Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967) is an American record producer and songwriter credited with the creation of new jack swing, a hip-hop and R&B fusion genre.

In the late ’80s and early ’90s, Riley virtually masterminded the new jack swing genre as the man behind hits by Keith Sweat, Guy, Blackstreet and Bobby Brown, while also co-producing Michael Jackson’s …

Teddy Riley, born Edward Theodore Riley on October 8, 1967, in Harlem, New York, is a 58-year-old American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer, celebrated for creating the New Jack …

6 days ago · Music icon Teddy Riley pulled up to the studio and took listeners on a journey through his legendary career, from creating the New Jack Swing sound to releasing his new book Remember the …

Jan 18, 2026 · The book includes reflections on collaborations with Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, and Michael Jackson, whose partnership with Riley remains one of the most celebrated …

2 days ago · Grammy Award-winning producer Teddy Riley releases his memoir ‘Remember the Times’ on February 10, co-written with award-winning biographer Jake Brown. The book chronicles Riley’s …

Credited with the creation of the New Jack Swing genre where he fused hip-hop and R&B in his productions, Teddy Riley not only has had seminal influence on modern-day R&B but on gospel …

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Feb 1, 2026 · Musical mastermind Teddy Riley served as the producer and the third member of Guy, along with Aaron Hall, Timmy Gatling, and was later replaced by Aaron’s brother, Damion Hall.

A scout for music producer Teddy Riley, who had recently opened a recording studio near the high school that Williams attended, heard the Neptunes perform at a school talent show and brought them …