Jimmy Jam: Michael & Prince's Rivalry, Respect & Legacy

0:00It's April 26th. I'm Cory with the Story. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News. Today, driven by AI and Bill for the Culture. Jimmy Jam, the legendary producer who worked with both Michael Jackson and Prince, says those two icons were fierce rivals on the music charts. But always showed each other mad respect. Speaking fresh off the Hollywood premiere of that new Michael Flick back on April 20th, Jimmy, now 66, broke it down. They competed hard, but recognized each other's genius every step. Michael stood out as super meticulous in the studio, like when they spent a full three days tweaking just one line on his track, Scream, Pushing Till. It felt perfect. Prince and Michael approach creating music in totally different ways, but Jimmy insists they straight up admired what the other brought to the game. Both left us way too early. Michael from cardiac arrest at home on June 25th, 2009, age 50, prints from an accidental fentanyl. Overdose at his Paisley Park spot on April 21st, 2016, age 57, reminding us their rivalry

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