Ryan Leslie

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Ryan Leslie
Promotional photograph
Promotional photograph
Background information
Birth name Anthony Ryan Leslie
Also known as R-Les, Ryan Leslie
Born November 20, 1978
Genre(s) R&B, Hip hop
Occupation(s) Music producer
Singer-songwriter
Years active 2000–present
Label(s) NextSelection
Casablanca
Universal Records
Website Official website

Anthony Ryan Leslie, born on November 20, 1978,in Atlanta, Georgia 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 Government and Economics. 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, dancehall, and polka, even karoke. Production credits include Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Cassie, Diddy, the Myth, Donell Jones, New Edition, Justin Anthony Timberlake (not JT)and Cherri Dennis.

He is currently working with 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 legal battle with The Talented Mr. Ripley and 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.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Mixtapes

  • The Talented Mr. Leslie (2005)
  • The Official Next Selection Mixtape (2006)
  • The Attack of Niggas Who Hit Thangs From Da Back (2007)

[edit] Singles

  • "The Way That You Move, Girl!" (2005)
  • "Used 2 Be" featuring Fabolous (2005)

[edit] Selected production credits

[edit] Guest vocals

  • Hit dat shit from the back by cassie
  • 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
  • Choose Us by Nelson

[edit] References

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Ryan Leslie website [1]
  2. ^ NextSelection website [2]

[edit] External links


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R&B Artists
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Associates
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Albums
Bad Boy's Greatest Hits (Vol. 1) | No Way Out | The Saga Continues... | We Invented The Remix | Bad Boys 2 Soundtrack | Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary...The Hits | Bad Boy's R&B Hits


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