Questlove Supreme Black Music Month QLS Classic: Jimmy Jam Part 2
Jun 29, 2024
Jimmy Jam talks about making Prince jealous, studio secrets, making hits with Janet Jackson, construction process of 'I Didn't Mean to Turn You On', discovering Alexander O'Neill, analyzing 'Hang on a String' and its influence, production process of BBQ Band and Change records, instruments used in their music, choosing Janet, working with limitations and remixing songs, writing unexpected songs, influence of a record, importance of context and understanding, and importance of partnerships in the music industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Construction of 'I Didn't Mean to Turn You On'
03:53 • 18min
Discovering Alexander O'Neill and Making Music Fun Again
21:32 • 3min
Analysis of a Song and Its Influence
24:21 • 2min
Production of BBQ Band and Change records
25:59 • 10min
Musical Records, Instruments, and Ads
35:58 • 6min
Choosing Janet
41:52 • 25min
Working with Limitations and Remixing Songs
01:06:51 • 18min
Writing an Unexpected Song and Surprising Collaborations
01:24:26 • 5min
The Influence of a Record
01:29:06 • 20min
The Importance of Context and Understanding
01:49:28 • 24min
The Importance of Partnerships and Relationships in the Music Industry
02:13:10 • 3min