Teddy Riley remembers Michael Jackson

PORTSMOUTH, VA - Teddy Riley worked with Jackson on his "Dangerous" album in 1990, and "Invincible" in 2001.

Riley spoke to WAVY.com's Nicole Livas by phone Friday afternoon, "When I heard he passed away it dropped my heart, my spirit, my soul. Everything just dropped. It's devastating," said Riley.

Teddy Riley worked on two of Michael Jackson's albums in his former Virginia Beach studio, Future Records.  He has fond memories of Jackson's last visit to Hampton Roads eight years ago. He says they were putting the final touches on "Invincible," which would become Jackson's final studio album.

Riley also told WAVY.com that they mangaged to squeeze in some fun at Waterside in Norfolk.  Riley said,  "We took all the kids, and all of my nephews and nieces. We took them to Jillian's with us and we all had a ball with Michael Jackson at Jillian's. It was the most incredible time."

Riley says he last spoke to Michael Jackson a few months ago, as he prepared for his July comeback tour kickoff in London. Riley says he sounded upbeat and ready to perform again for his fans.

Now,  the "King of Pop" will forever live on in spirit, through his music.

"Michael was definitely a spirit sent from God," said Riley.