Known for his love ballads, Babyface's studio was adorned with candles and well-placed Grammys in the background. Clearly, Teddy’s brand is big.īabyface’s brand, on the other hand, is smooth. Even his love ballads have a big presence and sound. I was went there with him, fondly remembering tearing up the floor at college parties and places like New Orleans' Club Whispers and The Bottom Line. During the course of the make-up “battle,” Teddy referenced taking it back to the club numerous times. While Teddy tried to do too much the first time, he is who he is. ![]() Yet, there was so much to learn about working within the value of one’s identity. It was really fire and ice chemistry between the two. He was ready to take it back to the club! Babyface, on the other hand, sat alone in his studio just as smooth and chilled out as ever. Teddy came out that first night with a concert set-up: musicians, a DJ, sound techs, his keyboard, two microphones, and even a hype man. To Teddy’s credit, he admitted that he didn’t fully understand the technology of live streaming.Īs a personal branding enthusiast, I was fascinated by the difference between the two super producers. The Teddy jokes and memes “broke the internet.”īut this isn’t about “roasting” the king of New Jack Swing, because Teddy redeemed the heck out of himself the night of April 20th going toe-to-toe with Babyface with jam after jam after jam (after "oooh jam") to the delight of over a half million of us fans. ![]() We were getting ready to dance and sing our hearts out the night before to chase the COVID blues away, but laughter wound up being the medicine. It was the day after what we fans thought would be an epic virtual face-off with fellow R&B legendary producer Babyface. Teddy Riley will never forget April 19, 2020.
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