Teddy Riley's Studio Burns Down

[Ackman]

Originally Posted by jmh

Slutz,

Im writing this post to let you know the history of this facility.It was my stepping stone.Teddy found me in NYC when i was 21.I was barely a asst..He gave me nod that gave me my first break Michael Jackson,before that was the Dog Me Out Remix from GUY.This lead me to Virginia Beach in probably one of the best mix rooms i ever worked in.That room gave so so many hits for all of us from Rump Shaker to BlackStreet.I talked to Teddy last week at great length he moved on, an as for him being tapped out, well know this,his generosity never ceases.Teddy is my mentor, my friend an most of all MY BROTHER!
HE is a genius we just have not caught up with him yet.Like great geniuses the lab is everything,i put in alot of sweat an heartache in those 4 years.The room gave me what i need to hear now.Constancy!, I AM AN WILL ALWAY BE A NY MIXER!!!! A F$CK EM ATTITUDE! But we brought alot heart,soul,dedication from the north down to VA.I am proud to be apart of a legacy.When i left there were, a few people that contribute the tone beside my self one being Keston Wright,Franklin Grant who brought George (JR.)Meyers (which i believe was incredible ya'll ) these few people as well Serban who was a computer tech at the time gave us a great foundation.Yes i was the first to be mixing in St A ,when we just had the board an very lil outboard gear,but the original room was pure tone.Sorry to be long winded but i feel people don't really know they just assume.So farewell to The Future an thank you an Teddy for breaking my carrier.
One other thing it's not how many hit's your on it's the journey an longevity you have.Everyone needs to know that dreams do come true but loyalty last an spoken a long long time.


Jean-Marie Horvat

Have you run into Leon Sylvers while in LA?

[jmh]

actually no,haven't seen him since VA