{"product_id":"9781668056455","title":"Remember the Times : A Memoir by Teddy Riley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrammy Award–winning R\u0026amp;B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more. Since the early ’80s, Teddy Riley has revolutionized the music industry, from his creation of New Jack Swing to his work in R\u0026amp;B, hip-hop, gospel, soul, and pop that forever changed the industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e His profound influence still resonates today, and he has been inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame, awarded the Soul Train Legend Award and given his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now, Riley—with coauthor, award-winning biographer Jake Brown—lifts the curtain on his fascinating and inspiring journey with this unforgettable memoir of talent, resilience, collaboration, betrayal, and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith heart and humor, Riley reflects on his beginnings as musical prodigy growing up in Harlem and the highs and lows of working with some of the biggest names in the industry. From masterminding his own acclaimed groups, such as Guy and Blackstreet, to producing groundbreaking hits such as Bobby Brown’s “My Prerogative” and writing and producing with legends like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, and more, Riley takes us on a remarkable journey that parallels the explosion of new genres and Black influence in the contemporary music landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember the Times also candidly illustrates the evolution of popular music through the ’80s to today, taking us behind the scenes directly from the man who grew “to define the sound and reinvigorate contemporary R\u0026amp;B and hip-hop” (Mixdown Magazine, Australia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Teddy Riley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRap \u0026amp; Hip-Hop\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 12 March 2026 by SIMON \u0026amp; SCHUSTER (Gallery\/13A) in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 256 pages, 16-pg 4-c insert\u003cbr\u003e162 x 238 x 27 | 440g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardback","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55538749243768,"sku":"9781668056455","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0409\/6671\/7600\/files\/9781668056455.jpg?v=1776966317","url":"https:\/\/afroribooks.co.uk\/products\/9781668056455","provider":"Afrori Books LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}