Since the 1980s, producers and songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have made huge hits with artists like Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey. But finally in 2021, the duo released their debut album as artists. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with Jimmy Jam about the record and his illustrious past work. Plus, we hear the song that got Garbage's Shirley Manson Hooked on Sonics.
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Featured Songs:
Jam & Lewis, "Spinnin (feat. Mary J. Blige)," Jam & Lewis, Volume One, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021
Jam & Lewis, "Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin' My Heart) (feat. Mariah Carey)," Jam & Lewis, Volume One, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021
Janet Jackson, "What Have You Done for Me Lately," Control, A&M, 1986
Jam & Lewis, "The Next Best Day (feat. Boyz II Men)," Jam & Lewis, Volume One, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021
The S.O.S. Band, "Tell Me If You Still Care," On the Rise, Tabu/Epic, 1983
Cornbread Harris and Friends, "PutThe World," Cornbread Supreme Volume 1, 2631577 Records DK, 2002
Janet Jackson, "Control," Control, A&M, 1986
The S.O.S. Band, "Just Be Good to Me," On the Rise, Tabu/Epic, 1983
Jam & Lewis, "Happily Unhappy (feat. Toni Braxton)," Jam & Lewis, Volume One, Flyte Tyme, BMG, 2021
New Edition, "Can You Stand the Rain," Heart Break, MCA, 1987
Janet Jackson, "Nasty," Control, A&M, 1986
The S.O.S. Band, "Take Your Time (Do It Right)," SOS, Tabu, 1980
Janet Jackson, "Miss You Much," Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, A&M, 1989
Chaka Khan, "Angel," Funk This, Burgundy, 2007
Garbage, "No Gods No Masters," No Gods No Masters, Infectious Music, 2021
Stray Cats, "Stray Cat Strut," Stray Cats, Arista, 1981
Superchunk, "Endless Summer," Wild Loneliness, Merge, 2022
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