zR3X
• “Long Hot Summer” MV https://youtu.be/7-72xwJ4ytY?si=yMxapwAZ_C4ZNEYE
• “Long Hot Summer” Live at GM:TV https://youtu.be/FkOoiOUeaGk?si=RyBA4MRD-oBZqKEK
• “Racy Lacey” Live at Chemistry Tour 2006 https://youtu.be/FMd7-XB3Ph4?si=9YEgFAfX7ou4YncDc

With renewed attention on Victoria Beckham thanks to the hit Netflix documentary, it’s the perfect time to revisit her 2001 self-titled debut album. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole dive into the music, image, and legacy of Posh Spice’s solo era - one that was largely dismissed at the time. Was "Victoria Beckham" an overlooked gem? A misunderstood moment? Or simply not the pop moment it was supposed to be?

We break down the production, vocals, lyrics, and the industry context that may have stacked the odds against her. From "Not Such an Innocent Girl" to "Midnight Fantasy", we’re revisiting the album that had ambition, attitude, and a whole lot of fashion...Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:49 - "Victoria Beckham" Album Info
• 3:56 - "Not Such An Innocent Girl"
• 10:50 - "A Mind Of Its Own"
• 17:42 - "That Kind Of Girl"
• 21:31 - "Like That"
• 25:52 - "Girlfriend"
• 29:40 - "Midnight Fantasy"
• 34:18 - "I.O.U"
• 40:19 - "No Trix, No Games"
• 43:53 - "I Wish"
• 49:16 - "Watcha Talkin' Bout"
• 54:15 - "Unconditional Love"
• 57:27 - "Every Part Of Me"
• 1:00:40 - Cut or Keep
• 1:01:57 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “Not Such An Innocent Girl” MV https://youtu.be/Dl15xG3cHd4?si=m58Ugsjv5i8dEvUJ
• “Not Such An Innocent Girl” Live (Both Versions) https://youtu.be/eTNwRB6_XDc?si=mezkQw0ES3X-BbQP
• “Not Such An Innocent Girl” Live on CD:UK (Evil Version) https://youtu.be/ijAJaityAcU?si=ZYypY_Q2ykpL6kTn
• “A Mind Of Its Own” MV https://youtu.be/zGZj6lWlzu8?si=QaXUVu5-J4B2X5Q7
• “A Mind Of Its Own” Live at Des O’Connor https://youtu.be/terOqvMEzeQ?si=ZIwhaE4KXfWVxsCF
• “Midnight Fantasy” Live at G-A-Y https://youtu.be/KUspyhrXvds?si=jIXKezTwE-e2ua25
• “I.O.U” Live at Parkinson https://youtu.be/Tvf04-F47d8?si=6BaG59UdHEqa3nSO
• “I Wish” feat. Robbie Craig Live at Friday Night’s All Wright https://youtu.be/aJKRFzrIXqc?si=RqAKMGEWMNcLre6j

The legend returns. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole review "Here For It All", the long-awaited new album from Mariah Carey. Known for her timeless vocals, emotional ballads, and glittering pop moments, Mariah sets out to remind the world why she’s one of the greatest to ever do it. We break down the lyrics, vocals, production, and highlights - from classic Mariah-style slow burns to fresh, modern flourishes that prove she’s not here to play.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:58 - “Here For It All” Album Info
• 1:37 - Album Cover
• 3:15 - “Mi”
• 8:27 - “Play This Song” feat. Anderson .Paak
• 17:21 - “Type Dangerous”
• 24:02 - “Sugar Sweet” feat. Shenseea & Kehlani
• 29:07 - “In Your Feelings”
• 33:50 - “Nothing Is Impossible”
• 39:05 - “Confetti & Champagne”
• 45:56 - “I Won’t Allow It”
• 50:42 - “My Love”
• 55:20 - “Jesus I Do” feat. The Clark Sisters
• 1:01:09 - “Here For It All”
• 1:06:36 - Cut or Keep
• 1:07:53 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “Play This Song” feat. Anderson .Paak MV https://youtu.be/csNmuAogO2g?si=luVQ5UIzsBTYon1I
• “Play This Song” feat. Anderson .Paak Live at Jimmy Fallon https://youtu.be/NtGnoZJ9ESw?si=N6D5OqGYt1f2E50z
• “Type Dangerous” MV https://youtu.be/_NPe8d6n8qU?si=SJo2OQ2sbk5YDZEO
• “Type Dangerous” Live at CapitalFM Summertime Ball 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrTMjuoOMGM
• “Sugar Sweet” feat. Shenseea & Kehlani Lyric Video https://youtu.be/LbRb0YYIh-M?si=TJxv3MXBDm2aBqoN
• “Sugar Sweet” Live at iHeartRadio Festival 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4aUOR8IFTk
• “In Your Feelings” Live Preview https://youtu.be/kv6YW0-DigI?si=KIzVVJBBIJLsmRqT
• “Here For It All” Live Preview https://youtu.be/pOvLobVIqck?si=lsPApfP6zHR2XQ-S

In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through JADE’s highly anticipated solo debut, "That’s Showbiz Baby!" - her first full-length release since her time in Little Mix. With sharp songwriting, big vocals, and bold, theatrical production, this album is already making waves as a potential pop album of the year.We discuss the lyrics, vocals, concept, and creative direction, including standout tracks like “Angel of My Dreams”, “It Girl”, and “FUFN”, with contributions from RAYE, Cirkut, Lostboy, and more. JADE drops the “Thirlwall” and steps into her own chaotic pop universe - filled with synth-pop, electroclash, and full diva energy.Is this the strongest solo debut from a girl group alum in years? Or just a really fun, messy moment? Let’s talk.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:17 - "That's Showbiz Baby!" Album Info
• 2:19 - Album Cover
• 4:13 - "Angel of My Dreams"
• 11:18 - "IT Girl"
• 17:15 - "FUFN (F*** You For Now)"
• 24:56 - "Plastic Box"
• 31:25 - "Midnight Cowboy"
• 37:39 - "Fantasy"
• 44:04 - "Unconditional"
• 49:51 - "Self Saboteur"
• 54:36 - "Lip Service"
• 59:15 - "Headache"
• 1:05:12 - "Natural at Disaster"
• 1:09:33 - "Glitch"
• 1:13:59 - "Before You Break My Heart"
• 1:20:23 - "Silent Disco"
• 1:24:44 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “Angel Of My Dreams” MV https://youtu.be/UEc-oy93lf8?si=Q3gp3V2lHIRbLJs5
• “IT Girl” Visualizer https://youtu.be/DO6vYic0TyA?si=FImp3pbLLnpmkep6
• “FUFN” MV https://youtu.be/xA4ORUeCods?si=2LyvcStwFlsrAcey
• “FUFN” Live at Radio 1 Big Weekend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MhPlR3OVik&pp=ygUOamFkZSBmdWZuIGxpdmU%3D
• “Plastic Box” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn4mni6GJD0
• “Midnight Cowboy” Visualizer https://youtu.be/ZEriLZ4VhQ8?si=R52ZB0uoa1mlXAlO
• “Fantasy” MV https://youtu.be/zgUwi6RmC9Q?si=16-npPKO4U8VNX7a
• “Unconditional” Visualizer https://youtu.be/cu4--ehajz0?si=SKWVkxnQSkpDyIkM
• “Self Saboteur” Visualizer https://youtu.be/YVbipGXwi0o?si=IEoxp4BSoZAefEf7
• “Lip Service” Visualizer https://youtu.be/XRZjuaGugiQ?si=sryRHOrH9bQO2w03
• “Headache” Visualizer https://youtu.be/ibNCW4P48BM?si=KHDqulVxmLkVZYtE
• “Natural at Disaster” Visualizer https://youtu.be/Y7Dtvr41Jy8?si=qkvKlOB-Vy33siUj
• “Glitch” Visualizer https://youtu.be/835e-KXNf5A?si=DbGJ4HAW7HPMaImP
• “Before You Break My Heart” Visualizer https://youtu.be/eU0eVJPDxoE?si=tPE7AvznMbvEpol3
• “Silent Disco” Visualizer https://youtu.be/6QkYn1uYs7Y?si=kUdpdc6QR4z3dpm2

Apple TV+’s "KPOPPED" series promised a global pop dream: legendary Western artists teaming up with K-pop idols to remix iconic hits. But did the execution live up to the concept?

In this special CCTV x Right Back At Ya! crossover, Chris and Chantel Nicole join Joel and David to break down the full first season of KPOPPED - from the music and performances to the cultural clash, creative choices, and what actually worked (and didn’t). We’ve got opinions - so many, in fact, we fully volunteer ourselves as consultants for Season 2. Call us, Apple. We've got notes.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:09 - Update from Right Back At Ya!
• 2:45 - "KPOPPED" on AppleTV+ concept
• 8:55 - Meghan Thee Stallion x Billie - “Savage”
• 13:45 - Patti LaBelle x Billie - “Lady Marmalade”
• 22:37 - Spice Girls (Emma and Mel B) x ITZY - “Wannabe”
• 27:18 - Spice Girls (Emma and Mel B) x ITZY - “Say You'll Be There”
• 34:00 - Vanilla Ice x Kep1er - “Ice Ice Baby”
• 38:43 - Taylor Dayne x Kep1er - “Tell It To My Heart”
• 45:17 - Kesha x JO1 - “Joyride”
• 50:50 - Eve x JO1 - “Let Me Blow Ya Mind”
• 54:23 - Kylie Minogue x ATEEZ - “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”
• 1:02:13 - J Balvin x ATEEZ - “Mi Gente”
• 1:07:59 - Boy George x STAYC - “Karma Chameleon”
• 1:13:22 - TLC x STAYC - “Waterfalls”
• 1:21:00 - Ava Max x KISS OF LIFE - “Kings & Queens”
• 1:26:00 - Jess Glynne x KISS OF LIFE - “Hold My Hand”
• 1:33:18 - BOYZ II MEN x BLACKSWAN - “Motownphilly”
• 1:41:36 - BOYZ II MEN x BLACKSWAN - “End Of The Road”
• 1:46:22 - Overall Thoughts and Plans for Season 2

References:

• Amerie x 4Minute - “Heard ‘Em All” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgjwkCmQruM
• Meghan Thee Stallion x Billie - “Savage” https://youtu.be/bUmuaVeDUDc?si=YxhL9CRbBf6ITYP7
• Patti LaBelle x Billie - “Lady Marmalade” https://youtu.be/pJnDXcCj_go?si=BRlkL0tkciDdxr73
• Spice Girls x ITZY - “Wannabe” https://youtu.be/xlTZKsqP3_E?si=OLcK4mNNrRSc_HbG
• Spice Girls x ITZY - “Say You’ll Be There” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHc6cUo5ahM
• Vanilla Ice x Kep1er - “Ice Ice Baby” https://youtu.be/2IXnm1UPzJw?si=waFhNTe5MyY8IZsy
• Taylor Dayne x Kep1er - “Tell It To My Heart” https://youtu.be/sN6XxjRFG-g?si=-7jGy75puVzZQeb_
• Kesha x JO1 - “Joyride” https://youtu.be/1tEKYIOZu3I?si=wS5-F3kG3cRlGegh
• Eve x JO1 - “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” https://youtu.be/VrVEeqNh4OA?si=zT9wXeQKDBPiUFEZ
• Kylie Minogue x ATEEZ - “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” https://youtu.be/EM01sxWIOtE?si=8y15wgmLBYyPpXfW
• J Balvin x ATEEZ - “Mi Gente” https://youtu.be/krVKWJJ622s?si=fpKk_Vi5fTJSFpub
• Boy George x STAYC - “Karma Chameleon” https://youtu.be/hI5b4453L0s?si=QEynDtLppypQ2ZYn
• TLC x STAYC - “Waterfalls” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwH_JHlPsAs
• Ava Max x KISS OF LIFE - “Kings & Queens” https://youtu.be/FPLIJ-ZGdx4?si=wMpKqibrInid5yi4
• Jess Glynne x KISS OF LIFE - “Hold My Hand” https://youtu.be/4cK8jK7jTus?si=9ywgLF9YElG4mMXu
• BOYZ II MEN x BLACKSWAN - “Motownphilly” https://youtu.be/15hkO238oCw?si=Ru_ftzhFK1BcI2aV
• BOYZ II MEN x BLACKSWAN - “End Of The Road” https://youtu.be/Wicq5R0f8D0?si=ZAfPKC9Kzx6A701b

In Part 1 of our POP 101 series on Hikaru Utada (宇多田ヒカル), Chris and Chantel Nicole explore the early career of one of J-pop’s most influential artists - tracing their rise from Cubic U to the record-breaking success of "First Love" and the sonic expansion of "Distance".

We discuss how Utada’s unique background, artistry, and lyrical perspective reshaped the Japanese music landscape, set new industry standards, and laid the foundation for a career that would span decades.

From underground beginnings to instant icon status, this episode unpacks the origins of a legend.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:56 - A Brief History of J-Pop
• 4:52 - The Beginnings, Cubic U and "Precious"
• 6:11 - "Close To You"
• 12:58 - "Automatic" / "Time Will Tell"
• 20:45 - "Movin' On Without You"
• 25:41 - "First Love" album and single
• 33:13 - "Addicted To You"
• 37:50 - "Wait and See -Risk-", "For You" / "Time Limit" and "Can You Keep A Secret?"
• 39:28 - POP QUIZ! Give us your answers in the comments for a shout-out!
• 46:07 - "Distance" album

References:

• “Close To You” (Cubic U) MV https://youtu.be/w3pOdc6i224?si=EwbsM7eDmV13-8Qe
• “Automatic” MV https://youtu.be/-9DxpPiE458?si=8aBT8yqGPUM_qVbw
• “Automatic” Live 1999 https://youtu.be/OTGTqh1w8kg?si=whRESvduf5HOMe9G
• “Movin’ On Without You” MV https://youtu.be/9qU-JVtvXKw?si=5rVv1tpS_7ZI36xt
• “First Love” MV https://youtu.be/o1sUaVJUeB0?si=TD3m8sustCmkkDA3
• “Addicted To You” MV https://youtu.be/h6EqqOiTiwk?si=2PvmPLJQTaalfuhX
• “Wait & See ～リスク～” MV https://youtu.be/zIEf-xJ8VE4?si=MiSTN2uT4VQt0fxs
• “For You” MV https://youtu.be/iJoNSuGpjNc?si=xRcKdcVGTK9AqbB9“タイム・リミット” MV https://youtu.be/evvXqGJk1T8?si=3e0pLl-yBJSqTdrh
• “Can You Keep A Secret?” MV https://youtu.be/SRQbQ_nd4fc?si=xU2xWILIUKS_m2Qw