COVER STORY | Don’t call it a comeback, they’ve been here for years! In nearly 40 years, legendary producers James “Jimmy Jam” Harris and Terry Lewis have worked with every notable singer under the sun. From origins as members of The Time, the Minneapolis duo defined their own signature sound that blends soulful melodies with stylish live instrumentation. Recently, the hitmakers announced their debut album to be released under a new deal inked with BMG.
Although R&B lovers have cherished their indelible contributions to R&B for decades, this will be the first time that the pair is to be credited as artists. Driven by a newly released single “He Don’t Know Nothin’ Bout It” featuring fellow R&B super-producer, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, the debut promises “iconic collaborations spanning their influential discography.”
In celebration of one of the greatest production duos of all time, let’s review their most memorable compositions of 90’s R&B.