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Music pioneer Teddy Riley to celebrate Black excellence in Miramar. 5 takeaways

By Miramar News Archives, with AI summarization
Teddy Riley will appear with his new group, Guy 2.0, performing some of Guy’s hit songs on Saturday at the Miramar Cultural Center.
Teddy Riley will appear with his new group, Guy 2.0, performing some of Guy’s hit songs on Saturday at the Miramar Cultural Center. Courtesy: Miramar Cultural Center

Teddy Riley, a legendary figure in Black music and the pioneer of New Jack Swing, will be featured in a special Valentine’s Day concert and a Black History Month celebration at the Miramar Cultural Center.

The events highlight his major hits, contributions to music and his inspiring journey.

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Teddy Riley will speak at Miramar’s Black History Month Business Awards and Fireside Chat on Sunday.
Teddy Riley will speak at Miramar’s Black History Month Business Awards and Fireside Chat on Sunday. Courtesy: Miramar Cultural Center

Here are the highlights:

  • Riley will perform on Saturday at the Miramar Cultural Center from 8 to 11 p.m., with tickets priced from $75 to $125. He’ll play hits from the 1980s and ‘90s, including songs with his groups Blackstreet and Guy.
  • The concert features Guy 2.0, Shai, Kut Klose, and Wreckx-N-Effect joining Riley on stage. Expect classics like “No Diggity,” “Groove Me,” “Rump Shaker,” and “If I Ever Fall in Love.”
  • The next day, Riley will join Mayor Wayne M. Messam for the Black History Month Business Awards and Fireside Chat, highlighting Black excellence in business and leadership. This event is free, and registration is required.
  • Riley will share his story of rising from Harlem to musical stardom and will give away copies of his new memoir, “Remember The Times.” The book describes his groundbreaking work and the creation of New Jack Swing.
  • Riley’s list of honors includes two Grammy Awards, induction into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame, a Soul Train Legend Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Both events are part of a celebration of his impact on music and culture.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miramar News newsroom. The full stories in the links at the top were reported, written and edited entirely by Miramar News journalists.

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