Teddy Riley on Producing Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick's "The Show" in High School (Part 4)

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In this clip, Teddy Riley started off opening up about working with Doug E. Fresh, and he went on to speak about producing “The Show,” which also featured Slick Rick. Teddy explained that he was in the group “Kids at Work,” and he admitted that he didn’t want to call himself a producer. He then stated that he didn’t know if “The Show” would be a big hit, and Teddy added that he explained how to make the beat over the phone because he was grounded. Teddy went on to speak about working on Kool Moe Dee’s “Go See the Doctor” at 16, and he detailed perfecting his beat-making skills. From there, Teddy spoke about doing block parties, which is where he met Kool Moe Dee.

[@dre3k78]

My first time seeing an interview with Teddy and i must say his persona is not what i thought it would be. This guy is very soft spoken, reserved and humble for being such a legend in the industry. The stuff he was doing as a teen was insane musically. Very cool dude and great interview.

[@dr.knickenstein5855]

It's all an act..bro believe me I know

[@kyshac81]

Yes, this is the first interview I’ve seen of him, and I would have never thought he would be this soft spoken.

[@bigger.1.bestrapperalive]

It’s like when Dave Chapelle was playing little John and starting talking 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@t.breeze8659]

Eh. this is the mature 50-something version of Teddy. This dude came up in Harlem of the 70s and 80s - as a young kid when the heroin trade was crazy and as a teen during the the crack era. His friends were those hustlers. He's mature and doesn't glamorize that side of things. He doesn't make it sound threatening but he's saying that he was untouchable because of his connections.

[@elliot2177]

Dude produced "The Show" no more needs to be said after that..

[@theDavidChannel1]

I never knew Teddy Riley was so instrumental in so many hip-hop classics. I always only associated him with the New Jack Swing era of R&B.

[@ShafiqHusaynmusic]

He produced the Classical Two "Raps New Generation"

[@koolstup]

Great record! Thanks for the reminder

[@galedribble9535]

I was a little kid in Trinidad when The Show came out. That was the first hip hop song I ever heard Had all the youth on the whole little island going crazy

[@nigelscott9106]

Same here bro... I was in Form 4 at the time.

[@vulcanraven5491]

Teddy Riley as a teenager was producing hip-hop classics way back when. The pootang was dope and you know that I rocked her, but 3 days later, GO SEE THE DOCTOR!!!

[@sgtcreasegrease]

take my like for the metal gear solid reference in your username

[@vulcanraven5491]

@@sgtcreasegrease Good eye, my friend and thank you.

[@courtnocase]

Teddy’s hit list is long man . It’s laughable who y’all comparing him too lol. He really needs no comparison. He’s produced some of the most innovative game changing songs of the 80s, 90s . And I can honestly say his sound isn’t one you can oh that’s a teddy Riley production, you get surprised like teddy did that too?!

[@seewhativescene]

"All I want to do, is zoom-a-zoom,zoom,zoom and the Poom-Poom"

[@MrRafie82]

@@seewhativescene That was Pharrell fam...

[@courtnocase]

@@MrRafie82 actually it was both of them baby lol so y’all both right lol

[@MrRafie82]

@@courtnocase Factory... 😁

[@davidmalik9821]

Well, there is Babyface. No shade to Teddy BUT Face has a list too long to remember. I like them both BUT Face can't be compared with anyone except Prince or Stevie IMHO.

[@keishabonner3245]

Teddy Riley is aging in reverse! That only comes from living a good life and not taking advantage of others. He has contributed so much to the industry that I don't know why the Grammys or BET has not awarded him accordingly. He is very talented and humble. Loving this interview, Vlad.

[@chaniquasmith6258]

I didn’t know he produced that Doug e fresh classic. Wow 🤩

[@justjuangoodcitizen4297]

Either I'm young or never paid attention cause just now I'm finding out Teddy Riley produced "The Show". This dude resume is crazy.

[@mr.hester5671]

Imagine your son having to produce one of the earliest big hip hop hits over the telephone because he’s on punishment 🤣🤣🤣

[@seewhativescene]

DJ Q was being chased through Harlem by Bishop while trying to get to the DJ battle

[@mrchill3007]

...but that same son is Super Talented lol

[@mikemccallister3915]

Lol that’s crazy lol

[@walterclark3198]

Teddy was making hits when I was in middle school. Straight legend.

[@elliot2177]

He is arguablly the best producer of all time..I mean, he did ,Guy,BlackStreet,M.J.,B.Brown, etc..He crossed Hip Hop and RandB.

[@58ways2prosper]

At least in hip hop. Agreed, but please don’t forget that Prince and Stevie Wonder were both producers. TR is the mirrored east coast version of L.A.’s Dr. Dre. Dre being the R & B producer who goes rap, and TR being the hip hop producer who graduates to mainly R & B.

[@davidmalik9821]

Have U ever heard of Babyface? Maybe not hip hop but during the same time and definitely RandB.

[@lotshario3771]

Dont forget Keith Sweat

[@dawolf856]

Mantronik was producing and beat making for Hip Hop, House, Freestyle and R&B. There was a few dope cats out there. Just depends on what genre you're into.

[@davarious1013]

Man literally made his own genre, a whole legend out here

[@galedribble9535]

Inspector Gadget is one of the all time greatest cartoons ever Another great cartoon from that time that never got as much recognition was Count Duckula

[@ginukai]

I see you are a person of culture.

[@xoacatl]

Inspector Gadget is my classic joint! My brother was into Count Duckula on nickelodeon

[@doostsie]

grew up on count duckula

[@kimiveymakeup0]

Just listening to Teddy speak is pure joy😌

[@oredi2159]

The Show is the most classic timeless hip hop record if all time

[@antoniomcmahon3499]

Because I'm old AF the young guys always talk shit to me when I speak on the history of Hip Hop..but as you said, The Show even to this day is the epitome of what the music and culture of Hip Hop should make you feel! Music shouldn't make you go out here and act like an ass or be violent but should make you and others literally stand or dance all while thinking WTF IS THIS!!! my all time favorite rap song to this day!

[@elliot2177]

yep

[@dr.knickenstein5855]

Bcrap bro..it takes two is bigger and better..rest in peace Curtis the ruler Hamilton..st.nick legend and founder of Rob Base and eazy rock..he put it together

[@oredi2159]

@@dr.knickenstein5855 that’s more of a party jam

[@carlsnow5872]

No cap, Ye is NO COMPARISON to what Riley did back then--Ye can't hold his jockstrap.

[@aragin66]

We all went to high school together. In fact Doug used to do the beatbox in music class and Teddy and I lived in the same building. When you walked in the building at night Teddy would be practicing. Hell the entire first floor should get a payout. Good days.

[@jessicajackson2438]

Such a Legend

[@CoachVfit]

There needs to be a movie about your life! Your story TR is amazing!

[@520ghost2]

Damn man.....this interview isn't over yet and I love it so much!!! I was born in April...24th of 1982 to be exact....I love getting, hearing and learning about the great background of great people and music!!!

[@iloveknives75]

Damnnnn… An icon just became more iconic for me! I had no idea he worked on The Show 🤯. Shout out to the musical god TR

[@grafeebabee]

The Show is in my top ten all-time tracks! I had no idea Teddy Riley produced that song!

[@khalisimmuah7130]

Teddy has to be the most humblest guy from Harlem ever lol

[@KountryKang88]

TR is one of the greatest story tellers. I can imagine it in my head whats happening.

[@the24thletter]

Teddy Riley is my generation's Ye without the ridiculous antics.

[@TrungCyf]

Go tell him that... "Hey bro I'm a huge fan, you are my generation's Ye without the...." 😄

[@thugsss3f]

That’s because the technology wasn’t around to catch it

[@a.mouthfull4901]

Teddy would have did a song with t swift. They on different levels

[@nlee4566]

@@a.mouthfull4901 He should do somethan with Taylor now. Taylor would kill a New Jack Swing beat.

[@a.mouthfull4901]

@@nlee4566 naw remember what she did to earth wind & fire- September... She trash, Teddy is just a more humble guy.. but to be clear Taylor swift is 🗑️

[@JAYALEXANDER0187]

Heavy d now that we found love.. Teddy killed it

[@CensorTube84]

Don’t even know what to say about this man other than LEGEND ! 💯🔥

[@aummers6602]

Shout out to Teddy .. a veteran at this point.. don't gotta produce if he doesn't

[@powrfulmagic9443]

This nigga don’t rap or design anything

[@terikathomas2131]

Okay now Vlad is on to something. 💪🏾💪🏾. Keep the legends coming

[@carlosp.1846]

He doesn't get old! Neither him or his music

[@brutonano9521]

Man, great story. I still have the original 12 inch vinyl I bought at the local mall, which I play on my 1200's to this day.

[@InvestBetter.]

Having listened to hip-hop for over 30 years, "The Show" is on the short list of greatest rap records of all-time. For him to produce that in high school shows you how gifted Teddy is

[@AR-ii3ly]

The last true RnB/Hip Hop genius in my opinion. He literally created a genre which you can't say for any other producer.

[@carvellidavis4672]

Go see the Doctor is one of the hardest song ever made. Teddy is one of the best producer in the world, I dont forget good music. Much respect to TR. PEACE 7

[@slowtraffickeepright5231]

Man Teddy been in the game for a Cool minute! 🔥 🔥

[@thelakeshow499]

Teddy Riley a Harlem St Nick projects LEGEND!!!!

[@jacknapyer]

This dude is so damn chill i keep forgetting who he is! Love this guy. I remember dancing to piece of my love and goodbye love at my 5th grade school dance

[@rottsrule2505]

Respect him on a whole other level! I'd never think in a million years teddy was as humble as he was! Great Guy

[@joshamsalu6663]

this man is goated.

[@Dvp702Official]

Dope! I was just with Teddy 2 nights ago. 🔥🔥🔥

[@oneluv72]

Legendary Eva Isaac!!! Yep!! She saw, heard, sang with, danced with everyone from The Jackson 5 to Luther Vandross!! All at amateur night at the Apollo!!! A lovely soul!! Right down in the front row!!! 📿👏🏾💕

[@mannystylz7954]

Wow he said B-Fats😳 If u was there, u know!! Shout out B-Fats, Donald-D and the 139th-140th Street crews💯💪🏾 old school sxit

[@alescalante491]

The Wop was on my boom box forever bro! I still bump that track!

[@melquannshabazz2224]

My All Time Favorite Producer and Great Guy The Legendary Teddy Riley💯💯💯

[@njjjjjjjjhhhs]

the show was a classic song still sounds great when played

[@josephwood5617]

The show huge classic. Right behind that Blackstreet joint. She brings me joy a very close second

[@Represent1]

This is the confirmation I’ve been waiting for since I was a little boy! It was the Inspector Gadget theme song!!! 😝

[@MrRafie82]

Wow I never knew he produced that. That's wild...

[@saturiusrobertson1313]

You Are Such A Inspiration To me! Shout Out To Keith Sweat, Guy And Bobby. Dont Forget Micheal

[@vladtv]

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[@MECHEFKEE]

Damn didn't know he started in rap first... dude a super legend

[@robertwalker6580]

I remeber when ted use too practice in the basement on 127th and 7th ave when i was a kid

[@bawzbawz]

Riding through NC A&T campus on Market St. @ 1am blasting Go See the Doctorrrrrrrr, written by a 16-yr old!! Thx for the memory reminder, Vlad and Teddy.

[@gtizzle7606]

actually the song was written by Kool Moe Dee, Teddy did the beats and production but I hear you though kat was 16 and making music.

[@eugenedusauzay9468]

I met him Damion and Aaron Hall (guy) in 91 in London outside Hipperdrome they was waiting for a Cab to go to Club with a friend of mine

[@johnnybongo5077]

A lot of folks have produced or at least planted the seeds of some major hits and never got credit or paid for them. The music game is crazy that way.

[@ltod2]

Teddy Riley is a legend one of bet music producers all time.Check his credentials

[@dacoldest3896]

Teddy Riley is the Tk Kirkland of the music industry

[@Geez01]

I worked for Teddy for a weekend doing security years ago. The brotha was real cool and super generous.

[@yeahisaidit5633]

All teddy music was fly! Soundtrack to my life ! Got mad memories with his ish!

[@leatricetodmann3299]

Teddy Riley was involved heavy with new jack swing no doubt

[@dtbredhalf5823]

so many stars in one area ..nice🖤🙏🏾💪🏾

[@007JNR]

This guy (no pun intended) is one of the GOAT producers, all genres 💯🥂

[@nikjmusic6014]

Teddy Riley influenced me at 13 years old to make music my parents bought me a keyboard for Christmas.

[@keonnewilliams9511]

Inspector gadget cartoon for me.⛽😅🎥👍

[@hellofromherein8079]

Around '93, Teddy two spots ahead of me in line at KMart in Va. Beach. Up the street from Future Records.

[@rickymoebx2849]

Vlad has a habit of telling the interviewer their life story instead of asking the question and allowing them to answer...

[@stevesharief7]

Maaaaaannnn..I knew he did all the 80's RnB....i had no idea he produced The Fucking SHOW, AND Go See The Doctor....this nigga is a hip hop legendary producer as well

[@JJ-tp6lh]

TR is legendary!

[@nickjagger6351]

“But tonight on this very mic, you’re about to hear, we swear! The best Star rappers of the year..”

[@roz.b.7512]

BEFORE THERE WAS A TIMBALAND OR A PHARRELL, THERE WAS TEDDY RILEY❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋 LOVED HIS MUSIC THEN AND NOW 💋💋💋 THE GOAT.

[@demetriharlan5887]

Guy was the shit when I was a senior in HS. 1989.

[@somethingdifferent4u247]

Excellent video.

[@nowwhat1434]

Literal legend

[@Rex-dk1rx]

Electro 9 anthem, takes me back to my childhood

[@rougeparksmarimeds492]

Wow Great job Bro. Congratulations on being Great 🏆

[@BonestheOfficial]

Wit the shawty lo shape up

[@58ways2prosper]

Good interview, Vlad.

[@alvinrichmond305]

What? He produced one the greatest songs in hip hop history in high school? Holy shyt lol

[@mitchellgreg7379]

I wonder how come nobody ever meant to study Riley in the verses battle his hits is crazy as a producer crazy💯💥💥💥💯💯

[@robertwalker6580]

thats when doug had a jerry curl..lol

[@brandongary8234]

That shirt is awesome

[@truetoform.319]

Vlad, shame you never thought to ask Teddy about The Classical Two 'New Generation' record he produced. Be interested to hear him talk about the small label rap stuff he produced back in the 80's....awesome foursome, rooftop crew, Disco Four, b fats, ray rock etc

[@coachloverson8031]

Your amazing fam!

[@anthonyfreeman1422]

Yo Teddy hook a brotha up with that hoody🦁🔥🔥

[@rarerock5020]

He said he played inspector gadget not sample it. Something to think about.

[@chenieves8976]

TEDDY RILEY IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE A PIONEER OF HIP HOP. GREAT S...T. FROM Slow DOWN TO MJB. HIP MF HOP. 1

[@510island]

Man, I used to listen to that song while I was on thizzles during the hyphy movement.

[@faieyeager5928]

Love me some Teddy!!🥰💖🎶✨💜

[@carltonbulluck626]

Teddy Is THE MAN

[@FrankWhite32nd]

The putang was dope and you know that I rocked her but 3 days later go see the doctorrrrrr , a skeeeza .

[@FromMemphisToYou]

Did I hear correctly, Willie from the Rooftop/Willie Burger was his Uncle???

[@verticalintegration5222]

Best thing about this interview is that damn hoodie

[@stephenkinq5425]

The H is for Harlem nd Hustle Their breed 💯

[@aaronsilva5641]

What about Vance Wright?

[@dr.knickenstein5855]

Peace Vlad..man ask Teddy how Dave Hollister got in the group..? Very interesting story...I'll be more than happy to fill in the juicy details..

[@KingCobraofMeta4]

I seen the thumbnail,read the title,click and liked the video before I heard anything.

[@samgoldsberry3029]

Teddy's beard is too crispy. 😆

[@tyjones1978]

Teddy was a beast in my day.. I just don't remember this type of energy tho.

[@harlembharlemb4389]

Harlem reppin

[@drmontano9414]

Teddy the original RumpShaker

[@orlandeuce6567]

THE WOP WAS HIS 1st CO-PRODUCTION

[@alescalante491]

B Fats was dope!