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Performer

Teddy Riley

Style

Soul new jack swing

Country

United States

Listenings: 26
Listeners: 5

Performer description

Edward Theodore Riley is an American record producer and songwriter credited with the creation of new jack swing, a hip-hop and R&B fusion genre. Musical artists who utilized Riley's production and songwriting — namely Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Heavy D & the Boyz, Keith Sweat, Hi-Five, and the Jacksons, among others — helped popularize the genre with several hit songs and albums from the late 1980s to 1990s. He is the founder of the musical group Blackstreet, as well as its predecessor Guy.

Participated in

Al B. Sure! Amerie Billy Ocean BlackGirl Blackstreet Bobby Brown Boy George Girls' Generation Guy Hi-Five Joe Joe Keith Sweat Kirk Franklin Mary J. Blige Michael Jackson NSYNC Robin Thicke Snoop Dogg Tom Jones Wynton Marsalis