Ryan Leslie
Template:Infobox musical artist 2 Anthony Ryan Leslie (born on September 25, 1978, in Washington, DC) is an American music producer and singer. Founder of the marketing and media company NextSelection, Ryan is best known for his production work with NextSelection/Bad Boy/Atlantic Records recording artist Cassie and her single Me & U.
Biography
Early life
Leslie attended Harvard University in the fall of 1994 and graduated at the age of 19 with a degree in Government and Economics. He now lives in Harlem, New York City.
Producer
Leslie's production history spans several contemporary music genres, including hip hop, R&B, pop, gospel, and dancehall. Production credits include Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Cassie, JoJo, Nina Sky, Danity Kane, Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Donell Jones, Katharine McPhee, New Edition, One Chance, B5, Cheri Dennis, Latif and Megan Rochell.
He is currently writing songs for singer/songwriter Usher.
Singer
Ryan Leslie is currently promoting his single: "Diamond Girl".
Controversy
In October of 2006, YouTube user boh3m3 posted a video questioning the legitimacy of Leslie's YouTube popularity. In the video, boh3m3 alleged Leslie had created fake YouTube accounts to inflate the number of people subscribed to his channel, RyanLeslieTV.[1]
The ensuing controversy resulted in YouTube temporarily removing Leslie from their "Most Subscribed" rankings. Leslie later released a statement via YouTube's community news channels denying any wrongdoing.[1]
After completing an investigation, YouTube fully reinstated Leslie's account.[2] As of September 2007, Leslie ranks as the 68th-most subscribed YouTube channel.
Discography
Albums
- 2005: Just Right
Mixtapes
- 2005: The Talented Mr. Leslie'
- 2006: The Official Next Selection Mixtape
- 2007: Tapemasters Inc Mixtape
Singles
- 2005: "The One"
- 2005: "The Way That You Move, Girl!"
- 2005: "Used 2 "Be" (featuring Fabolous)
- 2005: "Ready"
- 2005: "Over Easy"
- 2005: "Just Right"
- 2006: "Overdose"
- 2006: "Missing You"
- 2006: "You"
- 2006: "Please Please"
- 2006: "Something About You"
- 2006: "Taste For Your Love"
- 2006: "Incredible"
- 2007: "Elektro"
- 2007: "Lay You Down"
- 2007: "Rock U"
- 2007: "Rescue U"
- 2007: "I Gets Money"
- 2007: "Walk Away"
- 2007: "Diamond Girl"
Selected production credits
- "Keep Giving Your Love To Me" by Beyoncé
- "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" Co produced with Kadis & Sean 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
- "U Make Me Say Oh Ah" By Danity Kane
- "My Mistake" by Megan Rochell
- "Choose Us" by Nelson
- "Down 4 Me" by Loon & Mario Winans
- "Hands on you" by Donell Jones
- "Miracle" by Lex
- "Get Lost In Your Love" by Lea
- "Sometimes" By Cassie
- "Hold Tight By Corey Williams
- "It Wuz U" By [Anaya]
- "Not With U" By Cassie
- "Hold Me Now" By Mia Rose
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
- Choose Us by Nelson
- Serious by Nelson
- Ride 4 Me by Lex
- Sometimes by Cassie
References
Notes
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