Ryan Leslie, the superproducer/songwriter behind R&B/Pop singer Cassie’s chart topping hit single “Me & U” and Cheri Dennis’ “ I Love You” is now taking his music worldwide with the release of his highly anticipated self-titled debut album on June 17th.
Previously titled Used to Be, the now self titled album is led by the single “Diamond Girl,” which sits at no.38 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart this week. Leslie recently premiered the new single on BET’s Spring Bling slated to air later this month on the network with plans to release a video for the single soon.
Leslie an established songwriter has written and produced singles for Beyonce, Danity Kane, Britney Spears, Donnell Jones, Snoop Dogg, New Edition and Usher. A multi-talented artist and now music mogul, Leslie graduated from Harvard University at the age of 19 later launching the global marketing and music focused media entity Next Selection Lifestyle Group. In 2006 the group scored it’s first major single with breakout R&B/pop singer Cassie’s “Me & U.”
The new self titled album will be released under Universal Motown/NextSelection June 17th.
“Diamond Girl” is available now on iTunes and other music outlets everywhere.
WHAT'S HAPPENING RYAN. MAN I LOVE DIAMOND GIRL! THE VIDEO IS HOT, THE SONG IS HOT. I AM ALSO IN THE PRODUCING BUSINESS AND I AM A BASSPLAYER TOO. HAVE BEEN ONE FOR 25 YEARS! I'VE BEEN IN MY SHARE OF Bands AND HAD SUCESS AND FAILURES. PERHAPS WE CAN HOOK UP ON A TUNE OR TWO. I KNOW YOU"RE GOING TO BE BUSY PROMOTING THE CD AND ALL. IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, HOLLA AT ME SOMETIME. LIKE YOUR SELF, I OWN MY OWN RECORDING STUDIO ALSO
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4/16/2008 5:34:54 PM
I forgot to mention I noticed on the billboard about two weeks ago your song "Diamond Girl" was 95 on the chart.
It's since then risen to 38 and that's quite a leap.
It's a GOOD thing!
You're good! Keep at it!
p s
4/16/2008 5:32:28 PM
Ryan you go!
I don't even know you, but I'm so proud of you and how you're putting it down.
I watched most of your videos on youtube, bought 3 of your singles on itunes (they thought I made a mistake ha ha) and been keeping an eye on your progress, and I'm not a groupie either!
I am impressed with how you have set goals for yourself, attained them, and you are staying focused. Not to mention your madd skillz in the music arena.
You go!
I'm going to buy more of "Diamond Girl" because that song is hott to me and I love it.
I love other work you've done too, but "Diamond Girl" is what's up for me right now.
I hope you continue to stay focused, keep putting it down like you are and keep yourself from being corrupted so we can all enjoy the good music you produce.
Love ya RL!
c
4/6/2008 2:27:13 PM
you go mr. ryan..a harvard man..mmm mmm mmm
KDollaz
4/4/2008 12:52:21 PM
I did not know he graduated from Harvard. That's what's up. I know he became a hit because he showcased his music through youtube. This dude is really on his globalgrind.
Ryan Leslie, the superproducer/songwriter behind R&B/Pop singer Cassie’s chart topping hit single “Me & U” and Cheri Dennis’ “ I Love You” is now taking his music worldwide with the release of his highly anticipated self-titled debut album on June 17th. 
