Paul Riser
Motown's chief assembly-line operator talks snakepits, string arrangements, and R. Kelly
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The Temptations hated 'My Girl'... until they heard the strings I'd arranged for it.
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I learned that music should be a conversation when I worked with The Originals on 'I'm For Real'
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I worked for R. Kelly for fifteen years without even meeting him! That takes a lot of faith.
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Interviewer
Chairman Mao
Chairman Mao pens regular columns for XXL, the Ego trip website and other reputable publications, with the precision and insight of a true veteran. As well as co-authoring two books, he’s also produced the TV series ‘The (White) Rapper Show’ with his creative collective ego trip. Jeff has been at the epicentre of the America’s underground hip hop scene for time, while also opening peoples’ ears to the joy of the cover, with his selection of rare versions of classic songs on his ‘Run For Cover’ mixes. Check his ongoing series of shows on RBMA Radio: ‘Across 135th Street’.
