Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
The duo was noted for their early use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine in English-language popular music, which was used in most of its productions. After working with other artists including Cherrelle, the Human League and Alexander O'Neal, Jam and Lewis met Janet Jackson and produced her breakthrough album Control in 1986, for which the duo won a Grammy Award. Their collaboration on her next album, 1989's Rhythm Nation 1814, was even more successful.