Jam & Lewis: Volume One is the debut studio album by American R&B production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It was released through their label Flyte Tyme Records in conjunction with BMG on July 9, 2021.[1]
| Jam & Lewis: Volume One | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | July 9, 2021 |
| Studio | Flyte Tyme Studios, Agoura Hills, CA | The Village Studios, Los Angeles, CA | Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA | The Butterfly Lounge, Atlanta, GA | The Moroccan Room East, New York, NY |
| Length | 48:28 |
| Label | |
| Producer | Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis |
| Singles from Jam & Lewis: Volume One | |
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The album contains guest appearances, including Sounds of Blackness, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Babyface, Heather Headley, Charlie Wilson, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton and Morris Day, Jerome and the Roots.
Background and release
editIn April 2019, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis announced that they were preparing their first album as recording artists, which include "iconic collaborations spanning their influential discography" and "awe inspiring performances". As they signed with BMG Rights Management, they announced its release year in 2021.[2]
Promotion
editJam and Lewis performed "He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It" with Babyface at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on January 18, 2021.[3] A week later, they performed the song again at Tamron Hall on January 25.[4]
Singles
editTheir debut single, "Til I Found You", which features Sounds of Blackness alongside Ann Nesby, Lauren Evans and James "Big Jim" Wright, was released as the first single from the album on April 12, 2019.[5] The song reached number 21 on the US Gospel Airplay chart, and number 22 on the US Adult R&B Songs chart.
The second single, "He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It", featuring Babyface, was released on November 13, 2020.[6] The song reached number 16 on the US Hot R&B Songs chart, and number four on the US Adult R&B Songs chart.
The third single, "Somewhat Loved", featuring Mariah Carey, was released on June 10, 2021.[7] The song reached number 10 on the US Adult R&B Songs chart.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Til I Found You" (with Sounds of Blackness) | 5:15 | |
| 2. | "Spinnin" (featuring Mary J. Blige) |
| 3:49 |
| 3. | "The Next Best Day" (featuring Boyz II Men) |
| 5:06 |
| 4. | "Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin' My Heart)" (featuring Mariah Carey) |
| 3:53 |
| 5. | "He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It" (with Babyface) |
| 5:29 |
| 6. | "Happily Unhappy" (featuring Toni Braxton) |
| 6:09 |
| 7. | "Maybe I've Changed (Or Did You)" (featuring Heather Headley) |
| 4:46 |
| 8. | "Do What I Do" (featuring Charlie Wilson) |
| 4:17 |
| 9. | "Do It Yourself" (with Usher) |
| 4:36 |
| 10. | "Babylove" (featuring Morris Day, Jerome and The Roots) | 5:08 | |
| Total length: | 48:28 | ||
Personnel
editCredits adapted from the CD liner notes
- Jimmy Jam - producer, engineer (3–5, 8, 10)
- Terry Lewis - producer, engineer (1–6, 8–10)
- Christian Plata - engineer (1), assistant engineer (5), mixing at Flyte Tyme Studios, Agoura Hills, CA (1)
- Matt Marrin - engineer (2, 6–8), assistant engineer (5)
- John Jackson - engineer (2, 4)
- Brant Biles - mixing at Flyte Tyme Studios, Agoura Hills, CA (2–10)
- Steve Genewick - strings engineer (3)
- Jeff Fitzpatrick - 2nd strings engineer (3)
- Brian Garten - vocal engineer (4)
- Steve Hodge - engineer (5, 10)
- Xavier Smith - assistant engineer (5, 10)
- Sergiio - Talkbox (8)
- Herb Powers Jr. - mastering at PM Mastering inc., New Jersey
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[8] | 17 |
| UK R&B Albums (OCC)[9] | 3 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] | 49 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[11] | 17 |
References
edit- ^ "Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to Release 'Jam & Lewis, Volume One' in July". Urban Bridgez. 4 June 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis announce new album coming". Soul Tracks. October 19, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ Blistein, Jon. "Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Babyface Perform Serene 'He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "Don't Miss Babyface, Jimmy Jam, & Terry Lewis' Special Performance on "Tamron Hall"". Tamron Hall Show. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "Iconic Producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Release New Single "Til I Found You" featuring Sounds of Blackness". You Know I Got Soul. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ Folk, Antwane (13 November 2020). "Jam & Lewis Share New Single 'He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It' Featuring Babyface". Rated RnB. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ Mamo, Heran. "Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Are Reuniting With Mariah Carey for a New Single". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Jam & Lewis - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Jam & Lewis - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2021.