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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Sued For Backtracking on $1 Million Reward

Date Added: 10/26/2011 9:46:17 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 1

The German man who allegedly found Ryan Leslie’s laptop is suing the entertainer for not paying out the reward.

Leslie, who was touring Germany in October (2010) when his MacBook was stolen from a black Mercedes, initially offered $20,000 for the return of the device. He later raised the reward to $1 million, writing on Twitter: "For the record, I had so many amazing music & visual...

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Named Artist in Residence At Clive Davis Insitute

Date Added: 9/21/2011 3:12:49 PM | Cola Janneti | Comments: 0

Producer/songwriter Ryan Leslie has been named the first ever Artist in Residence at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. In his new post, Mr. Leslie will interact with students for the 2011–12 academic year. He will give group lectures, critique songs and mentor students as part of the school's experiential education mandate.

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie's 'Les Is More' To Be a Rap Album?

Date Added: 4/7/2011 6:35:55 PM | Cola Janneti | Comments: 0

In a recent interview, producer/songwriter Ryan Leslie gave an interesting update on his forthcoming third solo album, 'Les Is More.' After previewing several tracks from the new effort, which boast more rhymes than singing, Leslie says the new project is about showcasing his spitting game.

"Les is More is a rap album, and I want to control everything on it. I’m writing all the lyrics...

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Sets Release Date For 'Les Is More'

Date Added: 1/19/2011 4:38:36 PM | Cola Janneti | Comments: 0

In the spirit of the national holiday, Independence Day and his label independence, songwriter/producer Ryan Leslie took to his twitter account to reveal that he is planning the release of his upcoming third solo album "Les Is More" on July 4, 2011.

Leslie also reveals that this next project will be more introspective and less romantic.

He spoke with Vibe late last year about f...

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Offers One Million Dollars For Stolen Laptop Return

Date Added: 11/8/2010 12:01:12 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

R&B singer/producer Ryan Leslie really wants his stolen laptop back and to show his desperation, the “Diamond Girl” singer is offering a $1 million reward for its return.

Leslie, who is currently touring in Germany, had his laptop stolen from a black Mercedes last month (Oct). Initially he offered $20,000 for the return of the device, which contains several new recordings and videos.

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie, Fabolous Link For Heineken Inspire

Date Added: 05/04/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

BET Award nominated songwriter/producer/ artist Ryan Leslie has signed on with Def Jam recording artist Fabolous to appear at 'Heineken Inspire' !

A series of invitation-only summer events featuring an eclectic mix of performances from today's hottest artists including Cold War Kids, The Hold Steady, J. Cole, Matt & Kim,  Tito El Bambino and Wale, 'Heineken Inspire...

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Celebrates Transition With Concert Series

Date Added: 11/04/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

After releasing his debut album and earning a BET Award nomination earlier this year you'd think Ryan Leslie would take a break -- wrong. The singer/songwriter and producer is celebrating the release of a sophomore album titled "Transition" with a series of concerts and events this month.

"Transition," a true summer love story from the passionate multi-instrumentalist, features 11 songs tha...

Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Eyes Supergroup with Ne Yo, Fabolous

Date Added: 09/19/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

Ryan Leslie is bringing new meaning to the words roundtable discussion with Def Jam recording artists Ne-Yo and Fabolous.

"We're talking about a triple-team collaboration that's really gonna hurt the game," Leslie tells MTV of a super-group he and the "Miss Independent" and "Throw It In The Bag" stars are in negotiations to make happen.

"It's not gonna be a project that's thrown toge...

Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Drafts Mandler, November Release

Date Added: 09/08/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

Ryan Leslie has picked up noted video director Anthony Mandler for his lead single/video "You're Not My Girl".

Unleashed over the weekend, Leslie's "You're Not My Girl" follows the BET Award nominated artist's self-titled debut and precedes his forthcoming sophomore effort, "Trans...

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Jazmine Sullivan, Ryan Leslie Team For 'Road To Essence'

Date Added: 06/09/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

In anticipation of their forthcoming show at Essence Magazine's annual Essence Music Festival in July, Jazmine Sullivan and Ryan Leslie are teaming up for a short tour.

Titled 'Road To Essence Music Festival Tour,' Sullivan and Leslie will make their way through three southeastern dates in June.

Sullivan, touring in support of the 2008 Grammy-nominated debut "Fearless," will kick off...

Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie, Lionel Richie Join Growing Essence Music Fest Lineup

Date Added: 03/14/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 0

Songwriter/Producer and Universal recording star Ryan Leslie has joined the growing list of artists set to perform at the 15th Annual Essence Music Festival !

Leslie, who recently released a self titled debut featuring the single "Addiction," joins previously announced performers including Beyonce, En Vogue, Eric Benet, Maxwell and John Legend.

Celebrating it's 15th Anniversary, the ...

Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Talks Matters Of The Heart and 'Fiance'

Date Added: 02/24/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 0

Congratulations are in order for producer/songwriter/singer Ryan Leslie who recently became engaged to model Debbie Weinberg.

Speaking with Singersroom recently, the "Addiction" star says "Over the years I've been able to see beauty in many different ways and many different forms and so really what I look for is an inner beauty that's exuded from intelligence."

While a number of Lesl...

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie, India Arie, Bobby Valentino In Stores This Week

Date Added: 02/10/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 1

Highly anticipated releases from R&B/soul singers Ryan Leslie, India Arie and Bobby Valentino are hitting stores and digital retailers Tuesday.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, hits including Ryan Leslie's "Addiction;" India Arie's "Chocolate High;" and Bobby Valentino's "Beep," will be made available via the singer's albums "Ryan Leslie," "Testimony Vol. 2: Love & Politics" and "T...

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie's Long-Awaited Debut Set for February Release

Date Added: 01/28/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 0

Platinum-selling producer/songwriter Ryan Leslie is officially ready to step into the recording star spotlight.

With a release date of Feb. 10 set for his highly-anticipated self titled debut, Leslie, who recently released a new single featuring Jadakiss entitled "How Its Supposed To Be" is excited about putting his music out for the world to hear.

"How It's Supposed To Be," Leslie...

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Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie Hits The Road, Singer Launches Fall Tour

Date Added: 09/28/08 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 0

On the heels of the hit single "Addiction," Next Selection/Universal-Motown star Ryan Leslie is set to hit the road for a nationwide tour.

Kicking off Oct. 2 in Los Angeles, Leslie has teamed up with Grey Goose for the tour which will run through several stops including New York, Chicago and Detroit before coming to a close on Nov. 8 in Atlanta. (Tour Itinerary below)

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