Industry May 14, 2026
Teddy Riley on Crafting a Classic R&B Track
“That's the grits, right there. So I had to turn it into grits and eggs"
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MusicRadar
Teddy Riley detailed the creative process behind a seminal R&B record, explaining his decision to omit bass guitar, as it did not fit the song's composition. He sampled a single bar from a Bill Withers song, transforming it into the record's core element. Originally reported by MusicRadar.