Industry May 14, 2026
Teddy Riley on Crafting an R&B Hit
“That's the grits, right there. So I had to turn it into grits and eggs"
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MusicRadar
Teddy Riley discussed the creation of a notable R&B record, explaining the challenge of incorporating bass into the track. He mentioned that attempts to add bass were unsuccessful and did not suit the song's sound. Riley described the process of transforming a small segment of a Bill Withers song into a successful R&B piece, likening it to creating a complete meal from basic ingredients. Originally reported by MusicRadar.