John Antonucci

John Antonucci

John is a writer for the magazine, with a great love and affection for music of the 80's/90's. His favorite artists include Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Prince. Born and raised in New York, he has a bachelor's degree in Arts Management from SUNY Purchase, as well as further certifications from NYU-Tisch School of the Arts.

97 Words: “Giddy Up!” by Shania Twain

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June 26, 2023
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This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list here. Thirty years into her career, Shania Twain is still looking for a good time. In fact, she’s looking to get “litty in the cup” on her song, “Giddy Up!” Taken from her latest LP “Queen of Me,” this song will have you

Janet Jackson: Demanding Control, Demanding Change

January 10, 2022
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After a series of television stints, Janet Jackson made her move to the recording studio. Unlike her brothers, though, this Jackson’s music wasn’t hitting any of the right notes. Not until, Control. In Control Jackson’s 1986 third studio album, appropriately titled Control (released February 4, 1986), marked the reintroduction of
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