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When did Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis start making music?

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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis's first song “The New Style” released on June 23, 1992.


Superproducer duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis met during their teenage years at a summer camp. Jimmy had cut his teeth writing and producing for a band called Mind & Matter. Terry meanwhile was part of a rival group called Flyte Tyme which they would eventually name their production company after.

At one point, the two tried out for Prince and... Read More
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