Industry May 14, 2026
Teddy Riley's Creative Process for a Classic R&B Track
“That's the grits, right there. So I had to turn it into grits and eggs"
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Teddy Riley detailed his innovative process for creating a notable R&B record, which involved transforming a single bar from a Bill Withers song. He emphasized the challenges of incorporating bass guitar into the track, finding it unsuitable for the desired sound.
Riley described his approach as finding the essential element, which he likened to turning 'grits' into a complete meal of 'grits and eggs.' Originally reported by MusicRadar.