Episode

The Producer Who Built the 90s, Omah Lay's Return & The Spotify Docuseries

Podcast: Rhythm and Rhymes
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 1622
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Summary

This week AJ and Antonio go deep on Teddy Riley, the man behind New Jack Swing, Don't Be Cruel, Remember the Time, and No Diggity — and why he still doesn't get the credit he deserves. They review Omah Lay's long-awaited sophomore album Clarity of Mind, break down the Unknown T and AJ Tracey collab, react to Leon Thomas performing on a Delta flight, and share their takeaways from the Spotify docuseries including the moment music became a digital jukebox and what that cost artists forever. Real Rhythm & Rhymes is a weekly podcast about Black music, culture, and the global diaspora.Follow on Instagram: @realrandr | YouTube: youtube.com/@realrandr