Babyface Vs Teddy Riley Rematched ‘Verzuz’ Music Battle Broke Instragram

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The most anticipated rematch ‘Verzuz’ Music Battle between songwriters/producers Babyface aka Kenneth Edmond and Teddy Riley broke the internet. The ‘Verzuz’ Music Battle organized by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz quickly surpassed their viewership from Saturday when the music battle was postponed due to technical difficulties from Teddy Riley’s end . Producer Swizz Beatz says they had over 3million people trying to tune in. The historic event had a new Instagram Live record with instagram acknowledging that there were technical difficulties.

The singer-producers played their classics from the 1980s and 90s that they either performed or produced, including “Rock Steady” by The Whispers (produced by Babyface) and Guy’s “I Like” (produced by Riley).

Babyface even blessed the audience with a live rendition of “When Can I See You.”

Throughout the friendly competition, the legends praised one another.

“You brought New Jack Swing to us all … I’m honored to be in here with you man,” Babyface said referring to the style of music Riley popularized in the 80s and 90s.

“You inspired me,” Riley told Babyface.

“We keep each other on our toes,” Babyface said.

It was amazing , iconic and historic both musicians/producers had timeless hits and classics. We LOVE them both and thank them for making us dance and smile during these difficult times.

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What a moment. #verzuz

A post shared by VERZUZ TV (@verzuz.tv) on Apr 20, 2020 at 6:39pm PDT

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We broke insta tonight !!!!!!!!!! #verzuz @verzuztv over 3mill

A post shared by Swizz Beatz (@therealswizzz) on Apr 20, 2020 at 7:43pm PDT

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4mill plus tonight ! #verzuz we made history and crashed the internet !!!!! Thx so much to the culture !! Shout out @babyface & @teddyriley1 !! Yo @timbaland what we doing next 🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬 @fadiakader thx so much sis 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

A post shared by Swizz Beatz (@therealswizzz) on Apr 20, 2020 at 8:55pm PDT

Tonight! 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST pic.twitter.com/vADhbnPOWa

— Babyface (@KennyEdmonds) April 20, 2020

The Rematch: Monday 8 pm EST/ 5 pm PST pic.twitter.com/nnHiJasmB4

— Babyface (@KennyEdmonds) April 19, 2020

Let's run that back.
Babyface vs. Teddy Riley.
The #VERZUZ playlist.https://t.co/BMcbrbAS5r pic.twitter.com/c0Tjh0Hugz

— Spotify (@Spotify) April 21, 2020

Congrats to both! So much talent! This elevated my mood! Love to @KennyEdmonds and @TeddyRiley1 y’all were groovin’ pic.twitter.com/G58wJlPI93

— Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) April 21, 2020

There is no battle, you know who’s winning? Us. The culture. #VERZUS

— Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) April 21, 2020

The transition from Count on Me to When You Believe is amazing! Babyface remains one of my top favorite songwriters/producers! Genius! pic.twitter.com/AQ0ZXZApVe

— Stephen (@stevie7497_) April 21, 2020

Teddy came with that bop, I Get So Lonely by Janet Jackson 🔥 And Babyface came with that shade lmaooooo #TeddyRileyvBabyface pic.twitter.com/KIE6sgQZGX

— superfly sister. (@DoggoneLoverr_) April 21, 2020

Teddy and Babyface couldn’t get connected so I just watched with 2 browsers open. Reminded me a lot of their first attempt at this thing….#VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/qlpRtjMgp7

— Shayla Nicole (@theShaylaNicole) April 21, 2020