Teddy Riley is a singer-songwriter, keyboardist, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is widely known as a creator of the new jack swing genre. She is also popular for being a producer who has worked with top artists including Michael Jackson, Samantha Mumba, and Usher.
Riley was born on October 8, 1967, in New York City, United States, and brought up in St. Nicholas Houses in Harlem. He completed his education at a private high school. He is 54 years old (as of 2021).
Name | Teddy Riley |
Birth Place | New York City, United States |
Date of Birth | October 8, 1967 |
Age in 2021 | 54 Years |
Profession | Singer-songwriter, keyboardist, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist |
Teddy Riley Age, Height and Weight
Teddy Riley’s age is 54 years old (as of 2021). He is about 5 feet 7 inches in height and 59 kg in weight. His hair color is black and his eyes color is also black.
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Career
Riley developed his interest in music at the age of five and started learning musical instruments as well as began performing in the local church. By the age of 14 Riley, began making music for the New York rappers and formed a short-lived group called ”Kida at Work”. At the age of 18, Riley produced Kool Moe Dee’s 12′ single ”Go See The Doctor” which became a hit after being released by an independent label in the year 1986. As a result, he got his initial fame.
After the year, Riley along with Timmy Gatling, and Aaron Hall created the R&B group called Guy which was managed by Griffin. Riley’s worked with Guy pioneered the ”new jack swing” style of R&B. Riley infused his own blend of hip-hop beats, R&B progressions, and the Gospel vocal styling of Hall to create the archetypal new jack swing sound on Guy’s eponymous debut.
In 1989 Riley got the chance to produced Big Daddy Kane’s “I Get the Job Done”, as well as other work for the Jacksons, the Winans, and James Ingram. After that, he worked for Michael Jackson’s ‘’Dangerous’’ album on the recommendation of Jackson’s long-time producer Quincy Jones as well as released the second album of Guy named ‘’The Future’’.
In late 1991, Riley formed a second group titled Blackstreet and released a number of hits such as “Don’t Leave Me” (1997), ‘’No Diggy’’ (1996), ‘’Girlfriend’’ (1999), etc. Though the group was disbanded and reformed several times since 2011. Since then, Teddy worked with numerous high-profile artists including Amerie, Thicke, and Lady Gaga, and became more familiar.
Currently, Riley has walked into the Korean music industry to collaborate with popular singer and rapper Jay Park for the English song ”Demon”. Additionally, he produced a mini album for the Korean Girl Groups named Raina and Girls’ Generation.
In addition to this, Riley has amassed millions of followers on Instagram by sharing his lifestyle and pictures of different events. Moreover, he is active on YouTube and mainly posts musical content.
Family
Talking about Riley’s family, he married Donna Roberts. The couple is blessed with 8 kids named Nia, Taja, Dejanee, Dante Horne, Bobbie, Samar, Lil Teddy Riley, and TJ Riley. His family members have appeared on his social media accounts.
Facts
- Riley belongs to New York City, United States.
- He is a prominent singer-songwriter, keyboardist, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
- He has acquired millions of followers on Instagram.
- Riley launched his YouTube channel in February 2010.
- His favorite color is blue.
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Net Worth
Teddy Riley has several sources of income like social media and the music industry. His approximate net worth is $500k USD.
Net Worth | $500k USD |
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FAQ
What is the age of Teddy Riley?
The age of Teddy Riley is 54 (as of 2021).
When is the Birthday of Teddy Riley?
Teddy Riley’s birthday is on October 8, 1967.
How tall is Teddy Riley?
Teddy Riley is 5’7’’ tall.
Where is Teddy Riley from?
Teddy Riley is from New York City, United States.