EP 102: Sprague Williams: Basic Black, Today Gene Griffin, Teddy Riley, Usher, Tony Thompson

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Known as “Doogie” in the music industry, Sprague Williams is a force to be reckoned with. When it comes to producing, his creative force is a rare art that has contributed to your favorite artist’s album being a hit. From his high school beat battles with producer, “Dallas Austin,” to becoming Teddy Riley’s right hand, challenges have never kept him from being in the spotlight or rapidly climbing high amongst industry elite ranks. Born in Columbus, Georgia, Doogie got his start with the local band, “Basic Black,” which opened the door for his relocation to New York to work alongside Teddy Riley and his group “TODAY,” where he was able to advance his skills to the next level. In 1992, Sprague moved to Riley’s new home front in Virginia Beach to work for his new label, where he would join producers Ty Fyfee, Walter Scott, and the Neptunes production team Chad and Pharrell.