The term “new jack swing” was initially coined by Barry Michael Cooper to describe the trailblazing productions of Teddy Riley for the likes of Guy, Al B. Sure! and Johnny Kemp. Writing for the Village Voice, Cooper pin-pointed the crucial cultural moment in late ’80s Harlem where hip-hop and R&B first converged, bringing with it an eye-catching fashion style, distinct dance moves and soon blossoming into a globalized lifestyle that still resonates today. As part of Red Bull Music Academy Festival New York 2017, the Academy’s own Jeff “Chairman” Mao will sit down with the mastermind of the movement, Teddy Riley, to talk about his influential career. The hugely prolific songwriter, producer and instrumentalist will discuss his work with the likes of Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Keith Sweat, Blackstreet, Snoop Dogg and Lady Gaga, as well as his approach to production and songwriting. Later that night, new jack swing comes back to life at the official after-party featuring iconic DJs from the era – including Brucie B of Harlem’s Roof Top roller-skating rink, Kid Capri and Just Blaze – and dancers trained in the high art of the Running Man. Better make sure your fade is tight.
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