Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are an American songwriting and production duo known for shaping the sound of modern R&B, pop, new jack swing, Minneapolis funk, and contemporary soul. James “Jimmy Jam” Harris III and Terry Lewis first connected in Minneapolis, performed with The Time, and went on to create era-defining hits for Janet Jackson, The S.O.S. Band, Alexander O’Neal, Cherrelle, New Edition, Boyz II Men, Usher, Mariah Carey, George Michael, The Human League, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., and many others. Their catalog includes “When I Think of You,” “Miss You Much,” “Rhythm Nation,” “Escapade,” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “Human,” “On Bended Knee,” “U Remind Me,” “Optimistic,” and the album Jam & Lewis: Volume One, with honors including five Grammy Awards, Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction for Musical Excellence.
