About Guy
Hometown
New York, NY, United States
Formed
1987
Genre
R&B/Soul
The R&B group Guy pioneered the “new jack swing” movement of the late ’80s and early ’90s, mixing traditional soul vocals with hip-hop beats.
• New York City singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Teddy Riley formed the group in 1987 with childhood friend Tommy Gatling and Aaron Hall.
• Guy’s 1988 self-titled debut album topped the R&B chart and has since gone double platinum.
• After scoring another No. 1 R&B album with their 1990 sophomore effort, The Future, the group disbanded. Riley produced hits for other artists—including Michael Jackson—and formed Blackstreet, best known for their 1996 No. 1 smash “No Diggity.”
• The group reformed and released Guy III in 2000.
Members of Guy include, or have included, Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, Timmy Gatling, and Damion Hall.
Influenced by GuyGuy has influenced the music of Mýa, R. Kelly, Backstreet Boys and more.
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