CHOONS

NickFresh, Diego Martinez
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CHOONS

CHOONS tells the definitive story of some of music's most underrated anthems—songs that have endured the test of time and have connected with millions of listeners everywhere. On every episode, we explore the context, creative process, and legacy of these tunes with the people responsible for creating them: producers, arrangers, composers, remixers, and the performers themselves. Produced and hosted by journalist Diego Martinez. Executive produced by music savant Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo.

  1. Bonus Episode: People Getting Loose - The Music of Saturday Night Fever

    12/14/2022 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: People Getting Loose - The Music of Saturday Night Fever

    On this bonus episode of CHOONS, we take a deep dive into the track listing of the soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever," a landmark American film and a pop culture event that celebrates its 45th anniversary.

    25 min
  2. O'Bryan Becomes An R&B Heartthrob With "The Gigolo"

    11/30/2022

    O'Bryan Becomes An R&B Heartthrob With "The Gigolo"

    R&B crooner O’Bryan joins us on our latest CHOONS episode to look back at the making of his 1981 funky debut single “The Gigolo.”

    39 min
  3. So Much Love: A Tribute To Joyce Sims & "Come Into My Life"

    11/16/2022

    So Much Love: A Tribute To Joyce Sims & "Come Into My Life"

    Our latest CHOONS episode is dedicated to the life, work, and memory of the late singer and songwriter Joyce Sims, celebrating the power behind her 1988 classic "Come Into My Life."

    27 min
  4. Leee John Celebrates Four Decades Of Imagination's "Just An Illusion"

    11/02/2022

    Leee John Celebrates Four Decades Of Imagination's "Just An Illusion"

    No...it's not an illusion, and it's certainly not a product of your 'imagination'. It is him, the legend himself, Leee John! The British singer and songwriter joins us this week to celebrate 40 years of his group Imagination, and share memories of the making of his iconic hits, including the eternal 1982 single "Just An Illusion."

    41 min
  5. How Snap's Penny Ford Reconciled With "The Power"

    10/19/2022

    How Snap's Penny Ford Reconciled With "The Power"

    The multifaceted Penny Ford joins us on our latest CHOONS episode to talk about her life before, during, and after her involvement with Snap!, and the recording of the iconic 1990 single "The Power."

    42 min
  6. Zimbabwe's Own Alton Edwards Wants To Spend Some Time With You

    10/05/2022

    Zimbabwe's Own Alton Edwards Wants To Spend Some Time With You

    After a little trip "Inside The Factory," we now want to spend some time with you and our guest for this CHOONS episode, singer and songwriter Alton Edwards, who will go through the making of his signature song, "I Just Wanna (Spend Some Time With You)".

    30 min
  7. Bonus Episode: Inside The Factory - Different Fur Studios

    09/21/2022 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Inside The Factory - Different Fur Studios

    In this bonus "Inside The Factory" episode, CHOONS walks through the doors of Different Fur, a legendary studio in San Francisco's historic Mission District, where some of the most innovative performers like David Byrne and Brian Eno have laid down their tracks, and where the local music scene of today can still find a safe haven.

    34 min
  8. Junior Shares A Universal Message In "Mama Used To Say"

    09/07/2022

    Junior Shares A Universal Message In "Mama Used To Say"

    The journey through underrated club anthems continues this week with one of the godfathers of UK soul music, the legendary Junior Giscombe, who joins us to break down the making of his 1981 crossover hit “Mama Used to Say.”

    40 min
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CHOONS tells the definitive story of some of music's most underrated anthems—songs that have endured the test of time and have connected with millions of listeners everywhere. On every episode, we explore the context, creative process, and legacy of these tunes with the people responsible for creating them: producers, arrangers, composers, remixers, and the performers themselves. Produced and hosted by journalist Diego Martinez. Executive produced by music savant Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo.

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  • Creator
    NickFresh, Diego Martinez
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Diego Martinez, CHOONS
  • Show Website
    CHOONS

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