Teddy Riley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Teddy Riley
Occupation	Music Producer
Date Of Birth	Oct 8, 1967(1967-10-08)
Age	57
Birthplace	New York City
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Libra

Teddy Riley Biography

Teddy Riley is one of the most popular and richest Music Producer who was born on October 8, 1967 in New York City, New York State, United States. Keyboardist and producer is credited with creating music that is known as the New Jack Swing genre. He was the producer of records by stars such as Keyboardist and producer credited with helping to create the New Jack Swing genre. He produced records by artists like Michael Jackson and Usher. and Usher.

He was the producer of his own He produced the Keith Sweat song I Want Her, which was the most successful No. 1 single of 1988. song I Want Her, which was the most commercially successful number one. 1 single of 1988.

Teddy Riley was raised in St. Nicholas Houses in Harlem. A child prodigy from the age of five, he began playing instruments in church. His uncle, who owned the famed Harlem club The Rooftop, built a studio in the club in which Riley would spend most of his time while growing up. By 14, upstate New York rappers began making music to his tracks. Under the guidance of local music producer Gene Griffin, Riley formed the short-lived group Kids at Work. At the age of 18, Riley produced Kool Moe Dee’s 12″ single, “Go See the Doctor”. Released on an independent label in 1986, the song became a crossover hit, reaching No.89 on the Billboard Hot 100. Riley had previously worked on the production of Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew’s “The Show” in 1985.

In 1987, Riley, Aaron Hall, and Timmy Gatling formed the R&B group Guy. Managed by Gene Griffin, Riley’s work with Guy pioneered the “new jack swing” style of R&B. Riley infused his own blend of hip-hop beats, R&B progressions and the gospel vocal stylings of Hall to create the archetypal new jack swing sound on Guy’s eponymous debut. In 1989, Riley produced Big Daddy Kane’s “I Get The Job Done”, as well as other work for The Jacksons, The Winans and James Ingram. He also created the highly successful remix of Jane Child, “Don’t Wanna Fall in Love”, which became a crossover pop smash.

There are eight kids, which include three daughters He has eight children, including daughters Taja, Nia and Deja., Nia and Deja.

Teddy Riley Net Worth

Teddy Riley is one of the richest Music Producer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Teddy Riley 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a child prodigy, who began playing instruments when he was five years old.

He caused controversy after he admitted that Jackson had faked his death and was hiding.

Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist credited with the creation of the new jack swing genre. (Riley credits Barry Michael Cooper for giving it its name.)

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Teddy Riley height 5 ft 7 in Teddy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Teddy Riley Dating?

According to our records, Teddy Riley married to Donna Roberts. As of December 1, 2023, Teddy Riley’s is not dating anyone.

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In June 2008, a fire destroyed Riley’s Virginia Beach recording studio. Fire investigators said that an electrical problem caused the blaze that burned the abandoned recording studio. The Virginia Beach Fire Department said lightning in the area also could have been a factor, although there was no direct strike. The empty studio was for sale and was insured for $336,000.

Facts & Trivia

Teddy Ranked on the list of most popular Music Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Teddy Riley celebrates birthday on October 8 of every year.

In an August 2010, co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca, confirmed that a posthumous album of Michael Jackson would be released, containing work done in the previous five years with producers Neff-U, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart and Riley, as well as work written and produced solely by Jackson himself. The album Michael was released on December 14, 2010 in the United States. After the release, several people questioned some of the music Riley produced for the project. Riley insisted all of the songs were sung by Jackson and claimed that vocal artifacts were added from overprocessing Jackson’s voice. However, Riley made comments in an interview with Dan Dodds (aka Soul Jones) in which he stated that there were some elements of his voice in the music. “They may use some elements from me, put together ideas but I haven’t been working on the new album” Riley is reported to have said.

What song did Teddy Riley produced for Michael Jackson?

Teddy Riley on producing Michael Jackson’s Dangerous: “It was really difficult for me having to follow in Quincy Jones’ footsteps ” 30 years on from the Dangerous album’s release, we revisit a classic 2008 track-by-track interview with the man who helped to create it…

How tall is Teddy Riley?

5′ 7″

Where is Teddy Riley today?

Now residing in Las Vegas , Riley is talking with former Blackstreet member Chauncey Black about working together again. “Before the [Verzuz] battle, Chauncey and I had been talking and developing a talking relationship first, and a friendship, and then figure out how we do business.”

What was difficult for Michael Jackson?

He says it was impossible for any of the Jackson 5 to have a regular life. They could just about cope, but the level of fame was intolerable for Michael, he says. “ Michael had painted himself into a box. And it was difficult for him.