Welcome to one of the newest sections of NJS4E -- the Pop Stand.

Given the sudden re-emergence of Paula Abdul, the possibility of a New Kids On The Block reunion, Janet Jackson's triumphant return and the resurgence of New Jack Swing on tour, we think we may be on the verge of PE III - that is, Pop Explosion III.

The Pop Explosion phenomenon beginning from the Zero AD of NJS4E's music history (1987) began with PE I. That featured artists such as Martika, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, Rick Astley, The New Kids On The Block, Dino, Tommy Page, The Boys, Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, and so many more. PE I spanned between 1987 and 1991.



PE I: The New Kids On The Block


PE II was even bigger than PE I. Key differences though, were that it was a lot less "urban" in nature, but also a lot more international. PE II featured headliners such as Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, 'NSync, Christina Aguilera, 98 Degrees, O-Town, 5ive, S Club 7, and more. This era lasted roughly between 1997 and 2001, peaking between Spring 1999 and the Fall of 2000. It was during this era that the term "boyband" was first coined.



PE II: 'NSync

PE III we think started in 2007, and is really heating up this year. High School Musical, Hairspray, Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers seem to be kicking it off. The funny thing is, however, that original stars from PE I may be riding the wave this time around. That is, we might see the return of New Kids On The Block, Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, and maybe even New Edition, along with a new group of potential superstars discovered by NKOTB founder Maurice Starr called the Heartbeat Boys. Or maybe P. Diddy's Making The Band 4/Donnie might be the next big thing.


PE III: The HeartBeat Boys?

Watch this space in the months to come.
We'll be reporting and aggregating the latest and greatest as it unfolds.

In the meantime, check out NJS4E's Jarrell Mason as he interviews in 10 parts
New Kid on The Block member Danny Wood. We believe that this interview may have
been what kicked off the possibility of the NKOTB reunion.

Check it out!

Sincerely, the NJS4E Family

THE DONNA WRIGHT INTERVIEW 2008

NJS4E/The Time Machine rising star Jarrell Mason sat down with industry manager Donna Wright earlier this year for a candid interview covering the ins and outs of managing both the Backstreet Boys and Nsync, as well as what it was like to be part of PE II, the era that brought us Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and more!

Intro vid coming soon - but for now enjoy the interview itself!


Part 1


Part 2

THE DANNY WOOD INTERVIEW - SUMMER 2007


Intro


Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4


Part 5


Part 6


Part 7


Part 8


Part 9


Part 10

Special thanks to Jarrell Mason for pulling off this interview!

And to NadiasNKOTBNostalgia on YouTube for holding up the torch for these guys
over the years, and spreading the word about the interview...

THE MAURICE STARR INTERVIEW - SUMMER 2007


Intro


Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4

THE HEART BEAT BOYS - FUTURE KINGS OF PE III?

Maurice Starr (New Kids On The Block, New Edition) presents five more boys from Boston whom he feels are going to be big stars. Do you think these guys have what it takes?


Heartbeat Boys - "I Like The Rain"


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