J-Zone’s ‘A Job Ain’t Nuthin’ But Work’ Turns 15 | Interview & Anniversary Retrospective

September 26, 2019 Jesse Ducker

“‘A Job Ain’t Nuthin’ But Work’ was a highly personal record and has the most meaning to me out of the five records in the first chapter of my career,” J-Zone reflects.

INTERVIEW & TRIBUTE: J-Zone Is Still ‘$ick of Bein’ Rich,’ 15 Years On

July 21, 2018 Jesse Ducker

“The main point of ‘$ick of Being Rich’ was to show my range,” its creator reflects. “It was my chance to show and prove that I can work in other circles.”

INTERVIEW: J-Zone & Pablo Martin Do Funk Right on The Du-Rites’ Debut Album

December 9, 2016 Jesse Ducker

Despite their divergent musical backgrounds, whenever J-Zone & Pablo Martin converge as The Du-Rites, whatever they play sure is funky.

The Cardigans’ ‘First Band on the Moon’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

So much more than their massive hit “Lovefool,” The Cardigans’ terrific third LP reflected the band’s evolving confidence and musical maturation at the time.

Mariah Carey’s ‘Glitter’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Instead of the disproportionate attention paid to the commercial performance of ‘Glitter,’ the focus should actually rest on Carey’s continued desire to marry pop, R&B, and hip-hop genres for the masses.

CeCe Peniston’s ‘I’m Movin’ On’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

After early career success like Peniston’s, many artists would rather sell their souls than chance to change the formula, even if they have to create work they don’t love. Peniston refused.