"PCD" (2005): PUSSYCAT DOLLS - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}
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Welcome back to PART 2 of our Pussycat Dolls’ “PCD” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era!
In our Era Breakdown episodes, we give context and explain where the Pussycat Dolls was at this point in their career and why they made this particular album. We then talk about the glaringly obvious, unequal power dynamics and how that ultimately played into the Pussycat Doll’s demise. We also try to solve one of the GREATEST POP MYSTERIES: Why did Nicole Scherzinger never make it as a solo artist? We then get into a deep dive into the genius marketing behind the group and some of our personal favorite marketing/promo they did during the era. And as per usual, we share our favorite music videos, live performances, and end the episode reflecting on the ultimate impact that the Pussycat Dolls’ “PCD” had in music and the girl group pantheon.
Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.
We hope you enjoyed our Pussycat Dolls’ “PCD” journey!
Album Info: PCD is the debut studio album by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls, released on September 12, 2005, by A&M Records. In 1993, the Pussycat Dolls was created as a burlesque troupe by choreographer Robin Antin. After attracting media attention, Antin struck a joint venture with Interscope Records to develop the Pussycat Dolls into a brand, with Jimmy Iovine assigning the project to Ron Fair. As one of the executive producers Fair produced the majority of the album and collaborated with producers like Kwamé, Polow da Don and Rich Harrison. The music style of PCD was described as pop/R&B and urban dance-pop. Lyrically the album incorporates sexual innuendo and explores the themes of feminism and romance. It features guest vocals from rappers Busta Rhymes, Timbaland and will.i.am.
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