Podcast appearances and mentions of jimmy jam

The show delivers major star power with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who reflect on working with icons like Michael Jackson and Prince, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about their competitive genius and perfectionism that shaped modern music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith, culture, and music collide in this engaging episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, where impactful headlines and legendary conversations drive the show. One of the biggest moments comes from Pope Leo, who makes a strong statement against violence, telling crowds that anyone who follows Jesus cannot support war or the killing of innocent people—delivered during a major gathering in Barcelona highlighting both faith and global tensions. Alongside that, the show celebrates Deion Sanders’ health comeback, as the Colorado coach shares that he is cancer-free after undergoing bladder removal surgery and reconstruction, a journey that underscores the importance of early detection and perseverance. The episode also blends in uplifting news, including a viral moment where kids selling lemonade turned a police complaint into community support, showing how small moments can turn into big wins. On the entertainment side, the show delivers major star power with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who reflect on working with icons like Michael Jackson and Prince, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about their competitive genius and perfectionism that shaped modern music. The energy continues with blues artist Fat Daddy, who joins the crew to preview his performance on the upcoming One Voyage Cruise, promising a throwback to classic soul blues and high-energy live music rooted in HBCU culture. Between real talk, music history, and feel-good moments, this episode keeps listeners locked in with a mix of inspiration, nostalgia, and pure entertainment. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Christopher recaps the full week of the Prince Celebration 2026 and beyond with NPG Legend, Michael Bland. Join the crew as we talk about the new upcoming Prince album Timeless, new box sets arriving, a dozen unreleased tracks, panels featuring Bootsy Collins, Morris Day, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lisa Coleman, and more. Plus the review of a full purple star studded concert with NPG and Revolution members, with special guests like Bilal, Miguel, Sounds of Blackness, and more! It's 3-1/2 hours of event coverage. Get your groove on.

The View co-hosts weigh in on reports that President Donald Trump was booed during Monday's NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden and react to his differing account of how he was received. Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh and Poorna Jagannathan discuss the wild new season of their Hulu series 'The Deli Boys' and speak to the importance of representation, including which character was inspired by 'The Real Housewives.' Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis look back on their iconic hits, their work with Janet Jackson and Prince, and preview what fans can expect from their 'Nothing But Hits' Las Vegas residency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad is joined by his long time friend "Jimmy Jam" Harris as they discuss the Prince celebration at Paisley Park, what would Prince be doing now, how close potential projects would have been, who could direct a potential Prince documentary, playing the Minnesota State Fair, and now

his hour Chad chats up his long time friend "Jimmy Jam" Harris as they discuss the Prince celebration at Paisley Park, Chad discusses the great NBA Finals Game 1, the Las Vegas Golden Knights catching a break, are we underappreciating Shohei Ohtani and more.

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have been working together for 40 years, producing some of the biggest R&B records of all time. When they spoke to Bullseye in 2021, they had just released their first ever album as recording artists: Jam & Lewis, Volume 1. They talked about the album, the hits they contributed vocals to, and the jaw-dropping synthesizer work they do on the Janet Jackson single “Love Will Never Do.”See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The Grammy Museum's upcoming exhibit, “Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings,” will spotlight memorabilia connected to legendary Black artists including Prince, Janet Jackson, Miles Davis, Earth, Wind & Fire and Bill Withers. The exhibit opens May 28 and celebrates the lasting impact of Black music on American culture. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bienvenue dans cette nouvelle ère de VIOLET, le podcast entièrement dédié au Minneapolis Sound et à Prince.Aujourd'hui, nous plongeons dans les méandres des années 1980 pour décrypter la genèse d'un groupe légendaire et de ses deux premiers albums : The Time.En 1981, freiné par la censure qui touche son album Dirty Mind, Prince cherche un moyen d'infiltrer les radios R&B américaines sans compromettre son propre nom. La solution ? Écrire pour les autres, mais pas pour n'importe qui. De retour dans son home studio de Chanhassen, il s'associe à son vieux copain Morris Day pour concevoir, à deux et en secret, le premier album éponyme de The Time puis un second opus What Time Is It ? Derrière l'illusion d'un groupe de six musiciens (pour la plupart issus de la formation Flytetyme), Prince pose en réalité les fondations de son premier groupe satellite. En endossant pour la première fois le costume de producteur de l'ombre, il va créer sa propre concurrence... et libérer un monstre de groove qui finira par lui échapper.Dans cet épisode, vous découvrirez :

Kelly and Sharon celebrate Janet Jackson and Johnny Gill both turning 60 this month, with Kelly sharing details about Janet's early birthday celebration and her appearance at the Grammy Hall of Fame gala where "Rhythm Nation 1814" was officially inducted. The ladies also react to seeing Janet reunited on stage with legendary producer Jimmy Jam.   They also discuss Sting's comments about not planning to leave a large inheritance to his children and why they appreciate his perspective, along with his refreshing view of himself as a “working musician” rather than a celebrity. Plus, No Doubt reunites for their Las Vegas residency and Kelly and Sharon reflect on the band's lasting impact on 90's culture and music. The conversation also turns to Candace Cameron Bure who is preparing to become a grandma at 50 years old. Kelly and Sharon share the adorable nickname she hopes her grandchild will call her.   The episode wraps up with Kelly's Trivia and Sharon's 1996 Rewind. Thanks for listening to 90's NOW!

Dan is joined by longtime friend and music legend Jimmy Jam Harris to talk about the big news that Jimmy and Terry Lewis are bringing their show to the Minnesota State Fair this year!

Dan is joined by longtime friend and music legend Jimmy Jam Harris to talk about the big news that Jimmy and Terry Lewis are bringing their show to the Minnesota State Fair this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by longtime friend and music legend Jimmy Jam Harris to talk about the big news that Jimmy and Terry Lewis are bringing their show to the Minnesota State Fair this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by longtime friend and music legend Jimmy Jam Harris to talk about the big news that Jimmy and Terry Lewis are bringing their show to the Minnesota State Fair this year!

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ Analytic Dreamz breaks down Kehlani's fifth studio album, the self-titled project released on April 24, 2026. This 17-track R&B blockbuster follows the 2024 album Crash and marks a major career moment for the artist. The lead single “Folded” reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, delivering Kehlani's first Top 10 hit along with two Grammy wins for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.The album features an all-star lineup including Cardi B, Usher, Brandy, Clipse, Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Leon Thomas, Lil Jon, T-Pain, and Missy Elliott. Standout collaborations appear on tracks such as “Back and Forth” with Missy Elliott, “No Such Thing” with Clipse sampling The Pharcyde's “Runnin',” “Shoulda Never” with Usher, “Sweet Nuthins” with Leon Thomas, “Anotha Luva” with Lil Wayne, and “Pocket” with Cardi B. Only about five tracks remain fully solo, highlighting a deliberate strategy of heavy features to explore diverse R&B sub-genres.Musically, the project fuses '90s and 2000s R&B influences with modern production, including Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis-style elements on “I Need You,” rock-infused ballads like “Oooh,” and a gospel-influenced closer “Unlearn.” Themes center on romantic relationships, personal growth at age 30, motherhood, and emotional clarity, delivered through accessible, sing-along narratives designed for broad relatability.Analytic Dreamz examines the marketing rollout, including Spotify partnership, a trailer reveal, and low-cost “Club Kehlani” listening events priced at $4.24 across New York and Los Angeles. The segment explores Kehlani's ambitions for Carnegie Hall orchestral performances, film and TV placements, and her transition into mainstream crossover success as an arena-level R&B headliner.This segment delivers an in-depth analysis of how Kehlani's feature-heavy, nostalgia-driven approach positions the self-titled album as a potential R&B classic and sets the tone for mainstream R&B in 2026. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mel B's debut solo album "Hot" was released in October 2000 - right before the release of the Spice Girls' "Forever" - and the producer lineup alone should have made it a classic. Missy Elliott, Sisqó, Teddy Riley, Fred Jerkins III, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis were all collaborators. So why don't we talk about it?In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole give their honest track-by-track review of "Hot," breaking down the production, vocals, lyrics, and visuals on every track - from the UK #1 "I Want You Back" featuring Missy Elliott, to Top 5 singles "Tell Me" and "Feels So Good," to the deep cuts that never got their moment. We get into what works, what doesn't, and whether Scary Spice's solo debut holds up 25 years later.The album peaked at #28 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Silver - but two of its singles cracked the Top 5. Was "Hot" an underrated Y2K R&B gem that got buried, or did the critics have a point? We have thoughts.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro0:28 - We met Mel B at the Ulta Beauty event for Revive Collagen1:48 - "Hot" Album Info3:21 - Album Cover4:38 - "Feels So Good"12:50 - "Tell Me"20:48 - "Hell No"25:23 - "Lullaby"32:33 - "Hotter"36:59 - "Step Inside"43:07 - "ABC 123"49:13 - "I Believe"54:02 - "I Want You Back" feat. Missy Elliott1:01:06 - "Pack Your Sh*t"1:06:21 - "Feel Me Now"1:13:10 - Cut or Keep1:14:46 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Feels So Good” MV https://youtu.be/vxkVAMvwoQU?si=WMb2QB4aHy2OAce6“Feels So Good” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/ISVwpW5fcrg?si=lcSXAqFQvRKZMVcM “Tell Me” MV https://youtu.be/pz5z57EzaIg?si=GqNOudqfBr_CPyCd“Tell Me” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/WaMp77RThzw?si=1aLU66ZHJeI-V4K1 “Lullaby” MV https://youtu.be/OwvUF_9WfwU?si=zbxrPp-_ZxUKezKi“Lullaby” Live at CD:UK https://youtu.be/_LK4JOsjT2I?si=NOEd3LdYnf5EqTvf “Hotter” AI Cover by Spicephonic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGVP4kZmZmI “I Want You Back” feat. Missy Elliott MV https://youtu.be/ZnV-16f-h64?si=ILXXKrYfUstHtdj3 “I Want You Back” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/bUwX_69mFpg?si=ec9qXUWQAvKsjTOP

This week, we are joined by two guests -- Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Jam and the insightful music journalist, author and podcaster Andrea Swensson as we share stories about Jimmy's legendary friend and mentor Prince, who passed ten years ago on April 21st, 2016, and also celebrate the remarkable and enduring story of James Samuel "Cornbread" Harris, Jimmy's father and a beloved musician in his own right in the history of music from Minneapolis, Minnesota who will turn 99 on April 23rd. It's a powerful story about fathers & sons now told in the book, "Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs & Salvation of Cornbread Harris" by Andrea Swensson with an Afterword by Jimmy. For more on "Deeper Blues" -- now available as an audio book narrated by Andrea -- Cornbread & Jimmy, as well as Andrea's other books about Prince & other subjects including her upcoming look at "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac, go to https://www.andreaswensson.com.To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz In this electrifying episode of We Sound Crazy, hosts Phillionaire, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, sit down with the incomparable Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to celebrate a career that has defined the sound of R&B, pop, and soul. With a staggering 16 Billboard Hot 100 #1's and 26 R&B #1's to their names, the legendary duo discusses their upcoming Las Vegas residency, which launches April 17, 2026. They share the stage with versatile vocalists Ruben Studdard and Shanice, explaining how these performers were hand-picked for their unique ability to capture the rhythmic spirit of Janet Jackson and the soulful essence of Luther Vandross, ensuring the residency feels both authentic and transformative. The conversation dives deep into the duo's philosophy of "informed listening," where they aim to bridge the gap between the record and the stage by sharing the stories and spiritual origins behind their most iconic hits. Jam and Lewis reflect on the "masterclass" of working with Patti Austin, the high-stakes energy of recording "Scream" with Michael and Janet Jackson, and the delicate art of "problem-solving" as producers for artists like Mary J. Blige and New Edition. They emphasize that while technology and AI continue to shift the landscape, the heartbeat of music remains in human collaboration, the power of a live band, and the shared connection of a diverse audience experiencing a hit song together. Wrapping up with a journey through their storied history in Minneapolis—including the influence of the late Jellybean Johnson and the genius of Prince—the icons offer a rare look at the grit and grace required to sustain excellence for over five decades. Jam and Lewis demonstrate why they remain the gold standard of musical innovation.  We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Malachi Fuller Director of Photography: Neither Camera Op: Andrew Meyers, Derek Reed, Malachi Fuller, Neither Gaffer: Tyler Holmes Set Design: Gina Dorsey Producer/A2: Jerel Duren Editor/Producer: Lamont Baldwin Producer: Aaron Walton Show Producer/Remixer: Michael "Roux" Johnson Assistant: Brittany Guydon Talent Producer: Micha "ML6" Logan Photography: Kirk McClain   PA: Keylon Hall, Jonaye Anderson, Ryan Lee  Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City.   Special thanks to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast.  Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #JimmyJam&TerryLewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our host Jovy E. & R&B ONLY founder JABARI are joined by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis for an exclusive interview to discuss their legendary 40-year run as the architects of the Minneapolis Sound. From their early days with Prince and the pivotal creation of Janet Jackson's Control to their new Las Vegas residency, the duo dives into the "respect-first" philosophy that fueled dozens of #1 hits. It's a masterclass in creative longevity, partnership, and the divine art of making music history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil tells David about "Somebody Feed Phil" moving to YouTube in 2027, then they happily Zoom with some of you and discuss a wide range of topics. Plus frequent "Lunch" guest Jimmy Jam checks in to talk about the upcoming "Nothing But Hits" residency that he and his creative partner Terry Lewis are doing starting April 17th at Voltaire in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas -- performing many of their 42 #1 Billboard hits. For tickets to see the show, go here: https://voltairelv.com/jimmyjamterrylewis. Phil and David also catch up with Jay Kogan, host of the "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogan" podcast from Straw Hut. To follow Jay's podcast, go to https://www.dontbealonewjk.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to say "no" to legendary producers like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis when you're only eighteen years old? Today, Jamie Rodriguez sits down with the incomparable Rissi Palmer to discuss a career defined by honesty, independence, and a commitment to her "lived experience. Fresh off the release of her "Perspectives" EP and a celebratory performance at the Grand Ole Opry, Rissi opens up about her evolution from her groundbreaking 2007 debut to her current role as a vital advocate for change. We dive into the bluegrass influences on her new music, the strength of the "Old Black Southern Women" who raised her, and how she's rewriting country music history for the next generation through her upcoming children's book, Color Me Country. In This Episode: The Sonic Shift: Why Bluegrass and Roots influences allowed Rissi to express herself more freely than ever before on her new EP. Resilience & Legacy: A deep dive into "Old Black Southern Woman" and the wisdom passed down through generations. The Power of "No": Rissi reveals why she walked away from a major "urban" deal as a teenager to stay true to her country roots. Rewriting History: A look at her upcoming children's book (Coming May 2026) and the importance of representation in roots music. The Global Lens: Insights from Belfast on how the international community views equity and inclusion in music. Artistic Perseverance: The most important lesson 2026 Rissi would share with the Rissi Palmer who was first charting in 2007. Resources & Links: Pre-Order the "Color Me Country" Book (Amazon) Follow Rissi Palmer: @RissiPalmerMusic Jrodconcerts Media: @jrodconcertsmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Jennings talks 'Celebrity Jeopardy!'; Annette Bening talks 'The Bride!'; Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis talk 'Nothing But Hits' residency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Jennings talks 'Celebrity Jeopardy!'; Annette Bening talks 'The Bride!'; Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis talk 'Nothing But Hits' residency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, we are revisiting one of our most popular episodes, when two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, actress, and songwriter Ann Nesby takes us on an unforgettable journey—from her roots in the church, to Sounds of Blackness, to her powerhouse solo career. Ann opens up about: The hit song she gave to Patti LaBelle  Lessons learned from music legends Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis  Feeding her kids while chasing her dreams  Executive producing her own movie  And her newest music project, ANNiversary

Legendary producer, songwriter and Chairman Emeritus of The Recording Academy Jimmy Jam -- a 5-time Grammy winner and 23-time nominee -- joins Phil and David to discuss their behind-the-scenes perspectives on the 68th Grammy Awards airing February 1st on CBS and streaming on Paramount +. This marks 25 years of David as a writer and later also a producer on the Grammys with Jimmy, we get the inside story of not just this year's show, but also great stories from the past quarter century of Grammy broadcasts. Plus a few Grammy stories from previous episodes with former Grammy host Paul Reiser and Steven Van Zandt who featured in David's first favorite Grammy moment. For more on the Grammys and the work of the Recording Academy, go to https://www.recordingacademy.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WOW. There are some CRAZY neighbors out there! From serial killers to fire bombs, and more! You've gotta hear these stories yourself to believe 'em... Gary and Lisa have a nice chat with Jimmy Jam! It all went down this morning, so listen in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She may seem shy and sweet but underneath that candy coated exterior is a monster bass player often referred to as "The Band's Secret Weapon" Tiffany "Tiffsbass" Lloyd is a New Jersey born bassist now living in D.C. and has worked with a host of great artists including: Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Dennis Chambers, Sofia Carson, Jae Deal, Lynn Whitfield, Mo'Horns, Maysa Leak, Avery Sunshine, Sasha Allen, Paula Champion, Mrs. Kristen Scott of Basketball Wives of L.A., Kenny Lattimore, KeKe Wyatt, Lisa Raye, Todd Dulaney, Chris Woods among many others. She also currently has two instrumental singles out called "Viscosity" and "Paradise."Among Tiffany's many accomplishments, she is the first black female bass guitarist to endorse the custom, hand-crafted Elrick Bass Guitars. She is also the first USA-based endorsee of GRBass amps! Tiffany's artist endorsements also include Bartolini Pickups & Electronics, LK Straps, Collabrio Studio and her favorite string brand, Elixir Strings.Tiffany is known as a rock solid rhythm player who can hold it down with any artist she may be backing up, but as you'll hear on her singles, she's got the chops too!Kick back and have a listen as we talk bass, life, music business and lots more and while your at it, go check out Tiff's singles wherever you stream your streamables!

Holy hell, somebody done showed up a little late to the top-albums-of-2025 party. List week = missed week. NBD, better late than never, right? RIGHT? It's the sixth annual big episode, where Jay and Deon discuss their favorite twenty-two vinyl releases of this past year. That be eleven each, because Lickers go to eleven while these other suckaz be stuck on ten. LLR goes deep. LLR goes long. LLR wishes what you just read was code for something way cooler, but it isn't. It's just really long. The flippin' Free Bird of podcats.Dig this list? What did they miss? Let ‘em know your favorite long player releases in the year of our Lord 2025, it's never too late to share what sonically inspires you. Lightnin' Licks Radio Podcast's one big beautiful twenty twenty-five year in review episode SAMPLE SOURCES include: NPR, Beastie Boys, James Todd Smith. John Ussery, Prince Paul, Frukwan, Method Man, Brothers Johnson. Harry Shearer, Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kankles McTaco Tits, Elton John, The Time with Prince. Jeremy Gan, Josh Heath Scott, Jim DeRogatis, Anthony Fantano. Molly Sanborn, Matt O'Leary, Eli Enis, Ian Cohen. A Tribe Called Quest, Bon Iver, Justin Vernon, Missy "Misdemeanor” Elliot, Nicole “Lady” Wray, Tropical Fuck Storm, The Bee Gees, The sisters Haim. Calvin Harris, The Beatles… always. Kaytranada. Janet Jackson, De La Soul, Kelly Moonstone, Quelle Chris. Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, The AutumnDefense. NewDad, Aesop Rock, Blockhead. Verity Den, …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Winter, Debby Friday. Water From Your Eyes, This Is Lorelei. Greg Freeman, Richmond Fontaine, Poison, The Darkness, KISS, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Aerosmith. Lael Neale, The Cars, Weakened Friends, Buckethead. Liquid Mike, The Rentals. Pile, Cody Maresec, YUM! The Smith Westerns, Whitney, Billy Nomates, Sleaford Mods. Fleetwood Mac, Eric Gale, Faces, Ry Cooder, Randy Weston. Pines, Greet Death, Christian Science Reading Room. Momma. Chris Keys (a lot), Amosdoll, Atlys, The Zombies. Cozy Cole, Andy Cohen, Raúl "El Gordo" De Molina, Tommy Chong, James Austin Johnson, Tim Robinson (YOU CAN'T DO THAT!), and lastly - and certainly least… Swamp Thing. Alternate links to the uninterrupted 2025 EOY mixtape will be available in short order,Have a great year!LLR's Top 22 albums of 2025 SPOTIFY PLAYLISTHear the mix via Soundcloud here!Part 1(Deon) : Intro _ Liquid Mike – AT&T _ HAIM – Everybody's Tryin' to Figure Me out! _ Pile – Bouncing in Blue _ NewDad – Entertainer _ Kelly Moonstone – Nananabooboo _ Weakened Friends – Queen of Town _ This Is Lorelei – Mouth Man _ The Autumn Defense – More Than I Can Say _ KAYTRANADA featuring TLC – DO IT! (Again) _ Debby Friday – Lipsync _ Greet Death – Love Me When You Leave Part 2(Jay) : Greg Freeman – Gulch _ Lael Neale – Down on the Freeway _ Aesop Rock – Full House Pinball _ Momma – Last Kiss _ Bon Iver – S P E Y S I D E _ Billy Nomates – Nothin' Worth Winnin' _ Lady Wray – Best of Us _ Whitney – Damage _Verity Den – Wet Glass _ Winter - The Beach _ Tropical Fuck Storm – Stepping on a Rake.Lickers drink champagne and shop at Electric Kitsch.Please act kindly to our neighbors and be patient with those who serve us. Let some light in. Good will prevail. Cheers and later.Dedication: Rob Ervin 1961 - 2025

I saw the power of storytelling and the responsibility we have to share stories to educate and change lives.Dr. Terésa Dowell-Vest is an Associate Professor of Communication at Prairie View A&M University and President of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA), an organization that supports film, television, and media studies in higher education.In this conversation Terésa and I discuss:* The music of Janet Jackson, Prince, and Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis* Teaching media in a post-truth world* What UFVA is, why it matters, and how professional associations can sharpen teaching and creative practice* What filmmaking trends she sees with her students at Prairie View A&M* The short documentary her students did in collaboration with students from USC (link here)* “The Death of Cliff Huxtable” and the process of separating art from a problematic artistThanks for reading The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Here is an AI generated transcript. Don't come for me.BEN: Hi everyone—Ben Guest here. Welcome to The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Podcast. Today my guest is Professor Terésa Dowell-Vest, an associate professor of Communication and Media at Prairie View A&M University and the President of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA).In this conversation we talk Janet Jackson, the media landscape for young people interested in production, what UFVA does, and more. Enjoy.Professor, thanks so much for joining me today.TERÉSA: Thank you. Thank you for having me. It's my pleasure to be here.BEN: I always like to start with a fun question. Senior year of high school—what music were you listening to?TERÉSA: Senior year of high school—1989. 1990 was a great year to be a Janet Jackson fan. *Rhythm Nation* was probably worn out in my car's tape deck. I was a huge fan.BEN: Did you do the choreography?TERÉSA: Oh yes. I can do the hands and all that—the “A‑5‑4.” I would do it, for real.And Janet Jackson was the big one, even though Prince's *Purple Rain* came out a few years earlier. That album was still in regular rotation for me in high school.And then in 1988 New Edition put out *Heart Break*—produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. That was such a good time. So yeah: Janet, Prince, New Edition—Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were the soundtrack.BEN: '88 was when Bobby Brown's *Don't Be Cruel* came out, right?TERÉSA: Listen, lemme tell you, the eighties to be a teenager in the eighties, to be in your twenties in the nineties. What a time to be alive.BEN: Yeah. I love it. Okay, second fun question. What's your pick for best picture this year?TERÉSA: I'd say *Sinners*. There are a few this year, but funny enough I actually focused more on television—I was obsessed with *Stranger Things* and *Severance* (and one other show I'm blanking on), so I didn't get to the movies as much. But I did see *Sinners* and it really stuck with me. I should preface that by saying I'm not as familiar with the entire pool, but I'm almost confident it'll be a strong contender.BEN: So good. I saw that your MFA thesis was titled *The African American Producer Is the American Griot*. Can you talk about that—maybe even in relation to *Sinners*?TERÉSA: I've always been fascinated by the power of storytelling. My bachelor's degree and my MFA are both in theater because I love live engagement. That also shaped me as a professor—I love being in front of students and engaging in a transactional, interactive way, not just a linear one. Theater and education give me that kind of exchange with an audience.For my graduate thesis I came to know Dr. Maulana Karenga—best known for creating Kwanzaa. He was chair of the Black Studies program at California State University, Long Beach. During my years there (1994–1997), I was the only Black student in the program, and in 1997 I became the first Black person to graduate with my particular degree from that program. Even in the '90s I was thinking: why are we still talking about “firsts” and “onlys”?I wanted to bridge storytelling with the legacy of slavery and survival—my own ancestors were from Virginia, where I was born and raised. Dr. Karenga taught me the concept of the *griot*—the storyteller—and the responsibility that comes with that. In the U.S., storytelling often gets treated as frivolous—an extracurricular, “nice to have.” A lot of Black parents, especially, don't want their kids studying film, theater, or the liberal arts because it doesn't seem like a stable livelihood. I started undergrad as an accounting major and didn't tell my dad I'd switched to theater until graduation day—he found out when they called my name under the College of Arts instead of the College of Business. That's the mindset I came from: my family wanted us to succeed, and the arts read as struggle, not a viable career.But there's honor in being a storyteller. That idea changed how I saw theater.And it was the '90s—*Rent* was happening, and I was in Los Angeles, flying back and forth to the East Coast to see Broadway shows that weren't just entertaining; they were educating and changing lives. I remember *The Life*—not a massive hit, but it told the story of Black and Brown women working as call girls in New York City. You'd think, “Is that a Broadway story?” But the music was outstanding.And there were so many others—*Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk* with Savion Glover, looking at African American history through tap and music. During that period I really saw the power of storytelling—and the responsibility we have to tell stories that educate and change lives.BEN: That's so powerful. The responsibility of storytelling to educate and change lives.TERÉSA: Yeah.BEN: It's one of the things I've often thought as a teacher: I'm a storyteller. How do you construct a lesson so students are receptive? It's like you're telling a story over a unit, a curriculum, or even a single lesson.TERÉSA: When you engage with students and give them permission to share their stories, you're not really “teaching” in the traditional sense anymore. It becomes more like peer engagement than “I'm the teacher, I know the things, and I'm telling you the things.”Students receive it differently when they feel you're invested in who they are—not just their grade.BEN: There's a great quote, I think it's Roger Ebert films, but really stories are empathy machines.TERÉSA: Yeah.BEN: It allows us to walk in someone else's shoes for a moment. There was a reconciliation group in Mississippi whose motto was: “Enemies are people whose stories we haven't heard.”TERÉSA: Incredibly profound. When we think about fear, it's often a lack of understanding—no connection to the thing you're afraid of. Hearing stories can build that connection.BEN: Can you talk about the importance of media education? I'm a documentary filmmaker, documentary filmmaking in today's world where so much of where we are in a post-truth society.TERÉSA: There are mechanics to telling the truth, and mechanics to telling a lie. In fiction you see this a lot—shows like *The Mentalist* or *Law & Order* where someone reads body language, eye movement, and so on to figure out whether someone is lying.What matters for media education is helping students understand the “tells” in information—how to challenge and debunk claims instead of assuming, “Someone told me a thing, so it must be true.”I didn't fully appreciate how urgent that was until the pandemic, when early reporting was all over the place and a lot of it conflicted. Being able to sort honest, vetted information from dishonest or speculative claims mattered in a very concrete way—like realizing you probably shouldn't drink bleach.Coming out of that period, teaching media studies has meant teaching reporting with integrity. You can't just assume something is true—not because people are “bad,” but because people absorb information differently based on what they've experienced.I do a lecture with my senior capstone students on the difference between **knowledge** and **information**. Knowledge is shaped by culture, character, race, gender, where you grew up, what language you speak, what faith you practice—so it can carry bias. Information, on the other hand, is verifiable and can be vetted. 2 + 2 = 4 no matter who you are.Good storytelling—and good journalism—knows how to bridge knowledge and information with integrity. When I have journalism students who lean into opinion-driven news—whether it's Fox, MSNBC, whatever—I tell them: that's playing to an audience's sensibilities. It can be entertaining, but it isn't the same as straight reporting. Then there's reporting that aims to be more information-based—“Here's what happened today.” That also needs to be taught. We're in a moment where students need tools to tell the truth, recognize lies, pick them apart, and trust their internal compass about what's important to share.And Ben—my answers get long. You might have to cut me off.BEN: I'm going to cut you off when what you're saying stops being interesting—so I doubt I'm going to cut you off.You're the President of the University Film and Video Association. For listeners: what is UFVA?TERÉSA: UFVA is a nationally recognized organization of university and college educators and institutions focused on film, television, and media studies—both practice and theory. We're a collective of makers and scholars. Our members hold a range of degrees—MAs, MFAs, MS degrees, PhDs, EdDs.As an organization, we examine how film and television are used—and we keep digging into how the field is evolving through innovation and emerging technology. Each year we host a conference (typically in July) where we share classroom best practices and research, and we analyze how film sparks conversation.You asked me earlier about a front-runner for Best Picture. I think about *Sinners* as a kind of textbook in a lot of ways. One of my students gave an informative speech last semester on the history of hoodoo, and she referenced *Sinners* heavily because it's central to the film. In that moment she used a movie as a learning text.That's what UFVA does: we create space to share those opportunities through research and scholarship, and we bring it back to our students and institutions.BEN: You said “best practices,” and I want to come back to that because it's a rabbit hole I love.But first: in an interview you did with the *Journal of Film and Video*, you said you were about to start your UFVA presidency and weren't sure what to expect. Now that you've lived it—how was it?TERÉSA: One of the biggest things I've learned—maybe I've only really realized it in the last couple of months—is that joining an association as an educator keeps the fire hot. It keeps you learning.As UFVA President, I've met so many people who've inspired me. It's not that I want the presidency to end; it's more like, “I need more time to implement everything I'm learning from colleagues.” It also pushed me to partner with other organizations and communities I knew about but hadn't been deeply involved with.I joined UFVA because of the pandemic. Before that I'd never even heard of the University Film and Video Association. I was the kind of person who kept my head down and did my work in my silo, and I was fine with that. But when the pandemic hit, no one knew what to do with film production courses in quarantine.I reached out to colleagues—thinking maybe eight or ten of us would hop on Zoom and talk through hybrid and online teaching. That snowballed. People said, “Can I invite a colleague?” I said yes. I posted on Facebook: if you teach film production or media studies and want to talk about what we're doing this fall, let's meet.Jennifer Proctor replied and asked, “Have you heard of UFVA?” I hadn't. She suggested sharing the call with UFVA, and we kept casting the net. By the time we met, there were 126 professors from around the world—about 100 universities represented, including USC, Ivy League schools, and institutions in Germany and Australia.I ran the meeting as breakout rooms—nine of them—named after Black women in film and television: Shonda Rhimes, Julie Dash, and others. So even in the mechanics of the meeting, people were saying these names and being reminded of who matters in media.Two things came out of that experience. First, UFVA invited me to join the board. I said, “Let me be a member first,” but within a few months I knew: yes, this is where I want to be.Second, I saw the gaps. There was very little representation from HBCUs, and very few Black people involved. Not because UFVA was “bad,” but because people simply didn't know. So I understood my call: help bring people in, build bridges, and create collaboration without turning it into a slogan. I love that we get to do the work without making it a “thing.” That's been the value of the presidency for me.BEN: Love it. Can you talk about with your students at Prairie View, what are some trends you're seeing with what the young people are doing?TERÉSA: Oh, child. They want to be influencers.This is the social media age, and a lot of students see it as the primary industry of their generation—and I get it. If you have enough followers and a couple brands offer deals, it can be real money. I have students with tens of thousands of followers. I'm like, I can barely get my family to like a post. And they're like, “Oh, I do nails,” or “I do lashes,” or “I show my sneaker collection,” and they'll get 10,000 likes every time they post.My reaction is: we need to be teaching this. We need to teach students how to parlay that into careers. Even if I don't personally understand every part of it, that doesn't make it non-viable.It reminds me of when we were in school. The internet wasn't even a thing when I was in college (1990–1994), and then suddenly we were on the edge of being connected to the world. Professors were saying, “This will create cheaters—you'll never look things up in books again.” Sound familiar?Now students are figuring out VR, AR, AI. They're building brands, protecting brands, learning to be CEOs of themselves. That's exciting.BEN: Yeah. I think about that all the time. It's like when people first started writing letters—somebody must have said, “No one's going to talk to each other anymore. They're just going to send letters.”TERÉSA: Exactly. Every generation has a thing—“Who's using this calculator? You need to learn long division.”BEN: I graduated high school in '93, so when you're talking about Janet, my “Janet album” is literally *janet.*—“Again,” “That's the Way Love Goes,” all of that. It's funny how, year by year, the soundtrack shifts just a bit.BEN: Okay—teaching and best practices. What's something you've done in your classroom that really leveled up your teaching?TERÉSA: Oh, wow. Gosh, I think it's less something I've done and more the intention of showing the students that their success is not coming from looking up. It's from looking over. It's the concept that. When you graduate from college, it isn't some executive that's going to give you an opportunity. It's the people you're in the trenches with right now that you're gonna build with right now. So I think the thing that's leveled up my teaching is less a thing that I can show them as much as relationships that I can help them forge and the power of networking. So our program has has a pipeline relationship with the Annenberg School of Communication at the university. The University of Southern California professor Mickey Turner, who's a professor there at USC teaches the senior storytelling for Media course similar to the communication capstone course that I teach here. And so every semester, professor Turner and I collaborate. Those two classes together and we introduced those students to each other through pitches, research topic pitches for their final capstone project. And what they see is. Students at an HBCU or students at this PWI are not different at all. They just, they, live in different states. Perhaps they come from different backgrounds, but by and large, they have similar goals. And we teach them that this is who you need to forge a relationship with because when you are at the stage of making deals or going out and work, this is the person you're gonna want to call. So I think the thing that's leveled up my teaching is my understanding. And my teaching of that understanding of how the industry works and how it can best work for them. Since you no longer have to live in LA or New York to, to make movies people are making movies on their devices. You have to now find your tribe to tell your stories and it can be much more localized. And so I teach them to build their team where they are and not. Go after this aspirational. The only way I can make it if is if I put it in the hands of someone so far away from me. No, put it in the hands of the guy sitting next to you or the young lady that's sitting on this other side and shoot your film, make your short tell the story. Do your podcast. I feel like that's leveled up. The final piece to that USC story is that during the pandemic, five of our students from Prairie View and five students from USC collaborated on a short documentary about the pandemic and how it impacted students at HBCUs, at this HBCU versus how it impacted students at a private, pWI Prairie View is 45 minutes outside of the city of Houston. We're a rural community. We're in the middle of nowhere essentially, whereas USC is in the heart of Los Angeles and those students taught, told an amazing story. I'll send you the link to the film. It's on YouTube. Told an amazing story from two different vantage points. That is a great indication of how education can be collaborative. Just as film is.BEN: Yeah. Before we started recording, we were talking about travel—and it just reminds me: travel is one of the best educations people can get. The more you interact with people from around the country and the world, the more you realize how similar we are and what we want: better lives for our kids and a better world to live in.That feels like a good place to end. For people interested in your work, where can they find you?TERÉSA: A good starting point is **thedeathofcliffhuxtable.com**. That's where you'll find my fan-fiction series—and later scholarly series—about separating the art from the artist when the artist is problematic.Bill Cosby's work touched every stage of my life: as a child I watched *Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids* on Saturday mornings; as a teenager in the '80s I watched the Huxtables and wanted to be part of that world; and in college in the '90s—at James Madison University, a PWI—every Thursday night at 8:30 we gathered to watch *A Different World*, and it made us feel connected in a way.When I think about the more than 60 women who came forward, my first thought is: that many people aren't lying. Even if one person tells the truth, it changes everything.In 2015—around the time the New Yorker reporting was circulating and more women were speaking—I started writing fan fiction centered on the Huxtable family at the moment Cliff Huxtable dies. I “killed” Cliff Huxtable to push back on the idea that Bill Cosby was “America's dad.” That moniker belonged to Cliff Huxtable—a fictional character written by an artist who created something meaningful and also did something horrific.We can't see Cliff the same way because he wears Bill Cosby's face, but they are not the same person—one of them isn't even real. Writing the series helped me illustrate that tension, and it eventually became a scholarly project.During the pandemic we hosted a virtual series with 51 artists, scholars, and actors who read chapters and then joined post-show discussions on the themes. You can find all of that through the website, and it's also the easiest way to contact me.BEN: Wow. Professor, thank you for all the, for your time today, but also for all the good work you're doing in so many different spaces.TERÉSA: Thank you. Thank you. And I look forward to listening to the podcast even more. I'm sorry that I'm just now getting hip to your great work, but I tell you what, I am going to tune in and probably hit you up with some questions and excited remarks shortly thereafter.BEN: I love it.That was my conversation with Professor Dowell-Vest. If you enjoyed it, share it with a friend. Have a great day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com

Previewing Saturday's Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam

“What happens when one man quietly controls the entire entertainment industry?” That question launches an incredible deep dive on The Ben and Skin Show, featuring Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray.In this episode, Skin shares his jaw-dropping experience watching the Netflix documentary The Black Godfather, which chronicles the life of Clarence Avant—the man who shaped music, film, and culture through sheer influence and relationships. From managing acts before the civil rights era to launching careers for legends like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Babyface, and LA Reid, Avant's story is nothing short of astonishing.But the conversation takes a shocking turn when the hosts discuss a clip featuring Diddy, bragging about how Clarence kept him out of jail “two or three times” and claiming, “I'm cured now though… you can invite me over for dinner.” The crew unpacks the wild context, including Clarence's role as the ultimate fixer, the rap feuds of the '90s, and the dark side of celebrity culture.

Jimmy Jam is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jam be doing if not for being an R&B/pop songwriter and record producer since the 1980s with various artists like Lionel Richie, Herb Alpert, TLC, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Boyz II Men, Usher, Chaka Khan, and more? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at McDonald's, like Rachel McAdams, or teaching middle school drama, like Jon Hamm. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

We spoke to music icon Jimmy Jam about his project with Terry Lewis, the Next Verse to benefit the 100 Billion Meals Challenge. Plus, Walmart, Chocolate Fentanyl and Aliens in Steve's edition of WTF, and getting the shaft from Secret Santa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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During this holiday season, Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas continues its focus on giving back, and this week we’re honored to welcome legendary songwriter, producer, and philanthropist Jimmy Jam. This marks the second week in a row where we’re spotlighting guests connected to charitable causes that make a real difference during the holidays. Jimmy joins Gentry to promote 100 Billion Meals, a global initiative working to fight hunger and food insecurity around the world. The mission is simple but powerful: provide meals to communities in need and help ensure that families don’t go hungry—especially during the holiday season.Learn more or get involved here: https://www.100billionmeals.org/ Beyond philanthropy, the conversation dives deep into music history and creativity. Jimmy shares stories from his early days auditing tracks for Prince, and reflects on his legendary collaborations with Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson—including how trust, chemistry, and musical instinct helped shape some of the most iconic records of all time. He also opens up about his favorite chord progressions, how emotion drives great songwriting, and his thoughtful perspective on AI and the future of music—what excites him, what concerns him, and how technology should serve creativity rather than replace it. This episode blends generosity, legacy, and innovation—making it a perfect listen during the holidays and beyond.

Legendary music producer and songwriter Jimmy Jam, who alongside Terry Lewis, worked with some of the biggest acts in music. He talks about the relationship between music and sports, the evolution of music, working with music icons, collaborations, and the best way to discover new artists in an oversaturated market. Jimmy Jam is working with 100 Billion Meals to produce "The Next Verse," a global music event inspired by We Are The World. Find out how you can watch and be a part of the December 16th event at 100BillionMeans.org | Plus, Rich has his betting picks for NFL Week 15, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, CODE: CRSHOW #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary music producer and songwriter Jimmy Jam, who alongside Terry Lewis, worked with some of the biggest acts in music. He talks about the relationship between music and sports, the evolution of music, working with music icons, collaborations, and the best way to discover new artists in an oversaturated market. Jimmy Jam is working with 100 Billion Meals to produce "The Next Verse," a global music event inspired by We Are The World. Find out how you can watch and be a part of the December 16th event at 100BillionMeans.org | Plus, Rich has his betting picks for NFL Week 15, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, CODE: CRSHOW #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode's overstuffed, but it's no turkey. First, Jimmy Jam and David get in the holiday spirit, then welcome a procession of old and new friends. Best selling author (Leon Russell: The Master Of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History) and Buffalo Tom band member Bill Janovitz joins to discuss his great new book, The Cars: Let The Stories be Told. Go here to buy Bill's new book. Then Mark Oliver Everett of EELS and Kate Mattison of 79.5 join the party to talk about their fantastic music project, Boo Boos, one of David's favorite albums of 2025. Go here for more information or to buy the album. Finally, Phil zooms into his own podcast on the way to a talk show and Brad Paisley joins to celebrate his excellent new Christmas album, "Snow Globe Town." Go here for more info on Brad. Finally, to celebrate the release of Cameron Crowe's great new memoir, "The Uncool," Phil and David share highlights of their very cool recent "Lunch" with Cameron, including a question from Kate Hudson, star of the upcoming film, "Song Sung Blue"! To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode's overstuffed, but it's no turkey. First, Jimmy Jam and David get in the holiday spirit, then welcome a procession of old and new friends. Best selling author (Leon Russell: The Master Of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History) and Buffalo Tom band member Bill Janovitz joins to discuss his great new book, The Cars: Let The Stories be Told. Go here to buy Bill's new book. Then Mark Oliver Everett of EELS and Kate Mattison of 79.5 join the party to talk about their fantastic music project, Boo Boos, one of David's favorite albums of 2025. Go here for more information or to buy the album. Finally, Phil zooms into his own podcast on the way to a talk show and Brad Paisley joins to celebrate his excellent new Christmas album, "Snow Globe Town." Go here for more info on Brad. Finally, to celebrate the release of Cameron Crowe's great new memoir, "The Uncool," Phil and David share highlights of their very cool recent "Lunch" with Cameron, including a question from Kate Hudson, star of the upcoming film, "Song Sung Blue"! To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

This episode is dedicated to our dear friend Jimmy Jam. We love you bro.

Episode 94: Jimmy Jam. Our first live audience interview! Jimmy Jam has lived through every major jump in music technology over the last five decades: drum machines, synths, MIDI, sampling, tape to digital recording, DAWs, and now AI. Together with Terry Lewis, he helped shape entire eras during these transitions, from Prince to Janet, Michael and beyond. Again and again, he showed that technology does not kill music. Musicians adapt, and the music adapts with them. In this conversation, we explore the real history behind the tools that changed everything, the fear curve that always appears during each breakthrough, and what today's AI moment looks like through the eyes of someone who lived through many of the most important shifts in music technology. If you want to understand where music is going, you have to understand how we got here. Jimmy Jam has one of the clearest perspectives in the world on that journey. We recorded this in front of a sold out audience at the Abundance Institute's Creative Frontiers event, and I could not imagine a better guest to talk about this moment in music history with. This is an important conversation, let's keep it going. Join us in the comments with your thoughts and questions, and let's keep learning together. 'Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ The Abundance Institute is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on creating space for emerging technologies to grow, thrive, and have a chance to reach their full potential. Abundance hosts Creative Frontiers to bring artists, builders, and policy-influencers together to shape the future of creativity. Subscribe: https://creativefrontier.substack.com/ Website: https://abundance.institute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundanceinstitute/ Filmed LIVE at The Recording Club in Santa Monica https://www.therecording.club/ Follow Jimmy Jam: https://www.instagram.com/flytetymejam/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcardhttps://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, we are taking a look back at some infamous music videos from the 1980s and 1990s that feature warehouses and scaffolding as the setting.  I realize this episode is a bit niche, but I think you will appreciate the focus on some memorable music videos.  This episode is marked as explicit because I quote a few lyrics from Queen Latifah's song UNITY which has some adult language in it.I mentioned my recent guest appearance on an awesome podcast called "Pop Culture Reflections."  You can find this show here.If you love listening to music from the 80s and 90s, as well as podcasts related to pop culture during these fabulous decades, check out the app Q106.5.  There you will find links to my show and many other awesome podcasts, as well as the ability to listen to some tunes from yesteryear :)I also referenced a few of my older episodes on this one:Learn about Madonna's incredible rise to fame here.Learn about Michael Bolton and why he is such an icon here.Support the showVisit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetroReview the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/allEmail me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

Pop fans, this month marks 25 years of "Hot" - the Spicy debut solo album by the bold and beautifully brazen Mel B! Not only was Our Scary Spice the first Spice Girl to go solo - hello, No.1 smash 'I Want You Back' feat. Missy Elliott - but she also made so many big moves in television and music in this monumental era in the midst of the Spice Girls' biggest world tour and transition into a new R&B-flavoured sound with "Forever". Strap in because this episode takes you on a rollercoaster ride of pop culture from 1998 to 2001 in the world of Mel B (or Mel G!), through the whirlwind marriage and divorce, changes in Spice World, and motherhood. From Missy Elliott and Timbaland co-signs to "Austin Powers" soundtrack moments; Melanie B's building blocks of solo stardom as a British R&B artiste had a ton of promise. The "Hot" album also features Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson), Dru Hill, Sisqo, Teddy Riley (Michael Jackson) and "Glitter" hunk Max Beesley. We revisit the singles 'I Want You Back', 'Word Up', 'Tell Me', 'Feels So Good' and 'Lullaby', along with the music videos, live performances, promo and shenanigans along the way. This is Pop History 101.If you're wanting more Solo Spice action - check out our episodes celebrating Geri Halliwell's "Schizophonic", Victoria Beckham's debut solo album and Emma's "Free Me" album. Stay tuned for more Spice action on the podcast!Follow Right Back At Ya!https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/https://twitter.com/rightbackpodhttps://www.facebook.com/rightbackpodFollow Joelhttps://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/https://twitter.com/DR_JoelBFollow Davidhttps://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/https://twitter.com/lovelimmyEmail us rightbackpod@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jared Brewington is back! YAY! This guy wears so many impressive hats. He's the founder, owner and Main Idea Guy for Official Fried Chicken (with locations in Target Field  and US Bank Stadium). He's the community director of an amazing new non-profit, Square Roots. Most recently, he was the MC of Washburn High Schools Centennial celebration, where he awarded Jimmy Jam with his honorary diploma! He always has such great stories and picks the best music. Enjoy!

Legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis joined the show to reflect on their multi-decade careers shaping R&B and pop, teasing projects and sharing studio stories most fans haven’t heard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show dug deep into four headline-making stories: Kim Kardashian has launched a defamation lawsuit against Ray J over his assertions that she and Kris Jenner are under federal investigation for racketeering—a claim her team strongly denies and calls entirely baseless. Meanwhile, media mogul Cathy Hughes celebrated 45 years of building Urban One from her radio-station roots into a powerhouse reaching over 80% of Black households. In a lighter, yet equally compelling segment, legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis joined the show to reflect on their multi-decade careers shaping R&B and pop, teasing projects and sharing studio stories most fans haven’t heard. And on the national front, President Trump has formally declared a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, justifying recent lethal strikes on alleged narco-vessels in the Caribbean under the law of armed conflict. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer, one singular artist could be heard everywhere from the new Cardi B album to the TikTok charts: Janet Jackson. The incomparable Queen of Pop has had her fingerprints all over pop music for the past few months, and it's never been more apparent than on Doja Cat's “Jealous Type.” The lead single from Doja's new album Vie has all the hallmarks of the Janet Jackson sound, from breathy and percussive vocals to nods to iconic production from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. This episode of Switched on Pop, we go on a journey guided by Janet, and discover the implicit connections to Doja Cat – the so-called “queen of pop-rap” – in the process. Vote for Switched On Pop in this year's Signal Awards! We're nominated for Best Music Podcast and Best Original Score/Music, linked here. Thank you! Songs discussed: Janet Jackson – Someone To Call My Lover Sabrina Carpenter – House Tour Cardi B, Janet Jackson – Principal (feat. Janet Jackson) Doja Cat – Jealous Type Janet Jackson – What Have You Done For Me Lately Janet Jackson – Nasty Janet Jackson – Feedback Janet Jackson – What About Prince – 1999 Janet Jackson – Throb Janet Jackson – Control Janet Jackson – When I Think Of You Janet Jackson – Go Deep Doja Cat – Cyber Sex Doja Cat – Rules Doja Cat – Boss Bitch Doja Cat – Woman Doja Cat – Agora Hills Janet Jackson – Let's Wait Awhile Janet Jackson – Escapade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by vocal genius, Sheléa. They will discuss everything from Tank's authentic Quincy Jones impersonation, Sheléa's multiple performances for the president and her graduating cum laude with a degree in music. She will discuss working with all of the greats from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Harvey Mason Jr. and Damon Thomas of The Underdogs, to Stevie Wonder and David Foster. There is no shortage of awe in this magical conversation with one of culture's finest. Listen and Enjoy! Follow the hosts Tank: @therealtank and J Valentine: @JValentineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After feeling "Out Of Touch" for too long, David catches up with his longtime friend John Oates to discuss John's strong new solo album "Oates," and so much more of his long life in music, both with Daryl Hall and John Oates -- the most successful duo in music history, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees --  and as a solo artist. Hear great stories about everyone from John's longtime neighbor Hunter S. Thompson and longtime bandmate T-Bone Wolk, and so much more. Plus, a big question from another Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Jimmy Jam. For more on John, go to https://johnoates.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.