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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: The songwriting and production duo you know, but don't

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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: The songwriting and production duo you know, but don't

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October 7, 2021 • Jam & Lewis are the duo behind a ton of R&B hits from stars like Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige and more. And boy do they have some stories to tell!

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on World Cafe

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Janet Jackson Once Had 'Control' of the Charts. We Don't Give Her Enough Credit

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Janet Jackson Once Had 'Control' of the Charts. We Don't Give Her Enough Credit

October 5, 2021 • On the 35th anniversary of Janet Jackson's first No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit, we look back at Control, her career-defining album that changed the trajectory of pop music in the late '80s and '90s. In the second episode of a three-part series exploring crossover in pop music, we look at Jackson's musical and cultural legacy over the years. We also reconsider how Jackson was vilified after her Super Bowl XXXVIII appearance, and why. You can follow us on Twitter at @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

Janet Jackson Once Had 'Control' of the Charts. We Don't Give Her Enough Credit

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Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis, Legendary Hitmakers, Release Their First Album

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Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis, Legendary Hitmakers, Release Their First Album

July 8, 2021 • After nearly three decades spent producing massive hits for a long list of (other) legends including Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey, the pair called in some favors for a long-belated debut.

Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis, Legendary Hitmakers, Release Their First Album

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