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Listen: Ryan Leslie’s Transition

After writing & producing one memorable song after another, it’s time for R. Les to bring it back home to drop his Transition album. imeem brings us the streaming first listen. Check it now, buy it on 11.3.
October 30th, 2009 | AUDIO, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

Ryan Leslie - “I Choose You”

Sounds like Ryan finally found someone to fill the void Cassie left in his heart… or Diddy got tired of her.
October 21st, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Mary J. Blige - “Said & Done”

Ahh…this is more like as MJB sounds comfortably and beautifully at home over Ryan Leslie’s balanced production. The track’s percussion gives Mary just enough roam to exercise the voice & sound that we’ve all come to know and love.
September 20th, 2009 | GENERAL | Read More

“Feel Like I’m Back” - Review Of Fabolous’ Loso’s Way

The mid-nineties saw Hip-Hop’s infatuation with gangster movies at an enormous peak. The late, great Notorious B.I.G. adopted his moniker from Christopher Walken’s character in King Of New York and revered storytellers like Raekwon and Kool G Rap saw their works heavily inspired by Italian...
July 28th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

Fabolous Feat. Keri Hilson & Ryan Leslie - “Everything, Everyday, Everywhere” Video

Previously Posted — Fabolous Feat. Drake - “Throw It In The Bag” Remix
July 28th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Event Recap: The 2009 BET Awards

Approximately three weeks ago on a Monday morning, I emailed Xilla (’Nuff Respect!) to ask him a question. He answered, then asked me if I wanted to go to help cover the BET Awards as a member of the media. At first, I thought he was pulling my leg so I said, let me think about it. *brain starts...
July 2nd, 2009 | Events, Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Ryan Leslie Feat. Pusha T - “Something That I Like”

At this point, will we ever hear any song from Ryan and not think it’s a thinly veiled ode to Cassie?  He may have lost the battle, but he won the war
June 19th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

3.14 The Cooler

Freak Something Saturday With Stefani Ticketmaster/Live Nation Merger: Further Proof Of Artists Reselling Own Tickets [Ticket News] Sirius XM Radio Planning To Stream To iPhone, iPod [Yahoo] Pimpin’ Curly Presents Rick Ross’ Baby Mama Sex Tape (NSFW) [Boo Boo TV] The-Dream & Christina...
March 14th, 2009 | DIGITAL NEWS, EDUTAINMENT, Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

Addicted?

Girl I’m tryna handle my jealously/I didn’t show I cared when you was with me/and now you and him is all I see… Gee, I wonder who he could be talking about?
February 28th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, Videos | Read More

“Just Right” - Review Of Ryan Leslie’s Self-Titled Album

Ryan Leslie’s eponymous new album may mark his sophomore effort, but there’s plenty of reasons to consider it his official debut. After his 2005 inaugural album Just Right failed to take off in the continental United States, RL stayed behind the scenes, writing and producing for several...
February 11th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

Ryan Leslie Feat. Fabolous & Cassie- “Addiction” Video

I can’t say I like R.Les, but I definitely support and respect him. There aren’t very many gifted people in the industry, and this man, without doubt is
September 6th, 2008 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Ryan Leslie - “Diamond Girl” (The Movie)

The Talented Mr. Ripley Mr. Leslie sets out to continue to push the bars of artist creativity. “It’s my acting debut, my screenwriting debut, my (co) directorial debut, my scoring debut, my movie producing debut.” Props to RTNY on the assist. Previously Posted — “Addiction…”...
July 15th, 2008 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“Addiction…”

Words By Herfection This is a minute and 26 second clip of the music industries future. Ryan Leslie’s album trailer for his self titled debut coming in stores August 26th. If you’ve yet to be one of the 14 million viewers of his Youtube channel then you’re missing out on an undeniable...
June 14th, 2008 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“Bottles In The Club…”

Delenda J. said… “You saw the Ryan Leslie clip of him doing something to the Lollipop song? This guy’s really something else.” I’m sure to those trained in the arts, it’s not the most challenging piece. But since my experiences with the keys began & ended with...
April 27th, 2008 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More