Teddy Riley

Singer-songwriter and producer, R&B pioneer

Teddy Riley - Singer-songwriter and producer, R&B pioneer
Born

October 8th, 1967
58 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the music industry, contributed significantly to the development of New Jack Swing, a genre blending hip hop and R&B. Produced and wrote for various artists, shaping the sound of 1990s music. Worked with notable acts including Michael Jackson, producing tracks such as 'Black or White' and 'Remember the Time'. His production techniques influenced numerous artists and genres. Riley's work earned multiple Grammy Awards, solidifying his legacy in music production.

Pioneered the New Jack Swing genre

Produced 'Remember the Time' for Michael Jackson

Collaborated with artists like Keith Sweat and Bobby Brown

Won Grammy Awards for production work

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