Jimmy Douglass is one of the most successful music producers in the world. What makes him so special is his versatility. Few can boast a resume that includes acts like Aaliyah, Foreigner and Gang Of Four. When we invited Douglass to the Red Bull Music Academy in Seattle, he explained what it was like to work with a good portion of those artists. He also talked about Slave, a funk group that – for many years – had trouble making its mark. In this excerpt from his 2005 lecture, Douglass reveals how “Just a Touch of Love” changed all that.
Slave - Just A Touch Of Love
Slave came in with this record demo, and the head of Atlantic Records says, “I got these kids, man. What do you think about it?” I listened to it and I said, “This is alright, man, but they’re out of tune and they really need work.” And he said, “Will you work with them?