Happy 40th anniversary to Janet Jackson’s album, ‘Control’. Released this week in 1986. #janetjackson #control #jimmyjam #terrylewis #tonyviramontes
Victoria Monét Calls Out Gatekeeping and Nepotism in the Music Industry

While hosting the Black Music Action Coalition Music Maker Dinner in Los Angeles Wednesday night, Monét called for action among leaders within the music industry who were in attendance.

The Hollywood Reporter

Some albums mark a moment.
Others change the course of music.

Control did more than launch an era — it revealed the creative force of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and the sound they’d continue shaping for decades.

This episode is about impact, not hype.

🎧 This It's The Groove Podcast episode premieres tomorrow. https://lnk.bio/itsthegroovepodcast
Follow and come back for the story behind the music.

#music #ItsTheGroovePodcast #BehindTheMusic #JimmyJam #TerryLewis #JanetJackson #MusicPodcast

You know the songs. 🎶
Now come hear the stories behind them.

It’s The Groove Podcast is about the people, connections, and moments that shaped the music we all love.

Our next episode celebrates legendary producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
🎧 Premieres January 30

Come with us on the musical journey and be part of the groove.

Follow, listen, and share with fellow music lovers.

https://lnk.bio/itsthegroovepodcast

#ItsTheGroove #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #Music #JimmyJam #TerryLewis

Continuing class prep this morning...

Soundtrack so far are some of the (few!) interesting new releases last week:
* Jenny on Holiday - Quicksand Heart
* Sault - 10 / Chapter 1

The new Sault record, Chapter 1, is great, very much in line with the top notch stuff from last year. An online friend spied Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis among the credits, which is pretty cool to see, and I can feel a bit of their vibe running throughout.

BUT it had me reaching back to their "10" record from last year, in part bc Chapter 1 feels a bit darker/bitter in spots. Maybe the Little Simz drama? Not what I'm looking for this morning, right at this moment.

Jenny on Holiday wasn't really my thing BUT "Dolphins" and "Groundskeeping" were both great songs I'll return to.

#Sault #JennyOnHoliday #JimmyJam #TerryLewis #NewAlbums2026

SONA Warrior Awards Honor Chappell Roan, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: “Songwriters Are the Backbone of the Music Industry”
#Music #MusicIndustryNews #JimmyJam #LindaPerry #PrimaryWave #SONA #TerryLewis

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-industry-news/2025-sona-warrior-awards-chappell-roan-1236399322/

SONA Warrior Awards Honor Chappell Roan, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: “Songwriters Are the Backbone of the Music Industry”

The annual ceremony also honored Primary Wave's Larry Mestel, music attorney Dina LaPolt and Girls Make Beats founder Tiffany Miranda. Linda Perry and Paul Anka performed.

The Hollywood Reporter
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis: The Secret To A Legendary Music Partnership

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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis: The Secret To A Legendary Music Partnership

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Happy anniversary to The Human League’s single, “Love Is All That Matters”. Released this week in 1988 (previously released in the US in 1986). #humanleague #thehumanleague #crash #greatesthits #loveisallthatmatters #jamandlewis #jimmyjam #terrylewis
Happy anniversary to Janet Jackson’s album, ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’. Released this week in 1989. #janetjackson #rhythmnation1814 #jimmyjam #terrylewis #missyoumuch #rhythmnation #escapade #alright #conebacktome #blackcat #lovewillneverdowithoutyou #stateoftheworld