Crystal Kay chats with James Harris of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, FlyteTyme and Janet Jackson fame

Crystal Kay has continue to stick to her Makinae Monday's where she hops on Instagram Live and shoots some shit with her fans, and an occasional guest. And by chance, she managed to see that Jimmy Jam of THE Jam & Lewis was viewing her live, and she called him and the two had a quick chat and about how they were coping through the pandemic and Jimmy shared his memories of working on "Kirakuni". Even though it's been 10 years since they worked together, Jimmy still knew the song, sang the melody and said that it's one of his favourite songs.

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis had worked on 2 additional songs for Crystal Kay ("Itoshiito" and "I Can't Wait" from her album Color Change!) but "Kirakuni" is the one most know due to it being a single. Unfortunately, none of these songs are available on streaming, which Crystal found out through her fans - which is an insight to how little some artists know about streaming.

As for what Crystal and Jimmy talked about - for you TLDW bitches...

• Jimmy expressed that he'd love to work with Crystal again.

• Jimmy says that whenever he thinks about a favourite song that he's worked on that lots of people don't know about, "Kirakuni" always comes to mind. He spoke a little on the song and even sung the melody to let Crystal know he wasn't all talk.

• Crystal told Jimmy that "Kirakuni" is not available on Spotify, saying that it may be due to publishing rights and contracts. Jimmy had no answer, but he made a note and said he'll get his people to look into it from his side. So, fingers crossed we get "Kirakuni", "Itoshiito" and "I Can't Wait" made available in time.

• Many have commented that Jimmy has lost a whole load of weight, and he cites his doctor's words about living to see his grandchildren as the motivation to lose weight.

• Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were working on their own album around the time they were tapped to work on Janet's breakout album Control. She heard a song they had worked on which was planned to be their single, but she liked and they graciously gave it to her. That song then became "What Have You Done For Me Lately?". 

• Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis have a new album coming out. Their first as Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, which will feature guest artists. At news of this, Crystal offered up herself if they need a vocalist.

• "Kirakuni" is one of Crystal Kay's favourite music videos.

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Jimmy had said that he loved Crystal's voice and would love to work with her again, to which Crystal agreed. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis make magic with Crystal, so I'd be excited to hear them cook up more songs together. "I Can't Wait" stays in rotation 'round these parts.

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