Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on The Secrets of Pop Hits | Red Bull Music Academy

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Minneapolis duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis recalled their formative years, working with Prince and Janet Jackson and revealed some of the secrets behind making hit records and staying relevant.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are one of the greatest songwriting and producing duo in music history. Meeting on the same ’70s Minneapolis music scene that produced Prince, the pair formed the band Flyte Time, an outfit that would morph into the original line up of one of the most storied funk groups of the era, the Time.
By 1983 the duo had begun more actively pursuing songwriting and producing, commencing a series of essential R&B singles for the likes of the S.O.S Band, Cherrelle, Cheryl Lynn, Alexander O’Neal and others. In 1986 they began their now legendary association with Janet Jackson, producing the Grammy Award winning LP _Control_, the first of many career defining efforts over the next three decades. In addition, they have crafted classics for the likes of Force M.D.’s, Sounds of Blackness, New Edition, Human League, George Michael, Usher, and Mary J. Blige.
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TOPICS
16:11 - Teenage beginnings
21:28 - Minneapolis band scene and meeting Prince
30:57 - How Flyte Tyme became The Time
55:36 - Becoming producers
1:42:34 - Meeting and working with Janet Jackson
2:23:23 - The story behind "Got Till It's Gone"
MUSIC
1:02 - Janet Jackson - “Broken Hearts Heal” • Janet Jackson - Broken...
15:44 - Mind & Matter - “I’m Under Your Spell” • Mind & Matter I'm und...
20:15 - Flyte Tyme - “It’s The Things That You Do” • Flyte Time - It's The...
55:19 - The S.O.S. Band - “Just Be Good To Me” • Video
1:04:38 - Cherelle - “I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On” • Cherrelle - I Didn't...
1:08:27 - Cherrelle feat. Alexander O’Neal - “Saturday Love” • Cherelle ft. Alexander...
1:23:20 - Force M.D.'s - “Tender Love” • Video
1:35:47 - Janet Jackson - “That’s The Way Love Goes” • Video
1:51:24 - Janet Jackson - “When I Think Of You” • Janet Jackson - When I...
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[@sunshinehour9752]

Thank you for the link! I ❤ jimmy jam and terry lewis! Idk why but sometimes when i think of their name i think of when janet said terry its too cooldd and when janet would say jimmy jam! janet and jimmy and terry are some of the best collabs of all time especially in pop and new jack swing and even rnb!

[@marlenequinn6156]

tX@@sunshinehour9752

[@stevechase2232]

Do they dress like that in the studio too???

[@rubywilliams2552]

Zach

[@wheretonext4789]

YuuyuyuLuLu I uuukuluululuuluuuyyyyyuuyyggigididzgozq

[@davidmcleod1098]

I wish the music wasn't edited out, but the lecture was INCREDIBLE. I clung on to every word. I could listen to Jimmy and Terry all day long. 💯

[@leovinci8303]

You know all the songs are listed and links to them are here, right? 🙂

[@Preteahumblegirl]

Agree 💯❤️

[@WillsJazzLoft]

They very likely had to do it in order to comply with intellectual property and copyright law

[@J-Louis]

Yea sucks whats the point if you can listening inthe video with the audiance so wack

[@lalomr1mogen353]

FACCS

[@23dgoudeau]

There should be a full length movie of these guys their contribution to the musical world is legendary

[@butterflyblessbless5836]

T Moz 1000% agree

[@macewbee]

I agree

[@ChillHous1979]

Agreed!!!

[@joelg9700]

Netflix special!!

[@MovementGraffiti]

yes they need one for them and for teddy Riley

[@kmalls8041]

Im 29 years old n ill say it... alexander oneal has to be the most underrated r&b singer ever!!! Jimmy jam terry lewis living legend...!!!!

[@bgillen3]

One of the best pure singers I've ever heard!

[@anthonypowell6284]

Facts

[@JesperDK1981]

K Malls he’s the best. Especially the 4 albums written and produced by Jam & Lewis. Brilliant stuff.

[@jimmiepage2617]

alex's voice is totally unbelievable!

[@jazzupthattriad1257]

Too fast vibrato... It's a bit of an operatic style for my liking. I always thought Freddie Jackson was underrated.

[@poerava]

The professionalism and soul of these two is unprecedented. The humility of these two young men to work AND create with some seriously huge egos and bossy punks for decades is astonishing.

[@dlothedoctorpromo]

These dudes are the truth. Jimmy Jam brought the keyboard/drum programming, Terry Lewis brought the bass/percussion/lyircs, put it all together u got one of the best production duos of all time.

[@JesperDK1981]

Demonte Morton yeah, and put Jimmys pop sensibility in composing melodies, these guys songs are just timeless.

[@lalomr1mogen353]

FACCS

[@Empresslockness]

I am from Minneapolis. These guys are legends. Makes me proud.

[@terrylewis1006]

Thanks so much i really appreciate , if you dont mind let me get to know a true fan better . You can write your phone number to me in my mail so i can text you and get to know you better, [e-mail]

[@redbrown7355]

@@terrylewis1006 you guys are a huge inspiration for me and a friend of mine who's, right now, we're trying to emulate what you guys do, but in a different musical genre. We both grew up HUGE Prince/The Time/Parliament fans back in 1980 when I was 15yrs old. And in St. Louis (University City) MO, where I'm originally from, NO BAND was FUNKIER than The Time...NOBODY!! Also one of my childhood friends is playing with Morris Day or at least he was last time I checked. His name is JMac. I live in Sacramento now and my brotha aka my version of Jimmy Jam, is best friends with Bobby G. I'm sure you probably know Bobby. Anyway, hopefully one day you'll hear our stuff and like it. And hopefully we'll get to meet you brothas one day. GOD bless you both and thank you for the inspiration. Peace!!

[@jimmyjam7902]

Thanks so much i really appreciate , if you don’t mind let me get to know a true fan better . You can write your phone number to me in my mail so i can text you and get to know you better ( [e-mail] )

[@ChillHous1979]

YOU are impressive.

[@gelliaramadis522]

I remember seeing jimmy at the MOA when i was a kid and my babysitter being star struck and now i finally understand the magnitude these guys brought, I honestly cant get enough of jimmy and terrys original sounds.

[@chrisdiggidy405]

These dudes are so under appreciated, it’s unreal. Living legends, straight up.

[@shawnstrickland7313]

No they aren’t

[@Afrimusican]

Who else is pausing right quick to go listen to whatever record they mention, then come back to the interview lol

[@edwardcorley7923]

Yes sir

[@matthewgaines10]

No bacause I heard them a million times and own copies them.

[@UtopiaTimes]

but did they play any, or was it edited out?

[@songster03]

I would have like to have seen their reactions to their timeless creations.

[@HighFrequencyRadio]

Lol...I'm doing that.

[@bixmeister4718]

Living in Minneapolis in the 80s, Jam and Lewis were always part of my life. I met Jimmy once at a record store, and recommended the Anita Baker album to him. I also saw Herb Alpert when he was in town recording with Jam & Lewis. Thank you two for the music of my life.

[@aasti3000]

Among the greatest producers to date. The way they change the sound of an artist like SOS Band, Janet Jackson, New Edition, George Micheal, Force MD's and just take them in another direction is amazing to me. Love these dudes...can't believe Prince fired them.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

I remember hearing the control album by Janet Jackson in 86...I was 12...the sounds , beats, and overall production on that album to me were so far ahead of where music was at that time. I remember the mood that would change when those songs came on at parties or on school picnics. it got the girls and guys buzzing around eachother. I like Janet and she is talented, but if you removed her from the album I'd still love it because the music and production was that strong. when rhythm nation came out I felt the same way a few years later. just amazing sounds...one day I saw these two play tender love which they wrote for the force mds...as talented as the mds were, the song still sounded great with just jam and Lewis playing it themselves. I am a rock guy and it is my favorite music, but jam and Lewis are my favorite producers because I love pop music also. my father is a big Phil spector fan..he was a famous producer from the 60s and 70s .he created a style that changed music back then and is called the wall of sound. I always try to show him jam and Lewis stuff because they were like the 80s/90s version of spector.

[@thandoreviews8886]

Well said @@michaelfrazia4569

[@michaelfrazia4569]

@@thandoreviews8886 my father has played bass in a band since the 60s..huge music fan. turned me on to the greats....from the beatles and stones to smokey and the jive five....he always had me looking at the classics from a production standpoint...so I always use jam and Lewis to illustrate to him the huge jump music took into the modern age in the 80s...their work is still just as great and fresh as it was almost 40 years ago. it is impossible to overstate how great they are and how lucky the artists who they worked with were.....sorry for rambling, but I try to give these guys the respect and props they deserve anytime I can. such cool guys also

[@xxvolution]

These two guys are iconic legends in their own right.

[@kstarrify]

JJ explained why they were fired: JJ and TL were producing other groups. Being fired is not always a bad thing because they were moving closer to their destiny.

[@cesarbaca]

Almost 40 years and they’re still wearing suits. Got a love these guys. They made some of the greatest Music ever created

[@trippthomas4920]

I did not want this to end.

[@moniquemitchell5092]

Yes, I didn't want it to either..

[@otg1500]

Love Jam and Lewis. True legends.

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

Their work in the time and with janet Jackson ushered in a new sound in pop funk r&b and hip hop. Legends

[@torinowens6103]

Prophets Of Rock TV. true that but, don't forget! that if it wasn't for PRINCE THERE WOULDN'T BE JAM OR LEWIS peace &. be wild! 1love

[@smd4751]

Yes. They hit a gold mine with her.

[@gracielafreeman4070]

and her sound was that of the Minneapolis sound. For instance, "What Have You Done For Me Lately" was an updated, later version of "Controversy" her sound was not original back then. And big props to Jam & Terry. These gentlemen are geniuses in their own right. But Janet's earlier sound was that of the Minneapolis sound.

[@Spoog84]

Don't forget New Edition Heart Break albums, breakout album of all time

[@kathleenbarthelemy3850]

I have lived in Berlin since 1990. I came here to be an English and art teacher at the John F. Kennedy School, with my ten-year-old son from Minneapolis. The night before we left, we went to a sneak preview that was Sister Act. A man and woman came to our row and wanted to sit far inside, in the only two seats there were. When they sat down, I realized Jimmy Jam was sitting next to me. I introduced myself. I said, "In l971-72 I was Terry Lewis's ninth grade teacher at Lincoln Junior High." He said, "Would he remember you?" I said, "Oh I'm sure he would remember me." I am also related to one of Prince's CEO's. Minneapolis is an incredibly small place sometimes... Hello, Terry! You were a wonderful student in my class. I'm so happy you found your calling! I've followed your amazing career since the 80's. This story about how you two came together is what I was always missing. Your stars crossed and you produced the Milky Way!

[@cmstrike]

I could listen to Jimmy Jam speak all day.

[@haleyrichardson8818]

Was thinking that exact same thing right now 👍

[@chickenjo23]

These guys are the standard for production in the music industry. I think someone already mentioned it earlier but there needs to be a movie made about these two talented people.

[@cbjrcher1]

These guys are the standard bearers for R&B/pop music; they have found the sound

[@jimmyjam7902]

Thanks so much i really appreciate , if you don’t mind let me get to know a true fan better . You can write your phone number to me in my mail so i can text you and get to know you better ( [e-mail] )

[@macewbee]

I agree

[@dabomb67]

THIS GUY DID A VERY GOOD INTERVIEW* No Dumb Questions * Stayed Focused * Respectful*. Focused on The Artist Totally!!!

[@haleyrichardson8818]

I was thinking the same thing. Right from the start he was professional, attentive and respectful 🤗

[@Billfish57]

I absolutely loved this interview with these two articulate, nice gentlemen. They don't make them like this anymore. Talent plus work is what makes the world go round, I wish more kids would listen to these guys instead of playing video games all day.

[@rahsaanhill5781]

They are in my top five producers of all time.

[@joeyday576]

Do they take up 2 spaces in the top 5 or just 1?

[@mustafadagreat1031]

Jimmy jam terry Lewis ,La and babyface and teddy riley dominated the 80s 90s and early 00s

[@oholm09]

Hey I'm upcoming musician composer producer entrepreneur

[@oldskoolmusicforever0724]

I KNEW SOME OF WHAT THEY TALKING ABOUT,BUT WHAT MADE THIS VIDEO SO GREAT WAS LEARNING THE THINGS I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT.THESE GUYS WON'T LIVE FOREVER AND I'M GLAD WE GET TO SEE THEM LIKE THIS WHILE THEY ARE BOTH STILL ALIVE AND WELL.GOD BLESS THEM BOTH WITH WITH MANY MANY MORE DAYS ALIVE AND WELL.

[@dwightddddd]

Jimmy and Terry, the very best there is! Mic, Dave and Paul of The System highly underrated, but highly gifted.

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

Oh, Absolutely!!!

[@catboyzee]

Around 1:33: I love that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis emphasize having integrity when sampling the music of other artists. In other words, if they knowingly sample someone else's music they try to ensure that artist/songwriter receives the proper compensation and co-writing credit for it. #respect

[@macewbee]

Yo I agree with you on that.

[@MrLuhbat49]

I can say jimmy and terry were never greedy when it came to giving the artist they worked with credit

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Well ours the law so

[@najinelson6742]

It's a miracle for me, every musician from Minneapolis still looks so young, whether it's Morris Day, Jimmy and Terry or Prince or... Is it a special food or the cold weather in Mnpls or it is just producing great music...?

[@Nina513]

I honestly think it’s a Northern/Midwest thing. A lot of the men in their generation still look really good here. You’d be surprised.

[@theretiredfreak]

They reference Alexander O'Neal. One of the best. Listen to the Hearsay album.

[@theretiredfreak]

And his Christmas album is stellar.

[@oholm09]

Hearsay my favorite album

[@ai5ha1]

Alexander O'Neal is dope he played drums for Morris Day and the Time (he was their first drummer) anywho These guys are legends

[@lawtondavis8888]

That's was his Thriller BEST!

[@kingsports1113]

Morris day n Alexander O'Neal was n the same group

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

Great to hear Jam and Lewis praise O’neal , as in the 80s they were a dynamite team together. Hearsay might have been their best production work ever, yet all most people talk about with them is the Janet Jackson albums.

[@ikexbankai]

mitch3996 II all their work should be talked about but the reason people talk about those Janet because they are some of the biggest selling albums in history with hit after hit after hit on them. Rhythm Nation itself had 7 Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 hits. The most of any album.

[@MJamesIII]

My only criticism of this lecture is that they edited out the music and performances.

[@djsoulchild]

You have the major labels to thank for that bullshit...copyright "infringement".

[@bollie4431]

I agree 💯 it took away from the interview

[@chikagosaine]

I started looking up the songs and adding, during the course of the interview

[@songster03]

It makes it almost unwatchable. 🙄

[@tdmcdonald43]

That's the same reason I'm turning it off.

[@peachyqueen7856]

I love these guys! Their work with Janet Jackson got me through a lot of tough times.

[@brickcitychick5404]

Peachy King how?

[@jameleason8200]

brickcity chick she mean Life in General day to day struggle's

[@iamipmanable]

It's not their work tho. J dilla and q tip fully produced the track and they didn't get credit

[@BarryH90dz]

she made more than one song

[@tosh6219]

@@iamipmanable yes but they produced 95% of janet Jackson music not just that song

[@christopherholloway8153]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are brilliant! I'm a music producer and recording engineer. Not only do I admire these guys, I actually bought some of their equipment, when they dissolved Flyte Time studio! (I think it's cool that some some 'country hick' horseback rider in Virginia owns the Simmons Drums used on a Janet Jackson album!) It's coo. They showed up on the soundtrack for a movie I did for Showtime! Love these guys!

[@basehead617]

What all stuff did you buy from them?

[@oholm09]

Christopher Holloway me too im a musician entrepreneur

[@oholm09]

Christopher Holloway I'm a musician entrepreneur as a composer arranger and producer soon to be performer

[@PaperMario64]

That’s awesome

[@theequaliser8026]

Kool man

[@djgant-man1112]

My all time favorite production duo ever, since a kid before I knew what production was! These are the type of RBMA lectures I'm eager to see!

[@fattonyrap]

true legends

[@RVCA91]

Would love to hear some of these tunes given the Gant-Man treatment!

[@PHILLYDRUMMER04]

DJ Gant-Man yes.

[@busywl69]

this was like the 10 best movies of all time combined into a 2 hour interview with these legends.

[@WesElder]

_"Be bold! Be fearless!"_ This video is the first time I've heard these words in context with making music. I've always been a fan of Jimmy & Terry but never could articulate why. Their words, confidence, and positive energy has solidified why they have been so successful.

[@kingsports1113]

Go back to Janet Jackson control video see how jellybean jermone Popeye jam n Lewis was acting like the time minus Morris day n Monte moir Jesse Johnson

[@joshbeck3683]

Still prince influenced though.

[@bigbanknewyork3655]

@Josh Beck not. No Prince influence in any of the New EDITION songs.

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

Jimmy is a great storyteller!

[@theron55able]

They are the masters of producing music for anyone.

[@trippthomas4920]

I really can't thank you Red Bull enough for this in depth interview. I was inspired by Quincy Jones and Prince respectively. But it was Jam and Lewis that sparked me into production and at a very influential age. I credit them as what production is. It has and is still opening doors even to this day. Because even though its not as reflected on radio as much. There is still a great need for really good and moving songs. I learned to record outside the box and to play my instrument and to learn the inside of the box as well. At the end of the day it's about the song and respecting the listener. These guys are the truth and hopefully one day I can simply shake their hands. They are the reason I run my studio, appreciate my clients, love my work and see the artist take it and run.

[@nikitaderkachev5137]

I. Vv CC

[@johnstacy2700]

Both of these men are legends and so humble considering what they have accomplished in their career. They are so articulate and fun to listen to their stories. The SOS Band songs are some of my favorite. The sound they created was pure genius. Great interview with these two amazing producers and musicians.

[@mikecheck1259]

This was really, really good! They're definitely legends. And congratulations to Jimmy & Terry on their recent induction into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame!

[@americareal3]

This is A MASTER CLASS......

[@ychilds99]

I love his Alexander O'Neal impressions!

[@Ev3Mr]

Fantastic. They have made and continue to make such a mark in music. Terry still doesn't say as much as Jimmy, but you can see this is a real brotherhood. Thanks for posting!

[@mootbooxle]

Dude who mentioned Thelma Houston's "Used To Hold Me So Tight": I love you man!! That is the JAM! (no pun intended)

[@callmemonkh9020]

mootbooxle Soooo MANY of Jimmy & Terry's joints are just...their just sweet, in-the-pocket, hot....they're THE BOMB!!

[@tajhanwebster9285]

1 my all time favorite songs

[@keiththomas111]

I still bang that song unbelievably productive love the drums and bass!!!!

[@walterwilliams2371]

These gentlemen are the epitome of true music makers! Blessed and gifted and if you're a true fan of any music they've made and still make you'll see why they're still so revolant today.

[@haleyrichardson8818]

So true 💗

[@robynhawkins48]

I knew that there was a reason why Chicago was 1 of my top 3 bands of all time. This is coming from a 50 year old African-American Woman Who was brought up in the hearts of Baltimore city.

[@jahlal4]

hell yes@Encore by Cheryl Lynn, that is my joint! Watched this twice already, so much knowledge dropped!

[@kingsports1113]

Sound like the intro to 1999

[@tragicbeatzs8183]

I could listen to jimmy jam and terry lewis talk all day long omg

[@abumc5104]

these man produced the music of my life. i say, they're GOAT. nobody made sound music better. they made and produced legends. greatest inspiration in modern r&b, funk and soul, black music. with their flytetime-style sound they entered the charts worldwide. i would say forget the rest, but this is disrespectful, therefore respect jam & lewis, the kings of club music.

[@Thevelvetrope1983]

Janet Jackson still makes fantastically unbelievable albums. She is absolutely genius

[@anglejohnson3857]

agreed

[@ikexbankai]

Truth! It is completely out of this world crazy how talented those Jackson kids are. Seriously for one family to have both a Michael Jackson and a Janet Jackson. Not to even mention The Jackson 5. It’s crazy. Most if not 99% of musical families don’t have one Janet or Michael

[@GTheGenius]

I like the story of them spending time with Janet before recording songs.

[@djtimspaceking8306]

The legends still listen to Janet Jackson music because of them

[@joldschool64]

They got to do a movie about this.

[@ChillHous1979]

Agreed!

[@bigvizzyadot]

Their the uncles you wish you had growing up.

[@Ariel692769]

Uh-huh

[@thesonuvman7612]

I can listen to Jimmy Jam and Questlove all day.

[@reimourrpower9357]

You MUST check the Jimmy Jam interview on *Questlove Supreme* on iheartradio. 3-parts and ALL classic material.

[@mildredstallworth4914]

These guys are some of the best producers, they are living Legends!

[@terrylewis1006]

Thanks so much Mildred i really appreciate , if you dont mind let me get to know a true fan better . You can write your phone number to me in my mail so i can text you and get to know you better, [e-mail]

[@vincegray7206]

This is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, really long and informative, along with LA and Babyface, and Teddy Riley, these guys ruled the 90’s!!🙏🏽

[@PianoGesang]

Love how Jimmy & Terry automatically start movin and groovin at 59:12 to their own Roland TR-808 beat.

[@murielcox7090]

Mom

[@jeremyallennossette6426]

Legends of the game, iconic! Janet, Jimmy, and Terry they're songs were my youth and accounted for my God times and Rhythm Nation helped me through my sisters death, Escapade taught me how to learn to live and enjoy life again!

[@rdubb77]

Jimmy is ridiculously smart … not surprised. Terry is no slouch but he seems like the deep intuitive

[@jamesm.6829]

If your thinking in the music world, and in the whole entire big picture, there is nobody better in this industry than Jimmy jam, and Terry Lewis period!

[@reneemathis7053]

I wish we could hear the music.

[@fermgrip371]

Mann... I was just bumping No ones Gonna Love U the Way Eye Do. I luv Deez guys

[@michael_caz_nyc]

The Greatest of All Time for this genre. 2 Legends. Just listen to: Alexander O Neal or SOS Band's Slow Jams ( among many other artists ) - Just Killer Production & Songwriting Duo. My All Time Favorites.

[@geearc2448]

Legends are an understatement 💯 straight geniuses. I would have loved to hear them talk a little bit more about New Edition and the sound they created for them as well. That NE sound and harmony was so dynamic. Love these guys !

[@jasonrodgers993]

Teddy Riley... Jam & Lewis... La & babyface... Quincy Jones......that's my top 4 producers.

[@oholm09]

Narada Michael Walden mtume and Lucas Nile Rodgers Bernard Edwards Huff and gamble Kashif Paul Lawrence Leon sylvers III George duke etc

[@bgillen3]

Gamble and Huff Rod Temperton Stevie Wonder Gotta be in the Top 5

[@HotMessMemories1]

ordonize holmes don’t forget Full Force. They produced two great classics: Lisa Lisa’s left boob and right boob.

[@reimourrpower9357]

@@bgillen3 agreed. Gamble & Huff, Rod, Wonder: platinum standard production & songwriting. I also agree with Ordo H above on Mtume, Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards, Kashif, Leon Sylvers. On a personal tip I'd put in August "Kid Creole" Darnell and in Hip Hop DJ Premier "Primo" and Large Professor.

[@gymreaper1728]

Jam & lewis = masterminds of the music industry.

[@teddyjam8134]

In my opinion these guys are the best producers around. Teddy Riley L.A. and Babyface are great as well, but whatever genre of music you want they can deliver. Their range is off the charts.

[@dinfluence30]

Finally i found some in depth footage of these legends.. almost all my favorite songs are produced by them.. They are genius.. thanks Jimmy & Terry and Red Bull music academy for this great Lecture.

[@Iamstarchildd]

Legends.....REAL legends. To many times I look under these artist youtube vids and see people bestowing the title of legend on someone who hasn't even made a dent in the industry yet.These guys have done and are STILL doing it.

[@PaperMario64]

Their music has so much emotion. They truly are geniuses.

[@jamesowens4238]

Two Legends / Trend Setters sitting on the couch spitting knowledge! Wow!

[@kingsports1113]

I respect jam n Lewis for going back to get Alexander O'Neal he suppose to had the time shine

[@MegaVern1]

I love how Jimmy gives the ultimate props to Sly and Gamble and Huff and Quincy! If you’re going to make music, study the greats that came before you.

[@Defmek82]

Two legends coming from another group of legends doing legendary shyt👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dokholaday2349]

these 2 are very great producers 2 of the best ever

[@PhuckHue2]

The masters! I've been waiting for this!

[@CaptainJTB]

PhuckHue2 glad they r still alive

[@snapcrackle4077]

They have a lot of insight and important to share

[@PianoGesang]

Being the big Prince fan I was back in the day I still absolutely loved these guys. They went were Prince didn't go and did what Prince didn't do. Listen to their sound, even nowadays. They always sounded so unique and they still do. Certainly Prince did too but man, Jam & Lewis gave me more vibes.

[@gfanarakos]

Prince from a certain point after 80's mostly in 90's was not so in making more hits or albums to sell commercial than his rights but i think he went there as well in all muisc genres...innovation was the key to everything..check 2002 live alladin with funk on everlasting now....he was evolving till his last shows with piano alone in atlanta ... death from pain killers took him...sad . He made mistakes being hard could make things different and by less complex ways and rest but he did not work that way... sad again but he pionered...Jim and Terry show respect ...In the end Prince loved what he didi and set them free. Beautiful story

[@kingsports1113]

@@gfanarakos prince had it lock

[@vcr210]

In my early life, I had the pleasure to record in their Flyte Tyme Studio in Bloomington. Also recorded at Loring Park Studio where early Prince recordings were done. Minneapolis had such a creative and diverse music scene. I count it as a great blessing.

[@LatoyaLlab]

I enjoyed this and hearing Prince and The Time stories. Amazing history.

[@jimmyjam7902]

Thanks so much i really appreciate , if you don’t mind let me get to know a true fan better . You can write your phone number to me in my mail so i can text you and get to know you better ( [e-mail] )

[@sharonwls5173]

So humble and my favorite producers of all times❤️. One of My favorite songs - Optimistic by Sounds of Blackness.

[@terrylewis1006]

Thanks so much Sharon i really appreciate , if you dont mind let me get to know a true fan better . You can write your phone number to me in my mail so i can text you and get to know you better, [e-mail]

[@jimmyjam7902]

Thanks so much i really appreciate , if you don’t mind let me get to know a true fan better . You can write your phone number to me in my mail so i can text you and get to know you better ( [e-mail] )

[@sharonwls5173]

@jimmy jam really? I’m just that gullible to just give out my phone number. I don’t think the REAL Terry Lewis or Jimmy Jam would be asking for my number. lol

[@mlbmlb89]

Man I'm serious. This would be a phenomenal movie with all the background info about Prince, Morris, Jam and Lewis, Jessie Johnson and all the rest! The band battles, countless Jam sessions, paying dues, Minneapolis sound and culture. GUYS PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

[@gfanarakos]

Prince was a pain in the ass ....do the very hard to work with ...but made superstars cause of work ethics just like his father made him...history of music

[@waynerose7]

These guys are legends! I love how the interviewer asked very intelligent questions that dove into their artistry and musicianship. Awesome!

[@thandoreviews8886]

yea the interviewer wasn't playing or flinching

[@anthonydevereaux3179]

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Jam & Lewis Flyte time Productions🎶🎶...they have always been my biggest inspirational producers. They made me pay attention to how music production was really composed & arranged. I loved the way their style and collaboration with their artist turned out. Their 80's sound was so on point and consistent from different solo artist to producing different bands acts, but I listen to their beats and cord progressions of how it stood out. For instance ' Cherelle & Alexander O'Neal "Saturday Love" the beat & the double claps during the intro their brand of sound. Janet Jackson "Control" it was the bass lines and the stops with the drum programming beats with the hand claps their sound signature. New Edition " If it isn't love" followed up production after Janet Jackson production work after her Rhythm Nation album. "If it isn't love" had the same drum programming beats with the stops, along with the tangerines & percussions was their signature sound back in the 80's. then they followed up with Johnny Gill album "Rub you the right way" was their raw funky bass lines & drum beat with that tangerines, once again that was their music sound signature, which once again stood out as a hit song. they were my inspiration to doing music my way, inwhich made me feel good.

[@oholm09]

They are my biggest inspiration to be an musician

[@ComicPower]

That's producer royalty. Love this

[@boycrockett]

kudos to the guy at 2:16:40 mentioning "You Used To Hold Me So Tight", I was wondering whether anyone was gonna mention that. such an amazing track! although both that and "Can't Take Losing You" by The System came out in 1984

[@davideo1964]

TEIXEIRA nope They are the very inflenceal opportunisticks. You're in my system is 82 First released by ROBERT PALMER... One year later by the SYSTEM Terry l and J Jam get very inspired by ital disco and they killed real funksouldisco from years 74-82 . They should remaster everything with real instruments cause now they become unearable. ThelmaH Or PattiA were so much classier under Mr. QUINCY JONES. That is someone to get a lecture from all what happend throught those years from a real musician and producer point of view

[@davideo1964]

TEIXEIRA TEIXEIRA nope They are the very inflenceal opportunisticks. You're in my system is 82 First released by ROBERT PALMER... One year later by the SYSTEM Terry l and J Jam get very inspired by ital disco and they killed real funksouldisco from years 74-82 . They should remaster everything with real instruments cause now they become unearable. ThelmaH Or PattiA were so much classier under Mr. QUINCY JONES. That is someone to get a lecture from all what happend throught those years from a real musician and producer point of view

[@boycrockett]

Robertine Daccord “You Are In My System” came out in 1982 and sounded like nothing else that was out at the time. Robert Palmer released a cover version in 1983. The System were really influential back then, as mentioned by Jimmy and Terry. Jam and Lewis' music sounds nothing like Italo Disco. What's the point of all musicians sounding the same? Why would they copy Quincy instead of creating their own sound? Also Quincy himself was very into synthesizers and new technology, Thriller is 80℅ synths and drum machines.

[@oholm09]

@@boycrockett back in the 80s they had fairlight cmi synclaviers emulator i and ii

[@TerryManning]

This was amazing. Jam and Lewis are true masters of music production, from the artistic to the technical. Thanks for sharing!

[@ChicagoJ351]

I’m a rock musician, so pop and dance music wasn’t my thing. But I used to listen to Janet Jackson’s rhythm nation album all the time and loved it. The production on that album was so amazing and it was what drew me to it. I mean, it wasn’t Janet’s voice lol. It was the production and songwriting that made that album so amazing. These guys really know what they are doing.

[@ikexbankai]

Jeff M Janet actually has a great voice. It is not easy to sing songs like If, That’s The way love goes, Control, Love Will never Do. And on the album you are talking about it’s not easy to sing Lonely, Miss You Much, Alright, Black Cat, Living in a world they didn’t make, Someday is Tonight. Like it’s honestly hoot EVERYTHING IS ABOUT THAT ALBUM. Every singer isn’t a powerhouse singer like Houston but if every voice sounded the same music wouldn’t be as diverse as it is. Like JJ and Terry Lewis said in this video Janet is a great singer same as Diana Ross

[@lalomr1mogen353]

these two are just iconic that word sums up Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The career that they have had speaks for itself. i have followed their career and sang along to EVER HIT that they mentioned on here. Great interview . this interview was definitely needed for the culture THANK U

[@kayhunte]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Amazing talents!

[@jfaysal1971]

I still have so many of these CDs of the music discussed. SOS Band, Cherelle, Jessie Johnson Review, The Time and of course Prince. I was 14 in 1985 but all of this music was everything to me. I have always said I was black in another lifetime because the music moved me to my soul! Tender love has always been a favorite of mine and surprisingly I never knew jimmy and terry were involved in it.

[@terrylewis1006]

Thanks so much Joanne i really appreciate , if you dont mind let me get to know a true fan better . You can write your phone number to me in my mail so i can text you and get to know you better, [e-mail]

[@luciac9123]

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are very well spoken. Impressive interview. These guys are awesome! And yes, they are legends!

[@memphisbass2]

Man this talk was the most insightful ever. I was glued and had to hear it ALL. These two are the coolest and most humble superstars I have ever seen. Truly inspirational. No words...

[@trinamcdonald1865]

I remember this year I heard someone commenting on the song “Saturday Love” and they mentioned never knowing all this time ( the song came out in 1985)the first and second verse were the same. This is what is amazing about a singer and as Jimmy Jam says “their approach” Alexander O’Neal for me has a voice that is just great. Drugs over the years have challenged some of that vocal ability, but the man could just sing! These two men have created so many hits and their production style is amazing! Whatever they touch turns to Gold, Platinum, and beyond!!!

[@RD-zj6vc]

What's with the lifeless audience? JJ and TL are dropping a bunch of really funny lines and no one is even blinking.

[@TotaloneBadBoy]

Reginald Dorsey Look at the audience...

[@ejstar8917]

Reginald Dorsey LOL!! I thought the same think. I mean, DAMN it's Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis dropping some jewels. Be excited.

[@rickyspicer8014]

It's an all white audience.

[@chilla-z]

There might not be a 🎤 for them..

[@trevorwoodley3897]

It's a bunch of white Canadians. They're not big on Black music. Probably just present out of politeness, and out of their depth.

[@tenolamacintosh]

I mean... Their formula for music was so remarkably timeless. Those inventive and pulsing baselines that could literally carry the track, only further ameliorated with the lush cords, and the mesmerising vocals. The great gift with this duo is that their tracks could exist solely as instrumentals, and **still** have that lasting irresistibility; that hypnotising resonance; that inimitable addictiveness. Teddy Riley was inventive, and unquestionably brilliant, but his work seemed to lack that polish, and the maturity, and that duality. LaFace was a force, but I think the production all-too-often was a scintillating compensation technique for lyrical depth; poetry. This team really embodied the bothness. That phenomenal duality. My favourites!

[@brunodosreis]

tenolamacintosh Right on! I actually have a collection of their instrumentals I listen to... it all builds up, breaks down and ends so flawlessly. No matter the tempo, it just gives off an inspirational vibe to me.

[@MrMuis06]

I agree , but Laface was phenomenal as well and Teddy had that hip hop edge..all brilliant.

[@hyda-jameshill1035]

1:59:00 Damn right they should get a standing ovation! Two freaking legends!

[@rodneyhill8400]

Greatest Producers of All Times

[@4hunnid5thecentralspot10]

This is a real treat!!!!! Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis went from being Prince's back up band for Vanity, and artist up under Prince's wing, to creating a more sensual, soulful sound for Minneapolis. Not to mention, the blue print for the bay area/mob sound. Over Teddy Riley, and Babyface, Jimmy and Terry were my favorite producers............ Right up under Roger Troutman, and of course, Prince, in my most humble opinion

[@HotMessMemories1]

JustUs WTF is a mob sound?

[@4hunnid5thecentralspot10]

@@HotMessMemories1 You don't listen to E-40, C-bo, or Mac Dre? If not, then that's what they call their beats, Monstrous Overriding Bass, or MOB STYLE MUSIC, or simply put, MOB SHIT. It's a bay area sound that was VERY much influenced by people like Jimmy Jam n Terry Lewis, One Way, or Zapp even. In other words, the music that I call "Jheri curl era", or early to mid eighties funk music with a deep bass line added to it, making it what they call it in the Bay MOB SHIT.

[@michaelcreate744]

Jimmy "jam" Harris and Terry Lewis, my favorite producers of all time, as well as Prince. I've been a fan ever since their early production work w/ the female band Klymaxx, as well as Change w/Luther Vandross. Two of the best to ever do it.

[@corycheek5591]

These guys...these guys are something else🕶🕶🎬🔎🔎 will smith and Nelly look alikes 😵🧐

[@corycheek5591]

These guys are fake as hell