Anthony Ryan Leslie (born September 25, 1978, in Washington, D.C.) is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, and singer. Founder of the media company NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Leslie has produced singles for a number of artists in a variety of genres ranging from R&B/Hip-Hop to Pop to Gospel. From 2005-2006 he had his most commercial success to date with NextSelection/Bad Boy/Atlantic recording artist Cassie and her single "Me & U". Leslie's debut album, Ryan Leslie (2009), features the songs "Diamond Girl," "Addiction," and "How It Was Supposed To Be."
Ryan Leslie's debut was released February 10, 2009 on Universal Motown in the United States. Three singles were released from the album: "Diamond Girl", "Addiction", and "How It Was Supposed To Be". The album was entirely produced by Leslie.
The album peaked at these billboard Chart positions: U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 35 U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 9 U.S. Billboard Comprehensive Albums 35
"Diamond Girl" is the first single released from Ryan Leslie's debut album. The single debuted on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles at number 25 (which is equivalent to number 125 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) and peaked at number 36 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song has also peaked at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100. There is a remix to the song that features G-Unit, one with Kanye West, and one with Craig David and Mims.
VIDEO: DIAMOND GIRL
Ryan Leslie - Diamond Girl
"Audio :"Addiction" was the second single released from producer/singer Ryan Leslie's self-titled debut album. The single features Leslie's protégé Cassie. The single debuted on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles at number 15 (which is equivalent to number 115 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) and has peaked at number 47 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It shipped to Urban & Rhythmic radio stations July 72008. The song peaked at number 115 on the Billboard Hot 100. There is a remix of the song that features rapper Fabolous. There is also an alternate version of the song featuring Keri Hilson instead of Cassie. Kid Cudi has made a freestyle over this song entitled "London Girls". The song's verses contain a sample from "I Can't Help It" by Michael Jackson. Below I posted some audio of the verion that features Keri Hilson instead of Cassie
"How It Was Supposed to Be(Rock version posted below)" was the third single released from Ryan Leslie's debut. His third single also has two music videos: a rock version and a military take on the song, Leslie's directorial debut and co-directed by model Tyson Beckford. The single released March 23, 2009.
Track list
# Title Producer Length
1. "Diamond Girl" Ryan Leslie 3:44
2. "Addiction (featuring Cassie & Fabolous)" Ryan Leslie 4:00
3. "You're Fly" Ryan Leslie 4:27
4. "Quicksand" Ryan Leslie 3:43
5. "Valentine" Ryan Leslie 3:44
6. "Just Right" Ryan Leslie 4:43
7. "How It Was Supposed To Be" Ryan Leslie 3:22
8. "I-R-I-N-A" Ryan Leslie 4:09
9. "Out of the Blue" Ryan Leslie 3:41
10. "Shouldn't Have to Wait" Ryan Leslie 4:12
11. "Wanna Be Good" Ryan Leslie 4:01
12. "Gibberish" Ryan Leslie 4:20
Bonus Tracks
13. "Gonna Get This Love" Ryan Leslie 3:20
14. "Something That I Like" Ryan Leslie 4:05
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