This past week, I've been taking a break from the current "popular" music, and dove into the world of the New Jack Swing!
For those that are unaware of this, or were too young to appreciate it...
This musical movement was pioneered in the late 80s-early 90s by the musical genuis named:
TEDDY RILEY!
This legendary producer extraordinare has worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Bobby Brown (of New Edition), Blackstreet, Big Daddy Kane, and R.Kelly, just to name a few. His revolutionary style of hip-hop beats infused with R&B ballads and choir influences helped cement his name in the Urban music scene of the 90s. Songs like "Rump Shaker" (which was co-produced by the now-known group The Neptunes), "My Prerogative", "Remember The Time" were only a handful of the MANY songs T.R. had his trademark sound in.
Growing up, my older brother and mom were in love with this New Jack Swing style of music. So naturally, when I hear some of the songs from that era, nostalgia reigns down on me. It gives me such good vibes because it represented a time where it was about the music - and the music was simplistic and DAMN GOOD! Most songs were feel good and upbeat; even now, I find myself busting out a Running Man while bumping these tunes!
Here's a taste of the New Jack Swing Era, and some of the best songs with production by the man responsible for the movement, Teddy Riley!
ENJOY!
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