Teddy Riley

Teddy Riley, born Edward Theodore Riley on October 8, 1967, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is widely recognized as the creator of the R&B-hip hop fusion genre known as new jack swing. Riley gained prominence as the lead singer of the musical groups Blackstreet and its predecessor, Guy. As a producer and songwriter, he has worked with notable artists such as Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Heavy D & The Boyz, Keith Sweat, Hi-Five, and the Jackson 5. Riley's innovative production ideas, which incorporated samples, rapping segments, and sound effects, have had a lasting influence on modern-day R&B and gospel music. He has released four albums with Blackstreet and three with Guy, contributing to the genre's popularity and evolution.