Ryan Leslie
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| Ryan Leslie | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Anthony Ryan Leslie | |
| Also known as | R-LES | |
| Born | 1981 | |
| Genre(s) | R&B, Hip hop | |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2000–present | |
| Label(s) | NextSelection Casablanca Universal Records |
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| Website | Official website | |
Anthony Ryan Leslie, born in 1981, is an American music producer and singer. Founder of the marketing and media company NextSelection, Ryan is best known for his production work with Bad Boy Records artist Cassie and her single Me & U.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Leslie graduated from Harvard University at the age of 19 with a degree in political science and macroeconomics. During his time at college he sang four-part harmony for Harvard jazz group, The Krokodiloes. It was here that he discovered his passion for music.
Before studying at Harvard, Leslie lived in several different American cities (namely Atlanta, Nashville, Richmond, Oakland, San Francisco and Stockton) and at one point lived in Brussels, Belgium.[1] He now lives in Harlem, New York City.
[edit] Producer
Leslie's production history spans several contemporary music genres, including hip hop, R&B, pop, gospel and even dancehall. Production credits include Beyoncé Knowles, Britney Spears, Cassie, Diddy and New Edition.
He is currently working with fellow singer-songwriter Usher. [2]
[edit] Performer
In early 2005 Ryan Leslie released a promotional mixtape entitled The Talented Mr. Leslie. This marked the start of his career as an R&B performer and was intended to generate interest in his upcoming debut album. However, due to issues with record label Casablanca, this album did not meet its spring 2005 release date and has yet to be released.
[edit] Pioneering New Promotion Mediums
Ryan Leslie has recently been championing the newest internet sensation, online video sharing at YouTube and pioneering the medium as he posts voyeuristic clips of the business he undertakes as an artist trying to create a brand new vibe with his music, and as he produces alongside some of the worlds top urban music artists and labels. The YouTube channel RyanLeslieTV went under investigation during the end of October, after allegations of 'subscription rigging' being spread through the YouTube online community.
A public statement was initially read on a special YourTubeNEWS segment in relation to the issue before Ryan Leslie posted a video further clarifying the issue on the day his account was cleared of the allegations and RyanLeslieTV was re-added to the "Top 10 Most Subscribed Channels of All Time" page. RyanLeslieTV is also associated with the channels NextSelection and ns4life.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Mixtapes
- The Talented Mr. Leslie (2005)
[edit] Singles
- "Used 2 Be" featuring Fabolous (2005)
[edit] Selected production credits
- "Keep Giving Your Love To Me" by Beyoncé Knowles
- "Me & U" by Cassie
- "I Love You" by Cheri Dennis featuring Jim Jones and Yung Joc
- "Better Start Talking" by Donell Jones featuring Jermaine Dupri
- "If You Want" by Donell Jones featuring Bun B
- "Hot 2Nite" by New Edition
- "Down 4 Me" by Loon featuring Mario Winans
- "Like That" by JoJo
- "Heavyweights" by Tha Dogg Pound featuring Snoop Dogg
- "Really Didn't Matter" by Nina Sky
- "Long Way 2 Go" by Cassie
- "Ooh Ahh" by Danity Kane
- "Touching My Body" by Danity Kane
- "My Mistake" by Megan Rochell
- "Choose Us" by Nelson
[edit] Guest vocals
- Kiss Me by Cassie
- Just One Nite by Cassie
- Me & U (Ryan Leslie Remix) by Cassie
- U Think U Know by Latif
- Can't Let This Go On by Anaya
[edit] References
[edit] Notes
- ^ Ryan Leslie website [1]
- ^ NextSelection website [2]
