As a founding member of The Time, drummer and percussionist Jellybean Johnson also works as a producer, musician, and songwriter. He became a long-time associate of Flyte Tyme productions. His first session job was being a musician for Alexander O'Neal's #11 R&B hit "Innocent" (produced by The Time bandmates Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis). On this track, he was not only the drummer, but also delivered the guitar solos for the second half of the ten-minute long song. From this point on, he was in-demand as a session guitarist for Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, and many others. Throughout his career, he has also produced a number of hits for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition and many others. But it wasn't until 1990 when he would co-produce (with Janet Jackson) his biggest hit to date: Janet Jackson's Heavy Metal/Rock inspired #1 smash hit "Black Cat". He has also co-produced Mint Condition's entire debut album Meant to Be Mint.

Part the of the fabric of pop music coming out of the Mpls in the 80's, Oliver is a world class guitarist, drummer, songwriter and producer. He is responsible for all of Paula Abdul's early hits, recorded at various Mpls studios, utilizing Mpls musicians.  Paula's record sold over 20 million copies. He also played with "Ta Mara & the Seen," a Jesse Johnson produced project.

A life long Minnesotan whose sound has always focused on a characteristically “Minneapolis” sound, Ricky Peterson is best known for his now 20 year association with saxophone legend David Sanborn and for having, produced, written and played keyboards for Prince on and off since his early days on the Twin Cities scene (perhaps most notably producing and arranging the song “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World”). 

Playing on David Sanborn records since the mid 80’s, he ensembled with and produced Sanborn on “Songs from the Night Before” and Prince on “Gold”, “Emancipation”, “Crystal Ball”. Peterson also played a big part in writing and producing George Benson’s “That’s Right” CD. He is currently on tour with rock icon Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac.

Jason is a member of the well-known musical “Peterson Family” of Minneapolis, MN. He is a saxophonist and keyboardist, as well as being a talented singer, songwriter and producer. He helped pen fDeluxe's songs (aka The Family) for their comeback record.

Jason has toured nationally and internationally with renowned artists such as The Family/fDeluxe, Donny Osmond, Michael Bolton, Prince, Alexander O’Neal, Richard Marx, Solo, and Oleta Adams. Jason has also recorded  with Michael Bolton, Prince, Donny Osmond, as well as Bobby Brown, Oleta Adams and Flyte Time Productions

Best known for his work with Prince and Justin Timberlake Mike got his break after moving to Minneapolis and working within the city’s thriving funk scene.  In the past 20 years, he’s graced the studio and/or stages alongside the likes of Michael Jackson, Rhianna, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, new edition and many many more.  

A native Minnesotan Joey has worked with countless different bands and artists both live and in the studio having the privilege of recording for, among others: Ricky Peterson, Boz Scaggs, David Sanborn, Jonny Lang, Kenny G, Joe Sample (The Crusaders) and of course Prince (Batman).