On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome legendary Grammy Award-winning producer and DJ, Jimmy Jam (@flytetymejam). Jimmy Jam reflects on various milestones in his career, starting with his involvement in the Grammys (01:55), he discusses his favorite new artist (02:40) and the impact of the fires on the awards show (05:34). He breaks down the samples in his production of @JanetJackson’s hit songs (18:45), and the crew credits Jimmy with the creation of New Jack Swing (34:60). Jimmy Jam speaks on his early years in Minnesota DJing (42:20), joining Terry Lewis’ band (@flytetymelewis) (50:10), and recalls going to junior high with #Prince (@1:05:55). Finally, he talks about getting back into DJing (1:35:10) and which current hip-hop artist he would love to work with (2:20:01).
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