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A MySpace Message

As I jumped on a jet to Strasbourg, France with my name splashed across the side, I got a message from a good friend asking me to forward him some myspace friends. He was new to the site and had just started his profile…

I had finally talked him into it! My discussions with him about the power of the internet, the importance of connecting personally with the fans, the value of showing the human side of an seemingly untouchable icon…clicked - and I proudly welcome Diddy to the wide world of Web 2.0.







78 Responses to “A MySpace Message”

  1. Paddy:

    RyanAir ha! Dreamer ;)

  2. Az:

    yo whats up !!! i was woundering where the cassie remix clip went from the home page cause i went on to your site and it was not there!!! could you please put it back on or email me a sample cause i wanted to share it wif alot of my boyz cause!!!! at the moment her song is going off the hook !!! thanks inregards!! Aaron peace!!!!!p.s Please please please

  3. skye bugg:

    Ryan, I really respect your work. You seem to be talented in so many areas. I wish the best for you as an artist and for NextSelection. You are apreciated!

  4. raeyona julien:

    I would like for the radio station to play me and u more .That my favorite song on her album.i will call or email more to suport cassie in her music.

  5. heavenli:

    Hey,

    I know you said to check out your submission page, but it doesn’t say anything about aspiring singers. Only producers and songwriters. I was wondering are you looking for singers or not? If you are could you please tell me how to submit my demo to you? If you’d like you can check out my myspace profile it pretty much has everything on there. Well I look forward to hearing from you.

  6. Marcus Shields:

    I am a graphic designer with 10
    years of experience in practice.
    I do HTML, Flash and I am a
    Photoshop wizard!
    I am currently attending ASU
    studying graphic design and
    seeking an MBA. Anyhow so far
    my operation is doing the best
    designs I can with recognizable
    artists, stars and products.
    And submitting them to popular
    but not too popular artists
    that is how I came to you. On
    a myspace search for the top
    100 most popular unsigned
    artists.
    my myspace is
    myspace.com/rockwell1, to
    contact me expeditiously
    call 602 446 5337
    P.S. I am a superb linguist and
    ghostwritter, I’d rather not
    be the star, I implore you to
    at least sample my services.
    Thank you in advance for your
    patronage

  7. Karlito:

    Diddy - Welcome to Myspace - LOL

    I haven’t even got one yet, need to sort that out.

    Ryan - Love The Ryan Air Ad

    NS4Life

    Lito

  8. crystal:

    hello p.diddy this looks wired talking to a famous person this is crystal from london hackney i dont reall have my own space right now but ill will be hopefully as karlito said love the ryan air ad lol
    peace :)

  9. E'MILE:

    YO I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT YOU SO THATS WHAT I’M DOIN. I DONT KNOW WHEN YALL WILL SEE THIS BUT CHECK MY MYSPACE PAGE OUT. MUCH LOVE…E’MILE

  10. Nikhyl:

    Ryan -

    A co-worker mentioned your blog and MySpace page to me and I was impressed with how you are making use of the online world to spread the word for your artists. I especially liked what you said about the “importance of connecting personally with the fans” and “the value of showing the human side of an seemingly untouchable icon”.

    I co-founded a company called SayNow (www.saynow.com) about a year ago to do exactly that. We use voice and the mobile phone to bring artists in touch with their fans in a private yet personal way. If it’s something you are interested in chatting about, I’d love to get your thoughts on how we can make our service better.

    Regardless, good luck and congratulations on your success.

    Nikhyl Singhal
    CEO, SayNow

  11. Meekaschocolate:

    You have info for songwriters??? I contacted M&P through myspace and never heard from them again. I write and I am writefau..(thats my AOL) lol But really I would love some opportunities for upcoming writers. i love OOh-Aah you are a blazin writer yourself and I am sure there is lots to learn especially from you. If you wanna check my writing style drop by myspace.com/1meeka. there you can hear what Im workin wit until I change em again. I am constantly writing and tryin to get better using the 4 D’s…its not always easy but in the end I know it will be worth it! Ive been following this for months and you are really makin some noise now. I told you before one day there will be a meeting around the round table about me (your new writer) *WINK*

  12. Clemente:

    Ryan…Nice try with Diddy. It seems as though he is trying to sell himself rather than opening up to his fans… Way too manufactured. I am sure you are learning a lot around this guy, but if you start to see yourself mimicking Diddy style, please resist….Stay yourself, you do a good job.

    Next time you drop by London, let me know.. I know you like nice girls, and there is lots of that here, if you know where to find them…
    I am serious about the invitation.

    Joy&Hapiness

    C

  13. Jhon c:

    ryan thats a airline company called RYANAIR haha

  14. Jhon c:

    diddy is the boss man

  15. Mara:

    Hi Ryan,My name is mara & I am 14 years old.I come to u 2day because i have a dream,& i want 2 share it with u.I want to be a singer,everybody thinks that I have a great singing voice,some people heard me sing over the phone & they would think I was 20 somethin years old,some people even say that i sound like a young beyonce & say I look like a younger version of Mariah Carey,without the blonde hair.If u just gave me a chance,I could sing to u,I have a talent that god gave me,& I don’t wanna waste it.I got BIG dreams ahead of me,& I hope u cangive me a chance 2 fufill my dreams.

  16. psnob:

    Hi ryan…i see you doin you thing. just bought cassie’s album, one of my fav songs is “just one night” which i added on my page recently…check out my work, and maybe i can make cassie a custom psnob (snob) bag! i think she’s a perfect representation of a psnob!! www.myspace.com/psnob
    www.psnob.com

  17. vocalhoney:

    Ryan leslie my name is nicole, i also left u a comment on your myspace page. i am so serious about becoming an entertainer. i have what it takes. the vocals, moves, lyrics. i am currently working on a demo right now i can have it sent to u a soon as u want it. i have performed anywhere u can think of. malls, community events, schools, i was in a group didnt work now im solo. I have aauditioned for everything in the sky (but im always to young). im 17 but dont let the age fool. i dont play around when it comes to my music. i know its a buisness and i am commited to what i do. please holla at me i would leave my number but i think this will b open to everyone i will leave my number with u as a message on your myspace or u can email me mamaskittles@yahoo.com check your messages please 4 my number

  18. www.BronxRap.com:

    Yo this is Lfrom BronxRap.com BronxRap.com. Holla at me

  19. Welton Jefferson:

    Ryan, I just want to say I really like your style of producing. Only today did i find out who you were and who you have become. It’s people like you and Kanye that I look up to and keep up with. I am a sound engineer/ Producer with just over a year and a half of exp. If you ever feel like giving up some of your time to train some one or maybe an internship I am game totaly. Keep up the good work and if your looking for a fresh hip-hop click check out deadendledgends.com

  20. Blackheart:

    Everyone please visit Blackheart @

    MYSPACE.COM/BLACKHEARTADONIS

    CHECK OUT THE MOST OFFICIAL REMIX TO CASSIE’S ME & YOU PROD. BY AND FEAT. Blackheart (Adonis)

    AND IF YOU HAVE A MYSPACE.COM ACCOUNT YOU CAN ADD ME!!!

    THANK YOU,
    Blackheart Adonis

  21. shady:

    hey girlfriend dont woch dem haters i fink ur great. ur music is choongd out gurlie. theres bare heds out der dat want 2 make u feel bad by sayin u’s a hoe n dat but jus giv em air u get me! best of luck for da future hope it all goes well for ya. btw jus wanid to let u kno my boyfriend sed i luk like u n i fort nah u joka im not dat gud lukin!! newais chat 2 ya sum otha time! bless hold it!xx…….#
    shady_da_sexc_lady@hotmail.co.uk
    email me sum day! : )

  22. mike:

    Hey Ryan, I’ve been following NS4LIFE and your and Cassie’s Spaces for a while now… brilliant stuff. I’ve met many phenomenal people in the biz, and I have to say that your continued creativity and ingenuity ranks up there with the best. Keep it coming…

    Mike

  23. KrisLeslie:

    hey Ryan first and foremost congrats on being superb at what you doing now. 2nd I wanted to know if you had any relation 2 me. I know that sounds crazy and dumb but the LESLIE family line is real thin and I was just trying to confirm if you are a part of the family. My brother Darren Leslie is a excellent singer/writer/musician and he is always on tours. My sister Kerri Leslie also has done a cd [gospel] and sings wonderful. Im just trying to tie up a few thoughts I had about you being a LESLIE. Holla back if you can and we can talk man

    www.myspace.com/krisleslie

    1 luv

  24. jessica:

    hi cassie I am one of fan i love your new song me& you.
    e-mail me back
    I live in London call me on 07903979518 give me yours
    ok!

  25. David Hieb:

    I am 18 years old. I just heard your music about 5 minutes ago, I thought it was great. Just wanted to leave a message supporting your music.

  26. allison:

    hey cassie
    Just 2 tell you that i love your job
    your amazing and most of all u look really simple and that’s the most important thing 2 have when u start 2 b famous. i sing 2 and i hope ill make it 2 one day… ok good luck and thank you for singing those gorgeous songs… peace out

  27. allison:

    if you could e mail me back 2 help me if u have any advices 2 give
    ok xxx

  28. Louielu:

    S.O.S
    I am a singer performer and respect your work so much you would not belive it! The grind is so so hard right now and I could do with all the help I and advice I can get….. Please please please take a look at my myspace.com/louielu and let me know what I can do to raise my game in this industry….

    Louieluxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  29. lou:

    DIDDY IS THE BOSS BITCH!

  30. fernando:

    Ryan leslie wow i wish diddy would call me up like that all my life if wanted to be apart of bad boy and everyday i work hard to get better at my lyrics i hope one day ill be part of bad boy or Next selection cassies track is off the hoook keep doing ur thang i like ur music too

  31. Darnell Aponte:

    RYANAIR. You know you’re big when you have a name on a plane. Following after the Trump i see lol. I was wondering if you could please join my myspace group. Its a DIDDY fanclub. Thanks hope to see you there. The Ryan Leslie Fanclub on myspace coming soon.

  32. troy55:

    What it do nexselection bug ups to ryan cassie and the whole crew you guys are doing it real big keep up the good work and more success will come your way

  33. Jowan:

    hey mr.leslie my name is jowan and i was wonderind if you sign actors also???? PLESE EMAIL ME BACK

  34. NextSelectionKid21:

    Diddy and Ryan are great thinkers to sign Cassie The best and hottest girl in the game NExt selection movement i will support every single thing you all do I have alot of love fo my girl Cassie

  35. LESLIE ALESSANDRO:

    Hey Ryan,

    I’ve been trying to get at you so that I can do a feature on Cassie as well as you and the whole Next Selection family. We met at Cassie’s video shoot in LA, I’m the female photographer that was hired to shoot that. Get at me, would love to give youlots of press.

    Leslie
    email me and I’ll forward my number…. I tried the number you gave me and Ngozi your fellow Harvard Alumni, but we haven’t been able to get you.

  36. CaoS:

    BOOP big producer…

    i see no reply from the email but hmmm

    good stuff

    stay coolio

    CaoS

  37. vern:

    just want to say i really fancy you madly and am trying to get to 1 of your gigs. think your songs go well with everything. am 27 single training to b a security guard. currently live in the uk. if you want to call me feel freex. love alwaysxx vern.

    07944291521 waiting for your call.

  38. Trovon Ford:

    hey ALL of u at ns4life itz me Trovon i bought the cd a couple of weekz ago i love it i hear that R. lesie iz a songwriter also i am as well …just another 17 year old kid in the world tryin to make it big at some thing my dream iz to be a signed artist before i turned 19 well thats not very far away im very optimistic about the fact that one day that could possably happen well ….if u have any ADVICE PLEASE send me an e-mail ……if R.les just happens to be the one reading this then send me a message via myspace cuz u r one of my friendz on it ….myspace.com/trovon_ford

  39. vicky:

    hey, my brother told me all about you and your music, your really good. downloaded all your tunes. wb vicky xxxx ur amazing

  40. vicky:

    hey vicky again, just wondering if you could send me some picz in an email, or signed ones i really love your music and im a massive fan of yours, all the way in the u.k . will you ever be over here wb luv always vicky xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  41. vicky:

    email: vickywells99@msn.com xxxxxxxxxxxx

  42. lisa mccann:

    just a quick holla….keep what your doing..love the music and the whole thing baby..love cassies music aswell, your both very talented..wish you both the very best…

  43. hngi:

    so u own ryanair?..lol….anyways you are talented

  44. John Bradfield:

    Cassie I love and me and you are going to be furture girlfriend and boyfriend love John

  45. Anne luvs ya:

    hey cassie i am your biggest fan! how do i register for this?

  46. keke:

    i think it is so amazing how p diddy can in touch with you from myspace

  47. BeatStreetS:

    Cassie - Me & U(BEATSTREETS REMIX)Add to My Profile | More Videos

  48. nicole:

    Hey ryan wats really good, I love the web page and keep doin wat u do your extremely talented!!!!!!!!

    hit me up sometime ncbsex07@aol.com much love

  49. jazzy:

    Hi cassie, my name is jazzy. Today is the first time I ever got on my space . I am a very big fan of yours. I love ur music i know every move of the me and u song.
    your are very pretty and talented.
    As a fan of urs just keep doin wat u do and never look back.
    You are always going 2 have people that cant do wat u doin so they critisize ur shit.
    Just love your haters
    much love

  50. Aga:

    Hi Ryan!How are you?My name is AGA.I’m from Poland but I live in London by Tower Bridge.I’m a dancer and choreographer and raper.I heard your song “That way that you move”-very amazing and so beautiful harmony-music in this song.Your voice is conecting with music.Congratulations.You are very talented person.I wish you all the best in your life.
    Keep the faith.
    aga.dance@yahoo.com

  51. Jonathan:

    Salut ! your are gorgeous and talented, i like your songs !
    Don’t change !
    kiss from France.

  52. brandon marroquin:

    hey cassie what’s up will u add me on ur myspace please b/c i really love u and uf u don’t believe me check my xanga my profile thing is cassie19_marroquin13 and my password is cassie and if u add me i’ll love like and love u more and if u ask my family what’s my girlfriends name they will say cassie and i won’t tell any1 that i have u on myspace if u add me and by the way i already tried to add u so my thing should be on there and if u don’t want to add me i understand i’m not famous and u r so y would u want to talk to me but please add me or at least send me 1 messege saying something 2 me so i can no and remember that u talked to me so please add me or at least say 1 thing to me ok bye,p.s. i’ll always love u

  53. Debbie:

    I LOVE myspace! Diddy is the BOSS Bitch, WELCOME HUN :]..
    my myspace profile JUST got deleted, and im sad. But im defintaly getting my internet soon, and will be updating my new profile, and hopefully within a years time, will be back to where i wanted to be in the wonderful world of myspace. Lol..feel free to add me. I was only on one time, since ihave made my profile, and that was to add a couple of friends of mine, to find that they had been killed in a car accident. I have been too upset lately to try and get back on, or to try and convince my mom that i need internet, but it will do. I will be on soon :]
    muah**
    feel free to add me love :D
    -D

  54. samantha:

    i love cassie picture and music

  55. santana:

    hey ryan im santana from birmingham in the uk.
    i just wanted to say, u have two realy great songs just right and the way tht u move.
    they are so cool, i dont know much about u but ill find out.
    keep up the good work man ur awsome and way hot.
    c u later

  56. Malle:

    Hello,i have a friend that is a natural talent ! he is 15 years old and hiphop is his life,he lays his soul and life in his music, i beg of you to just listen to on song of him! his like a borther to me! some one has to recordnise him ! he has so skillz.. his like the game or snooop dogg! i swear! i love him it would mean the world to me if you would give this boy a chanse!!! www.myspace.com/readyo

    he has really got talent! PLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS!!! I BEG OF YOU! i would shoot someone so he could be famous! or at least get a chanse to show people his music! huggs

  57. nikki:

    cassie i love you as a singer!to me your better than all those uther wanna be`s .i hope you really get this or my heart is really gonna be broken im 14 i live in wellington florida my real name is rudinea atkins .ihope one day(soon)we can go shopping or something .i look up to you as more than just another singer but as a sister who just doesent know me yet(lol)im really happy i can finally chat with you!i hope you wont let me down.me and you (cassie and nikki)luv ya write back my e-mail is mz.nik_nik@yahoo.com.i hope you really e-mail me and tell me we can shopping when you ever have time off.

  58. nikki:

    the i after my e-mail isent suppose to be ther(lol)so when you e-mail me dont put the i in

  59. jessica:

    hey cassie,
    i love you and your songs keep up tha good work girl….

  60. King:

    Hay Wag1! cassie n every1 else! jst saw cassies vid on mtv, n this site was onit, JUST WANA NO IF CASSIE WANA CHECK MY PICZ OUT, ON MY SITE! IF SHE EVER READZ THIZ LOLZ ITE BLESS C!

  61. Meryl:

    Hi Cassie,
    Im so happy and excited to write to u..even thought u might not reply..but just want to tell u that i admire wat u do ! Ur a veryyyy great artist and 1 day i wud like to c u in real !! I invite u to come n visit my island one day..whether u want some holidays..im on a small island called Rodrigues..Anyway..continue like this..Ur DA BEST !!!!!! luv u a loooot !!

  62. kheireddine:

    salut je suis tres heure parsque je c’est pas pourquoi mes je suis heureu alors je suis heureux merci

  63. AleeSha:

    hi Ryan !
    wassup?
    sorry for my english
    hum I’m french so i’m gonna try de speak a perfect english .. i hope ya will understand everything i’ll say !
    so i start ..
    i live in Reunion island in indian ocean
    i luv soul rnb hum i’m a destiny’s child fan and most of all : beyonce fan
    i luv singing , hum i started singin’ when i was 8 or 9 years old
    but it was not really serious at first
    i sang in a song contest and it was so so so unriching 4 me it was my first real scene!
    in july i’ll be in canada ( i hope so )
    i just wanna get in touch with u cuz i see dat u a wonderful producer trough all da videos i saw ’bout u and cassie, your songs , the artists u produce , your diskografy …
    i wrote my songs text on my own in english but in Reunion Island i just can’t make my dream come true…even if i ‘ve already been in studio and a disk ’s gonna be in stores soon (mixtape with a lot of artists of Reunion )
    sorry it’s sooo long ^^ but i have so many things to tell u

    so i hope u gonna reply to my request

    thsd kisses 4 u from my summer time in my island ^^
    take care

  64. AleeSha:

    hoooo
    i’ve forgotten : happy new year 2007 !!!

  65. vanessa:

    Hello Cassie
    how r u? Well for myself alright but could be better. I just wanted to say that u have really good music.and merry christmas and a happy new years!!! much lovin

  66. Kamaal:

    Whats Up Cassie ? Im not saying that i believe it but there’s a rumor going around that your producer ryan leslie is your boyfriend. Is ryan leslie your boyfirend ? Whenever you get some free time let me know if he really is your boyfriend or not.

  67. Kamaal:

    What’s Up Cassie ? It’s me kamaal again i just wanted you to know that im a huge fan i’ve been a big fan ever since i heard the hit singles me & U and the second single long way 2 go i love both of those songs and when i heard those two songs i just had to go out and buy the album. So I went to buy your cd the very next day i found out you had a cd out. I listened to your album and after i got done listening to it i liked the whole album. I listen to your album a lot because i like it a lot . My favorite songs are kiss me, call u out and what do u want. I love your cd and i am looking forward to the next one. When you come out with a 2nd album i am going to buy that one also. I never met you cassie but i can tell that you are a nice person. I look forward to meeting you someday. If i ever make it into the music industry it would be in honor to do a song with you. I love you cassie and if you are not seeing anybody and you ever want to find true love holla at me. I also look forward to that movie of yours that i heard you talking about on myspace.com. Im so proud of you cassie keep doing your thing don’t let them haters out there get you down. I got one question to ask you cassie. I also heard you mention that you are going to have a clothing coming out that’s what i heard you say on mypsace.com also. The question is are you going to have any men’s cloth’s on your clothing line ? I have your album poster on my wall. If by some chance you happen to read this call me my area code is 912 and my phone number is 238-3167. I think you are beautiful and i think you have a beautiful singing voice.

  68. walid from strasbourg:

    we love you rles !!!!!!!!! my favorite producer , visite my blog please thank you rlesssssssss

  69. Kamaal:

    What’s up cassie i just i wanted to tell you that i love you and tomorrow is my birthday and it wouldn’t mean a lot to me if you wrote me a comment. Im going to be twenty four years old tommorow. I was born january 26,1983. Holla at your boy peace out.

  70. Kamaal:

    Let me correct myself it would mean a lot to me if you wrote me a comment.

  71. Ine:

    pls add me to www.friendster.com my email is inneketanzil@yahoo.com.
    i love ur song very much…
    lol……..
    thx

  72. megan:

    cassie went to the school and saw my baby andre i was happy and sad nxet week i am coming back.

  73. 7evenwholedayz:

    oh well, I tired, you guys come online and portray like you’re so helpful and that you’ve started your pages up for the fans and people and it’s really bullcrap. I know this will get deleted but to the one deleting it. FU and BADBOY, ryan and the rest talk about wanting new and fresh stuff, wanting to connect to the real world and the sorts but you’re all full of Crap you’ll never have to worry about the likes of me in anything that you do.

  74. Wild_Cat:

    Hey Cassie!
    How are you ?
    My name is Mahsa and my best friend is your biggest fan.
    He became very glad if he know you better. He thinks that you have the most beautiful voice he ever heard. He is very impressed about it.
    But he is to shy to write you.
    I Know my english isn’t so good but I hope u understand what I am writing ;)
    I add you in myspace … ;)

    Have you a msn addy,ICQ our maybe Skype ?

    Thanks for listening

    hope to hearing from you soon

    Kissez

    my yahoo: c_mon_amour@yahoo.de
    my msn : c_mon_amour@hotmail.de

  75. Senior A&R @ BUZZTHIS:

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  76. Senior A&R @ BUZZTHIS:

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  77. ChartStalker:

    hi ryan - just wondering whether you do actually want to connect with your fans, or whether its a cynical marketing ploy to give off the impression that you care. Perhaps a bit of both?

    www.myspace.com/chartstalker

  78. Buttafly >G:

    Hey Ryan Chekc out my page I know you don’t have time so everyone else who does holla at thou www.myspace.com/buttaflyg1

    You’ll see Ryans’ video I.R.I.N.A and my new joint “Cool Fool”
    Commetn me add me whatever just see my face PEACE..

    Buttafly G.



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