After making a name for himself crafting tunes for artists like Donell Jones, Cassie and Britney Spears, Harvard graduate and singer/songwriter/producer Ryan Leslie is finally stepping out of the shadows
2009-03-31
After successfully graduating with a degree in Government and Economics, Ryan Leslie landed production and songwriting gigs with Beyonce, 702, Britney Spears, Carl Thomas and New Edition. Conquering various genres from Hip-Hop to Pop to R&B, creating hits like Cassie's Me & U, Cheri Dennis' I Love You, and Loon's Down 4 Me, this year marked an accomplished milestone in Ryan Leslie's career.
Four years ago, Just Right was scheduled to be released under Universal Records, but the lack of interest in his singles - The Way Tha U Move Girl and Used 2 Be featuring Fabolous - forced the label to shelve his dreams and hard work. Fast-forwarding to present time, record stores reported a shortage of Ryan Leslie within days of its release. It's a humbling experience for the singer and producer, but a long time coming, nonetheless
