Industry May 14, 2026
Teddy Riley on Creating an R&B Hit
“That's the grits, right there. So I had to turn it into grits and eggs"
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Teddy Riley discussed the production of a successful R&B record, detailing how he transformed a single bar from a Bill Withers song. He explained that the inclusion of bass guitar did not suit the track and was ultimately removed. Riley described the final production as akin to 'grits and eggs.' Originally reported by MusicRadar.