Jimmy Jam (James Samuel Harris III) (born June 6, 1959) is an American keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and founding member of The Time. Known for his sophisticated synthesizer work, infectious grooves, and visionary production style, he became one of the most important architects of the Minneapolis Sound. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince personally recruited Jimmy Jam (along with Terry Lewis and other members of the band Flyte Tyme) in 1981 to form The Time. Jimmy served as the gr

Rhino Records celebrates Black Music Month with a premium Rhino Reserve reissue of The Time’s influential 1984 album Ice Cream Castle. This limited-edition 180g vinyl pressing faithfully reproduces the original Minneapolis Sound classic, featuring the smash hits “Jungle Love” and “The Bird”. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: Ice Cream Castle Date: June 3, 2026 Label: Warner Bros. Records / Rhino Reserve Format / Type: LP (180g Vinyl) Country: United States

A new archive category celebrating the musicians, collaborators, and creative partners who helped shape Prince’s universe. Explore the stories, connections, and legacies of the artists who defined the Minneapolis Sound alongside him.

Rhino and Warner Records deliver a vibrant 40th anniversary expanded reissue of The Time’s groundbreaking 1981 self-titled debut album. Pressed on limited-edition red and white vinyl, this double-LP set includes the original album plus all single edits, celebrating the explosive birth of the Minneapolis Sound. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: The Time Date: July 16, 2021 (Original: July 29, 1981) Label: Warner Records / Rhino Records Format / Type: 2xLP (

Sheila E.’s debut solo album The Glamorous Life, released on June 4, 1984, marked the explosive arrival of a major new star from the Minneapolis scene. Produced almost entirely by Prince, the album introduced Sheila E. as a vibrant, percussion-driven solo artist with confidence, style, and groove RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Sheila E. Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: June 4, 1984 Catalogue: 25110 (US LP) Format: LP / Cassette / CD Country: United States CHARTS USA Billboard 200:

Sheila E. released “The Glamorous Life” as a single in the USA on May 2, 1984, backed with “The Glamorous Life Part II”. It was issued in multiple 7" and 12" variants, including commercial singles, extended club mixes, and various promotional copies. US commercial 7" single for The Glamorous Life, released 2 May 1984. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Sheila E. Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single + Promo Singles Country: United States Released: May 2, 1984 Genre:

Stevie Nicks’ sophomore solo album The Wild Heart solidified her status as a rock superstar following the massive success of Bella Donna. A multi-platinum release filled with mystical rock anthems, it features the chart-topping single “Stand Back,” which includes an uncredited but unmistakable keyboard contribution from Prince. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Stevie Nicks Title: The Wild Heart Date: June 6/10, 1983 Label: Modern Records Format / Type: LP (Vinyl Album) C

A striking 1983 concert poster promoting Prince’s performance at the Rockford Metro Centre with special guests The Time and Vanity 6 — a classic example of the high-energy Minneapolis Sound package tours during the early 1980s, right before the Purple Rain explosion. Publication: Concert Poster Date: March 17, 1983 (7:30 PM) Country: United States Title: PRINCE (with Special Guest THE TIME and Vanity 6) The lime-green poster prominently displays a stylish black-and-white phot