Teddy Riley: Doing Verzuz with Babyface was the Biggest Thing of My Life (Part 35)

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In this clip, Vlad started off by speaking about Bruno Mars accepting his Grammy in 2018 and naming Teddy Riley as one of the people that influenced him. Teddy explained that Bruno created a path with the New Jack Swing influence in his music, and Teddy added that he’d be open to working with Bruno in the future. From there, DJ Vlad gave Teddy his flowers by talking about the vastness of his music catalog and the way in which his sound has evolved and withstood the test of time. He even jokes that Riley has been making hit records for "100 years." From there, Riley reflects back on the music he's made before revealing that he might have something in the works with the Backstreet Boys.
Lastly, Teddy recalled working on a solo album called "Black Rock," which never saw the light of day. The awarding-winning record producer reveals that before he could complete the album, he decided to dedicate the music to a new project by Blackstreet instead. As the discussion progresses, Riley states that he will finally be releasing solo music to accompany a new book coming out soon. Moving along, he talks about living in Africa for a brief moment, his VERZUZ battle with Babyface, reuniting with Blackstreet for a show in his living room, and more.

[@krisj827]

Respect to Teddy Riley for taking care of his mother instead putting her in a nursing home. I know it's hard to handle elderly parents or grandparents but respect to those that make sure they are cared for.

[@nlee4566]

This is true facts!!! No care and love then family. Doesn't matter how much you pay somebody else to do it.

[@anatorres-ym8ke]

its out duty...we wouldnt even be here without them...grandma deserves to relax now and so does mom and dad...ik we not all wealthy but thats how it should be

[@pmoncelsinger700]

I got to meet and hangout with T.R. and he's one of the most coolest, humble, and respectful OG's in the game. I love the way he embraced my Pops (R.I.P) and always treated him with respect. I will forever be a Teddy Reily fan! Much love and appreciation for all you've done for our culture T.R.❤️

[@estebanramosjimenez7291]

Teddy is so Humble... This man created some of the most unforgettable soundscape ever released...

[@ELRADONE]

wise words...Heavy D "we got our own thing" and Kane "I go to work"...one of my all time favs..♍♍

[@malcolmxpanther]

Vlad should’ve asked Teddy Riley about Pharrell. He fumbled the bag by not asking him.

[@darkethereal]

04:27 wise words. If you dwell on the past your gonna stay in the past. Gotta keep it moving.

[@darkerknight7010]

Quincy Jones, Rod Teperton, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis…Teddy Riley. If you were around for the New Jack Swing era you know what it is. Guy’s run was far too short but sweet. And they’re just a small part of this man’s story. MJ once said the secret to his success was that he only worked with the best. That certainly applies to Teddy Riley.

[@coleycole5344]

Babyface & L.A. Reid

[@Nostylgicautomotivegroup]

A hometown hero (Virginia Beach) and class act personified. Thank you TR! 🙏🏾

[@JudgmentuponYou]

Teddy always had his head on straight! That's why he is so successful...

[@christianokami2220]

Thanks for dropping the Teddy interviews Glad! He’s truly deserves the baton from Quincy.

[@blakghost2023]

Riley has always been humble. Much respect

[@socialninja22]

I would love to just spend a day or two talking with Mr. Riley, picking his brain and sharing my music 😊🙏🏽

[@DocR-S]

New Jack Swing was the Soundtrack of my young adult life! T.R. is the🐐of the genre

[@JarvisArson]

Anyone else think Teddy Riley can play Shawty Lo in a biopic?

[@user-tn6fg2du6v]

He got such a hard time for trying to incorporate a live band , now everyone’s basically doing concerts for verzus

[@malcolmxpanther]

Bruno Mars should’ve compensated Teddy Riley, Belle Biv Devoe, Jimmy Jams and Terry Lewis, and Babyface for taking their sound and style for that 24K album

[@jgooch99]

I love Terry Riley thanks for the interview

[@anthonysmith2050]

Great Interview. On Both Sizes. Great Answers. Great Questions 💪

[@stilllearningtruth]

What an exceptional human being this man is. I am so happy that his excellence is still alive and such a positive example of success in this crazy world of ours. Thank you for your gift to the world and humility Teddy Riley. You are one of my role models and I live life better because of your influence, I have never met you sir but I have met some greats in my life like George Duke and Sting. Hopefully I can make it to one of your shows so I can try and get some of my albums signed. lol I have been a fan since I was a kid not knowing it was your production but I was drawn to it as a little kid. Hearing how you live life and all of your values makes me happier that I am such an avid fan of your work. Thank you sir, you truly deserve all of your blessings. I hope you can collaborate with more of the younger artists that match your talent because that would just be so great for music. Your a living legend and we need to give you your flowers now because you have influenced so much of this modern era and we do not speak about it enough. All the best to you sir! Vlad, I don't like how you have conducted interviews in the past because of the sneaky questions format but you did well on this one but next time please don't cut off a legend like Teddy Riley. Don't drive the interview so much. Teddy has so many amazing stories and you cut in a bit much while he was speaking. Regardless, this is the best Teddy Riley interview anyone has done, Thank you.

[@earrelevantmedia]

Great Musician + Great Person

[@charleswilliams819]

If humble was a person 😃

[@ricardocampbell9738]

Love how he talks about his mum and kids

[@elliswilliams9571]

Great job Blad

[@ewebb52290]

Legend!! Hell of a interview Vlad. 🙌🙌🙌

[@DJCOOLCLAY]

Blessings Teddy , you are the man!! Legendary 👏🏽💪🏾💯👍🏽😎

[@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen watching this interview 💯 I was disappointed that VLAD did not ask Teddy Riley how did it happen that he has 9children by 5different Mothers...Vlad u have to ask the tough questions not just the Softball Questions...Yes I do respect Mr. Teddy Riley MUSICAL Accomplishments 🥇🥈🥉

[@dre3k78]

How did it happen? What kind of dumb question is that? Its pretty obvious....

[@pernell10]

Part 35.........really Vlad....

[@andrewharris7517]

Can’t wait to read his book

[@randallhood7308]

Damm what a kool smooth dude w a beautiful spirit

[@QuabmasM]

I got his solo album BlackRock. Theres like a good 3 or 4 songs on there but the rest are kinda just decent reggie level(nothing to rant about). Hes been announcing his new solo album, book, & possible film for a minute now...not sure if its really coming out anytime soon.

[@moot6794]

You're the dopest, Teddy.

[@Trellizm]

Vlad tried to give Teddy 50yrs in the buisness he had to correct it to 35

[@leannbuggs888]

My prerogative by Britney Spears was a mess. Nobody does it better than Bobby Brown. My opinion though

[@MrYoumitube]

Im so glad I grew up during the golden years of R&B with producers like Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis, La Reid & Babyface, and Teddy Riley. Today's music is so overrated and crap. I literally only choose to listen to music before 2000. R&B pop and classical.

[@bigdonta6932]

I screenshot that

[@char_d.0908]

Great interview. Good learning more about TR's legendary career and more about him as a person.

[@Nadiyah2002]

Wow, his energy is so pure. And salute to Vlad for giving him his flowers you can tell Vlad is a really big fan. Best Interview this year

[@hlcotten6587]

I have always had the deepest respect for Teddy Riley, as a producer. I personally have kept my parents for almost nine years. My respect deepened even more, when he stated his mom is not going to any home, except his. I felt the same way, and have honorably taken care of them with the same unconditional love, and superb grace they gave me. Today, he’s still a wise counselor, best friend, and hero for all time.

[@Fat_Vegan]

Check baby check baby 1,2,3,4

[@ladyt_ismyname6643]

Check baby check baby 1,2,3

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

Bruno Mars 24K Magic Album🪄✨🎯🔥🔥That's a classic definitely influenced by the New Jack Swing Wave... I thought that album was gonna get slept on frfr I was one of the first people that had 24K Magic Album and I was telling people about it when it first came out and my point was right cuz it's sold a lot of Records and it won multiple Grammys and album of the year

[@mannystylz7954]

The level of humility TR displays is incredible. Big up Sir✌🏾🙏🏾❤

[@donovanbrown7993]

Bruno mars has been carrying r&b on his back for over ten years. Some people might call it pop, but it’s more like r&b than these wannabe rap gangsta r&b singers.

[@zacmirza6498]

Facts, especially his 24k magic album. The actual meaning of r&b is just lose these days. The days of stevie wonder and other Motown artist was what r&b really is.

[@texassunflower]

I'm sorry. I do not consider Bruno Mars r&b at all.

[@donovanbrown7993]

@@texassunflower what’s your definition of r&b?

[@thestrangemanreturns]

@@texassunflower Tiffany you get it. Bruno is just doing an imitation of his favorite artists. Nothing authentic.

[@tyronnegabriel6433]

​ @Zac Mirza Why the hell would you say that? You seriously can't have any respect for rnb to even say that. The man can sing but he literally just parodies era's. No innovaton at all. I'd even put summer walker above him. :)

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

This man is the definition of a living legend 👍🏽

[@dre3k78]

Best interview ive seen on this channel related to the music industry. Teddy is a legend and i really admire him more for the way he carries himself and his approach on life. Its never about him and he is always looking out for other's best interests all while maintaining a successful career.

[@darriushall3739]

Get Joe on here GLAD

[@drjones694]

Wow great interview!!!!!! He left everything on the table and so open with his story

[@jetshark970shark4]

That Teddy Riley verses is still funny yet legendary.

[@j.payneenyapproductions7131]

GREAT interview, no uncomfortable "gotcha" moments just very honorable and respectful GREAT job Vlad. Teddy has ALWAYS been an honorable and humble spirit and THAT is why GOD continues to bless him. the WORD says; "Honor your mother and father so that your days will be long upon the earth" 🌎 Teddy is fulfilling that request. HUGE props to him on an AMAZING career but even MORE PROPS for taking care of momma Riley !! Blessings to everyone who reads this. JWP

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

That was a great verzuz battle they was having a technical difficulties

[@vladtv]

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[@amarashy7013]

Teddy Riley is soooo amazing I grew during this era never in a million years did I think that our era would have such a huge impact and how much talent was saturated in the music industry to see Teddy then and now is so wonderful he humble handsome it’s like time has stood still for him....

[@muvamekaspeaks]

This was a classic interview Vlad thank you

[@janettehernandez1384]

I enjoyed this interview with Teddy Riley it was very interesting to watch & lestn to everything he did in his career and all the music he's done that i grew up listening to & i still lestn to til this day.

[@marliesajohnson5789]

Loved every minute of this interview, just beyond epic.

[@Staylor1913]

Great interview. I have so much respect for T.Riley. Such a humble person. It's amazing to see.

[@melspauldingify]

Teddy Riley produced the album "Make it last forever" by Keith Sweat, that album is Keith Sweat best album to this day

[@marymyatt3004]

💖THEE ORIGINAL ONE TWO CHECKER SO AMAZING💖GUY BLACKSTREET LEGENDARY PRODUCER

[@unc1589]

Somebody tell TR to get back in his lane and make some modern New Jack for the pop demographic. Bruno Mars is winning Grammys with Teddys style. Cats need to stop trying to get a hit with trap type beats because truthfully, that style misses a lot of sales. Another truth is that trap stars are not very talented. “America” is not listening to that “ignit” bs. America is starving for big pop songs! So are commercials/film/tv. You may here lil baby on some urban market commercial but he ain’t no Bruno Mars! Teddy… make pop hits again! Just do what you do! Intelligent Americans ain’t touching trap. They stuck listening to oldies. We in an over saturated market like disco was. First nga break out wins. Secret? Don’t make music for “today’s youth!” That was the norm before but not no more! Youth culture has strangled itself and even young people are sick of it. The great internet disconnect got a nga lost. Pre internet thinkers need to come outta retirement.

[@PharaohLawLess1]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis just released their first album

[@kimr5479]

Love him & love him more for taking care of his mother, much respect to you Teddy. BRAVO!😊

[@Drediggy]

Blackrock was a great album. Also look up Mike E. One of the original Neptunes. 2 projects that should of came out. Listen to those. Teddy is awesome and great legendary music man period.

[@notsogood9449]

Vlad should have asked Teddy about working with those culture vultures over in Asia.

[@anatorres-ym8ke]

nah Teddy...inventing New Jack Swing was the biggest thing to us

[@keiththomas111]

The Gap band Influence Guy.🤔

[@ishbuelbrooks4621]

No Teddy there would be no Puffy!

[@billionaire33]

black rock love it

[@MsDivinelight]

Blackstreet is it!!

[@whiteheart6827]

Respect Teddy!

[@robertellis6413]

Much respect tr

[@MrBrandon330]

Teddy is coming back to Vlad TV. He was comfortable.

[@YouTube_Disciple_YTD_Demon]

Vlad he really wants you to ask him about Guitar Band

[@laneshiatucker7748]

Teddy has never stopped! Lloyd ft Teddy Riley “Bass Line” produced by Teddy Riley! Goes in!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jw8863]

Vlad I'm disappointed you didn't ask teddy Riley about the rugrats movie soundtrack. I was selling t shirts and reptar bars in front of the studio ~ tk Kirkland

[@soulstalgiarecords77740]

Dj Vlad... I think this was one of your best Inerviews... Brand Names don't get any bigger than Teddy Riley, yet the man seems very humble and relatable and at peace with the Universe... Mr Teddy Riley, if by any chance you are reading the comments section, we would love to have you contribute to one of our upcoming projects in South Africa sir... That will be a blessing - a big fan from South Africa God Bless!!

[@wiltisdabest]

BlackRock was kinda ok, it probably would have flopped at the time though.

[@justvybes8496]

Verzuz?

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

Teddy Riley is a legend and a musical genius 💐💐🌸🌺🌼🌹

[@EricRabb]

Such a dope n humble man, I actually learned something! Awesome interview Vlad!

[@SamE3100]

Vlad should of talked about Teddy’s talk boxing skills

[@dr.jeffreyperson417]

Let's be honest, Teddy is not a "Vocalist". Where the hell did Vlad pull that from ?

[@CeeModeTheHumanMinded]

Teddy Riley did the talkbox like Roger Troutmam

[@robbieez4]

I just would want to be in the studio with Teddy....

[@bigbaby9095]

oh wow. can I invest ten thousand million dollars please

[@BayAreaSon]

The best thing about these Teddy interviews is that Teddy talks some much Vlad don’t have time to open his mouth .

[@kevindagame]

I thought that was the worst vs battle

[@Keysala79]

God bless teddy , humble man … 🙏

[@mixxndj]

Teddy Riley!! Yep Yep!!

[@simmermusic3894]

Definitely one of the best!

[@faithman48]

GREAT INTERVIEW....

[@mcchoirboy]

Great interview

[@Bgl-fz3cs]

Great interview.

[@scottsimon769]

Last 🤬 💩

[@letitiacooper98]

Teddy looking damn Gd

[@nmsrussell01]

Here

[@lawrenceghansah6018]

First

[@jessepretorius7163]

wish he would drop the full video

[@764music]

😂 vlad tryna age the 🐐 with that tours lol😅 bit surprised Bruno Mars ain’t worked with Teddy Riley for a collab… that would be epic!

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

bruno mars...come on son.

[@jaygabbana6852]

His beard is clearly spray painted

[@chrisc5526]

Who cares?

[@renebenton77]

​@@chrisc5526 I agree. Other men should not be checking out other men so much. That is for women

[@willsexy3]

Wow ! Part 35 😬Didn’t know how long this was gonna go !

[@phatbastardbeats]

Vlad spoke for 90% of this interview 😂