US producer, born: October 8, 1967, in Harlem, New York.

Pioneer of the New Jack Swing style mixing Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop to very influential effect, forming the groups [[artist:Blackstreet]], [[artist:31011]], [[artist:Wrecks-N-Effect]], and [[artist:370315]]. Riley is also known for his close association with the late King of Pop [[artist:Michael Jackson]], producing his singles such as "Remember the Time", "Jam", "Blood on the Dance Floor" and "Hollywood Tonight". Also discovered and nurtured acts such as [[artist:The Neptunes]], Rodney Jerkins, SWV, Hi-Five, Queen Pen.

He operated [[label:Future Recording Studios]] in Virginia Beach, VA from 1991 to 2008, until it was tragically destroyed by fire. Now it's located in Atlanta, GA, where he's currently based in.