At the end of nearly two months of battles between regional producers, legacy producers, legendary rap producers, R&B and pop producers and writers, the Verzuz series of Instagram live song battles still had a glaring omission from their line-up: women.
Babyface vs. Teddy Riley in Classic R&B 'Verzuz' Battle: See Billboard's Scorecard and Winner For the Showdown
21.04.2020 - 06:09 / billboard.com
It was a battle for the grown folks Monday night (Apr. 20) on Instagram Live, as two of the most renowned figures in modern R&B -- Teddy Riley and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds -- took turns spinning their respective classics, to the delight of music fans across social media.
Though the battle between the two legendary writer-producers was originally scheduled for three Sundays prior, the bout was delayed by a combination of Babyface having tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and Teddy Riley
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theshaderoom.com
07.05.2020 / 23:41
DMX Says He Could See Himself Battling Jay-Z In A ‘Verzuz’ Battle
Now you guys know that battles between some of our favorites are the latest trend, and thanks to Swizz Beatz and Timbaland for laying the blueprint and starting the trend, it’s now becoming the new normal.
nypost.com
07.05.2020 / 22:41
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott to duke it out in ‘Verzuz’ battle on Instagram Live
First, there was the battle of Babyface versus Teddy Riley last month.
etcanada.com
06.05.2020 / 23:55
Teddy Riley Dishes On IG Live Battle With Babyface
Teddy Riley is elaborating on his Instagram Live battle with Babyface.
variety.com
04.05.2020 / 19:25
Babyface Reveals Initial Reluctance to Battle Teddy Riley, Now Understands ‘People Want to Connect’
By Jeff Vasishta
variety.com
28.04.2020 / 02:27
Teddy Riley Talks His Verzuz Battle With Babyface, and His Rocky Road to (and From) Fame
By Jeff Vasishta
theshaderoom.com
26.04.2020 / 10:01
Babyface & Teddy Riley See A Major Increase In Streams After “Verzuz” Battle
TSR Staff: La’Janeé @_lajanee_ _________________________________ #Babyface and #TeddyRiley officially increased streaming numbers for 90’s R&B music with their most epic live IG battle, hosted by @verzuztv. _________________________________ According to @billboard, their 49 combined songs saw a dramatic increase with online streaming.
billboard.com
24.04.2020 / 18:07
Babyface & Teddy Riley’s ‘Verzuz’ Battle Songs Double in Streams
Babyface and Teddy Riley’s #Verzuz battle on Monday night (April 20) via Instagram live yielded some significant streaming gains for the 49 tracks that encompassed the long-awaited showdown.From initial reports to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, the 49 titles collectively registered 3 million on-demand audio streams in the U.S. on April 21, the day following the late-night session, compared with a cumulative 1.4 million haul on the 20th, a day-over-day surge of 115%.
billboard.com
24.04.2020 / 03:39
Teddy Riley Talks 'Bringing R&B Back' With Babyface Battle, Denies Trying to Move Event Off Instagram
On Monday night (Apr. 20), legendary R&B writer, producer and performer Teddy Riley engaged in the most-watched (and also most-delayed) Instagram Live battle yet put on by the Verzuz team of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland -- facing off with fellow decades-spanning great Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
variety.com
21.04.2020 / 21:49
Epic Teddy Riley ‘Verzuz’ Babyface Instagram Battle Draws Over Half a Million Viewers
By Jeff Vasishta
billboard.com
21.04.2020 / 19:01
Babyface Vs. Teddy Riley, DJ Premier Vs. RZA & More: What's Your Favorite Verzuz Battle (So Far)? Vote!
On Monday night (April 20), Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Teddy Riley finally faced off in their long-awaited (and twice-postponed) Verzuz battle on Instagram Live. And now that the clash of the '90s R&B titans is complete, Billboard wants to know: which Verzuz showdown has been your favorite so far?
etcanada.com
21.04.2020 / 15:49
Babyface & Teddy Riley Face Off In Instagram Live Battle Rematch
Two legendary producers go at it and everyone wins.
theshaderoom.com
21.04.2020 / 10:25
Babyface & Teddy Riley Finally Give Us The Battle We’ve Been Waiting For!
It seems like it has been a long time coming, but tonight Babyface and Teddy Riley faced off in a rematch and gave us the battle we’ve all been waiting on. Both legends pulled out all of their classics to prove why they are the legends we know and love today.
nypost.com
21.04.2020 / 06:47
Babyface vs. Teddy Riley Instagram battle an epic night of ’90s nostalgia
It wasn’t the Saturday night jam it was supposed to be.
justjared.com
21.04.2020 / 06:37
Instagram Live Viewership Records Broken by Babyface & Teddy Riley's Battle!
The viewership records on Instagram Live were broken on Monday night (April 20) when Babyface and Teddy Riley went live for a friendly music battle!
nypost.com
21.04.2020 / 01:13
Babyface vs. Teddy Riley battle match goes awry, redo slated for tonight
It wasn’t exactly the Thrilla in Manila.