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That Grape Juice caught up with legendary producer Teddy Riley here in London this past week. The long-time Michael Jackson collaborator was in town to promote the King of Pop’s first posthumous release ‘Michael’, which hit stores across the globe today. Riley’s contributions to the album include the Jackson’s much talked about 50 Cent collaboration ‘Monster’.
Never ones to shy away from asking the questions you really want answers to, during our filmed chat we quizzed Riley on many a topic; including the controversy surrounding the album’s vocals, feuding with the Jackson family, plans for new MJ material, Janet Jackson’s comeback, and much more.
Riley’s also elaborates on his recent Twitter declaration that “Michael Jackson is still alive”
An intimate discussion you won’t want to miss. {Hit ‘play’ on the video above}. Enjoy
30 COMMENTS
LOL
December 14, 2010 at 5:05 pm
amazing interview
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Tito
December 14, 2010 at 6:24 pm
OMG! You guys are dropping amazing interview after amazing interview. Loved this!
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spunkypoop
December 14, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Great Job!
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Nichole
December 14, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Teddy R. is one of the most amazing, and brilliant producers there is. It would be nice to see him, and Mariah working together.
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M1CH43L F4N
December 14, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Teddy Riley pretty much gets straight to the point without glossing anything over. That’s pretty rare these days, especially in any interview regarding MJ. Nice job to everyone involved.
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Maja
December 14, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Thanky you very much for the interview. Very interesting!! Thanks again…
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Stoney-Brie
December 14, 2010 at 7:46 pm
omg great interview Sam!!!
u r like Oprah now u be askin every question i see u! lol
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Pedro
December 14, 2010 at 7:50 pm
VERY INTERESTING INTERVIEW, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Teddy Riley is amazing!!! Great musician, producer…. and now I can say person!!!
Greatings from Spain,
Pedro.
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B
December 14, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Teddy Riley sounds like an idiot the entire interview. Who taught him english??? In any case, he brings up some interesting points. But the notion of MJ being alive is a bit ridiculous to me.
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ヅ•·.·´¯`·.·•-ΛalexisR-♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ★ ☆ ✰ T.I.P.•·.·´¯`·.·•ヅ
December 14, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I agree his speech may not be the best but he speaks the truth or at least what he believes.
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i'm a billy goat
December 14, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Leave MJ’s legacy the hell alone! Sony or however ewww just stop and let the man’s legacy stand!
I’m glad Teddy cleared that rumor up!
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annie
December 14, 2010 at 8:57 pm
WOW this was terrible . You guys spent too little time talking about what people really wanted to know and that was about teddy riley’s hoax beliefs. WOW that was like the most important subject and you guys screwed it up for yourselves.
good job.
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mj fan
December 14, 2010 at 9:12 pm
good interview
However i dont like him lying saying its michaels vocals on breaking news and monster.
Why lie even taryl jackson said riley is lying for money…..
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Sugaranice
December 14, 2010 at 11:59 pm
I really thought this was a good interview!! Wonderful job! Teddy Riley got right to the point and he doesn’t need the money he is a successful producer in his own right! I totally agree especially what he said about Janet Jackson!!
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Geronimo Deuces Champion
December 15, 2010 at 12:08 am
shout out to chris brown and chipmunk
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GREG
December 15, 2010 at 1:55 am
Michael’s voice had changed somewhat towards the end….i believe its him on the vocals. I dont know why but the most interesting thing i heard him say was that Michael was a target for everyone accept his children and that surrogate family…..which means his real family targeted him as well…..thought it was a great interview….
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SHIT
December 15, 2010 at 2:22 am
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daisy
December 15, 2010 at 2:34 am
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Jasmine
December 15, 2010 at 3:12 am
wow u even asked my question!
Great Job and teddy answered each question with HONESTY!
I love you both!
God Bless!
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Tami
December 15, 2010 at 4:26 am
I’m sorry but why won’t they let MJ rest in peace?Releasing all this shit, he probably wouldn’t or whould have worked 10 times harder on until perfection. I mean I know this money goes to his family and all but they don’t need it that much?Smh all these albums and what not.Let the man rest in peace……. I doubt he wanted that stuff released anyway!
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C
December 15, 2010 at 5:31 am
That was a really good interview Sam!
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GREG
December 15, 2010 at 6:49 am
@tami….The reality is Michael died and left a tremendous amount of debt and the estate is doing what it needs to do to resolve the debt….if the estate didnt owe money then i would agree with everyone on not releasing this music
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CHOCOLATE_BOX
December 15, 2010 at 7:09 am
Like Teddy he tells it like it is. He knows the real MJ. He is a real cool talented brutha…..
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trinity infinity
December 15, 2010 at 7:17 am
Say it with me Teddy…”RETIREMENT HOME.”
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julie
December 15, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Most of you guys claiming it isn’t Michaels voice have never met him personally nor did u talk to him!
I’m sick of those people! Teddy explained how he had to work on the voice! If MJ was still here, maybe woul’ve rerecorded some of the parts…didn’t happen so Teddy did the best he could with what he had.
It’s always easy to bash other people, but maybe u should try to put yourself into Teddys position. I’m sure he’s honest with what he says & I respect him for his work on the new album. He seems genuine with his feelings for MJ & the project.
Thanks for the interview!
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MJ fan
December 15, 2010 at 7:35 pm
thanx alot Teddy , u rocks , you’re the man ! we love and trust you !
beautiful intetrview !
MJ forever !
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Chris
December 16, 2010 at 12:02 am
Disappointed Interview.
Where the FUCK are the questions from the “ask questions to TR” post?
We didn’t want stories, we waned answers, God dammit!!!!!
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legacy
December 16, 2010 at 12:22 am
When Michael Jackson died the executives of his estate released a statement that his estate was solvent and worth more than $500 million. The talk of him being broke or swimming in debt was never morer than rumors used to try and hurt his image.
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alex
December 19, 2010 at 5:35 am
he talked about MJ in present tense the entire time. but then again A LOT of ppl do. eh, maybe it’s wishful thinking, but it’d be really nice to know that mj is free now…. safe, happy, counting his royalties
…. seeing how the world stopped spinning & everyone broke down when he left us…. seeing how much, after all the hell we put him through, how much we all really did love him all along.
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KarmaQueen
December 22, 2010 at 4:37 pm
He just wants money.
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