How Teddy Riley Changed Music Forever: From Michael Jackson To New Jack Swing | BackTrak

In this episode of BackTrak, Don Cannon sits down with the architect of New Jack Swing to break down the sound that changed R&B and hip-hop forever.From working with Michael Jackson on Dangerous to creating timeless records like “No Diggity,” Teddy Riley shares the real stories behind the music, the mindset behind hit records, and the technical secrets that gave his sound staying power.This episode goes beyond nostalgia—it’s about how great music is actually made.Inside this episode:The creation of New Jack SwingWorking with Michael Jackson in the studioThe making of “No Diggity”Why frequency matters in hit recordsArtist development vs today’s industryThe blueprint for timeless music