Damion Hall on How He Got Teddy Riley & Aaron Hall to Reunite Guy 10 Years After Breakup (Part 7)

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In this clip, Damion Hall recounted how he was tasked with reuniting 'Guy.' He detailed going to Virginia Beach and linking with Teddy Riley and using the music they made together to entice Aaron to fly out and join them in the studio. Damion explained how the last 'Guy' album was created and why he is singing more lead on the third album as opposed to the first two.
Interview by Shawn Prez
Check out his youtube channel at: / powermovemakers

[@meganrobinson1707]

Damion seems like a dude with a big heart and he’s mad loyal. I definitely would support a Guy/NE concert. He looks healthy and has taken good care of himself.

[@Phillygoat1983]

Rite he was the calm one they loved them but they didnt feel the same way

[@mrg1315]

Agreed. Articulate, positive and down-to-earth type of bruh.. We need more of his kind to represent. Good luck with your coming endeavors, man.. All the best! 👊🏾😎👊🏾

[@michaelhamponjr5768]

That is a concert i would go to. I dont like going places by myself, and my wife passed away a couple years ago, but I'd go by myself if I have to...or be a 3rd wheel

[@storiking650]

Yes he really has taken care of himself, he looks great 👍🏾!

[@Christopher-yl6cn]

Black don't crack👍

[@ghostmusic769]

Guy is one of the best groups ever...

[@nodonatingtogossiporentert3167]

SOMEDAY AND DANCIN'... ALL I LIKED

[@jonjonharreld5774]

Yep...Yep...One Love Fam...

[@paxtonhgaysr.9826]

Facts!

[@paxtonhgaysr.9826]

Facts!

[@Phillygoat1983]

Facts

[@shaundasmith7765]

I appreciate hearing Damien's view and story. Always knew he was talented as well.

[@tlig]

I asked someone else this question and they never responded: what was his talent?

[@shaundasmith7765]

Sing, dance, acting

[@raygu1818]

@@tlig I've seen where some people said his solo album was dope

[@cjhepburn7406]

What was his album called?

[@jdealsdirect7660]

WE THE PEOPLE NEED A 4th GUY ALBUM

[@jonjonharreld5774]

Yep...Yep...Period...One Love Fam...

[@maczilla4648]

@jdeals direct.....not if it's gonna be like the 3rd one.

[@pspT61]

@diabe diabira You got a point! lol Artists usually be starving when they get in the industry so bad that's when the genius comes out and the classics are made.

[@maczilla4648]

@G-O-D_Guns_Oil_Drugs lol, yea, it's called a "keytar"

[@maczilla4648]

@G-O-D_Guns_Oil_Drugs lol yes sir, a child's mind is a place of unbridled possibilities, and no place for bills

[@ReyHugoTelevision614]

Teddy took the musical DNA of Guy and put it into Backstreet. He always tried to find a voice like Aaron Hall and singers and could never get close. Teddy needs Aaron and vice versa.

[@mr.hill8223]

Dave Hollister?? I don't think he's Aaron Hall but he was dope

[@michaelholmes7742]

With Blackstreet Teddy had better singers all the way around he wasn't trying to find a voice like Aaron Hall he found better voices & a better sound. Blackstreet was a more talented group Guy was great but they were one dimensional

[@michaelholmes7742]

@@mr.hill8223 Dave Hollister was & still is dope

[@mr.hill8223]

@@michaelholmes7742 facts

[@manuscriptking8175]

@@michaelholmes7742 SAY WHEN!!💣💣

[@bceoproductions]

I have all 3 CD's still, and that 3rd album was a classic too.

[@Cashmere.Kufi_88]

It was good wish they would've had a few more ballads

[@deebrown4877]

Me, too! 👍

[@palimo3653]

It was good I remeber buying it New Years 99 into 2000. By then their time had past though and r&b was sounding different.

[@feliciastewart972]

Damion's Vocals are Very BEAUTIFUL!! 💞💞

[@travelinman]

If we ever get back to concerts Guy/New Edition tour would be bananas

[@noncustody]

I took my lady to see Tyrese, Joe, Avant, and Ginuwine last February for the Valentine's concert. Good times!

[@ericae6611]

I’ve been to one with them all and Keith Sweat. It was fire. Second only to seeing Prince in concert. These guys are talented beyond belief.

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

I agree

[@travelinman]

@@dramahawkpromotions9621 well we got New Edition and Jodeci

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

@@travelinman Yes that was Epic

[@jahneastanfield2662]

I truly appreciate the contribution Guy made to the music industry, and to my ears. I still bump the first album like it came out last year! Please reunite and create a fourth album! Sincerely, A Huge Fan❤💯

[@ericross7355]

Damion is my brother in law. Always been a good dude. Very underrated artist.

[@JBizzle824]

Damion Hall is an incredible interview. He is painting pictures.

[@paytonbf1]

The "Guy III" album is a great album!

[@theadmiral460]

The FUTURE is my JAWN too!

[@amarvinwinansfan]

@@theadmiral460 It will always be!!! That Guy cd always bring back fond memories.

[@VaughnMcGregor]

"Ego" is the common culprit of why most great singing groups die, smdh 🤦🏾‍♂️.

[@kendraseer5198]

Music industry screwing you will make u bitter too

[@michaelrayii7102]

Guy will always be a incredible group!

[@ODK321]

I have to say, this was a good interview. Much better than the interviews his brother has given throughout the years.

[@Bubbles954]

I was thinking the same thing. Damion is much more intellectual. I also like the way he carefully thinks about what he’s going to say before he says it. Classic, I wish him all the best. He is extremely talented. 👍🏽

[@AB_Jax]

Guy was one of my favs and I had no idea Damion has an album. I just listened and it's really Gooood.

[@treeight9]

Yeah I bought it way back when it was released when I was stationed in Germany. It was a good cd

[@i_am_gohan9232]

My mom played that album a lot, it really is a great album, highly underrated.

[@tkkirkland4113]

Looks like I'll be the one to reunite Riley and Aaron back together since I believe we brothers gotta always stick together no matter what 💪💪💪

[@rockotv5149]

Fake ass Tk Kirkland page bruh Stop trynna be tk kirkland bruh

[@RTDavis0503]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@RTDavis0503]

That TK Kirkland comments crack me up. They be on every video. Y'all won't ever let that man forget that comment he made! 😂😂😂

[@rockotv5149]

@@RTDavis0503 that's not the real tk kirkland tho so it make trash

[@shawnstrickland7313]

@@rockotv5149 Neither one of the 2 pages are the TK. Folks are so damn gullible. They only laugh because they think it’s the real TK.

[@jacquelinejackson1841]

I so agree Damion! Ya'll and New Edition should be on stage and doing the dam thang!!!! Sold Out Every Nite!!!!!!

[@thesneed02]

The interviewer needs to learn how to not be so long winded with his questions.... Be more direct and to the point. 💯

[@CodyCole80]

He’s not the one long winded. Dam is.

[@thesneed02]

@@CodyCole80 as an interviewer I would think you would WANT them to talk alot.... Especially if they're giving details 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@cooljoescott]

@@CodyCole80 right

[@triggb71]

My God yes!!!....and that's not the only issue with him as an interviewer. He's terrible!!

[@johna.7362]

@@thesneed02 Yes and no, too much and it's rambling.

[@JustCherylLynn]

I've learned sometimes we care more about others more than we care for yourselves. I love this one right here💝

[@zeke9472]

Low key Dope interview, coming from an 80's baby

[@Cashmere.Kufi_88]

This was a good interview for real.

[@nateweems2050]

If NE and Guy tour together I’m traveling to at least 3 shows. Take all my money.

[@cheliagueringer3831]

Great interview Damion. I am so excited for you on your new endeavors.

[@foxmore6325]

I 100% agree with Damion's description of Guy... Guy is THE SEAL OF AUTHENTICITY. Often imitated NEVER duplicated. The 3 of them together will ALWAYS be greater than what they did apart. No doubt God meant it to be that way.

[@iluvmyboba]

"Your brother and good friend." I like how Damion corrected him. "My brother and my brother." Period. You don't last as long as groups like Guy, New Edition, The Temptations , Blue Magic etc. without there being some sort of brotherhood. All the groups I've mentioned have had falling outs, but have come together again. They generally love one another. And that's what Damion is saying as to why he'd do another Guy album. He loves those other two guys. ( pun intended) And I totally get that type of devotion and fidelity.

[@PrinceTron1]

Back in the summer of 1988 as a 14 year old on Chicago's west side, I wish I had a quarter for everytime I heard Guy's 'Goodbye Love', 'Piece Of My Love', 'Groove Me' around the neighborhood. I thought it was cool. But I was more into sports and Guy just kinda went over my head. But one night in 1991 a friend was giving several of us a lift home. And on the radio this love song came on: Sweetheart, I've been tryin' so hard to get over you Just simply can't 'Cause the love we shared through the years Meant so much to me All I'm lookin' for is just a serious relationship Someone I can hold all my life Why don't you give me that commitment Let's settle down I asked my friend "Who is this?" He answered "That's Guy!" I was like really? I went on to buy their first cassette and The Future. I have fond memories of wearing those tapes out and listening to Al B. Sure!, New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. Great memories!

[@kyasmeenb77]

Yes! West side Chicagoan here too! Listening to those tapes and going to the NE/Al B Sure concerts at the UIC Pavilion! Good Memories for me 😂

[@BygSexyToy1]

Good times and a period in life where we could live without fear and actually have fun

[@thejoojooman6538]

All love 2 Damion Hall. He is an awesome dude. Would love 2 hear a new album from him.

[@tanisparker883]

I met this brother in 95 or 96 in NC at the mall down to earth really good brother we had a long conversation just about life and NY God bless you and everything you may want to do in life ✊🏽

[@tamekatgilliam]

This was a fantastic interview. Thank you for this.

[@ashunt29]

I would love that concert...NE & Guy!

[@alonzobrown4773]

Come on GUYS let's do a fourth recording, what else are ya'll doing.

[@smokenmirrors1714]

Damion Hall is the true definition of loyal

[@dmvnation202]

Y’all gotta get Jo Jo or K Ci up there. Devante is a stretch but worth the try.

[@JayWerx]

Devante views would do crazy numbers

[@tlig]

@@JayWerx I doubt that very much. He isn't that well-known.

[@jonjonharreld5774]

BANGERFIC They Need To Be Getting Us Also One Love Fam...

[@MissJaynet]

@@JayWerx I agree cause he always been so low key

[@shawnstrickland7313]

@@tlig Man U must be young or stupid. Everyone knows who Devante is. Mr. Dalvin’s interview did numbers. People been wanting to hear from Devante for years.

[@octavialuci275]

Loved Guy and always will. Glad to see Damion Hall looking so good, and sounding so positive.

[@lagerbeer1974]

Dope interview. I enjoyed it.

[@ms.jhardson8078]

DAMIAN WAS ALWAYS A REAL DUDE!! HE REALLY LOOKED OUT FOR ME AND MY CRAZY SILLY FRIENDS....THANK YOU SOOO MUCH :*

[@VJPrice-uw9si]

Awesome Interview! Props! Saw them in Cleveland in the early 2000's. After 7, Tony Toni Tone', Black Street and Guy...... Great Show!!

[@DaveLifeTV]

Damion...well done brother. Well spoken. Always humble and truthful and a great guy whenever I see you at the shop in LA. Imma reach out on IG. Keep up the good work fam

[@007Jay100]

Man Guy is dope to this day..I will buy the Album right now if they make a new Joint!

[@greenboy40]

Great interview!

[@kanyegang2810]

He ask 4537 questions at once... GLLLLAAADDDD!!! TEACH HIM HOW TO INTERVIEW!!

[@allenprice1570]

I love what Damion Hall is doing with the kids! I'M doing the same thing with my two sons! I would love for Damion and my two sons to get together and work on some music!

[@njjjjjjjjhhhs]

Great interview

[@TheTrut416]

I loved Groove me, I Like, My Fantasy, Spend the Night, Stay Together! 1988-1990 they really incorporated that New Jack Swing sound! Its really a shame they broke up suddenly. Its messed up how this industry is even when it comes to family.

[@toniaoliver3305]

Damian, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!! You are really cool and down to earth.

[@kimr.2284]

I love & have a lot of respect for Damion, very loyal dude!

[@raybrown2811]

Good interview. Good questions

[@garysmith8073]

I actually met Damian Hall . He was so cool and fun loving. I actually met Jeff Red at the VIBE Magazine music Convention. We've talked on the phone a few times.

[@tbthatguy4841]

Damion is a real solid brotha

[@day-day8488]

Seen Guy, Tony toni tone, after 7 in Seattle around 2006/7 ish Riley and Saadiq not present but still a good concert.

[@jonjonharreld5774]

David Williams Come On Bro Don't Forget About Us Too Fam...

[@djroxwellpresents510]

I saw them in April 2006 here in Oakland. Backstreet was on the same ticket

[@dwaynemeyers5610]

Excellent interview, very intelligent brother.

[@c.martin9769]

I loved these men as a group and I love these men as individual artists,I was 15 yrs old when GUY came on the scene and I still love them in 2021!!!!Seems like yesterday whew chile!!!! How time fly's,would love to see these men upfront and center 1 more time!!!Great interview,now we know some of the issues that really took place behind the scenes.

[@johnmiller3394]

Guy is one of favorite groups of all time!! I can't believe I didn't know Damien has a solo album he released. I'm gonna have to find it!!

[@XMcCaskey]

Damion has a great spirit he isn't selfish it takes a real person to know no one is thinking about you.

[@tswang2]

I am so happy for Damion and his Journey. Love hearing he's doing his thing. Your boy TSwang.

[@calebandjoshua2420]

Can wait to see that soon

[@leebloomfield507]

Love this dude. Guy was my group coming up, so dope!

[@scizzrhands]

Seems like a smart and caring brother!!

[@darrenhaggins7120]

After the interview , Who went back to listen to Damion Album to see if it was good? I DID....and Yes he can sing good.. Actually sounds as good as Aaron ...they should get together and do a Brothers album

[@fantasybouthour6679]

I played Guy III out. That album was bangin.

[@unclejj9600]

Time for the movie

[@Vibe88888]

I almost fell out laughing when I saw that this "clip" was 23mins long!! Lol Dame musta had another loooonnnnnggggggg Family Circus @$$ answer again!!! 😁🤣😁🤣🤣 But nah for real, I'm enjoying the insight tho.

[@jonnieromainethomas9791]

Shout out to The High School of Art&Design, New York, the dancers in the "Groove Me" Video....I don't think GUY understood or understands the impact and the enormity of what they did for Music and Fashion. They taught many how to dress, groom, move, and act. They captured it all in one package, something that is rare these days.......

[@joshuawisdom9694]

Art and design were the dancers

[@simonjohnson514]

This dude love cutting people off. We want to hear Damion's story, not the answers to your lame questions. If you let him talk he will eventually give you the answer you're looking for.

[@rayvictory]

THEY ARE ICONS !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@seabcopeland2228]

Love D transparency grew up loving this group still listen to them fantasy,spend the night bangers

[@tinker2217]

I just listened to NOT A DAY 🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️ i can't believe i never heard it before. Definitely the prelude to Blackstreet. I'm so mad i never knew about this song

[@djdoncruse1952]

That will be a great tour NE & Guy .

[@jonjonharreld5774]

DJ Don Cruse Come On Fam Don't Forget About Us Too...

[@efitlife]

Yes please do this! I’m going to this for sure and don’t add other acts... just Guy & NE!

[@jonjonharreld5774]

Erica Dixon Come On Sweetie U Know We Should Be Opening Up For That Concert Don't Forget About Us Too Babe...

[@yk007beats8]

Solid fella 🖤💯

[@bstiffdadon]

I saw Guy in 2018. They killed it!

[@stephencox8723]

guy 3 is my favorite guy album hands down holy shit. so underrated. they had their highest single with that album.

[@ahumblestudent]

"Not A Day" is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mauriceyarbrough3840]

Yea he's a real 1 u need a guy like D in your corner group band or whatever bcuz his loyalty will keep the music n group floating on big ups to him

[@MrJames-cr6lu]

You have a good heart ❤ my brotha 🙏 Shalom 🙏

[@bobbyg3989]

Most groups that blow have that magic. Also New Edition plus anyone big would be crazy!

[@rozhill22]

If it's any way possible guy in New Edition should try to put a concert together especially after this coronavirus is over they would make so much money if they could just put the attitudes and all the other stuff aside and just focus on the money let's get it boys

[@dustinmotley4738]

Jeff Redd- as in you called and told me??

[@antoineraymond9301]

Yes, Jeff Redd Was Not Only An Artist But An A&R Executive At Uptown Records. But Later On He Became President Of Universal Records. He Also Discoverd And Brought Mary J. Blige To Uptown Records As Well.

[@3000bez]

Let the man talk

[@ChitownCrazy1000]

Facts

[@GarrettBush]

Who the hell is this guy interviewing? Stop trying to fast foward the story. Who who cares about the interest of time? Thats what editing is for. This dude tone is also very abrasive, cock, and extra they entire video. Why are you constantly asking about paperwork so you can have the " I got you moment." Trying to prove artist don't take care of business. Thats been entailed. You are there to get the story not be the story. We don't care that you were a record executive. Obviously that didn't work out to well because you work for VLAD now doing interviews. Just ask the questions in a way that can let this man tell his story in his own words.

[@microphonebless]

Thank you.

[@Dantana773]

I still Listen to they First 2 albums Guy made some classic dope songs.. I agree a Guy and New edition Concert would be off the chain & do Numbers the people will really enjoy it

[@timothyarupa3976]

I was born in 96. Guy is the best. The song called groove me is dope

[@chedoggy1604]

Dude interrupts the interviewee way too much.

[@bobbyg3989]

Damion likes talking a lot, I thought dude did a good job.

[@njsman7640]

@@bobbyg3989 nah, he means the interviewer definitely

[@bobbyg3989]

@@njsman7640 no shit, like I said I thought dude did a good job.

[@TheBlackconsigliere]

I like this guy. He cool man.

[@td5044]

'Long story Long' did you make money on the 3rd album or did you get played on the paperwork again...

[@kdbyers]

Great interview, loved it. But this made me go back and listen to The Guy 3 album. After listening to it, this album clearly is not a Guy album. This sounds like Blackstreet music. The Future is my joint. There was heart and feelings in that album.. Guy 3 sounds rushed and just feels cold. Didn't do much for me. Kinda like how Jodeci's last effort was cold as ice. No feelings or heart put into it like the previous joints. But I miss Guy. It would be nice to pull the trigger on a 4th album and bring that real rnb back.

[@asenthalindsey1]

@kdbyers I loved Jodeci, but you are absolutely right about that 4th Jodeci album. I was sooooooo disappointed in it. Only 2 tracks even sounded remotely like Jodeci music ("Checkin" for You and "Incredible"). JoJo's voice sounded totally different and not in a good way. I hated that because he sang lead on my favourite Jodeci song, "What About Us". 😭😭

[@brentwylie5558]

A lot of the songs were taken from an unreleased 911 album... even has some of their background vocals. Rushed and not collaborative. But I will say their are a few gems on there. Dancin, Keep me from my baby, love online (cheesy yes but vocal arrangement). The songs need to be from scratch for Guy for a fourth album, but not sure that could ever be a possibility these days.

[@robertbroadwayrb]

Guy was them dudes.

[@eatfoodmusic3184]

I want another Guy record

[@EarlDeanDonte909]

This is a very powerful interview personally he can’t say as much as he would like to say based on each and everyone’s character in the group and personality. But he is definitely telling his truth and what he feels I think a lot of people should listen to this interview and appreciate it. We’ve heard nothing from Aaron Hall except for in the beginning. And if you know Teddy Riley Teddy could be in competition with anybody even his own shadow. When you’re dealing with personalities like that and then on top of that someone is in your ear telling you untruthful things you would be happy the guy ended the way they did because it’s a Phenomenal group. And on top of the Jean Griffin situation Jean was worse than Suge knight let’s just speak it and bring it to the light sad to say if you happen to be on any one of those tours in those days that’s why the group really broke up no one wanna be bullied in this industry by a group of professionals you look up to and put your whole life into the hands. Producer Donte909

[@jonjonharreld5774]

Shoot Say Whatchall Wanna Say I Love All 3 Guy Albums And Praying For The Fourth Guy Album Fa'Reals...Fa'Sho...And The Tour Needs To Be Troop,Guy&New Edition Period...Yeah I Said It...

[@CodyCole80]

I agree Jon Jon. 😂👍🏾💯

[@flex5752]

Damn that’s a fire 🔥 line up

[@hoodratpat5228]

SP: I was just asking about the contracts DH: You don’t get it I gotta say this part so it will all make sense SP: Oh my bad go head DH: So I was super buff and had my hair looking good right......

[@lalapapa3112]

Respect to Guy aka Pioneers Of the New Jack Swing sound.

[@dspirit444]

Seems like Aaron was a bit of a narcissist, Teddy a musical perfectionist, Damien just not ego based enough for the industry. Thank you for the music you made, timeless!

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

He was on a dating show in the early 2000’s called elimadate

[@tamekatgilliam]

Give him his damn Gold Plaque

[@willgee7777]

Sounds like these dudes can really make a comeback

[@AdrienBryantTube]

I saw Guy in 2016… they killed it. They came on after Raheem Devaughn and before Musiq Soulchild. Guy went so hard that we were exhausted lol. It was a party. Aaron looked great. I’d go see them anytime.

[@louisj6399]

Nobody tells a story like a N.Y. dude

[@LordBlackNephew]

BX STAND UP!!!

[@jeezy8360]

Hey damion did you get the contracts or what? The contracts damion

[@treeight9]

That third album was slept on. I'm guilty.