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Teddy Riley  Blackstreet - Don't Leave (live)
"We've stayed true to who we are and that's why I think Blackstreet is as relevant today as we've ever been. It's still about the music, not the image. It's still about the voices, the harmonies - always has been, always will be."
 Classed as the king Of New Jack Swing.
Born in 1967 in Harlem, New York.
Plays drums, guitar, piano and trumpet.
Was introduced to songwriting and producing by Kool & The Gang member Royal Bayyan.
Formed his first band Wreckx-N-Effect with his brothers when he was only a teenager.
Formed legendary groups Guy in 1987 and Blackstreet in 1994.
Blackstreet's biggest selling album was Another Level which sold over four million copies.
Blackstreet won a Grammy for their hit record No Diggity!.
Riley's production credits include Michael Jackson (Remember the Time), Jay Z, Joe, Keith Sweat and Bobby Brown (Don't be Cruel).
Currently lives in Virginia, where he opened Future Recording Studios in the mid-90s.
Teddy Riley links:
Ronnie Herel on Teddy Riley
BBC Music: Profile of Guy
BBC Music: Profile of Blackstreet
Top of the Pops profile (Blackstreet)
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