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Dev Hynes Talks Shop With The Legendary Jimmy Jam

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Dev Hynes stopped by Hollywood's Freak City to talk production and the creative process with legendary producer Jimmy Jam for Dazed Digital. The producers linked for a meeting that would find the pair - two of the most innovative pop music minds - combing through the stacks of a curiosity shop planted right behind the star on Hollywood Boulevard belonging to Jam and longtime production partner Terry Lewis. The producers compare musical experiences, collaborators and artistic approaches in a conversation that sheds light on the evolution of that iconic r&b pop sound; Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are decorated production pioneers whose work has made a who's who of projects and remains in high demand. Dev Hynes looks to Jam and Lewis for inspiration as he builds his own musical empire. Check the footage below to take a look at Dev Hynes' conversation with Jimmy Jam.