No Diggity, Michael Jackson and I | Teddy Riley and Robyn Curnow

New Yorker Teddy Riley reflects on his experiences in the music industry, particularly his collaborations with iconic artists like Michael Jackson and Pharrell Williams. He discusses the evolution of American music and the importance of loyalty in both music and politics. Riley shares personal anecdotes from his upbringing in Harlem and his journey as a music producer, emphasizing the significance of spending time on music to create lasting impact. Robyn Curnow asked him what was it like working with Michael Jackson and Teddy tells her that working with Michael was like working with your best friend. He said, ‘you're sleeping at the studio? I'm sleeping at the studio.’ I said, ‘but you don't sleep at studios…. you can go home.’ He said, ‘no, you're on this project 24 — I’m on it 24.’” Chapters 00:00 The Art of Music Production 02:44 Reflections on American Politics 06:01 Growing Up in Harlem and Early Music Experiences 10:07 Collaborating with Legends: Michael Jackson and Pharrell Williams 18:21 The Impact of Music Across Generations 20:00 The Evolution of American Music 23:05 Politics and Loyalty in America http://www.instagram.com/teddyriley1 http://www.instagram.com/robyncurnow http://www.x.com/robyncurnow http://www.instagram.com/searchingforamericapod.com http://www.searchingforamericapod.com Got a great idea for an episode? Drop Robyn a message here with the subject line PODCAST IDEASubscribe to Robyn's Substack.Visit her website here.To book Robyn to speak at your event, get in touch here.More about Robyn's public speakingRobyn Curnow is a sought-after public speaker on what it takes to create positive leadership in complicated times. As a South African now living in the American South, Robyn is determined to bring a hopeful and light-hearted tone to all conversations. She reflects on her interviews with U.S. Presidents Bush, Clinton and Carter and First Lady Michelle Obama. She has impactful stories of working alongside Nobel Peace Prize Lauretes Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond TutuShe has delivered talks and hosted events around the Blue Economy in the Principality of Monaco where she introduced Prince Albert of Monaco and Prince William, Prince of Wales and French President Emmanuel Macron, the Lincoln Centre in New York, the Science Museum in London, the Swedish Royal Palace in Stockholm, the YPO annual conference in Cape Town, the United Nations, a Haaretz newspaper panel in Jerusalem, the Nantucket Yacht club and many more. She has recently worked with Prince Albert II Foundation in Monaco and Philadelphia, the Swedish royal family in Stockholm, Made by Dyslexia in London, the Red Cross of Georgia in Atlanta alongside Delta Airlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.