Mariah Carey uses a surgical eye on her songwriting, producing and even on her manicured image. That same meticulousness is utilized to tell her life story in The Meaning of Mariah, a deftly crafted memoir showing us the hows and whys of her artistry and womanhood, then and now. Here's my review.

Koda Kumi's career is still kicking after 20 years, and to celebrate, here are 6 reasons why her career is special. I've also ranked her 10 Best Songs Ever at retrospectiveperpsective.com.

Discussing all the reasons critics and fans honor "All Too Well" as Taylor Swift's best song. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com for more info.

Olivia Rodrigo is facing criticism for having to retroactively credit various songwriters on three of her songs for what looks to be a case of plagiarism. But upon closer inspection, we can see that accidentally borrowing songwriting elements from other songs isn't a new phenomenon and isn't as malicious as some may assume it out to be.

The Original Doll sessions began over four years before Britney would find herself in a conservatorship, but the lyrics in the songs convey a desire for freedom and a need for protection from those around her. Here is a link to a playlist with songs from The Original Doll sessions. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com/blog to view the sources used in this episode.

A love letter to Mariah's underrated hit "Breakdown (feat. Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone)". I provide a retrospective analysis on how her label and ex-husband suppressed the song's success, explain why the song is beloved by Mariah and her fans, and I even give a little anecdote on my own personal history with the song. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com/blog for sources used.

On this episode, I speculate what routes music will take in this decade by analyzing music history's trends. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com for more info.

“God In the Grooves” is a series of episodes that analyze an album born from an artist’s spiritual rebirth or existential curiosity. This episode focuses on Madonna's Like a Prayer: her dive into the more uncomfortable parts of her existentialism, posing questions about God, sex, love and family that got her excommunicated by the Vatican. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com to view the sources referenced in this episode.

"Lost Tapes of the 27 Club" is a project that uses computer generated music in the likeness of a deceased artist to bring awareness to mental health issues. What does this technology say of music's future? Plus, I reveal to you my own similar music pet project and how you can win an Amazon gift card. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com for more info.

A follow up to Episode #5 - "What's the Conspiracy Behind Artists Selling Their Rights in 2021?" I give a summary on how artists make money through streaming compared to other formats to give context as to why they may want to sell their rights. Plus, I give an overview of the history of music consumption - from vinyls to 8-tracks to LimeWire.